Every Pokémon Trainer’s journey begins with a first partner, a loyal friend who stands by your side through thick and thin! In the First Partner Illustration Collections, you can relive some of your favorite adventures and celebrate the bond between Trainer and Pokémon. In celebration of Pokémon’s 30th Anniversary, this set was released at various times in 2026.
These 27 cards were released in special boxes with a three pack included in each box. Each pack contained a random triptych. The artist, Saboteri, made these to celebrate the 30th anniversary of Pokémon overall and each triptych celebrated a specific region and generation of Pokémon. Each triptych forms a connected art.
Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle
Chikorita, Cyndaquil, and Totodile
Treecko, Torchic, and Mudkip
Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup
Snivy, Tepig, and Oshawott
Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie
Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio
Grookey, Scorbunny, and Sobble
Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly
I really like the Gen IX triptych as it cameos two Cyclizars and a Revaroom.
all Pokémon imagery is © Pokémon / Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK
all Pokemon card images are borrowed from Limitless TCG with some manipulation by Alien Graphics
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