The Pokemon Trading Card Game has officially revealed the nine promos that players will be able to find in the Series 2 release of the popular First Partner Collection. The incredible Pokemon TCG cards feature the starter Pokemon from the Johto, Unova, and Galar regions.
Pokemon‘s beloved trading card game has already given fans plenty of reasons to celebrate the franchise’s 30th anniversary. The TCG has released two major expansions so far in 2026, welcoming the launch of Ascended Heroes and Perfect Order, with a third set on the way in Chaos Rising. The Pokemon TCG has also debuted multiple special anniversary products with unique promos, like the 2026 Pokemon Day box with a special Pikachu and the first wave of the First Partner Collection featuring the Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola starters. Now, nine new starter promo cards are on the way with the second series of the First Partner Collection.
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The Pokemon TCG officially revealed the set of new promo cards included with the First Partner Collection’s Series 2 release. The stunning group of cards features unique designs for the starter Pokemon from Johto, Unova, and Galar, with each box of the First Partner Collection including one of the three region-specific sets. The designs for the starter Pokemon cards include nods to iconic locations and moments from their respective games, like the Shiny Gyarados at the Lake of Rage on the Totodile card and the Nimbasa City Ferris wheel on the Oshawott promo. Pokemon TCG‘s First Partner Collection Series 2 is scheduled to release on June 19.
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The incredible set of Pokemon promos is expected to be a hot item for fans following its release. The original wave of First Partner Collection boxes was a highly sought-after item for many Pokemon collectors, particularly for its inclusion of the three Kanto starters. Each of the Kanto starters has fetched significant resale value on the secondary market as well, with the Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle cards all boasting price tags of more than $20.
Pokemon‘s second wave of starter promos will likely be followed by one more version of the First Partner Collection. The Pokemon TCG is expected to launch Series 3 of the First Partner Collection later in 2026, rounding out the set with promos of the Hoenn, Kalos, and Paldea starters. The Pokemon promo cards should take plenty of cues from the previous versions, setting Pokemon like Mudkip and Fennekin against some of the most recognizable locations in their regions. Though Pokemon has not officially revealed the release date for the final iteration of the First Partner Collection, Series 3 is likely to be released in August or September, given the gap between the first two.
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Pokemon‘s First Partner Collection is just part of the franchise’s big festivities for its 30th anniversary. The Pokemon Company officially announced the tenth generation of main-series games during the annual Pokemon Day livestream, showing off Pokemon Winds and Waves for the first time. The franchise has also introduced plenty of new merchandise for the anniversary, including a recent Target-exclusive Pokemon collection with apparel, keyboards, headphones, and more. Pokemon fans should have lots to look forward to throughout the rest of the 30th anniversary.