Every one of the original 151 Pokémon, back in one set. Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 released on September 22, 2023 and became one of the most popular sets of the modern era, mixing pure Kanto nostalgia with today's Illustration Rares and Special Illustration Rares. Here's the collector's guide: the dates, the chase cards and what came in every product.
151 at a Glance
- Release date: September 22, 2023
- Set code: SV3.5, a special expansion
- Set size: 165 cards plus secret rares
- Theme: all 151 original Pokémon, from Bulbasaur to Mew
- No booster box: in English, 151 packs come in Elite Trainer Boxes, bundles and collections
Back to Kanto
151 walks through the original Pokédex in order, so you can build a binder of every Kanto Pokémon from this one set. The Kanto starters, Alakazam, Zapdos and Mew all appear as Pokémon ex, and the Illustration Rares show classic Pokémon in fresh, detailed scenes.
The Chase Cards
Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare. The top card of the set and one of the most valuable modern Charizards.
Erika's Invitation Special Illustration Rare. One of the most celebrated Trainer cards of the era.
Kanto starter ex. Venusaur ex and Blastoise ex Special Illustration Rares round out the starter trio.
Gold Mew ex. The set's hyper rare and a must for Mew fans.
Illustration Rares. Fan favorites like Pikachu, Charmander, Squirtle, Bulbasaur and Snorlax.
The Product Lineup
| Product | What's inside |
|---|---|
 Booster Pack
|
10 cards plus a basic Energy |
 Mini Tin
|
2 packs, an art card and a sticker in a collectible tin |
 Booster Bundle
|
6 packs |
 Poster Collection
|
3 packs, foil promos and a poster |
| Elite Trainer Box | 9 packs, sleeves, Energy cards, dice and a storage box |
 Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
|
More packs and extra promos, plus everything in the standard box |
| Ultra-Premium Collection | 16 packs, metal Mew cards and premium accessories |
Want a full box? There's no English 151 booster box, but we carry the Japanese 151 Booster Box, the original Japanese version of the set.
Our quick picks: The Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box is the collector's centerpiece. The Booster Bundle is the best value per pack, and the Mini Tins and Poster Collection make great gifts.
Tips for Collectors
- Build a Kanto binder. 151 lets you collect every original Pokémon from a single set, in Pokédex order.
- Watch for resealed product. 151 is a popular target for tampered packs, so buy sealed from sellers you trust.
- Check sold listings. Prices on the top cards move a lot, so compare recent eBay sold listings.
Keep Collecting With Booster Pack Cards
Browse our Pokémon TCG Booster Bundles, Elite Trainer Boxes and Japanese Booster Boxes, or shop the full Pokémon TCG collection. Next up: past and future collide in our Paradox Rift collector's guide.
