{"product_id":"pokemon-first-partner-illustration-collection","title":"Pokémon First Partner Series 1 Illustration Collection","description":"\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003ePokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection—Series 1\u003c\/strong\u003e is the 30th anniversary product every serious Pokémon collector needs on their shelf. The headline chase is a nine-card set of \u003cem\u003eexclusive Illustration Rare promo cards\u003c\/em\u003e featuring the Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola starters — and these promos are \u003cstrong\u003eonly available in this product\u003c\/strong\u003e, with no path to them through booster boxes, Elite Trainer Boxes, or any other sealed product.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach collection includes \u003cstrong\u003e1 special promo booster pack containing 3 of the 9 Illustration Rare promos\u003c\/strong\u003e (randomly distributed from the Kanto, Sinnoh, or Alola trio), \u003cstrong\u003e1 Pokémon TCG: Phantasmal Flames booster pack\u003c\/strong\u003e, \u003cstrong\u003e1 Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution booster pack\u003c\/strong\u003e, and a first partner Pokémon sticker sheet — all at a $14.99 MSRP.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe nine Series 1 promos span three full starter trios — \u003cstrong\u003eBulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle\u003c\/strong\u003e (MEP 037–039), \u003cstrong\u003eTurtwig, Chimchar, Piplup\u003c\/strong\u003e (MEP 040–042), and \u003cstrong\u003eRowlet, Litten, Popplio\u003c\/strong\u003e (MEP 043–045). Each trio forms a connected \u003cem\u003epanoramic scene\u003c\/em\u003e that only reveals its complete artwork when the three cards are displayed side by side. Kanto cards feature Gym Badges and the classic Pokédex; Sinnoh cards spotlight the Pokétch; and the Alola trio is surrounded by Z-Crystals evoking the island challenge trials.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eWhat you're hunting:\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCharmander IR Promo (MEP 038)\u003c\/strong\u003e — the king of Series 1, trading well above box retail\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSquirtle IR Promo (MEP 039)\u003c\/strong\u003e — close behind Charmander as the top Kanto flip\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eBulbasaur IR Promo (MEP 037)\u003c\/strong\u003e — completing the Kanto panoramic triptych\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePiplup IR Promo (MEP 042)\u003c\/strong\u003e — Sinnoh's standout, commanding a premium among water-type fans\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eComplete 9-card panoramic set\u003c\/strong\u003e — the binder display grail of 2026's 30th anniversary run\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eMega Evolution booster pulls\u003c\/strong\u003e — Mega Charizard X ex, Mega Venusaur ex, Mega Lucario ex, Mega Gardevoir ex\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eCompleting the full nine-card promo set statistically requires three to five boxes per series due to random distribution, making sealed copies critical trade and flip material. All 27 Illustration Rare promos across the three-series run are \u003cstrong\u003eexclusive to this product line\u003c\/strong\u003e — Kanto demand alone drove Series 1 to sell out at most retailers on launch day. With Series 2 (Johto, Unova, Galar) and Series 3 (Hoenn, Kalos, Paldea) rolling out throughout 2026, the completionist pressure to lock in Series 1 sealed copies grows with every passing wave.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cem\u003eAvailable at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. \u003cstrong\u003eAll sales final.\u003c\/strong\u003e Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.\u003c\/em\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e","brand":"Pokémon","offers":[{"title":"Default Title","offer_id":48897875345660,"sku":null,"price":80.0,"currency_code":"USD","in_stock":true}],"thumbnail_url":"\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0786\/1387\/2892\/files\/pokemon-first-partner-illustration-collection-normalized.png?v=1777579854","url":"https:\/\/thecollectorstation.com\/products\/pokemon-first-partner-illustration-collection","provider":"Collector Station","version":"1.0","type":"link"}