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Abyss Eye in Japan: revealed cards of Mega Darkrai (May 22, 2026)

Discover the first revealed cards of Abyss Eye in Japan: Mega Darkrai, Inkay, Malamar, Zarude, Chi-Yu, Dark Trumpet, and Dark Energy.

Quick summary

The first cards from the Japanese Abyss Eye expansion have already been revealed, focusing on Mega Darkrai. The set arrives in Japan on May 22, 2026, and for now includes 7 revealed cards, in addition to 81 cards in total, with secret cards to be confirmed.

The important details

The next Pokémon TCG expansion coming to Japan on May 22, 2026 was revealed: Abyss Eye. This collection is centered on Mega Darkrai, a Pokémon that debuted in Pokémon Legends: Z-A in October of last year.

In this guide, we review what is known so far about the first shown cards and how the Japanese set is structured, so you can quickly identify Mega Darkrai and the other revealed candidates.

When does Abyss Eye release and what size will the Japanese set be?

The Abyss Eye expansion will release in Japan on May 22, 2026. For now, the confirmed information indicates that the set will have 81 cards and that there will be an unspecified number of secret cards.

Until more official details are available, the number of shown reveals corresponds to a first look, since only 7 cards have been announced in this batch.

Revealed cards from Abyss Eye (Mega Darkrai and more)

Mega Darkrai identified card 46 81
Visual list of revealed Abyss Eye cards

These are the cards that The Pokémon Company has shown so far. The numbers in parentheses correspond to their position within the total of 81.

  • Mega Darkrai (46/81)
  • Inkay (49/81)
  • Malamar (50/81)
  • Zarude (54/81)
  • Chi-Yu (57/81)
  • Dark Trumpet (70/81)
  • Dark Energy (81/81)

Mega Darkrai: the standout card of the set

The spotlight of Abyss Eye falls on Mega Darkrai (46/81), which represents the main focus of the expansion. Since this is a specific card within the set, it’s especially helpful for those looking to collect the Mega theme or follow its appearance in recent collections.

In addition, the presence of Inkay (49/81) and Malamar (50/81) suggests a lineup of cards related to that evolutionary line, completing the evolution block alongside the rest of the revealed cards.

What role do support and energy cards play?

Among the revealed cards, there are also key elements for gameplay:

What to expect from the next reveals

For now, the set has 81 cards and secret cards whose total has not been specified. The list above corresponds to an initial group, so what comes next in the reveals should complete the remaining picture of Abyss Eye.

If your goal is to find specific cards, the most useful piece of information right now is to have the numbers and names of the 7 confirmed cards identified—especially Mega Darkrai (46/81), which acts as the anchor of the expansion.