First Partner Illustration Collection (Series 2) - First Partner Collection 2026

The Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection—Series 2 is the 30th anniversary product built for the collector who still knows every route in Johto. Inside each sealed box is a region-locked promo pack delivering three of nine Illustration Rare promo cards — Johto (Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile), Unova (Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott), or Galar (Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble) — plus two booster packs from Perfect Order and Chaos Rising, and a sticker sheet.

All 27 starter Pokémon across the three-series run feature brand-new Illustration Rare artwork by artist Saboteri — a significant upgrade from the oversized jumbo format of the 2021 25th anniversary First Partner Packs. Each region's three cards are designed as a single connected panorama, so Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile line up into one continuous Johto scene — turning three separate cards into one display piece and rewarding collectors who chase the full trio. Each card features unique Illustration Rare artwork with hidden Easter eggs referencing its home region.

• All 27 promos across the three-series run are exclusive to this product line — none will appear in any regular booster set.
• Standard-sized Illustration Rare cards are far more useful for binders and grading than the oversized jumbo format.
• Each collection box contains one promo pack with three of the nine cards, and the pack is region-locked, so all three promos come from the same region.
• The box now trades on the secondary market closer to $70, the same trajectory that met Series 1 after retail stock cleared on release day.
• Complete nine-card Series 2 promo sets are currently listed on eBay in the $160–$168 range.

The 2026 30th anniversary version carries stronger collector appeal than its 2021 predecessor due to the Illustration Rare artwork and the connecting panorama design. Series 2's Johto trio is widely considered the most nostalgic pull of the wave — and with Series 3 (Hoenn, Kalos, Paldea) scheduled for August 7, 2026, the window to lock in Series 2 sealed at a fair price is closing fast.

Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.