In Japan, the Southern Islands set was initially released with the second Pokémon movie in two promo folders, each with 9 cards per set (Rainbow and Tropical Island) and decorated artwork. The collection was also released as 3-card sets.

These sets focus on a particular region from one of the two Southern Islands: Rainbow Island.

Rainbow Island - Sky - Mew (Reverse Holofoil), Pidgeot, Onix

Rainbow Island - Riverside - Togepi (Reverse Holofoil), Ivysaur, Raticate

Rainbow Island - Fields Of Flowers - Ledyba (Reverse Holofoil), Jigglypuff, Butterfree