First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 UK: Release, Contents & Where to Buy
First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 UK: Release, Contents & Where to Buy
First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 UK lands 7 August 2026 with Hoenn, Kalos & Paldea starter promos. Full contents, RRP and buying guide.
100% authentic sealed product, shipped from the UK — no import fees or customs surprises for UK collectors.
Series 3 spans the Hoenn, Kalos and Paldea starters, one region per box. Official product render, revealed May 2026.
Quick answer
First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 releases 7 August 2026 in the UK, covering the Hoenn, Kalos and Paldea starter Pokémon across three separate boxes.
What's in each box
1 special booster pack with 3 of 9 illustration-rare-style promos, 2 standard Pokémon TCG booster packs, and 1 sticker sheet.
UK price
Recommended retail is around £14.99 per box (US MSRP $14.99). Demand is high, so early UK stock can sell above RRP.
As of July 2026: Series 3 is confirmed for 7 August 2026 but the nine promo artworks have not been fully revealed yet. Treat any early "card list" as unconfirmed until The Pokémon Company publishes the official gallery.
What is the First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3?
The First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 is a 30th-anniversary Pokémon TCG product that celebrates the starter Pokémon of three more regions: Hoenn, Kalos and Paldea. It is the third instalment in a series built specifically around "first partner" Pokémon — the starters you choose at the beginning of each mainline game — and it releases in the UK on 7 August 2026 alongside the wider global launch.
Each box is themed to a single region and contains a special booster pack holding three of nine illustration-rare-style promo cards, plus two standard Pokémon TCG booster packs and a sticker sheet. The promos use the tall, full-art "illustration rare" framing that collectors have gravitated toward since the Scarlet & Violet era, which is a large part of why the earlier series sold through so quickly.
For context, the series has worked through the generations in order. Series 1 covered Kanto, Sinnoh and Alola; Series 2 covered Johto, Unova and Galar; and Series 3 now covers Hoenn, Kalos and Paldea. If you have been collecting the line, Series 3 is the set that fills in the Gen 3, Gen 6 and Gen 9 starters.
What's inside First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3?
Each Series 3 box is identical in structure — only the region and promo trio change. According to the official product description, one box contains:
- 1 special booster pack containing 3 of 9 illustration-rare-style promo cards for that region's first partners.
- 2 standard Pokémon TCG booster packs from current expansions.
- 1 sticker sheet featuring first partner Pokémon.
Because each region has its own trio of starters, the nine promos are split three-per-region across the three boxes. If you want every promo in Series 3, you will need all three boxes rather than a single purchase — worth knowing before you plan a UK pre-order.
Which starters are in each box?
| Box (region) | Generation | First partner starters |
|---|---|---|
| Hoenn | Gen 3 | Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip |
| Kalos | Gen 6 | Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie |
| Paldea | Gen 9 | Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly |
The Paldea box is the one many UK collectors are watching most closely, since Sprigatito, Fuecoco and Quaxly are the newest starters and have not appeared in an illustration-collection format before.
Series 2 (Johto, Unova, Galar) — in stock at Pixel Hub now and the closest reference point for what Series 3 packaging and promos will feel like.
How much does Series 3 cost in the UK?
The recommended retail price is around £14.99 per box, in line with the confirmed US MSRP of $14.99. That is the RRP for a single region box, not the full set of three. As of July 2026, pre-order demand for anniversary-tied Pokémon products has been strong, so some UK stock has appeared above RRP where supply is tight.
If you are budgeting for the complete Series 3, plan for roughly three times the single-box price to secure Hoenn, Kalos and Paldea together. Buying sealed and early is usually the safest way to avoid post-launch price creep on the more popular Paldea box.
Is First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 worth buying?
For collectors, Series 3 is an easy pick if you enjoy starter Pokémon or you have been completing the earlier series — the illustration-rare-style promos are the main draw and they photograph beautifully in a binder or frame. For players, the value is softer: you get two standard booster packs per box, but the promos are collectible rather than competitively essential. As a gift, a single region box at around £14.99 is one of the more approachable sealed Pokémon products of 2026.
When and where can UK collectors buy Series 3?
Series 3 releases on 7 August 2026, and UK pre-orders tend to open a few weeks ahead of that date. Because these boxes are anniversary tie-ins with a fixed print window, the recommendation is simple: reserve early rather than waiting for a restock, particularly for the Paldea box.
Pixel Hub stocks sealed, genuine Pokémon TCG product and ships from the UK, so there are no import fees or customs delays for UK buyers — every item is 100% authentic. You can check delivery timings and returns on our shipping policy and FAQs.
Where to buy First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 in the UK
Pixel Hub is a UK-based collectibles store selling sealed, authentic Pokémon TCG product with fast domestic shipping. Series 3 stock and pre-orders will appear in our Pokémon collection as they go live; in the meantime, the closely related Series 2 (Johto, Unova, Galar) is in stock now.
Prefer to grab the earlier release? View the First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 or browse the full Pokémon collection.
Key takeaways
- First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 releases in the UK on 7 August 2026.
- Three region boxes: Hoenn (Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip), Kalos (Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie) and Paldea (Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly).
- Each box holds 1 promo pack (3 of 9 illustration-rare-style promos), 2 standard booster packs and 1 sticker sheet.
- RRP is around £14.99 per box; the full set of nine promos requires all three boxes.
- It is a 30th-anniversary tie-in, following Series 1 (Kanto, Sinnoh, Alola) and Series 2 (Johto, Unova, Galar).
Helpful external references
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Frequently asked questions
When does First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 release in the UK?
Series 3 releases on 7 August 2026, in line with its global launch. UK pre-orders typically open a few weeks before the release date.
What Pokémon are in First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3?
Series 3 features the Hoenn starters (Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip), the Kalos starters (Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie) and the Paldea starters (Sprigatito, Fuecoco, Quaxly), split across three region boxes.
What's inside a First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 box?
Each box contains one special booster pack with 3 of 9 illustration-rare-style promo cards, two standard Pokémon TCG booster packs, and one sticker sheet.
How much is First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 in the UK?
The recommended retail price is around £14.99 per single region box, matching the US MSRP of $14.99. Buying all three boxes is needed to collect the full set of nine promos.
Is First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 worth buying?
For collectors and starter-Pokémon fans it is strong value at RRP, thanks to the illustration-rare-style promos. For competitive players the two standard packs are the only playable content, so its appeal is mainly collectible.
Final thoughts
First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 is a tidy, affordable way to round out the anniversary line with the Hoenn, Kalos and Paldea starters. With a 7 August 2026 UK release and only three region boxes, the smart move is to reserve early — especially the Paldea box — and buy sealed from a UK source so there are no import surprises.
