Released August 7, 2026
First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3
Series 3 is on shelves now. Open one sealed regional trio from nine promos—Treecko MEP 055 through Quaxly MEP 063—plus two regular booster packs and a sticker sheet.
Verified August 7: Target lists the street date, box contents, and a $17.99 launch price. Pokémon’s official promo-card list confirms MEP 055–063. The often-reported $14.99 MSRP remains labeled unconfirmed.
- Release
- August 7, 2026
- Promo pool
- 9 starter cards
- Per box
- 1 regional trio
- Launch listing
- $17.99 Target launch listing
The complete nine-card Series 3 promo gallery
Pokémon’s official promo-card list confirms the English collector numbers below. The available artwork crops show the matching Japanese M-P previews, so every exact card page keeps the image-language caveat visible.
Generation III
Hoenn
Generation VI
Kalos
Generation IX
Paldea
Artwork previews are used for collector identification and credited to the Sawadeekard Series 3 checklist. English MEP numbers are sourced separately from Pokémon’s official promo-card list.
What comes in a Series 3 collection?
Series 3 follows the same sealed-promo format as the earlier releases. Available product descriptions identify one three-card regional trio per box but do not confirm whether buyers can select the region, so one box cannot complete the nine-card checklist.
- 1
- First Partner promo packContains one three-card regional trio from the nine-card pool.
- 2
- Regular Pokémon TCG booster packsPack artwork can vary by production and region.
- 1
- Starter sticker sheetA non-card extra featuring first partner Pokémon.
Series 3 MSRP and release-day price check
Target listed Series 3 at $17.99 on August 7 and showed it out of stock when MonZap checked. Several release reports used $14.99, but a first-party US MSRP is still not present in MonZap’s source set, so the two numbers stay separate.
The card references below are early Cardmarket trend signals captured on release day. Thin listings, sealed regional randomization, and restocks can move them quickly; they are not guaranteed sale values.
Out of stock at Target when checked. Compare any markup with the cost of buying the exact missing promos after more boxes are opened.
Learn how marketplace prices differ| Promo | Region | Early Cardmarket trend | Exact page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treecko MEP 055 | Hoenn | €18.90 | Price context |
| Torchic MEP 056 | Hoenn | €18.90 | Price context |
| Mudkip MEP 057 | Hoenn | €19.39 | Price context |
| Chespin MEP 058 | Kalos | €18.90 | Price context |
| Fennekin MEP 059 | Kalos | €18.90 | Price context |
| Froakie MEP 060 | Kalos | €18.90 | Price context |
| Sprigatito MEP 061 | Paldea | €18.90 | Price context |
| Fuecoco MEP 062 | Paldea | €18.90 | Price context |
| Quaxly MEP 063 | Paldea | €18.90 | Price context |
Observed August 7, 2026. Release-day trends can be based on sparse supply and should be rechecked before a purchase, sale, or trade.
Series 1 vs Series 2 vs Series 3
Each release uses the same three-of-nine sealed promo format. The difference is the three starter regions represented.
| Release | Regions | Nine-card pool | Date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Series 1 | Kanto · Sinnoh · Alola | Bulbasaur through Popplio | March 20, 2026 |
| Series 2 | Johto · Unova · Galar | Chikorita through Sobble | June 19, 2026 |
| Series 3 | Hoenn · Kalos · Paldea | Treecko through Quaxly | August 7, 2026 · reported |
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First Partner Series 3 FAQ
Release, price, and promo-pool answers with verification state kept visible.
When did First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 release?
Series 3 released on August 7, 2026. Target's live product page lists that street date and the complete box contents.
Which promo cards are in First Partner Series 3?
The nine possible promos feature Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly.
Do you get all nine Series 3 promos in one box?
No. Each collection includes one sealed promo pack containing one three-card regional trio from the nine-card pool. Available descriptions do not confirm whether buyers can select the region.
What is the MSRP for First Partner Series 3?
Several release reports used $14.99, but MonZap has not found a first-party US MSRP. Target listed the product at $17.99 on release day, so MonZap keeps that observed retail price separate from the unconfirmed MSRP report.
Is First Partner Series 3 worth buying?
It is easiest to justify near the reported retail target if you want starter artwork, enjoy the sealed three-card regional promo format, or plan to trade duplicates. Paying a large release-week markup is harder to justify when the included region is not confirmed.
Sources and update policy
MonZap promotes a reported detail to confirmed only after a first-party source publishes it. Retail prices remain dated observations rather than permanent facts.
- Target release-day listing, contents, price, and street dateChecked August 7, 2026
- Official Pokémon MEP 055–063 promo-card legality listChecked August 7, 2026
- Series 3 reveal and date reportingChecked August 7, 2026
- Series 3 promo artwork checklistChecked August 7, 2026
- Official Series 2 product-format referenceChecked August 7, 2026