MASTER SET GUIDES
Pitch Black Master Set
Visual Binder Guide,
free Grand Master Checklist & Printable Placeholders
The Pitch Black Master Set contains 194 total cards: 84 standard cards, 74 reverse holos, and 36 Secret Rares. The Grand Master Set expands to 214 cards when all promos and variants are included (so far–there will be more!)
SET SYMBOL
PBL
SET CODE
ME 05
RELEASE DATE
July 17, 2026
MASTER SET TOTAL
194 Cards
MOST EXPENSIVE CARD
Mega Darkrai ex ❋ 116/084
Ready to Master Set Pitch Black?
This Pitch Black guide covers every card, variant, and promo in the set — including visual binder layouts for 9, 12 and 16-pocket binders, a free Grand Master Set Checklist and Printable Binder Placeholders to track every single one, and keep your collection organized.
Pitch Black
Master Set Card Count
Promos
PITCH BLACK • Prerelease & Product Exclusive Promos
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Images are updated as they are released.
This set has more promos & variants!
We’ve included every single one of them in our checklist.
Binder Size
What Binder Do You Need for the Pitch Black Master Set?
*And always leave extra room, as additional variants may be released in the future.
We personally use the Vault X Exo-Tec ME 5 Edition Zip binder made specifically to organize your Pitch Black Master Set.
Binder Layout
How to Organize Your
Pitch Black Master Set Binder
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Placeholders
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Checklist
Pitch Black
Grand Master Set List
(with promos and variants)
Last updated: July 11, 2026
This is the complete Pitch Black Grand Master Set List including all promos, reverse holos, and special variants. We will continue to add variants and promos as they become available.PRESS & HOLD any card name for a quick preview, or CLICK the card name to view current market listing on TCGPlayer.
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Your Pitch Black Master Set Questions, Answered
How many cards are in the Pitch Black Master Set?
A full Pitch Black Master Set contains:
84 standard set cards
74 reverse holo versions
36 Secret Rares
Total: 194 cards
What counts as a complete Pitch Black Master Set?
A complete Pitch Black Master Set includes 84 regular numbered cards, 74 reverse holo versions, and 36 Secret Rare cards.
A Master Set typically does not include promos or stamped cards. Those are generally included only if you are building a Grand Master Set.
How many binder pages do I need for Pitch Black?
For a 194-card Pitch Black Master Set, here’s what you need depending on your binder layout:
✔ 9-Pocket Binder with at least 12 dual-sided pages
✔ 12-Pocket Binder with at least 9 dual-sided pages
If you are aiming for a Grand Master Set of 214+ cards with promos and variants, we recommend:
✔ 9-Pocket Binder with at least 14 dual-sided pages
✔ 12-Pocket Binder with at least 11 dual-sided pages
We personally use the Vault X Exo-Tec ME5 Edition Zip binder for our Pitch Black set when it's released.
Are promos part of the master set?
In short, no. Promos are not officially part of a master set, since they are released separately from the main numbered expansion.
However, many collectors choose to add stamped promos, store exclusives, pre-release promos, and other variants.
This is personal preference — most often known as a Grand Master Set.
How much does it cost to master Pitch Black?
The set releases on July 17, 2026 so set values aren't available yet.
We personally use and love Collectr to track the market value of our sets. It’s a great, free way to keep tabs on your collection’s value over time.