~1 in 4
Any SAR per box
~1 in 15+
Gold Mega Darkrai
~$520 USD
Mega Darkrai SAR day one
3 ARs
Guaranteed per box
TL;DR — Quick Verdict
Mega Darkrai SAR by Akira Igawa is the set's crown jewel. Day-one JP price ~$520 USD (~PHP 29,000) with strong long-term hold appeal.
Gold Mega Darkrai opened at ~$1,000 USD (~PHP 56,000) in Japan day one. Estimated ~1 per 15–20 boxes.
Strong floor — every box guarantees 3 Art Rares plus at least one Secret Rare tool. Two-hit boxes observed. One of the better opening sets in the 2026 Mega era.
1–2 boxes for the experience makes sense. Chasing the Mega Darkrai SAR or Gold through cracking is expensive — buying singles is the smarter play.
About Abyss Eye
Abyss Eye is a Japanese Pokémon TCG set released May 2026, centred around Mega Darkrai EX. The English version is expected as Pitch Black. The set has a Dark, Ghost, and Fossil theme — with Mega Zerora EX and Mega Chandelure EX rounding out the Mega EX lineup alongside Mega Darkrai as the headline chase.
Pull Rate Data
| Card Type | Expected Per Box | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Mega EX Cards | 1–2 | Mega Darkrai EX most common EX |
| Art Rares (ARs) | 3 (guaranteed) | Slowbro, Armarouge, Primarina most popular |
| Secret Rare (tool/item) | 1 (guaranteed) | Minimum 1 per box; some boxes have 2+ |
| Any SAR | ~1 per 4 boxes | Spread across 6 SARs in set |
| Mega Darkrai SAR | ~1 per 8–12 boxes | 1 of 6 SARs in the set |
| Gold Mega Darkrai (MUR) | ~1 per 15–20 boxes | The single gold card of the set |
Our 8-Box Opening
| Hit Type | Our Result (8 Boxes) | Expected (8 Boxes) |
|---|---|---|
| Art Rares | ~24 | ~24 ✓ |
| Secret Rare tools/items | 8+ | ~8 ✓ |
| Any SAR | 2 | ~2 ✓ |
| Mega Darkrai SAR | 1 ✓ | 0–1 (lucky end) |
| Gold Mega Darkrai (MUR) | 1 ✓✓ | 0 (significantly above average) |
Important note: Pulling both 1 Gold Mega Darkrai and 1 Mega Darkrai SAR from 8 boxes is well above statistical expectation. Don't use our run as your baseline — this was exceptional luck, not the norm.
The Chase Cards
All SARs Ranked — Day-One Values
| SAR Card | USD | PHP (est.) | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Darkrai SAR | ~$520 | ~₱29,000 | Akira Igawa art; top long-term hold |
| Gwyn SAR | ~$140 | ~₱7,800 | Legends: ZA character; highly playable |
| Mega Zerora SAR | ~$60 | ~₱3,360 | Energy-scaling attack |
| Morco SAR | ~$55 | ~₱3,080 | Popular Pokémon; shuffle draw |
| Mega Chandelure SAR | ~$47 | ~₱2,632 | Retreat-cost synergy potential |
| Gladion SAR | ~$25 | ~₱1,400 | Connected art with Silvally |
| Gold Mega Darkrai (MUR) | ~$1,000 | ~₱56,000 | #1 most valuable card in set |
PHP estimated at ~1 USD = 56 PHP. Day-one prices — expect movement as supply settles.
Price Guide (USD & PHP)
| Card | JP Day-One (USD) | JP Day-One (PHP) | English Launch Est. (USD) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Gold Mega Darkrai | ~$1,000 | ~₱56,000 | ~$1,100–1,600 |
| Mega Darkrai SAR | ~$520 | ~₱29,120 | ~$700–900 |
| Gwyn SAR | ~$140 | ~₱7,840 | ~$185–260 |
| Mega Zerora SAR | ~$60 | ~₱3,360 | ~$75–105 |
| Misty Full Art | ~$50 | ~₱2,800 | ~$60–90 |
| Gwyn Full Art | ~$50 | ~₱2,800 | ~$60–75 |
| Top ARs (Slowbro, Armarouge) | ~$9–12 | ~₱504–672 | ~$13–22 |
| Standard ARs | ~$6–9 | ~₱336–504 | ~$9–15 |
Philippines Buying Guide
Buying Mega Darkrai SAR single → Best ROI
Buy raw from local LGSs or Carousell PH at around ₱27,000–32,000. Direct upside without box variance.
1–2 boxes → Best experience
Estimated ₱3,000–4,500 per imported box. You get 3 guaranteed ARs, a tool SR, and a real shot at a SAR. Abyss Eye is one of the better sets to crack this year.
Cracking for the Gold → Not recommended
~1 per 15–20 boxes means spending ₱45,000–90,000+ to statistically hit a card you can buy for ~₱56,000. Buy direct unless opening for content.
Should You Grade a Mega Darkrai SAR?
Grade if:
- ✓ Pulled fresh from your own pack
- ✓ Clean centering — balanced top-to-bottom
- ✓ No print lines or surface blemishes
- ✓ Holding long-term for the English release cycle
Skip grading if:
- ✗ Card has top-heavy centering (common in this set)
- ✗ Planning to sell quickly — grading adds months
- ✗ Secondary market copy with unknown handling
Centering warning for this set
Community reports confirm centering issues in Abyss Eye production — particularly top-heavy cards (too much bottom border). Inspect carefully before submitting to PSA or BGS.
Disclaimer: Pull rate data is based on personal box openings (8 boxes, May 2026) and community observations. Small sample sizes — treat as directional estimates, not confirmed odds. USD prices from observed Japanese secondary market sales and will change. All price projections are opinion-based estimates and not financial advice.