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First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 — Complete Guide for UAE Collectors
The First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 is here — the first wave of Pokemon's 30th anniversary celebration and one of the most sought-after collector products of 2026. Each box contains a special promo pack with three of nine exclusive Illustration Rare cards featuring beloved starter Pokemon from the Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola regions. Whether you are chasing the full connected artwork or picking up your first anniversary product, here is everything you need to know.
What Is the First Partner Illustration Collection
First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 is a Pokémon TCG collector product. Each box includes a promo pack with three of nine possible promos, two additional Pokémon TCG booster packs and a sticker sheet. Check the listing for the edition offered.
All 9 Illustration Rare Promo Cards
Series 1 features nine Illustration Rare promo cards split evenly across three regions. From Kanto, you get Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle — the original trio — with artwork packed with Gym Badges and classic Pokedex imagery that transports you back to Generation 1. The Sinnoh trio of Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup showcases the iconic Poketch and region-specific gadgets from Diamond and Pearl. Rounding out the set, the Alola starters Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio are depicted alongside Z-Crystals that evoke the island challenge trials of Sun and Moon. Every card is rendered in the Illustration Rare style — a premium designation that signals top-tier artwork — and each regional trio forms a connected panoramic scene when placed side by side.
What Makes These Cards Special
The promo cards offer illustrations featuring first partner Pokémon. Choose the designs you enjoy and check the exact promo number and condition when buying singles. A promo pack may contain duplicates across purchases, and commemorative artwork does not guarantee future value.
How It Differs from Regular Pokemon TCG Products
This collection combines a dedicated promo pack with two additional booster packs and a sticker sheet. The three promo cards are separate from the random cards inside the boosters; two booster packs are not two cards. Compare these contents with the exact display or ETB you are considering.
Market Value and Collector Demand
Compare recent completed sales for the exact card number, printing, language, condition and grade. Asking prices and unsourced historical figures are not current valuations. Demand and prices can fall, and sale fees, grading, shipping and storage can reduce any proceeds. Choose cards you enjoy within a budget you can afford.
Completing the Full 9-Card Set
The promo pack contains three of nine possible promos. Duplicate cards are possible, so a fixed number of boxes does not guarantee completion. Compare the missing singles or trades you need with your opening budget.
Where to Buy in the UAE
Check the current storefront listing for the exact expansion, language, edition, contents, price and availability. A historical announcement or article does not establish present stock or a preorder commitment. Random booster packs do not guarantee a specific rare card.
What Comes Next — Series 2 and Series 3
Check official Pokémon announcements for later series, regional release dates and exact contents. This article does not promise a future schedule, supply allocation or current stock.
Frequently Asked Questions
What cards are in First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1?
Series 1 contains 9 Illustration Rare promo cards: Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle (Kanto), Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup (Sinnoh), and Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio (Alola). Each regional trio features connected panoramic artwork.
How many cards do you get in a First Partner Illustration Collection box?
Each box contains 1 special promo pack with 3 of 9 random Illustration Rare cards, 2 standard Pokemon TCG booster packs, and 1 sticker sheet.
Can you complete the First Partner set from one box?
For an exact card, compare its current single-card listing with your pack-opening budget. Sealed packs offer a random opening experience, while a single identifies the card and condition before purchase. Compare current product price and verified pack count to calculate cost per pack; spending more does not guarantee the card you want.
When do First Partner Series 2 and 3 release?
Series 2 and 3 are confirmed for later in 2026 but exact dates have not been announced. They will cover the remaining starter regions: Johto, Hoenn, Unova, Kalos, Galar, and Paldea.
Where can I buy First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 in the UAE?
Apex Vault stocks the First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 with delivery across the UAE. Free shipping on orders of AED 150 or more.