{"product_id":"pokemon-first-partner-illustration-collection-series-1-vtm","title":"Pokémon First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 (Kanto, Sinnoh, Alola) | VTM","description":"\u003cdiv class=\"vtm-bp-wrap\"\u003e\n\u003cstyle\u003e\n  .vtm-bp-wrap { font-family: 'Manrope', system-ui, -apple-system, 'Segoe UI', sans-serif; line-height: 1.6; max-width: 980px; }\n  .vtm-bp-wrap h2 { color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 24px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: 0 0 14px 0; }\n  .vtm-bp-wrap h3 { color: #ffffff; font-family: 'Manrope', sans-serif; font-weight: 700; font-size: 20px; letter-spacing: -0.01em; margin: 28px 0 12px 0; }\n  .vtm-bp-wrap p { color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 14px 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.6; }\n  .vtm-bp-wrap a { color: #01E1A8; text-decoration: underline; }\n  .vtm-bp-wrap ul { color: #ffffff; padding-left: 22px; margin: 0 0 18px 0; }\n  .vtm-bp-wrap ul li { color: #ffffff; margin: 0 0 8px 0; font-size: 16px; line-height: 1.55; 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border: 1px solid rgba(255, 255, 255, 0.1); border-radius: 6px; padding: 14px 16px; margin: 0 0 8px 0; }\n  .vtm-bp-faq summary { color: #ffffff; font-weight: 600; cursor: pointer; font-size: 15px; line-height: 1.4; list-style: none; display: flex; justify-content: space-between; align-items: center; gap: 12px; }\n  .vtm-bp-faq summary::-webkit-details-marker { display: none; }\n  .vtm-bp-faq summary::after { content: \"+\"; color: #01E1A8; font-size: 24px; font-weight: 400; line-height: 1; flex-shrink: 0; }\n  .vtm-bp-faq details[open] summary::after { content: \"\\2212\"; }\n  .vtm-bp-faq details[open] { background: rgba(1, 225, 168, 0.06); border-color: rgba(1, 225, 168, 0.25); }\n  .vtm-bp-faq details p { margin: 12px 0 0 0; font-size: 14px; line-height: 1.55; color: #ffffff; }\n\u003c\/style\u003e\n\n\u003ch2\u003ePokémon First Partner Illustration Collection — Series 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\u003cp class=\"vtm-bp-meta\"\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vtm-bp-meta-tier\"\u003ePremium Boxed Collection\u003c\/span\u003e · English · 30th Anniversary · Kanto · Sinnoh · Alola\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eSeries 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"vtm-bp-gate\"\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"vtm-bp-gate-title\"\u003ePokémon TCG card pricing is reserved for VTM Vending machine customers.\u003c\/p\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"vtm-bp-gate-cta\"\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"vtm-bp-btn-primary\" href=\"https:\/\/vtmvending.com\/collections\/trading-card-vending-machines-tcg-kiosks\"\u003eShop TCG Vending Machines\u003c\/a\u003e\n    \u003ca class=\"vtm-bp-btn-secondary\" href=\"https:\/\/vtmvending.com\/pages\/contact\"\u003eTalk to VTM Vending\u003c\/a\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"vtm-bp-econ\"\u003e\n  \u003ch3\u003eOperator Economics\u003c\/h3\u003e\n  \u003cdiv class=\"vtm-bp-econ-grid\"\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vtm-bp-econ-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vtm-bp-econ-label\"\u003eYour Cost\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vtm-bp-econ-value\"\u003e$48.50\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vtm-bp-econ-cell vtm-bp-econ-cell-accent\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vtm-bp-econ-label\"\u003eSuggested Vend\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vtm-bp-econ-value\"\u003e$67\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vtm-bp-econ-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vtm-bp-econ-label\"\u003eProfit \/ Unit\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vtm-bp-econ-value\"\u003e$18.50\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n    \u003cdiv class=\"vtm-bp-econ-cell\"\u003e\n\u003cspan class=\"vtm-bp-econ-label\"\u003eMargin\u003c\/span\u003e\u003cspan class=\"vtm-bp-econ-value\"\u003e27.6%\u003c\/span\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003c\/div\u003e\n  \u003cp class=\"vtm-bp-econ-note\"\u003eSuggested 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. \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vtmvending.com\/pages\/inventory-and-pricing-pokemon-vending\"\u003eSee inventory \u0026amp; pricing guidance\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eWhy stock First Partner Series 1\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cul\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003e30th-anniversary demand.\u003c\/strong\u003e The First Partner line taps direct nostalgia for the starters players grew up with — a proven repeat-purchase driver in 2026.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePanoramic illustration art.\u003c\/strong\u003e The Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola promos connect into region scenes, so collectors buy to complete each set rather than one and done.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eHigh-ticket anchor SKU.\u003c\/strong\u003e One premium box lifts your average sale and gives a route a “grail” item alongside everyday $6–$20 packs.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSealed English product.\u003c\/strong\u003e Broad buyer trust and easy resale across machines, shows, and online.\u003c\/li\u003e\n  \u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFlexible merchandising.\u003c\/strong\u003e Feature the whole box in a shelf machine, or split its sealed booster packs into standard coils to keep a wall stocked.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cdiv class=\"vtm-bp-grid\"\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"vtm-bp-fig\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/5869\/0100\/files\/tcg-vending-machine-pokemon-booster-pack-loading-guide.avif?v=1777894918\" alt=\"Loading Pokémon booster packs into a TCG vending machine\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eComponent packs load into standard booster-pack coils.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"vtm-bp-fig\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/5869\/0100\/files\/pokemon-tcg-mega-evolution-phantasmal-flames-booster-pack-case-tcg-vending-protection.avif?v=1777486788\" alt=\"Pokémon booster packs protected in a TCG vending machine case\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eProtect premium inventory from bends and scuffs.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"vtm-bp-fig\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/5869\/0100\/files\/mega-wall-2-0-tcg-vending-machine-open-right-side-shelves-loaded-pokemon-booster-pack-inventory..avif?v=1777999230\" alt=\"Mega Wall 2.0 TCG vending machine loaded with Pokémon inventory\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eShelf machines display boxed collections as feature SKUs.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n  \u003cfigure class=\"vtm-bp-fig\"\u003e\u003cimg src=\"https:\/\/cdn.shopify.com\/s\/files\/1\/0855\/5869\/0100\/files\/pokemon-vending-machine-gas-station-install.avif?v=1777663406\" alt=\"Pokémon TCG vending machine installed at a gas station\" loading=\"lazy\"\u003e\u003cfigcaption\u003eHigh-traffic placements move premium TCG fast.\u003c\/figcaption\u003e\u003c\/figure\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003ePair it with your route\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAnchor a wall with Series 1, then keep the coils turning with everyday singles. Operators commonly pair it with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vendingwholesale.com\/products\/pokemon-obsidian-flames-booster-pack-chinese-vtm\"\u003eChinese Obsidian Flames\u003c\/a\u003e and \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vendingwholesale.com\/collections\/pokemon-booster-packs-for-vtm-vending\"\u003ethe full booster-pack lineup\u003c\/a\u003e, and protect premium pulls with \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vtmvending.com\/collections\/trading-card-vending-machines-tcg-kiosks\"\u003eVTM Vending machines and card cases\u003c\/a\u003e. New to TCG routes? Start with the \u003ca href=\"https:\/\/vendingwholesale.com\/pages\/pokemon-vending-guide\"\u003ePokémon vending guide\u003c\/a\u003e.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eFrequently asked questions\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cdiv class=\"vtm-bp-faq\"\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhat's inside a Series 1 collection box?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eEach 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWhich starters are in Series 1?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eKanto (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle), Sinnoh (Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup), and Alola (Rowlet, Litten, Popplio) — nine First Partner Pokémon in total.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eWill this fit a standard booster-pack coil?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eThe 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eIs this English product?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eYes. Series 1 is the English-language First Partner Illustration Collection, so it carries broad buyer trust and resells easily across machines, shows, and online.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eHow should I price it in a machine?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eOur 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n  \u003cdetails\u003e\u003csummary\u003eDo I need a VTM Vending machine to buy?\u003c\/summary\u003e\u003cp\u003eWholesale 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.\u003c\/p\u003e\u003c\/details\u003e\n\u003c\/div\u003e\n\n\u003cscript type=\"application\/ld+json\"\u003e\n{\"@context\":\"https:\/\/schema.org\",\"@type\":\"FAQPage\",\"mainEntity\":[{\"@type\":\"Question\",\"name\":\"What's inside a Series 1 collection box?\",\"acceptedAnswer\":{\"@type\":\"Answer\",\"text\":\"Each box is a premium sealed set built around illustration-rare-style First Partner promo cards plus sealed Pokemon booster packs. 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