“First Partner Illustration Collections” Wave 1 Starter Pokemon Promos Revealed!

“First Partner Illustration Collections” Wave 1 Starter Pokemon Promos Revealed!

Three “First Partner Illustration Collections” will be released across 2026 for Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, with Series 1 launching March 30 and featuring starters from Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola.

Series 1’s Illustration Rare promos are now revealed, with artwork calling out iconic regional locations and items (like Gym Badges, the Pokédex, and Z-Crystals for Alola). Each collection includes a promo pack with 3 of 9 Illustration Rare cards, two booster packs, and a sticker sheet, while Series 2 and 3 will cover the remaining six generations later in 2026 (Source: PokéBeach).