The Pokémon Company International has listed Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection, Series 2 in its official product gallery, confirming a 2026 release centred on first partner promo cards from Johto, Unova and Galar.
For collectors, parents and local card shops, the listing matters because it identifies the starter groups tied to this release before buyers commit to pre-orders or launch-day purchases. It also gives retailers and players a primary source to check when confirming product details with distributors or stores.
The Pokémon Company International lists the product as Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection, Series 2.
Johto, Unova and Galar starters are the focus of Series 2
The product belongs to the First Partner Illustration Collection line, a Pokémon Trading Card Game release built around starter Pokémon from different game regions.
The official listing and supplied verified materials identify three regional groups for Series 2:
- Johto: Chikorita, Cyndaquil and Totodile.
- Unova: Snivy, Tepig and Oshawott.
- Galar: Grookey, Scorbunny and Sobble.
These are the first partner Pokémon selected by players at the start of their respective main-series video games. In trading card terms, that makes the product relevant to set collectors, starter Pokémon collectors and families buying for younger players.
What buyers should verify before ordering
The official product gallery is the source of record for this listing. As with any sealed Pokémon TCG product, availability can vary by country, distributor and shop allocation.
Collectors and business owners should confirm the following with a trusted retailer before paying:
- The local release date and whether the shop has confirmed allocation.
- The final retail price in the buyer’s market.
- Any purchase limits, especially if demand is high at launch.
- Whether the item is being sold sealed and undamaged.
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Checklist for collectors tracking Series 2
Based on the verified product information supplied, the practical checklist for this release is the nine starter promo subjects across the three named regions.
- Chikorita promo.
- Cyndaquil promo.
- Totodile promo.
- Snivy promo.
- Tepig promo.
- Oshawott promo.
- Grookey promo.
- Scorbunny promo.
- Sobble promo.
Readers planning to buy should use The Pokémon Company International’s product gallery as the official reference, then confirm stock and timing with their local game store or usual card retailer before travelling or placing an order.
Primary sources: The Pokemon Company, The Pokémon Company International. Reported by Source Text Link, Cardlines.
