Pitch Black — Pull Rates
Odds per rarity in Pitch Black, as published by TCGplayer from a sample of 4,000+ packs (Jul 21, 2026). Figures are shown exactly as published.
| Rarity | Odds per pack | Per pack | Per booster box |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Rare | 1 in 5 | 21.02% | ≈ 7.6 |
| Ultra Rare | 1 in 12 | 8.3% | ≈ 3.0 |
| Illustration Rare | 1 in 9 | 11.01% | ≈ 4.0 |
| Special Illustration Rare | 1 in 80 | 1.25% | ≈ 0.5 |
| Mega Hyper Rare | 1 in 1,081 | 0.09% | ≈ 0.0 |
Expected hits in a 36-pack booster box (average, not a guarantee).
Unofficial figures — The Pokémon Company publishes no pull rates. Averages over the cited sample; individual boxes vary and print runs can differ. Pack purchases are at your own risk.
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How rare is a Special Illustration Rare in Pitch Black?
A Special Illustration Rare appears in roughly 1 in 80 packs (1.25% per pack) — about 0.5 per 36-pack booster box on average. Source: TCGplayer, 4,000+ packs.
Are Pitch Black pull rates official?
No. The Pokémon Company publishes no pull rates. The figures on this page come from TCGplayer, linked above with its sample size.