Pokemon 151 Set
A landmark 207-card special set celebrating the original 151 Kanto Pokemon, featuring every single one with modern ex, Illustration Rare, and Special Art Rare treatments.
Difficulty
3/5 to complete
Avg Card Value
$4
Market average
Top Card
Special Art Rare Charizard ex
$250+
Rarity Tier
Overview
Pokemon 151 is a special set released in September 2023, featuring all 151 original Kanto Pokemon arranged in National Pokedex order. Every Pokemon from Bulbasaur to Mew appears in the set, with fan favorites receiving ex, Illustration Rare, and Special Art Rare treatments. The set taps into deep nostalgia while using modern Scarlet & Violet era mechanics and artwork styles, creating one of the most celebrated sets in TCG history.
Best for
- Gen I nostalgia collectors building a large modern master set
- Illustration Rare / SAR chase hunters inside a 151 theme
Skip this path if
- You want a small set — 151 master set scope is large
Common mistakes
Underestimating Illustration Rare count and budgeting only for the base 151. The chase subset is where cost concentrates.
What to check first
Split base 151 vs IR/SAR checklists, scan pulls by rarity tier, prioritize Charizard/Mew/Alakazam-class chases.
Most valuable cards
Charizard ex Special Art Rare (#199) is the chase card at $100-250+ near-mint, featuring Charizard with Trainer Red in a stunning scene. Mew ex Special Art Rare (#205) commands $50-100+ with its psychic dreamscape artwork. Alakazam ex SAR, Erika's Invitation SAR, and Zapdos ex SAR each hold $30-60. The Full Art Erika's Invitation Trainer is also premium.
Cards from 151
Tap any card to see price history and details.
Bulbasaur
Ivysaur
Venusaur ex
Charmander
Raticate
Nidoking
Venomoth
Kadabra
Rapidash
Haunter
Lickitung
Scyther
Porygon
Antique Dome Fossil
Ivysaur
Dragonair
Erika's Invitation
Giovanni's Charisma
Venusaur ex
Charizard ex
Blastoise ex
Alakazam ex
Zapdos ex
Erika's Invitation
Giovanni's Charisma
Mew ex
Switch
Basic Psychic Energy
Tips to finish the set
Pokemon 151 was distributed through ETBs, booster bundles, and collection boxes only. The Pokedex-ordered main set (1-165) is satisfying to complete and see all 151 Pokemon lined up. The SAR and IR tiers are where the serious value lives. The Charizard ex SAR is worth buying as a single unless you enjoy the hunt.
How to Complete This Set
- 01
Scan your 151 pulls to immediately sort by rarity tier
- 02
Track all 151 base Pokemon cards plus the chase subset
- 03
Prioritize Special Art Rare cards — Charizard, Mew, and Alakazam lead value
- 04
Use the set completion tracker to work through the extensive master set
Scan with the app
Pokemon 151 uses Pokedex numbering for the main set, which is different from most expansion numbering. The scanner correctly reads the unique Pokedex-based card numbers and tracks your completion of all 151 Pokemon. It identifies the multiple rarity versions of each Pokemon and provides collection progress.
Common questions
01 Does Pokemon 151 include all original Pokemon?
Yes, all 151 Pokemon from Bulbasaur (#001) to Mew (#151) appear in the main set, arranged in National Pokedex order. Many also have additional ex, Illustration Rare, or Special Art Rare versions in the extended set.
02 How was Pokemon 151 distributed?
Pokemon 151 was sold through special products only: Elite Trainer Boxes, booster bundles, Ultra Premium Collections, and various collection boxes. Japanese 151 boosters were available as standard booster boxes, creating high international demand.
03 Why is the Charizard ex SAR from 151 so expensive?
The 151 Charizard ex SAR features Charizard alongside Trainer Red from the original games, combining maximum nostalgia with premium artwork quality. Its extreme rarity in a special-distribution set and Charizard's universal appeal drive prices above $100.
04 What makes Pokemon 151 different from Evolutions?
Pokemon 151 includes all 151 Kanto Pokemon (Evolutions only had a subset), uses modern SV-era mechanics, features entirely new artwork, and has modern chase rarity tiers. Evolutions recreated Base Set artwork, while 151 reimagines the originals with contemporary artists.
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