The Pokémon collector scene is already looking ahead to one of the most visually unique releases of 2026: the Simplified Chinese First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2. Launching on June 19, 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 serious chase 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 arrives in a blind-box format, adding an extra layer of excitement for collectors chasing specific cards. Each box contains one random Special Illustration Rare promo card from a pool of nine designs, alongside 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 feels heavily geared toward sealed collectors, display enthusiasts, and fans of regional starter Pokémon collections.
The Pokémon collector scene is already looking ahead to one of the most visually unique releases of 2026: the Simplified Chinese First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2. Launching on June 19, 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 serious chase 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 arrives in a blind-box format, adding an extra layer of excitement for collectors chasing specific cards. Each box contains one random Special Illustration Rare promo card from a pool of nine designs, alongside 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 feels heavily geared toward sealed collectors, display enthusiasts, and fans of regional starter Pokémon collections.
