30th Anniversary Celebration: Original Partner Card Set Vol. 1
Release Date: March 20, 2026
Product Type: Blind Box
Theme: Pokémon 30th Anniversary
2026 marks the 30th anniversary of Pokémon, celebrating three decades of adventures shared with Trainers around the world. To commemorate this milestone, Pokémon China is launching the 30th Anniversary Celebration: First Partner Special Illustration Card Set Vol. 1 on March 20, 2026.
This release is designed as a nostalgic tribute to the very beginning of each journey — the moment Trainers choose their first partner and set out into the world together.
Original Partner Special Illustration Cards
The set includes 9 brand-new Special Illustration holo cards, with 1 random card per set. These illustrations spotlight the starter Pokémon from three iconic regions:
- Kanto: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle
- Sinnoh: Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup
- Alola: Rowlet, Litten, Popplio
Each illustration is filled with subtle details drawn from the original games, familiar locations, memorable story moments, and small visual cues that long-time players will immediately recognize.
When the three starters from the same region are placed side by side, they form a single continuous panoramic illustration, rewarding collectors who complete a regional trio.
Display-Focused Collector Set
Each set also includes a custom acrylic magnetic display frame, designed specifically for showcasing the First Partner illustration cards.
The frame can be mounted on metal surfaces and magnetically connected side-by-side, allowing collectors to display regional trios as a single extended scene.
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Bonus Booster Pack
To complete the set, each box also includes one “Brilliant Phantoms” booster pack (5 cards), giving collectors an extra chance to pull additional cards alongside the commemorative illustration.
Product Specifications
- Product Name: 30th Anniversary Celebration: Original Partner Card Set Vol. 1
- Release Date: March 20, 2026 (10:00 AM local time)
- MSRP: 39 RMB
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Contents:
- 1× First Partner Special Illustration holo card (random, 1 of 9)
- 1× Acrylic magnetic card display frame
- 1× Brilliant Fantasy Slim booster pack (5 cards)