First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection: Worth It (2026)
By Dexhaul Team · October 7, 2026 · 5 min read
The Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection is worth buying if you want Ascended Heroes packs alongside a box-exclusive enamel pin and three starter foil promos. Skip it if packs alone are the goal: the six-pack Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle gives you more packs at a lower per-pack cost.
At the floor price observed in October 2026, this box costs less than buying five individual Ascended Heroes packs from independent shops. The promos and pin come at effectively no extra charge.
Worth it for: collectors completing the Ascended Heroes sealed lineup, anyone who wants the three exclusive starter promos, pin collectors (this is the only enamel pin in the Ascended Heroes retail range).
Skip it if: you want the best pack-per-dollar value (use the Booster Bundle), you already own this box, or you're buying for a new player who needs an Elite Trainer Box's accessories.
Observed price per pack: $14.00 (at $69.99 floor, October 7, 2026).
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What your money buys
The box was released on March 20, 2026, per the official Pokémon product gallery. No MSRP has been announced by The Pokémon Company.
Here is what's inside and what each component costs on its own, based on independently listed prices observed on October 7, 2026.
| Component | Standalone value | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| 5 × Ascended Heroes booster packs | $74.95–$80.00 (at $14.99–$16.00/pack) | Single-pack rate; booster bundle = $71.99 for 6 packs |
| Chikorita ex foil promo | Not sold separately | Exclusive to this box |
| Tepig ex foil promo | Not sold separately | Exclusive to this box |
| Totodile ex foil promo | Not sold separately | Exclusive to this box |
| Deluxe enamel pin | Not sold separately | Only Ascended Heroes enamel pin in standard retail |
The three promos are the unusual part. Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile have no Mega Evolution forms. In a set built entirely around Mega Pokémon, as Serebii's Ascended Heroes card database confirms, the box picks three starters from outside the Mega arc.
The "First Partners" framing is deliberate: these are the starters who began your journey before Mega Evolution existed as a mechanic. That makes them a thematic counterpoint to every other promo in the ME series, where the featured card always depicts a Mega-capable Pokémon.
None of these three will appear in another Ascended Heroes promo product.
At the listed price and today's prices
The Pokémon Company has not published an MSRP for this product. These are observed storefront prices from independent shops on October 7, 2026.
| Date observed | Floor price | Ceiling price | Price per pack (floor) |
|---|---|---|---|
| October 7, 2026 | $69.99 USD | $75.00 USD | $14.00 |
At $69.99, this box costs less than five individual Ascended Heroes booster packs at the single-pack rate of $14.99–$16.00 each (five singles = $74.95–$80.00). You're paying below single-pack pricing and still receiving the promos and pin.
At $75.00, the per-pack cost rises to $15.00, which sits at the midpoint of the single-pack range. Still competitive, but the gap with the Booster Bundle narrows.
Pokémon TCG: Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection
$69.99 USD
Cheaper ways to get the same packs
If you want Ascended Heroes packs without the promos or pin, the Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle offers six packs for $71.99. That's $12.00 per pack, roughly two dollars cheaper per pack than buying this box at its floor price.
The Booster Bundle is the pack-value choice. This box is the promo-and-pin choice. They serve different buyers.
For a full map of every sealed Ascended Heroes product and what each one costs per pack, see the Ascended Heroes tier-by-tier buying guide.
Who should buy the First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection
Buy it if you want the promos or the pin
The Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile ex foil promos are exclusive to this box. No other Ascended Heroes retail product includes them. If any of those three starters matters to your collection, this is the only sealed product in the ME line that delivers them.
Similarly, the deluxe enamel pin is the sole Ascended Heroes pin in standard retail distribution. No standalone pin product exists for this set.
Buy it if you're completing the sealed Ascended Heroes lineup
Collectors working through every sealed format in the Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes product range will want this box. It is distinct from the ETB, the Mega ex Boxes, the Booster Bundle, and the Tins. It is not a pack-opening shortcut; it is its own format.
Skip it if you want accessories with your packs
New players and gift buyers often need more than packs. The Ascended Heroes Elite Trainer Box, listed at $149.99–$194.00 from shops observed October 7, 2026, includes more packs alongside a playmat, dice, condition markers, card sleeves, and a storage box.
The First Partners box has none of those accessories. For anyone learning the game or needing play gear, the ETB is the right product at a higher price point.
FAQ
What's inside the First Partners Deluxe Pin Collection?
The box contains 5 Mega Evolution—Ascended Heroes booster packs, three foil promo cards (Chikorita ex, Tepig ex, and Totodile ex), and one deluxe enamel pin, per the official Pokémon product listing.
Is there an official MSRP for this box?
The Pokémon Company has not announced an MSRP for this product. Independent shops listed it at $69.99–$75.00 USD as of October 7, 2026.
How does this compare to the Ascended Heroes Booster Bundle?
The Booster Bundle includes six packs for $71.99, which works out to $12.00 per pack. The First Partners box has five packs at $69.99 minimum, or $14.00 per pack. The Bundle wins on pack value; this box wins on exclusives.
Are the Chikorita, Tepig, and Totodile promos legal for tournament play?
Promo legality is determined by Pokémon Organized Play and can change with each rotation. Check the Serebii Ascended Heroes card database and the official tournament rules for the current format before playing any promo in a sanctioned event.
Is this the only Ascended Heroes box with a pin?
Based on products listed in independent shops as of October 7, 2026, this is the only standard retail Ascended Heroes product that includes an enamel pin. The ETBs, tins, Booster Bundle, and Mega ex Boxes do not include pins. Dexhaul is independent and unofficial; The Pokémon Company may release additional products not yet announced.
Browse every Pokémon TCG collection box currently listed from independent shops at dexhaul.com/collections/tcg/collection-boxes, including multiple sellers for this box and the full Ascended Heroes sealed range. For other worth-it reads, see the Iono's Bellibolt ex Premium Collection: Worth It? breakdown.