The Pokémon collecting community is already looking forward to one of the most visually distinctive releases of 2026: the Simplified Chinese First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2. Launching on 19 June 2026, this special Pokémon release celebrates fan-favourite starter Pokémon from Johto, Unova and Galar with stunning panoramic artwork and premium, collector-focused packaging. For UK collectors and international Pokémon TCG fans alike, this release is shaping up to be a highly sought-after set thanks to its exclusive promo cards and blind-box format.
Unlike traditional English Pokémon TCG products, the Simplified Chinese First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 is released in a blind-box format, adding an extra element of excitement for collectors seeking specific cards. Each box contains one random Special Illustration Rare promo card from a pool of nine designs, along with a premium magnetic acrylic display case and a 5-card Stellar Crystal booster pack.
The featured Pokémon include some of the franchise’s most beloved starter Pokémon:
Johto: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile
Unova: Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott
Galar: Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble
This format seems to be very much geared towards collectors of sealed sets, display enthusiasts and fans of regional starter Pokémon collections.
The Pokémon collecting community is already looking forward to one of the most visually distinctive releases of 2026: the Simplified Chinese First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2. Launching on 19 June 2026, this special Pokémon release celebrates fan-favourite starter Pokémon from Johto, Unova and Galar with stunning panoramic artwork and premium, collector-focused packaging. For UK collectors and international Pokémon TCG fans alike, this release is shaping up to be a highly sought-after set thanks to its exclusive promo cards and blind-box format.
Unlike traditional English Pokémon TCG products, the Simplified Chinese First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 is released in a blind-box format, adding an extra element of excitement for collectors seeking specific cards. Each box contains one random Special Illustration Rare promo card from a pool of nine designs, along with a premium magnetic acrylic display case and a 5-card Stellar Crystal booster pack.
The featured Pokémon include some of the franchise’s most beloved starter Pokémon:
Johto: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile
Unova: Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott
Galar: Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble
This format seems to be very much geared towards collectors of sealed sets, display enthusiasts and fans of regional starter Pokémon collections.
