Contents and Unique Features
- The Stamp Box includes a sheet of real Japanese postage stamps featuring Pokémon card artwork, primarily Pikachu and Cramorant in traditional styles.
- The set contains two exclusive full-art promo cards: Pikachu (Beauty Looking Back, 227/S-P) and Cramorant (Moon Goose, 226/S-P), both illustrated by renowned artist Mitsuhiro Arita and inspired by famous Japanese stamp designs from 1948 and 1949.
- The box also has a 'Lite version' of the Sword & Shield Family Pokémon Card Game, a starter deck, and three transformation cards (Pikachu, Eevee, Charizard) along with Pokemon-themed stickers.
- It was initially made available via Japan Post by a lottery system, making it especially appealing and hard to obtain. Original retail price was around 4,000 yen, but aftermarket prices have risen significantly due to collector demand.
Collectability and Reception
- The artwork and stamps are highly praised, and the original sealed box is considered a prized item among collectors, with many opting to grade the promo cards for long-term value preservation.
- The overall package reflects a major collaborative effort to merge Japanese postal and Pokémon card culture, offering both playability (via starter decks) and strong display/collector appeal.
This box stands out as one of the most memorable Pokémon TCG collaborations in recent years because it uniquely blends postal memorabilia, traditional art, and exclusive trading card content.
