Pitch Black vs Chaos Rising
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Quick answer
Pitch Black is one week old: the Mega Darkrai ex SIR leads early pricing (~$307 in a thin, settling market) and products carry a launch premium (box ~$205). Chaos Rising is the settled sibling — a known chase list under Mega Greninja ex (~$241) with boxes closer to MSRP (~$184). Information buyers pick Chaos Rising; newest-set openers pick Pitch Black.
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| Pitch Black | Chaos Rising | |
|---|---|---|
| Top chase (est.) | Mega Darkrai ex SIR ~$307 (early, thin market) | Mega Greninja ex SIR ~$241 |
| Booster box (est.) | ~$205 | ~$184 |
| Singles market | Volatile — set is a week old | Settled |
| ETB (est.) | ~$80 | ~$69 |
Prices, availability and market trends can change. Always check current listings before buying.
Price check (imported snapshot)
Imported TCGplayer market snapshots — prices change quickly; check current listings.
Strengths and tradeoffs
Pitch Black
Best for: Newest cards and current hype · Darkrai collectors
- Mega Darkrai ex SIR leads the era’s early pricing
- Every product in print
- One week old — prices and chase order can change fast
- Launch premium on sealed
Chaos Rising
Best for: Known chase list · Settled prices
- Two months of settled singles data
- Box ~$184, near MSRP
- Release hype has passed
Our verdict
Newest-set excitement versus known quantities. Treat every Pitch Black number as an early snapshot — and if a specific card is the goal, price the single first.
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