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Starters Illustration Collection Promo Cards Revealed

Three Chinese 30th anniversary promotional Pokémon cards shown side by side, featuring Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle in bright, modern, graphic-style artwork with bold colors, pixel-inspired backgrounds, and Chinese text, celebrating Generation 1 starters.

The Pokémon TCG has officially revealed the Starters Illustration Collection, a new promo-focused product celebrating classic Starter Pokémon with all-new artwork. This release is part of a broader initiative highlighting first-partner Pokémon across multiple generations, and it’s already generating strong interest among collectors.

What’s in the Starters Illustration Collection?

Each collection includes:

  • A special promo pack containing three illustration-style promo cards
  • Two standard booster packs
  • A themed sticker sheet

The promo cards are drawn from a pool of nine Starter Pokémon, meaning multiple versions of the product exist depending on which promos you pull.

Three Chinese 30th anniversary promotional Pokémon cards displayed side by side, featuring Turtwig, Chimchar, and Piplup in energetic, modern artwork with bright colors, futuristic city-style backgrounds, and Chinese text, celebrating Generation 4 starter Pokémon.
Three Chinese 30th anniversary promotional Pokémon cards shown side by side, featuring the Generation 7 starters Rowlet, Litten, and Popplio in bold, modern artwork with vibrant colors, dynamic poses, and stylized, futuristic backgrounds, accompanied by Chinese text celebrating the anniversary set.

Featured Starter Pokémon

The first wave focuses on three fan-favorite regions:

  • Kanto: Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle
  • Sinnoh: Turtwig, Chimchar, Piplup
  • Alola: Rowlet, Litten, Popplio

Each card features detailed, scene-based artwork that leans heavily into nostalgia while still feeling modern and collectible.

Why Collectors Are Paying Attention

Starter Pokémon have always held long-term appeal, and illustration-style promos tend to age well in collections. With unique artwork, limited availability, and strong nostalgic value, these promos are likely to remain desirable well beyond release.

The Starters Illustration Collection is shaping up to be a standout promo release and a solid pickup for both dedicated collectors and casual fans.

Stay tuned to Pokemastersvault.com for more Pokémon TCG news, product breakdowns, and collector insights.