Released August 7, 2026
First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3
Series 3 launched August 7. Each collection has a sealed pack containing three of nine promos—Treecko MEP 055 through Quaxly MEP 063—plus two regular booster packs and a sticker sheet.
Price check August 24: all nine English MEP card records and scans are now available. The gallery shows TCGplayer USD market prices and Cardmarket EUR trends captured on the same date.
- Release
- August 7, 2026
- Promo pool
- 9 starter cards
- Per box
- 3 of 9 promos
- Launch listing
- $17.99 Target launch listing
The complete English Series 3 card gallery
Match the English card name and MEP number, then compare the August 24 TCGplayer and Cardmarket snapshot. Each marketplace uses its own currency and market.
Generation III
Hoenn
Generation VI
Kalos
Generation IX
Paldea
Japanese counterparts
The nine Japanese M-P versions
Japan’s 30th Celebration Card Sets use the same illustrations with different collector numbers. The fixed three-card sets release October 16, 2026; Japanese card prices will be added after the release has a reliable sales market.
Japanese release: October 16, 2026 · 30th Celebration Card Sets · ¥1,200 per fixed three-card set at official retail.
What comes in a Series 3 collection?
Pokémon confirms that each collection contains one sealed pack with three of the nine possible promos. One box cannot complete the nine-card checklist, and the official product page does not promise a specific card or region.
- 1
- First Partner promo packContains three cards from the nine-card promo 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 card prices and retail 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 pair TCGplayer market prices in US dollars with Cardmarket trends in euros, captured August 24. Listings, sales, condition, shipping, and regional supply can move them quickly.
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 | TCGplayer market | Cardmarket trend | Exact page |
|---|---|---|---|
| Treecko MEP 055 | $10.27 | €16.90 | Price context |
| Torchic MEP 056 | $10.98 | €16.45 | Price context |
| Mudkip MEP 057 | $22.90 | €21.58 | Price context |
| Chespin MEP 058 | $5.65 | €6.66 | Price context |
| Fennekin MEP 059 | $7.16 | €6.84 | Price context |
| Froakie MEP 060 | $9.58 | €7.18 | Price context |
| Sprigatito MEP 061 | $8.76 | €8.24 | Price context |
| Fuecoco MEP 062 | $8.47 | €7.72 | Price context |
| Quaxly MEP 063 | $5.58 | €6.84 | Price context |
Observed August 24, 2026. TCGplayer market price and Cardmarket trend are separate regional signals, not guaranteed sale values.
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 · official |
Scan the promo you actually pulled.
Use MonZap to identify the exact card, save it to your collection, and compare available TCGplayer USD and Cardmarket EUR references once marketplace records are reliable.
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. Pokémon's official product page confirms the launch date and complete box contents.
Which promo cards are in First Partner Series 3?
The nine English promos are Treecko MEP 055 through Quaxly MEP 063. The gallery above shows every English card scan with dated TCGplayer USD and Cardmarket EUR references.
Are there Japanese versions of the Series 3 cards?
Yes. The same nine illustrations are scheduled for Japan's 30th Celebration Card Sets on October 16, 2026. Those cards use separate M-P numbers: 107–109, 116–118, and 125–127.
Do you get all nine Series 3 promos in one box?
No. Pokémon confirms that each collection includes one sealed promo pack containing three cards from the nine-card pool. The official product page does not promise a specific card or 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 observed retail price if you want the starter artwork or plan to trade duplicates. Paying a large markup is harder to justify when one box includes only three cards from the nine-card pool.
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.
- Official Pokémon Series 3 product page, launch date, and contentsChecked August 24, 2026
- Official Pokémon August 2026 product roundupChecked August 24, 2026
- Target release-day listing, contents, price, and street dateChecked August 24, 2026
- Official Pokémon MEP 055–063 promo-card legality listChecked August 24, 2026
- TCGplayer English Series 3 cards and USD market pricesChecked August 24, 2026
- Cardmarket MEP Black Star Promos listings and EUR price guideChecked August 24, 2026
- Official Japanese 30th Celebration Card Sets, contents, and October 16 releaseChecked August 24, 2026
- Official Series 2 product-format referenceChecked August 24, 2026