Pokémon First Partner Illustration TCG Collection Series 3 is out now — here's where to buy it

The third and final series of the Pokémon First Partner Illustration TCG Collection launched on 7 August 2026 at the Pokémon Center and most major retailers carrying Pokémon TCG products. Series 3 wraps up the full set by covering the Hoenn, Kalos, and Paldea regions — the starters that were missing after Series 1 handled Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola, and Series 2 covered Johto, Unova, and Galar.

Each box contains the same structure as the previous two series: one pack with 3 of 9 illustration rare-style promo cards (randomly pulled from Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly), two booster packs from Pitch Black and Chaos Rising, and an exclusive sticker sheet featuring the collection's starters. The MSRP is $14.99 USD and £14.99 in the UK — same as Series 1 and 2 — but both previous series sold out fast and regularly went above retail on the secondary market. Prices on the earlier series have been dropping recently, so there's a chance Series 3 stays closer to MSRP if you're patient.

The First Partner Illustration Collection has been one of the more popular lower-priced TCG products in recent memory, leaning into nostalgia for the starter Pokémon that defined each generation. Hoenn starters in particular carry a lot of weight for players who grew up with Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald — or their remakes Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire — making Series 3 arguably the most emotionally loaded entry in the set for a large chunk of the fanbase.

For US buyers, the Pokémon Center is the obvious first stop but tends to sell out in restock waves, so check back regularly. Target and Best Buy are solid options for local pickup — calling ahead or checking online inventory tools early in the morning around restock days is worth the effort. Amazon currently has stock with more units expected on 15 August, though the listed price of $59.95 is a significant markup over MSRP. Smaller hobby shops are also worth watching, as stock distribution has been uneven across retailers for this series.