Southern Islands

With only 18 cards and a consistent two-artist split, the set is easy to survey as a complete visual collection. Mew (si1-1) stands out as the primary collector focal point, with the rest of the checklist offering a broadly even, approachable spread.

Released: Jul 2001
Cards: 18 printed
Illustrators: 2
Top card: Mew $277
Series: Other
Era: Founding generation

18 unique Pokémon 18 Pokémon Average market $56.29

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§ 02 — About Southern Islands

A look inside the set.

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.

I · Visual identity

The set leans cartoonish and whimsical, favoring playful, lighthearted scenes over complexity. Compositions are predominantly balanced and simple, often centering a single character with clear silhouettes. Color is bright and vibrant, frequently tempered by pastel and soft tones for a gentle, cheerful finish.

II · Illustrators

Southern Islands is defined by just two names: Keiko Fukuyama and Naoyo Kimura, each illustrating nine cards. That even distribution creates a steady visual cadence, with both artists working comfortably in clean, character-led compositions and a consistently bright palette.

§ 03 — Featured