First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 Australia
First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 releases June 19 in Australia. Pricing, retailer stock, and how to track restocks at Big W, Target, EB Games and more.
First Partner Illustration Collection Series 2 launches on Friday, June 19, 2026. It follows the same format as Series 1 but features starter Pokemon from the Johto, Unova, and Galar regions, each rendered as illustration rare-style promo cards.
Collectible Madness has already capped pre-orders at 1 per customer. Here is what is in the pack, where to find stock at retail, and how to avoid paying inflated prices.
What's Inside
Each pack contains:
- 3 of 9 illustration rare-style promo cards featuring starter Pokemon from Johto (Chikorita, Cyndaquil, Totodile), Unova (Snivy, Tepig, Oshawott), and Galar (Grookey, Scorbunny, Sobble)
- 2 Pokemon TCG booster packs
- 1 sticker sheet
The promo cards use the illustration rare art style, the same textured, full-art treatment that collectors chase through booster packs. At $24.95 retail, that works out to roughly $8.30 per illustration rare-style card.
Why Series 2 Has Pre-Orders Selling Out
Three illustration rare-style cards for $24.95. A single illustration rare pull from a booster pack is never guaranteed. Here, you get three for under $25. Series 1 used the same formula with Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola starters, and those packs now list for $139.99-230 AUD on eBay Australia (863 active listings), up from a similar retail price.
Collectible Madness has already limited purchases to 1 box per customer at $24.95 AUD, and their pre-order allocation is showing as unavailable. Series 1 is part of Pokemon's 30th anniversary celebration and has 863 listings on eBay AU months after release, with the cheapest brand-new sealed pack at $139.99 plus free shipping. Series 2 continues the same anniversary line.
Australian Pricing
Collectible Madness has Series 2 listed at $24.95 AUD with a strict 1-per-customer limit. Pre-orders are currently showing as unavailable, which means their initial allocation has sold through.
On eBay Australia, Series 2 pre-sale listings are running at $95 AUD and above, roughly four times retail. A complete set of all 9 promo cards is listed at $283.71 AUD. For comparison, Series 1 packs now trade between $139.99 and $230 AUD on eBay AU.
Where to Buy in Australia
Based on Series 1 stocking patterns and current pre-order activity, these retailers are expected to carry Series 2:
- Big W - typically stocks Pokemon TCG releases on launch day in-store and online
- Target - carries Pokemon TCG products, check online and in-store
- Kmart - stocks Pokemon TCG sealed product in the toy and gaming section
- EB Games - dedicated gaming retailer, often takes pre-orders for Pokemon TCG releases
- JB Hi-Fi - carries Pokemon TCG products in-store
- Collectible Madness - $24.95 AUD, pre-order allocation sold through, may restock closer to launch
Series 1 generated 863 active eBay AU listings at $140+ per pack. If you want Series 2 at retail, check your local Big W, Target, or Kmart on the morning of June 19 rather than waiting for online listings to update.
How to Track Stock and Restocks
CardTracker.au runs real-time stock and restock alerts across multiple channels:
- WhatsApp and Telegram for instant mobile notifications
- Discord for community discussion and deal sharing
- Reddit, Instagram, and TikTok for broader updates
Join before June 19 so you are set up when stock drops. The CardTracker.au deal list also tracks pricing across Australian retailers, so you can compare prices without checking each store individually.
What to Pair With It
If you are picking up Series 2, these guides cover the other sealed products worth considering:
- Pokemon Elite Trainer Box: What's Inside and Is It Worth It? breaks down what you get in an ETB and whether the price-per-pack makes sense
- Pokemon Special Collections: What's in Each Box covers the current special collection lineup and what each one includes
- ETB vs Booster Box vs Booster Bundle: Which One to Buy? compares the three main sealed product types side by side
June 19 Game Plan
Collectible Madness at $24.95 is the cheapest confirmed retail price, but their allocation has sold through. Big W, Target, and Kmart have not listed pre-orders yet, so launch-morning availability is your window there. Set up CardTracker.au alerts before the 19th and check the deal list on launch day for live pricing across all AU retailers.
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