Pokémon TCG First Partner Series 3 Back at Amazon for $39.99

Did you miss out on the Pokémon TCG First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3? Well, good news: Amazon has brought it back in stock, and it's currently priced at $39.99. That's a pretty solid deal, especially with Prime Big Deal Days just around the corner.

Prime Big Deal Days kicks off on October 6 and runs for two days, so if you're looking to snag some Pokémon cards before the big sales event, this is one to keep an eye on. The First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 is the final instalment in the series, wrapping up the collection with nine starter Pokémon from Hoenn, Kalos, and Paldea. That means Treecko, Torchic, Mudkip, Chespin, Fennekin, Froakie, Sprigatito, Fuecoco, and Quaxly are all represented, completing the full 27-Pokémon starter lineup across all three collections.

Considering the first two First Partner Illustration Collection boxes were regularly selling for $50 or more after launch, $39.99 isn't a bad price if you're still looking to pick up Series 3. The current market price has also been hovering around the mid-$30 range before shipping, so Amazon's price is at least competitive with what you'll find elsewhere.

Each Series 3 collection includes a Pokémon TCG promo pack containing three of nine possible illustration rare-style cards, two booster packs from the Pitch Black and Chaos Rising expansions, and an exclusive sticker sheet. The bigger appeal here is obviously completing the collection. Series 1 covered Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola, while Series 2 moved on to Johto, Unova, and Galar. Series 3 brings things full circle with Hoenn, Kalos, and Paldea, giving collectors the opportunity to pick up all 27 First Partner Pokémon across the three releases.

It's also worth remembering that the original MSRP was just $14.99, so $39.99 is still considerably higher than what these were supposed to cost at launch. Pokémon TCG products have become notoriously difficult to find at MSRP, though, and these First Partner collections are no exception.

If you do buy from Amazon, make sure you're getting the listing sold and shipped by Amazon rather than jumping on a cheaper third-party listing. That's particularly important with Pokémon TCG products, where sealed stock can command some pretty wild prices depending on the set. If you're hunting for more Pokémon TCG restocks, be sure to check out our custom Amazon search tracker. It's a useful way to make sure you're picking up sealed products that are actually "sold and shipped" directly by Amazon, rather than a third-party seller.

So, will you be picking up the First Partner Illustration Collection Series 3 to complete your set? Let us know in the comments!