Pokémon China has confirmed the second wave of its 30th anniversary Starter Illustration Card series. Vol.2 spotlights the first partners from Johto, Unova, and Galar, with nine new flash-foil cards arranged so that any three matching cards form one panoramic regional scene.
Collector Recap
Vol.2 keeps the pricing and format that made Vol.1 attractive: a guaranteed art card, a display frame, and a fresh Stellar Crystal booster, all at CNY 39. The panoramic art system continues to reward buying multiple boxes if you want to assemble a complete regional triptych.
PokemonLore will keep tracking the China launch and the overseas First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 (June 19, 2026, $14.99) so you can compare which version matches your collecting goals.
This guide breaks down the official release window, exact pack contents, the nine cards on rotation, and what makes Vol.2 worth pre-ordering for collectors who already grabbed Vol.1.
What Comes in the Box
Each box contains three items, identical to the Vol.1 format:
- 1 random starter partner special illustration flash card (1 card from 9 equally produced variants).
- 1 acrylic magnetic card display frame that connects horizontally with other frames.
- 1 Stellar Crystal booster pack (5 cards) from the Scarlet & Violet series.
Each Vol.2 box ships in a clear blister so you can see exactly which of the nine illustration cards you pulled before opening.
Starter Regions and Card Concept
The nine cards focus on the first partners from Johto, Unova, and Galar. Each illustration places the starter in a memorable scene from its home region, with hidden details like Tin Tower autumn leaves for the Johto trio. Three cards from the same region tile into one wide panoramic illustration.
- Johto set: Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile.
- Unova set: Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott.
- Galar set: Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble.
The Johto trio is the most striking example of the panoramic tiling: the autumn-leaf backdrop and Pikachu silhouettes line up across all three frames.
Why the Magnetic Display Frame Matters
The acrylic frame uses magnets to attach to metal surfaces and to other frames in the set, letting collectors snap three Johto, Unova, or Galar cards together to recreate the full panoramic art. It is the design hook that elevates these boxes from a single promo into a wall-display piece.
If you already own Vol.1 frames, Vol.2 frames connect to the same system, so a complete Kanto-Sinnoh-Alola-Johto-Unova-Galar panel set is now feasible.
Official Notes
All images shown are product design mockups; final physical product prevails.
The special illustration cards included are legal in the Standard format.
Distribution is regulated; one card from the nine variants is drawn at random per box.
Official Release Details
The product is listed on Pokémon China's TCG portal as product 21862 and is scheduled to go on sale at 10:00 on June 19, 2026.
Suggested retail price
CNY 39
Sale start
June 19, 2026 at 10:00 (China Standard Time)
Official source
Pokémon China TCG product page (pokemon.cn/tcg/product/21862.html)