First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 Revealed

The First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 has surfaced, and it’s continuing the same formula that made the first two series popular with casual collectors and gift buyers alike.

What’s in the Box

The packaging confirms the following contents:

• 3 promo cards in illustration rare style
• 2 booster packs — one Mega Evolution: Pitch Black and one Mega Evolution: Chaos Rising
• 1 sticker sheet

The promo pack art front and centre shows a crowd of starter Pokémon spanning multiple generations — you can spot Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Torchic, Mudkip, and more. It’s a nostalgia play that works.

The Promo Cards Are the Main Draw

The box explicitly calls out “3 bonus illustration rare-style promo cards” on the front. That framing matters — illustration rare style means full-art, scenic card treatment rather than a standard promo stamp on a basic layout. These are the cards people are actually buying the box for.

Series 1 and 2 promos from this line have held modest but steady demand as collectables, so Series 3 should follow suit, particularly if the starters featured on the pack art translate directly to the promo cards.

The Booster Pack Selection

The two included boosters are Mega Evolution: Pitch Black and Mega Evolution: Chaos Rising — the two most recent sets in the Mega Evolution series. Don’t expect high-value pulls from those packs; they’re more of a bonus than the focus here.

Worth Picking Up?

If you’re buying for the promos, yes. The illustration rare treatment on starter Pokémon promos tends to appeal to a wide audience — nostalgic collectors, new players, and gift buyers. As a retail product it’s solid value without being a chase item.

For resellers, Series 1 and 2 boxes have largely settled at modest margins unless you’re moving sealed volume. Series 3 will likely follow the same pattern — buy at retail, don’t overpay at launch.

Check PokePursuitTCG.com for singles and sealed product updates as more details on Series 3 drop.