The Illustration Rare promos from Series 2 of the "First Partner Illustration Collections" have now been revealed
To verify your cards edition, inspect the font, year(s) listed on the card, or consult the Ultimate Pokemon Guide
In the following sections, we will take a closer look at each set, including Darkness Ablaze, Evolving Skies and others
The Card Stage In the top left corner of Pokemon cards, you'll see one of the following: Basic : A basic Pokemon (doesn't evolve from anything) Stage 1 : Evolves from a Basic Pokemon Stage 2 : Evolves from a Stage 1 Pokemon BREAK : A BREAK evolution (XY era only) MEGA / M : A Mega Evolution (XY era only) V, VMAX, VSTAR : Sword & Shield era mechanics ex : Scarlet & Violet era mechanic For older cards: Baby Pokemon : Cards from the Neo era that had a "Baby Evolution" mechanic LV.X : Diamond & Pearl era mechanic The evolution stage can help you identify the era and type of card at a glance
Shadowless cards have lighter borders and finer type
Beyond its stunning cover design, it offers durable pockets with a snug fit to hold cards firmly in place
