The Southern Islands set was initially released in Japan alongside the second Pokémon movie. It featured two promo folders, each containing 9 cards (Rainbow Island and Tropical Island) with unique artwork. The English version included postcards and booster packs, all housed in a decorated folder. Notably, the English release used a Neo series design, making it distinct from the Japanese version. The set lacked rarity symbols and featured Generation II Pokémon.
