Oshawott - 051 - ME: Mega Evolution Promo (MEP)

Oshawott #051 — MEP Black Star Promo | First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2

This is a Holofoil Illustration Rare-style promo card released as part of the Pokémon 30th Anniversary celebration, and every card in the series carries the official Pokémon 30th Anniversary logo. Series 2 features the Unova starters — Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott — alongside the Johto and Galar trios, dropping June 19, 2026. Oshawott is the Unova fan-favorite of the trio, and it shows in secondary market demand.

• The illustration, by artist Saboteri, is packed with Generation V lore — part of a panoramic scene that only reveals its full artwork when paired with its Unova siblings, Snivy (#049) and Tepig (#050). Each card features the Pokémon 30th Anniversary logo.
• All 27 Illustration Rare promos across the three series are exclusive to the First Partner Illustration Collections — they cannot be pulled from any regular booster set, Elite Trainer Box, or other sealed product.
• Each collection retails for just $14.99 but delivers only 3 of the 9 possible promos at random, making duplicates common and singles like this Oshawott the efficient route to completing your set.
• Raw NM copies are actively trading in the $15–$16 range on the secondary market.

The artwork weaves in iconic Unova landmarks — Tubeline Bridge, the Battle Subway trains, the Jet, Freeze, and Basic Badges, Chargestone Cave with a Joltik, and the Rondez-View Ferris Wheel in Nimbasa City — a love letter to Pokémon Black & White that makes this one of the most visually dense first-partner promos ever printed. For Oshawott collectors and Unova fans building the panoramic triptych, this is the one to grab now while raw copies are still accessible.

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