{"product_id":"sinnoh-starter-trio-040-042-2026-black-star-promos-ace-10-gem-mint-sequential","title":"Sinnoh Starter Trio #040–042 2026 Black Star Promos – ACE 10 Gem Mint Sequential","description":"\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePokémon TCG: Sinnoh First Partner Trio MEP 040–042 – ACE Gem Mint 10\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mega Evolution Black Star Promos (MEP)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Partner Illustration Collection—Series 1\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turtwig MEP 040, Chimchar MEP 041 and Piplup MEP 042\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 March 2026\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saboteri\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrading Company:\u003c\/strong\u003e ACE (Authenticated Card Experts)\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gem Mint 10 on all three cards\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1469210, 1469211 and 1469212\u003c\/p\u003e\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each slab remains inside its original sealed ACE sleeve, with the sleeve unopened\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eOverview\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eBring the three Sinnoh first partners together in one exact, matched graded display. This listing includes Turtwig MEP 040, Chimchar MEP 041 and Piplup MEP 042 from the First Partner Illustration Collection—Series 1, with all three cards awarded an overall ACE Gem Mint 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eIllustrated by Saboteri, the three cards form a connected Sinnoh panorama rather than three unrelated promotional prints. The artwork places the region's Grass-, Fire- and Water-type first partners within one colourful composition, with the Pokétch providing an unmistakable reference to the Sinnoh journey.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe set is sequential twice over. Its Mega Evolution Black Star Promo numbers run without interruption from MEP 040 to MEP 042, while the ACE certification numbers continue consecutively from 1469210 to 1469212.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurtwig and Piplup each achieved a clean sweep of four perfect 10 subgrades. Chimchar received 10s for Surface, Centering and Edges, with a 9 for Corners. Across the complete trio, ACE awarded a 10 in 11 of the 12 individually assessed categories.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eKey Features\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong\u003eThree ACE Gem Mint 10 Grades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every card in the trio has achieved an overall ACE Gem Mint 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🔢 \u003cstrong\u003eSequential Cards and Certifications:\u003c\/strong\u003e Consecutive promo numbers MEP 040–042 are paired with consecutive ACE certifications 1469210–1469212.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🎨 \u003cstrong\u003eConnected Sinnoh Artwork:\u003c\/strong\u003e The three Saboteri illustrations combine into a coordinated panorama when displayed together.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e💯 \u003cstrong\u003eEleven Perfect Subgrades:\u003c\/strong\u003e Eleven of the twelve Surface, Centering, Edges and Corners assessments received 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🖼️ \u003cstrong\u003eIllustrated ACE Labels:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each slab uses ACE's bespoke illustrated label treatment, extending the visual theme above the encapsulated card.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🛡️ \u003cstrong\u003eOriginal Sealed ACE Sleeves:\u003c\/strong\u003e Every slab is supplied inside its original sealed ACE sleeve, which has not been opened.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eGrade \u0026amp; Subgrades\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e🏆 \u003cstrong\u003eOverall Grade: ACE Gem Mint 10 on all three cards\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe certification numbers below identify the exact three slabs included in this listing.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eTurtwig MEP 040 — Certification 1469210\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔲 \u003cstrong\u003eSurface: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — ACE's maximum Surface subgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📐 \u003cstrong\u003eCentering: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — ACE's maximum Centering subgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eEdges: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — ACE's maximum Edges subgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📌 \u003cstrong\u003eCorners: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — ACE's maximum Corners subgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurtwig achieved a complete four-category sweep, with Surface, Centering, Edges and Corners all receiving 10.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eChimchar MEP 041 — Certification 1469211\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e🔲 \u003cstrong\u003eSurface: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — ACE's maximum Surface subgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📐 \u003cstrong\u003eCentering: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — ACE's maximum Centering subgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e✂️ \u003cstrong\u003eEdges: 10\u003c\/strong\u003e — ACE's maximum Edges subgrade.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e📌 \u003cstrong\u003eCorners: 9\u003c\/strong\u003e — One point below the maximum category score.\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eChimchar achieved three 10 subgrades, with Corners the only assessed category across the complete trio not awarded a 10. 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The strength of this listing is the certainty of receiving the complete Sinnoh trio at the same overall grade, including two four-subgrade clean sweeps, consecutive card numbers and one uninterrupted certification run.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003ePopulation figures are a snapshot from the supplied ACE grading reports and may change as further copies are submitted and graded.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Artwork\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eTurtwig, Chimchar and Piplup are the three first partners offered at the beginning of a Sinnoh adventure. Their Series 1 promotional cards were created as a connected regional composition, allowing the individual illustrations to become one wider scene when positioned in number order.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eSaboteri's artwork gives each Pokémon its own space and personality while carrying visual details across the trio. The prominent Pokétch motif anchors the composition firmly in Sinnoh and makes the set especially effective as a three-slab display.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe sequence begins with Turtwig at MEP 040, continues through Chimchar at MEP 041 and concludes with Piplup at MEP 042.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eAbout the Release\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eFirst Partner Illustration Collection—Series 1 launched on 20 March 2026 and celebrated first partner Pokémon from Kanto, Sinnoh and Alola.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eThe cards were originally distributed through a dedicated promo pack containing three of the nine Series 1 illustration rare-style promotional cards. This listing removes the uncertainty of assembling the Sinnoh group separately by presenting the complete regional trio together, already graded and individually certified.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eACE Labels \u0026amp; Sealed Presentation\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eAll three holders use the illustrated ACE Label treatment. ACE creates these labels through its in-house illustration team, extending and enhancing the design of the card to produce a bespoke presentation above the slab.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eEach encapsulated card is supplied inside its original sealed ACE sleeve. The sleeves have remained unopened, so the slabs have not been removed from their sealed ACE presentation.\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eProduct Details\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cul\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCards:\u003c\/strong\u003e Turtwig, Chimchar and Piplup\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCard Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e MEP 040, MEP 041 and MEP 042\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSet:\u003c\/strong\u003e Mega Evolution Black Star Promos\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eSource:\u003c\/strong\u003e First Partner Illustration Collection—Series 1\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eRelease Date:\u003c\/strong\u003e 20 March 2026\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLanguage:\u003c\/strong\u003e English\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eFinish:\u003c\/strong\u003e Holofoil illustration rare-style promotional cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eIllustrator:\u003c\/strong\u003e Saboteri\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrading Company:\u003c\/strong\u003e ACE\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eGrade:\u003c\/strong\u003e Gem Mint 10 on all three cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eLabel Type:\u003c\/strong\u003e Illustrated ACE Label\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eCertification Numbers:\u003c\/strong\u003e 1469210, 1469211 and 1469212\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003eQuantity:\u003c\/strong\u003e 3 individually encapsulated graded cards\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003cli\u003e\n\u003cstrong\u003ePresentation:\u003c\/strong\u003e Each slab supplied inside its original sealed ACE sleeve, unopened\u003c\/li\u003e\n\u003c\/ul\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003e\u003cstrong\u003eSummary\u003c\/strong\u003e\u003c\/p\u003e\n\n\u003cp\u003eA complete graded Sinnoh first-partner display combining consecutive promo numbers, sequential ACE certifications, illustrated ACE Labels and three Gem Mint 10 grades. 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