Trader sentiment on the sealed First Partner Illustration Collection Series 1 sits at a 50/50 split because the product has stabilized after its June print run ended and Series 2 launched in mid-June. Strong initial demand for the Kanto, Sinnoh, and Alola starter promos drove early gains to the current $60–70 range, yet steady secondary supply and collectors weighing sealed value against opening for high gem-rate Illustration Rares have kept momentum neutral. Key swing factors include the timing of any Series 3 reveal, holiday retail restocks or clearance, and broader Pokémon TCG market reaction to new sets. A surge in sealed buying ahead of fall conventions or confirmed scarcity signals could push prices higher, while continued Series 2 competition or profit-taking could tip the scale downward by September 30.