Everything You Need to Know About Pokémon TCG's First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2

2026 marked the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, and if you’ve been following the Trading Card Game scene lately, you know things are getting busy. We just finished the chaos of the first wave of First Partner collection, and the Pokémon Company is already moving on to the next set. If you missed out on Series 1 back in March, don't worry too much. Series 2 is on the way, and it shifts the spotlight to some of the best starters in the franchise. These First Partner collections aren't a full expansion set; it’s a nod to that first big decision you made on your journey - your First Partner Pokémon! These collections are small, curated series meant for display or specific pulls. Series 2 takes us back to Johto, Unova, and Galar region, with some familiar faces making an appearance. The star of the collection is the special promo pack that celebrates the bond between Trainer and Pokémon. This single pack contains 3 of 9 illustration rare-style promo cards consisting of stunning artwork of beloved first partner Pokémon. For Trainers who started their journey in Johto on the Game Boy, you’ll want to reunite with Totodile, Chikorita, and Cyndaquil. Next, we leap across the pond to Generation