Southern Islands

Southern Islands is a compact 18-card set made entirely of Pokémon cards, with no Trainers or Energy. Its structure is unusually focused: two illustrators cover the full checklist in an even split, giving the set a consistent hand and a clear visual rhythm. Across the cards, the dominant language is cartoonish and whimsical, with playful, lighthearted moods and a strong preference for balanced, uncluttered layouts.

Color does much of the work here—vibrant palettes appear throughout, often softened by pastel tones that keep the scenes airy and approachable. Highlights include Mew (si1-1), a natural focal point for the set’s gentle fantasy, alongside Jigglypuff (si1-8) and Togepi (si1-4), which echo the collection’s cheerful, character-forward charm. Keiko Fukuyama and Naoyo Kimura define the look end to end, moving between simple staging and occasional dynamic motion while keeping the overall presentation clean and cohesive.