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The Deluxe Pin Collection adds pins alongside its cards, which makes it the more display-oriented choice of the four, and the obvious one to buy as a gift.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eEverything here is dispatched tracked from the UK, and from 5 September 2026 you can buy over the counter at our shop, 36 High Street, Highworth, Wiltshire.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eAll products are sourced from trusted, genuine distributors. Booster pack contents are randomised — cards vary by pack, and no specific card, including any pictured or mentioned chase card, is guaranteed.\u003c\/p\u003e","products":[{"product_id":"pokemon-tcg-first-partner-illustration-collection-series-1","title":"Pokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection - Series 1","description":"\u003ch2\u003ePokémon TCG: First Partner Illustration Collection - Series 1\u003c\/h2\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEvery journey starts somewhere… and for most of us, it started with a first partner.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe \u003cstrong\u003eFirst Partner Illustration Collection - Series 1\u003c\/strong\u003e celebrates those iconic beginnings, bringing together some of the most loved starter Pokémon from across the years. It’s a proper nod to the bond between Trainer and Pokémon - the kind that sticks with you long after the first playthrough.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003ch3\u003eA Nostalgic Collection\u003c\/h3\u003e\n\u003cp\u003eInside, you’ll find a special promo pack featuring \u003cstrong\u003e3 of 9 illustration rare-style cards\u003c\/strong\u003e, showcasing first partner Pokémon from the \u003cstrong\u003eKanto, Sinnoh, or Alola\u003c\/strong\u003e regions. 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