{"product_id":"first-partner-illustration-collection-series-1-first-partner-collection-2026","title":"First Partner Illustration Collection (Series 1) - First Partner Collection 2026","description":"\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eThirty years of Pokémon — and the journey still starts with a first partner. The Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection – Series 1 is one of the most collector-focused products of 2026, released on 30 March 2026 as the first of three waves celebrating the 30th anniversary of Pokémon. At the heart of this collection are nine Illustration Rare promo cards featuring the beloved starter Pokémon from three iconic regions — Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola — each rendered in a brand-new art style by artist Saboteri that is exclusive to this series and unavailable in any regular booster product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eEach Series 1 collection includes one special promo booster pack containing 3 of 9 Illustration Rare promo cards, randomly drawn from the Kanto trio (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle), the Sinnoh trio (Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup), or the Alola trio (Rowlet, Litten, Popplio). The artwork for each card is packed with region-specific Easter eggs — Gym Badges, the classic Pokédex, and Z-Crystals hidden within each illustration — and when all nine cards from Series 1 are displayed together, they form a connecting panoramic artwork that is one of the most visually spectacular collector displays in the 30th anniversary product lineup. Two standard Pokémon TCG booster packs from the Ascended Heroes set and a first partner Pokémon sticker sheet complete the box.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eSeries 2 (Johto, Unova, Galar — releasing 19 June 2026) and Series 3 (Hoenn, Kalos, Paldea) will complete the full 27-card first partner promo set across all nine generations.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul class=\"[li_\u0026amp;]:mb-0 [li_\u0026amp;]:mt-1 [li_\u0026amp;]:gap-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ul]:pb-1 [\u0026amp;:not(:last-child)_ol]:pb-1 list-disc flex flex-col gap-1 pl-8 mb-3\"\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eContains: 1 special promo booster pack (3 of 9 Illustration Rare promo cards) + 2 standard Pokémon TCG Ascended Heroes booster packs + 1 first partner Pokémon sticker sheet\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e3 of 9 Illustration Rare promo cards — randomly drawn from Kanto, Sinnoh, or Alola starter trios\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003e9 promo cards in Series 1: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle (Kanto), Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup (Sinnoh), Rowlet, Litten, Popplio (Alola)\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eArtwork by artist Saboteri — brand-new Illustration Rare style, exclusive to this collection\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eCards feature region-specific Easter eggs — Gym Badges, Pokédex, Z-Crystals hidden in the artwork\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eAll 9 cards connect to form a panoramic artwork when displayed together\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003ePart of a 3-series run covering all 27 starter Pokémon across 9 generations — 30th anniversary celebration\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eSeries 1 released: 30 March 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eRetail price: $14.99 USD\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli class=\"font-claude-response-body whitespace-normal break-words pl-2\"\u003eOfficially produced by The Pokémon Company International\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eMaterial:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eStandard Pokémon TCG card stock. Promo cards are standard-sized Illustration Rare cards — not oversized.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eFit \u0026amp; Styling:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003eCollect all 9 promo cards across multiple Series 1 boxes to build the complete Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola sets — and display them together for the full panoramic artwork. Pairs naturally with Series 2 (releasing 19 June 2026) and Series 3 for a complete 27-card first partner display. An essential 30th anniversary collectible for Pokémon fans of all generations. Suitable for ages 6 and above.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"font-claude-response-body break-words whitespace-normal\"\u003e\u003cstrong\u003e100% authentic Pokémon TCG product. 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