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Japan’s new three-card frame puts first partners on display
By chasingpoke ·
A three-card display can start with a small decision: which Pokémon deserve those spaces? PokéGuardian’s September merchandise report lists a First Partner Pokémon Triple Display Frame for Japan, scheduled for September 16.
A frame with a defined scope
PokéGuardian lists the frame at a tax-inclusive suggested retail price of 3,500 yen, with distribution through Pokémon Center and Pokémon Store in Japan. Its listed contents include front and back frame pieces, a decorative frame, three transparent card sleeves, screws and two metal legs. Cards are not listed among the contents.
For a first-partner selection, Squirtle from Stellar Crown and Treecko and Torchic from Mega Evolution Promo make a natural starting trio. Treat that as a proposed collection to arrange yourself, rather than a description of cards bundled with the accessory.
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Three spaces, an uneven card budget
Our latest card snapshot, dated September 14, 2026, puts Squirtle 148/142 from Stellar Crown at $104.04. Treecko 055 from Mega Evolution Promo is $8.27, while Torchic 056 from the same set is approximately $9.11. Rounded to cents, their combined market estimate is $121.42.
Squirtle accounts for roughly 86% of that total. That makes it the consequential choice if you are considering buying all three cards. The difference does not establish which Pokémon collectors prefer; it simply shows how this particular selection divides the estimated cost.
These figures are card-market estimates, not seller offers or a checkout total. The frame is a separate purchase. For an imported accessory, compare the complete delivered quote before deciding whether it belongs in the same purchase plan as the cards.
Let the display cross set boundaries
This trio combines one Stellar Crown card with two Mega Evolution Promo cards. That is a useful distinction when planning a small display: the shared subject can hold the selection together without requiring every card to come from one set.
Before buying, write out the three exact names and numbers and mark which you already own. Then arrange those cards, or simple paper labels, in the intended order. A three-space limit makes each inclusion deliberate and gives the project a clear stopping point.
If Squirtle is already in your collection, the remaining two cards represent approximately $17.38 in this snapshot. If none is owned, use the full $121.42 estimate as a reference while checking actual listings. Choose the trio because you want to see those Pokémon together; the accessory should serve that decision.
Written with AI assistance using dated card data and attributed news briefs. Market estimates are not guaranteed offers. Editorial approach and corrections.
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