Pokémon First Partner Illustration Collection: Series 1, 2 and 3

Nine regions, three series and new Illustration Rare-style promos of every region's first partner Pokémon: here is what sits inside each First Partner Illustration Collection.

By Sandy Li 7 October 2026 3 minute read

Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 photographed by PUSHAS

The Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection is a three-part 2026 line built for Pokémon's 30th anniversary: Series 1 covers the first partner Pokémon of Kanto, Sinnoh and Alola, Series 2 covers Johto, Unova and Galar, and Series 3 covers Hoenn, Kalos and Paldea. Every box pairs a special pack of three Illustration Rare-style starter promos with two booster packs and a sticker sheet.

The Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 is live now in the Pokémon trading cards and collectibles range at PUSHAS, alongside the other two series, and every box is sealed and authenticated by hand. Below is how the line works, what sits inside each box and which starters belong to which series.

What the First Partner Illustration Collection is

The Pokémon Company rolled out the First Partner Illustration Collection as three series across 2026 to mark 30 years of Pokémon, with each series taking three regions so that all nine regions are covered by the time the line is complete. The theme is the bond between a Trainer and their first partner Pokémon.

The main feature is the promo cards. They are Illustration Rare-style cards with full-card artwork. The backgrounds show locations and items from each Pokémon's home region, and the three cards from one region share a matching design, so they form a set when placed side by side in a binder or display frame.

What is inside every box

All three series share the same format, which keeps the line easy to follow:

One special booster pack containing three of the nine Illustration Rare-style promo cards for that series
Two standard Pokémon TCG booster packs
One sticker sheet featuring first partner Pokémon

Each special pack holds three of the nine promos in its series, so collecting all nine promos from one series means opening more than one box.

Series 1: Kanto, Sinnoh and Alola

The Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 opened the line in March 2026. It pairs the original Kanto starters with the Sinnoh and Alola trios, spanning the first generation, the fourth and the seventh. It is the series with the Kanto starters from the original games.

Series 2: Johto, Unova and Galar

Series 2 released on 19 June 2026 and moves on to Johto, Unova and Galar, the second, fifth and eighth generations. It keeps the same box structure as Series 1, with a special pack of three promos, two booster packs and a sticker sheet. It suits fans who started with the Johto games or with Sword and Shield.

Series 3: Hoenn, Kalos and Paldea

The Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 completed the set of regions on 7 August 2026 with Hoenn, Kalos and Paldea, the third, sixth and ninth generations. With Paldea included, the line runs up to the Scarlet and Violet era.

Collecting and displaying the line

Every series uses the same format, and the regional trios suit nine-card binder pages or a three-card frame per region. Any series also makes a straightforward gift for someone whose first partner you know. For more on sealed gifting, see our guide to the best Pokémon TCG gifts for Christmas 2026.

Which series is built for you

Product	Built for	What you get
First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1	Original-era fans and Kanto loyalists	Three of nine promos from Kanto, Sinnoh and Alola, two booster packs, sticker sheet
First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2	Johto-era collectors and Galar fans	Three of nine promos from Johto, Unova and Galar, two booster packs, sticker sheet
First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3	Hoenn fans and newer Scarlet and Violet players	Three of nine promos from Hoenn, Kalos and Paldea, two booster packs, sticker sheet

Live now at PUSHAS

Stock as of 7 October 2026. Every item below is live now at PUSHAS.

Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1: in stock
Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2: in stock
Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3: in stock

Every box is sealed and authenticated by hand, so you can shop with confidence. The live listing shows the current price.

New to sealed product? Start with Pokémon TCG for beginners: what to buy first, or see the wider anniversary line in Pokémon TCG 30th Celebration: every product explained.

FAQ

What is the Pokémon First Partner Illustration Collection?

It is a 2026 line of Pokémon TCG collections released in three series to celebrate the franchise's 30th anniversary. Each one spotlights first partner Pokémon from three regions through Illustration Rare-style promo cards.

What comes in a First Partner Illustration Collection box?

Every series follows the same format: one special booster pack with three of nine Illustration Rare-style promo cards, two standard Pokémon TCG booster packs and a sticker sheet.

Which starters are in First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1, 2 and 3?

Series 1 covers the first partners of Kanto, Sinnoh and Alola. Series 2 covers Johto, Unova and Galar. Series 3 covers Hoenn, Kalos and Paldea. Together the three series span all nine regions.

When did each First Partner Illustration Collection release?

Series 1 arrived in March 2026, Series 2 released on 19 June 2026 and Series 3 released on 7 August 2026.

Do you get all nine promos in one box?

No. Each box includes three of the nine Illustration Rare-style promos for that series, so completing a series means opening more than one collection.