This colourful 10‑stamp sheet from Japan Post showcases a selection of iconic Pokémon across multiple generations, each rendered in a bright, contemporary illustration style. Issued as part of Japan Post’s ongoing collaboration with The Pokémon Company, these stamps celebrate the cultural impact of Pokémon as a global Japanese media phenomenon. While not mineral‑themed, the set represents a significant intersection of Japanese pop culture, design, and philately — making it a lively and meaningful addition to my broader GeoPik collection.

Stamp Details

Country: Japan

Year of Issue: 2021 (Japan Post Pokémon 63‑yen series)

Denomination: 63 yen (each stamp)

Set Name: Pokémon 63‑yen Sheet

Set Size: 10 stamps

Stamp Numbers in Set: 1–10

Stamps Included

  1. Pokémon Logo Stamp
  2. Magikarp (コイkoiキングkingu)
  3. Cinderace (エースēsuバーンbān)
  4. Butterfree (バタbataフリーfurī)
  5. Eevee (イーブイībui)
  6. Pikachu (ピカチュウpikachū)
  7. Jirachi (ジラーチjirāchi)
  8. Obstagoon (オーロンゲōronge / レバルダスrebarudasu depending on localisation)
  9. Mewtwo (ミュウツーmyutsū)
  10. Lucario (ルカリオrukario)

Catalogue Notes

  • Issued by Japan Post (日本nippon郵便yūbin) as part of their character‑themed commemorative series.
  • Printed in full colour with crisp linework and modern digital illustration.
  • Popular among both philatelists and Pokémon collectors, often sold out quickly at post offices.
  • Cancellation marks on this sheet indicate postal use, which is less common — many collectors keep these mint.
  • The selection spans multiple generations, from early Kanto Pokémon (Pikachu, Butterfree, Mewtwo) to later favourites (Cinderace, Obstagoon).
  • Sheets like this are frequently used for decorative mail, seasonal greetings, and hobby correspondence in Japan.
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