Description
Nine starters, one artist and three random promos per box: that is what you get when you buy First Partner Collection Series 3 from TCG Overvault. The full product name is Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3, and it gives the First Partner Pokémon of Hoenn, Kalos and Paldea the illustration rare treatment.
Series 3 arrived on 7 August 2026 as part of the Pokémon 30th anniversary line. It follows Series 1 from March 2026 and Series 2 from 19 June 2026. Saboteri illustrated every card in this instalment, so all nine promos share one consistent look from Treecko through to Quaxly.
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What comes in the box
The official contents of the First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 are:
- 1 Pokémon TCG pack holding 3 of the 9 First Partner promo cards, selected at random
- 2 Pokémon TCG booster packs
- 1 sticker sheet
The promo pack is the main event. It sits apart from the two boosters, and the three starters inside are drawn at random from the nine in the series, so every box you open is a small surprise.
The official listing does not name the expansions behind the two booster packs, so think of them as a bonus rip rather than a set you can plan a collection around. The sticker sheet is a fun extra for younger fans.
Nine starters from three regions
Each region in Series 3 keeps the classic Grass, Fire and Water trio:
- Hoenn: Treecko, Torchic and Mudkip, the partners from Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire
- Kalos: Chespin, Fennekin and Froakie, who opened Pokémon X and Y
- Paldea: Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly, the trio from Pokémon Scarlet and Violet
Because a single artist drew the whole First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3, the nine cards sit together like a matching gallery instead of a mix of styles. That matters if you plan to show the finished set on one page.
For many Trainers, one of these Pokémon was the first choice they ever made in a main-series game, whether that happened on a Game Boy Advance or a Nintendo Switch. Finding your own first partner in the promo pack is a genuinely satisfying moment.
Chasing all nine promos
With three random promos per box, a complete set needs at least three boxes and usually more, because doubles are likely. Collectors who want every starter tend to buy First Partner Collection Series 3 boxes in multiples and swap the spares with friends.
Storing the finished page
A nine-pocket binder page fits the series neatly: one row per region and three starters per row. Sleeve each promo as soon as it leaves the pack, keep the binder out of direct sunlight and store it upright somewhere cool and dry so the colours stay bright.
Who this collection suits
The compact format makes this an easy present. Younger fans get two booster packs to open and a sticker sheet to play with, while long-time collectors get artwork that rewards a closer look.
The First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 works as a birthday add-on, a reward after a good school report or a Christmas stocking filler. Pair it with a binder for a fuller gift, or add a bigger box such as the Perfect Order Pokémon Center ETB if the person you are buying for also loves opening packs.
Why buy First Partner Collection Series 3 from TCG Overvault
TCG Overvault is an Australian shop that focuses on trading card games, with sealed Pokémon TCG product at the core of the range. Ordering here gives you:
- Prices listed in Australian dollars, so there is no conversion to work out
- A secure online checkout
- A sealed collection box shipped Australia-wide
- A catalogue built around card games rather than general merchandise
Weighing this box against something larger? Open the Chaos Rising Pokémon Center ETB page and compare what each one contains before you decide.
First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 FAQs
Where can I buy First Partner Collection Series 3 in Australia?
From TCG Overvault. Add the collection to your cart, pay through the secure checkout and it ships anywhere in Australia.
Which starters can turn up in the promo pack?
Any three of Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly, picked at random.
Who is the artist behind Series 3?
Saboteri illustrated all nine promos in an illustration rare style.
Do I know which booster packs are included?
No. The official contents list two Pokémon TCG booster packs but do not name the expansions they come from.
When did Series 3 come out?
On 7 August 2026. Series 1 arrived in March 2026 and Series 2 followed on 19 June 2026.
Other Pokémon TCG boxes to browse
Three random starters, two boosters and a sticker sheet in one box: buy First Partner Collection Series 3 from TCG Overvault and start filling that nine-pocket page. Check the full contents on the official Pokemon.com product gallery, then explore the wider Pokémon TCG range for more 30th anniversary product.
