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Pokémon First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 (Kanto, Sinnoh, Alola) | VTM
Pokémon First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 (Kanto, Sinnoh, Alola) | VTM
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Pokémon First Partner Illustration Collection — Series 1
Series 1 of the 30th-anniversary First Partner Illustration Collection brings together the starter Pokémon of three fan-favorite regions — Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola — in a premium boxed set built around illustration-rare-style promo art. Each box pairs collectible promo cards with sealed booster packs, giving trading-card vending operators and wholesale resellers a high-ticket anchor SKU that stands out next to single-pack inventory.
Pokémon TCG card pricing is reserved for VTM Vending machine customers.
Operator Economics
Suggested vend price uses VTM Vending's standard formula: (cost x 1.20) + $8, rounded up to the nearest dollar. As a premium boxed collection this is best merchandised as a feature SKU in a shelf or locker machine, or broken into its component booster packs for standard coil vending. See inventory & pricing guidance.
Why stock First Partner Series 1
- 30th-anniversary demand. The First Partner line taps direct nostalgia for the starters players grew up with — a proven repeat-purchase driver in 2026.
- Panoramic illustration art. The Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola promos connect into region scenes, so collectors buy to complete each set rather than one and done.
- High-ticket anchor SKU. One premium box lifts your average sale and gives a route a “grail” item alongside everyday $6–$20 packs.
- Sealed English product. Broad buyer trust and easy resale across machines, shows, and online.
- Flexible merchandising. Feature the whole box in a shelf machine, or split its sealed booster packs into standard coils to keep a wall stocked.
Pair it with your route
Anchor a wall with Series 1, then keep the coils turning with everyday singles. Operators commonly pair it with Chinese Obsidian Flames and the full booster-pack lineup, and protect premium pulls with VTM Vending machines and card cases. New to TCG routes? Start with the Pokémon vending guide.
Frequently asked questions
What's inside a Series 1 collection box?
Each box is a premium sealed set built around illustration-rare-style First Partner promo cards plus sealed Pokémon booster packs. Series 1 covers the starters of Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola, with promo art that connects into a panoramic scene for each region.
Which starters are in Series 1?
Kanto (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle), Sinnoh (Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup), and Alola (Rowlet, Litten, Popplio) — nine First Partner Pokémon in total.
Will this fit a standard booster-pack coil?
The full box is larger than a single pack, so it's best displayed in a shelf or locker machine as a feature item. If you run coil machines, load the box's individual sealed booster packs into your standard booster coils instead.
Is this English product?
Yes. Series 1 is the English-language First Partner Illustration Collection, so it carries broad buyer trust and resells easily across machines, shows, and online.
How should I price it in a machine?
Our suggested vend of $67 uses VTM Vending's standard formula — (cost x 1.20) + $8, rounded up. Premium boxes like this carry higher price tolerance, so many operators hold or raise the vend based on local demand.
Do I need a VTM Vending machine to buy?
Wholesale Pokémon pricing is reserved for VTM Vending machine customers. Add a TCG vending machine or reach out and our team will get you set up.
Trademark notice. Pokémon and all related names, logos, and characters are trademarks of Nintendo, Creatures Inc., and GAME FREAK inc. VTM Vending LLC is not affiliated with, endorsed by, or sponsored by these companies. All products are genuine, sealed items sold by VTM Vending LLC as an independent reseller.
