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Pitch Black (Buio Pesto in Italy) just launched and, as with every release, sealed-product prices are all over the place: some undersell, many overcharge. Here is what they actually cost — from the recommended retail price to the real minimum you pay today — so you don't overpay.
We ran every product through the DarkDex pricing engine and lined up three numbers: the MSRP (what it should cost), the DarkDex market value and the lowest price available right now on CardTrader.
After the single most valuable cards instead? See our ranking of the most expensive Pitch Black cards.
In short. The 36-pack display is already below MSRP (from ~€159 vs €180) and it's the smartest buy if you want to open packs. The Elite Trainer Box, instead, is trading above MSRP at launch: watch out. Prices as of 17 July 2026.
The price table
For each product: MSRP, DarkDex market value, the lowest available now, and where to buy. Sorted most expensive first.
| Product | MSRP | DarkDex | From | Buy | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 | 36-pack display | €180 | €166.56 | €158.63 | CardTrader Amazon |
 | 18-pack display | €90 | — | — | Amazon |
 | Elite Trainer Box | €54.90 | €61.46 | €58.53 | CardTrader Amazon |
 | Booster bundle (6) | €36 | €38.24 | €35.42 | CardTrader Amazon |
 | 3-Pack blister | €17.90 | €19.34 | €18.42 | CardTrader Amazon |
 | Sleeved booster | €6 | €6.43 | €6.12 | CardTrader |
 | Single booster | €5 | €5.36 | €5.10 | CardTrader |
DarkDex value and the minimum are computed on sealed-product EUR offers, as of 17 July 2026. The 18-pack display is an Amazon exclusive: it isn't on CardTrader, so no DarkDex value.
4 rules to not overpay
- The box is the best value. The 36-pack display starts at ~€159 (below the €180 MSRP) and works out to about €4.4 per pack: less than the single-pack MSRP (€5) and far less than a loose pack. If you want to open, buy the box.
- Don't pay more than ~€60 for the ETB. MSRP €54.90, but at launch it trades higher (value ~€61, min €58.53). If someone asks €70+, wait: it'll drop.
- Avoid loose packs. A single runs €5-7, more than its share inside a box. Fine to try, not to collect.
- The bundle is a good middle ground if you don't want a full box: already below MSRP (from €35.42 vs €36).
How to buy them on Amazon at the right price
One detail that makes the difference: on Amazon, for the most in-demand Pokémon products the top offer is often a third-party seller at an inflated price. To pay MSRP you want the offer sold and shipped by Amazon, which for these items works by invitation.
- Open the product page from the links above.
- If the featured price is high and comes from a marketplace seller, look for the "Request an invite" button: Amazon keeps stock at list price and hands it out this way to keep scalpers out.
- Request the invite. If selected, you get an email to complete the purchase at the right price.
- Don't impulse-buy from a third-party offer: it almost always costs more than MSRP. Better to wait for the invite or buy on CardTrader.
Track prices with DarkDex
Sealed-product prices move day by day, especially in the first weeks. On DarkDex you can add your products and cards and follow their market value in real time, so you always know if you're buying well.
Heads up. Prices move constantly: the figures in this article capture the market as of 17 July 2026.
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