This is an original, officially licensed Japanese B2 promotional poster produced in 1997 for Pocket Monsters (ポケットモンスター / Pokémon). This is not a movie poster—it is a commercial promotion display poster, clearly marked 非売品 (not for sale), created for public-facing promotion rather than retail sale. The sheet carries period BANPRESTO branding and the original rights/production credits for Nintendo / Creatures / GAME FREAK / TV Tokyo / ShoPro / JR Kikaku, confirming it as authentic late-1990s Pokémon ephemera. The “No.3” paw mark identifies it as a numbered variant within this promotional series.
Franchise background
By 1997, Pokémon had already become a full cultural phenomenon in Japan—expanding from the original Game Boy releases into nationwide merchandising and broadcast media. Promotional posters like this were produced for short-term display and almost always discarded, making surviving originals increasingly difficult to find in strong condition.
Poster design
A high-impact, action-packed illustration centred on Satoshi (Ash) and Pikachu, captured mid-battle as Pikachu unleashes a dramatic lightning attack that cuts across the entire composition. The dynamic diagonal motion, saturated colour gradients, and explosive energy effects create a classic late-’90s anime look—bold, clean, and instantly recognisable on the wall. The lower corner features the ポケットモンスター / POCKET MONSTERS logo alongside the No.3 series mark, giving the poster a strong “collectible set” identity.
Condition
Very Good / Excellent. Please review the photos—they show the exact poster for sale.
It is over 28 years old!
It is not a reproduction or a reprint.
Certificate of Authenticity included.
