Pokémon TCG Abyss Eye Secret Rares Officially Revealed

The secret rares from the upcoming Japanese set Pokémon TCG: Abyss Eye are now hitting social media ahead of the official release this Friday, May 22nd, and the community reaction has been exactly what you would expect from a set built around the most atmospheric and visually dramatic theme in the Mega Evolution series so far. Here is everything you need to know before the set drops.

What is Abyss Eye?

Abyss Eye is the fifth Japanese Mega Evolution set and the direct predecessor to the international Mega Evolution: Pitch Black expansion releasing worldwide on July 17, 2026. As with every Mega Evolution set, the Japanese version releases approximately two months ahead of the English adaptation, giving Japanese collectors and importers a significant head start on identifying the chase cards before global demand drives secondary market prices up.

The set contains 81 main set cards and centres on Dark-type Mega Evolution Pokémon, with Mega Darkrai ex serving as the face of the expansion. The Abyss Eye theme draws heavily from the world of Pokémon Legends: Z-A, blending the underground, shadow-drenched aesthetic of Lumiose City's depths with the raw, nightmarish energy of Darkrai's domain.

The Secret Rares: What Has Been Revealed

Fan images of the Abyss Eye secret rares are now circulating across social media ahead of Friday's release. Based on what has been shared, the secret rare tier is shaping up to be one of the strongest in the Mega Evolution series. The Special Illustration Rare slots, the true chase cards of any modern Pokémon TCG set, feature the kind of full-bleed atmospheric artwork that the Dark-type aesthetic enables at its absolute best.

The headline pull is the Mega Darkrai ex Special Illustration Rare, which delivers exactly the visual spectacle collectors have been waiting for since the set was announced. The artwork pushes the full-art frame to its limit, with Mega Darkrai commanding a shadow-saturated composition that is already generating significant secondary market anticipation before a single pack has been officially opened.

The supporting cast of secret rares rounds out the set with a mix of Pokémon ex Illustration Rares, Supporter Special Illustration Rares, and the standard Ultra Rare tier, giving collectors at every budget level a meaningful target to chase.

Shop Abyss Eye at PokéMENA

PokéMENA will be stocking Abyss Eye booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes, and individual secret rare singles as stock becomes available. For collectors in Dubai and across the UAE and Middle East, this is your closest source for Japanese Abyss Eye product without international shipping costs or import uncertainty.

Browse the full catalogue at pokemena.com and follow PokéMENA on social media for first-look posts as Abyss Eye opens land on Friday.