First Partner Series 3 turns the starter question into the reason to open the box: which three of the nine illustration rare-style promo cards will be inside? The lineup travels through Hoenn, Kalos, and Paldea, then adds two regular Pokémon TCG booster packs and a first-partner sticker sheet.
If Treecko, Froakie, Fuecoco, or another starter is part of your Pokémon story, this is the kind of collection that makes the reveal feel personal. See the promos and shop First Partner Series 3 for $29.99.
First Partner Series 3: See All 9 Promo Cards
The special promo pack contains three of the nine illustration rare-style promos shown below. The exact cards are randomized; buying one collection does not guarantee all nine. These are official card previews from Pokémon.
Hoenn first partners
 Treecko |
 Torchic |
 Mudkip |
Kalos first partners
 Chespin |
 Fennekin |
 Froakie |
Paldea first partners
 Sprigatito |
 Fuecoco |
 Quaxly |
There is no need to label one of these a guaranteed “chase.” The appeal is visible: nine recognizable first partners, nine distinct scenes, and a randomized three-card reveal. Collectors can pick favorites by region, while families and newer players get a starter-focused opening that is easy to understand.
What Comes in the First Partner Illustration Collection?
Guaranteed in each sealed collection:
- 1 special Pokémon TCG promo pack containing 3 of the 9 illustration rare-style promo cards
- 2 additional Pokémon TCG booster packs
- 1 sticker sheet featuring first partner Pokémon
Randomized: the three promo cards in the special pack and the contents of the two regular booster packs. Specific Pokémon, rarities, or pulls from randomized packs are not guaranteed.
Who Is This Collection For?
Starter fans: The card art is the main event. Hoenn, Kalos, and Paldea each bring a familiar trio, making the box easy to choose as a gift or nostalgia pickup.
Promo collectors: The nine-card checklist is compact enough to feel approachable, but a single box includes only three. That creates a clear collecting goal without pretending one sealed collection completes the set.
Pack openers: After the promo reveal, two more booster packs keep the opening going. Their exact cards are randomized.
How to Collect the Nine First Partner Series 3 Promos
Start with the official nine-card checklist above and mark the cards you actually open. Because every sealed collection contains three randomized promos, duplicates are possible across multiple boxes. That is part of the sealed-product format, so opening more boxes is not a guaranteed route to a complete set.
A practical approach is to open one collection for the experience, protect the promos you pull, and then decide whether you want to trade for the missing first partners. Standard-size card sleeves and a side-loading binder can help keep the illustrated surfaces protected while you build the page.
The regional groups also make the checklist easy to organize:
- Hoenn: Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip
- Kalos: Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie
- Paldea: Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly
That three-region structure gives collectors several natural goals: finish one favorite trio, collect one partner of each type, or work toward all nine. The right goal is the one that fits how you collect—not the one that requires the most boxes.
Why These First Partner Promos Stand Out
Each card puts its Pokémon in a full illustrated scene instead of treating the character as a cutout. Treecko’s busy desk, Froakie’s city setting, and Fuecoco’s playful food-filled scene each tell a small story at a glance. That makes the cards fun to compare even before rarity or playability enters the conversation.
It also gives the product a clear display angle. The promos can sit together as regional trios, while the sticker sheet carries the same first-partner theme beyond the binder. The two regular booster packs add a second kind of reveal, but the known nine-card promo gallery is the reason you can decide whether the collection fits your shelf before you buy.
First Partner Series 3 FAQ
Are all nine promo cards included?
No. Each collection includes one special pack containing three of the nine promos. The exact three are randomized.
Which Pokémon are featured?
Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly.
How many booster packs are included?
The collection includes the special three-card promo pack plus two regular Pokémon TCG booster packs.
When did Series 3 release?
Pokémon lists the launch date as August 7, 2026. This is an in-stock item, not a preorder, at the time of writing.
Choose Your Region, Then Open the Reveal
Series 3 gives the box a simple, honest hook: you can see all nine official promo designs before buying, but the three inside remain the surprise. Add the two booster packs and sticker sheet, and it becomes a compact first-partner opening with something to display, open, and use.
For collectors comparing Hoenn starter cards, Kalos starter cards, and Paldea starter cards, these Pokémon first partner promo cards put all three regions into one clear checklist. The illustration rare-style promos are the product’s visual centerpiece; the booster packs add a separate randomized opening after the promo reveal. You can also browse Rip It TCG Shop for other current TCG arrivals.
View the current $29.99 First Partner Illustration Collection—Series 3 and pick up your box.
Product availability and price can change. Promo cards and booster-pack contents are randomized; no specific card or pull is guaranteed. Pokémon product names and imagery are used for product identification and editorial coverage.