How to get the new wave of Pitch Black pre-orders from the Pokémon Center without timing out

Errors make purchasing new Mega Evolution cards from The Pokémon Center this June harder than it should be ...

Pokemon Pitch Black preorder queue turns into black hole for many

Many consumers end up frustrated by site errors, unscheduled maintenance as Pokemon Center preorders kick off for the “Pitch Black” trading card set.

Is Pokémon Center down? Errors amid long queue for Pitch Black sale; ‘Unavailable’

Pokémon fans faced long queues and website errors as the new Mega Evolution: Pitch Black card launched, with many reporting "Temporarily Unavailable" messages.
IBTimes UK

Is Pokémon Center Still Down? Queue Chaos Leaves Fans Waiting as 'Unavailable' Errors Disrupt Pitch Black Launch

Pokémon Center collapsed under its own demand on 10 June 2026, locking thousands of fans out of preorders for Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution, Pitch Black before many had a chance to reach the checkout.
Comicbook.com

Pokemon TCG Fans Overwhelm Pokemon Center As Mega Evolutions Pre-Orders Begin

The big day is here, as Pokemon TCG pre-orders for the Mega Evolutions expansion kick off. However, those hoping to get a Pokemon Center ETB or score a Booster Box of cards may be out of luck, as the ...