Attention Pokémon TCG collectors! A wave of nostalgia is hitting Amazon as a bunch of rare and highly sought-after sets have been restocked, including the recently released First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3. This is fantastic news for those who’s been hunting for these elusive sets.
A Collector’s Dream Come True
The First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 is available right now on Amazon for just $33.99, which is spot-on with the market price you’re likely seeing at places like TCGplayer. Considering that Series 1 and 2 were easily going for $50+ not long after their release, this is a pretty sweet deal.
Pokémon TCG’s First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 is part of the larger celebration of Pokémon’s 30th anniversary, and it also marks the final entry in the beloved First Partner Illustration Collection series. This means no more new sets in this specific format!
Series 1 celebrated the classic Kanto (Gen 1), Sinnoh (Gen 4), and Alola (Gen 7) regions, while Series 2 moved on to Johto (Gen 2), Unova (Gen 5), and Galar (Gen 8). Now, Series 3 rounds out the collection with first partner Pokémon from Hoenn (Gen 3), Kalos (Gen 6), and Paldea (Gen 9), giving collectors the chance to complete the full set of 27 starter Pokémon.
What’s Inside?
Each Series 3 box includes:
- 1 Pokémon TCG pack: Contains 3 of 9 illustration rare-style promo cards featuring the First Partner Pokémon from Gen 3 (Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip), Gen 6 (Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie), and Gen 9 (Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly).
- 2 Pokémon TCG booster packs: Pulled from the Pitch Black and Chaos Rising expansions.
- 1 exclusive sticker sheet: Featuring the starter Pokémon from across the collection.
At around $34, this is arguably the best price we’ve seen for any of the First Partner Illustration Collection sets, but it’s still more than double the original $14.99 MSRP. Unfortunately, finding Pokémon TCG products at MSRP has become increasingly difficult, and market prices are often what collectors are forced to pay, even when buying from major retailers like Amazon.
More Than Just Series 3
But the good news doesn’t stop there! Amazon is also offering restocks of other notable Pokémon TCG products, including Destined Rivals ETBs for $125 and Prismatic Evolutions Super Premium Collections for $275. While not cheap, these prices are generally in line with current market values.
What’s Next for the Pokémon TCG?
Looking ahead, 2026 is a huge year for Pokémon TCG. The biggest expansion on the horizon is the monumental Pokémon TCG: 30th Celebration expansion, launching globally on September 16, 2026. This historic set will feature a simultaneous worldwide release, where every single card is foil, every pack guarantees one of 30 unique Pikachu cards, and we’re excited to see the debut of the brand-new opalescent “Futuristic Rare” tier featuring Mew and Mewtwo by artist YOSHIROTTEN.
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