Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection - Series 3

Every legendary Trainer's journey sparks to life with a single, foundational choice—a loyal first partner destined to stand by their side through every gym battle, local tournament, and regional championship. Dropping worldwide on August 7, 2026, the First Partner Illustration Collection—Series 3 serves as the spectacular, emotional closing chapter to the Pokémon TCG’s highly coveted 30th Anniversary milestone series. While Series 1 and 2 honored iconic past legacies, Series 3 beautifully seals the master map by bridging vintage nostalgia directly into the bleeding edge of the modern era.

Available for pre-order at Shuffle Games, this special collection box shifts the spotlight onto the legendary starter trios of three deeply beloved eras: the sprawling wilderness of Hoenn (Gen 3), the elegant battlegrounds of Kalos (Gen 6), and the vibrant, active landscapes of Paldea (Gen 9). Designed purely for passionate completionists, master-set collectors, and investors, this celebratory box is the ultimate centerpiece for the 2026 anniversary cycle.

What’s Inside the Series 3 Collection Box?

• 1 Dedicated 30th Anniversary Promo Booster Pack: The absolute crown jewel of the box. Every pack contains 3 random Special Illustration Rare-style promo cards drawn from a hyper-exclusive, unique 9-card anniversary subset.

• 2 Pokémon TCG Booster Packs: Instantly expand your competitive card pool with high-density packs drawn straight from the newest, highly sought-after 2026 Mega Evolution era expansions:

  • 1 Booster Pack of Chaos Rising (Hunt for the explosive Mega Greninja ex!)

  • 1 Booster Pack of Pitch Black (Unleash the void with Mega Darkrai ex!)

• 1 Commemorative Series 3 Anniversary Sticker Sheet: A premium, stylized collectible sticker set featuring the iconic pixel and modern key-art of all 9 featured starters.

The Star-Studded Series 3 Archetype Pool:

Tucked inside the promotional pack is a chance to pull jaw-dropping, alternative-art masterpieces carrying visible artist signatures and an exclusive anniversary set numbering completely outside the main Standard set. The 9-card master checklist spans the initial and final stages of:

• The Hoenn Vanguard: Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip—celebrating the rich, generation-defining roots of Ruby & Sapphire (with heavy collection demand surrounding potential high-tier art for Blaziken and Swampert).

• The Kalos Elite: Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie—the undisputed home generation of the Mega Evolution mechanic, putting massive premium eyes on the globally popular Greninja line.

• The Paldea Moderns: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly—the champions of the active Scarlet & Violet competitive meta, paying a direct nod to the current generation of active field duelists.