Pokemon Southern Islands Complete Japanese Set
Southern Islands complete Japanese set 6#8211; 18 promos from 1999
As a vintage Pokémon collector, Southern Islands complete Japanese set is one of the most iconic and visually striking promo sets from the Neo era. This sealed set from 1999 contains all 18 original Japanese Southern Islands cards, released as a special collection tied to the early movie releases and the Neo/Gold/Silver era. The set is known for its panorama artwork, where Kanto and Johto Pokémon meet in a tropical universe, and for its rarity among collectors.
Contents and structure 6#8211; Rainbow Island & Tropical Island
The set consists of 18 Japanese promos, organized into two themes: Rainbow Island and Tropical Island. Each section is further divided into three zones, and the cards together form six larger panorama illustrations. All cards are printed in Japanese, without classic rarity symbols, and several of them have a reverse holo effect, which is characteristic of the Japanese edition.
- Mew (reverse holo), Pidgeot, Onix
- Togepi (reverse holo), Ivysaur, Raticate
- Ledyba (reverse holo), Jigglypuff, Butterfree
- Lickitung, Vileplume (reverse holo), Primeape
- Exeggutor, Slowking (reverse holo), Wartortle
- Tentacruel, Marill (reverse holo), Lapras
A complete sealed set includes all 18 cards as well as the original postcards with matching artwork that accompanied the Japanese 3-card packs.
Key features and collector value
The Southern Islands set stands out with its panorama concept, where the cards combine to form larger images, and with artwork by Naoyo Kimura and Keiko Fukuyama. The cards are promos, not part of a regular booster expansion, and have no rarity symbols. The reverse holo version of Mew is the set's most sought-after card, but Slowking, Marill and Vileplume are also popular among collectors. The set is especially valued for its authentic Japanese release and its historical significance as one of the earliest movie promo sets from the Neo/Gold/Silver period.
For collectors of vintage Pokémon promos
This sealed Southern Islands complete Japanese set is aimed at dedicated collectors and enthusiasts who want a piece of Pokémon history with original artwork and unique collector status. It is a rare promo set that illustrates the diversity and creativity of the Pokémon universe 6#8212; and remains sought after across generations.
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Pokemon Southern Islands Complete Japanese Set
Note: You will receive one booster pack per purchased unit. Image for illustration.
