Japan Post Stamp Box Promos

Ukiyo-e Reimagined

In 2021, Pokémon collaborated with Japan Post to reimagine two famous 17th-century Ukiyo-e woodblock prints. Legendary artist Mitsuhiro Arita (creator of the OG Base Set Charizard) illustrated Pikachu as the "Beauty" and Cramorant as the "Geese."

This collaboration bridges the gap between traditional Japanese art history and modern pop culture, creating a timeless aesthetic that appeals to collectors of all kinds. The cards were released as part of a special "Stamp Box" set, which also included actual postage stamps featuring Pokémon art.

The Stamp Box Promos

Pikachu takes the role of the "Beauty Looking Back" while Cramorant embodies the "Geese Flying Across the Full Moon".

Pikachu

Pikachu assumes the pose of the "Beauty Looking Back" (Mikaeri Bijin), a famous ukiyo-e painting by Hishikawa Moronobu.#227

Cramorant

Cramorant mimics the "Geese Flying Across the Full Moon" (Tsuki ni Kari), a classic woodblock print by Utagawa Hiroshige.#226