Released on September 22, 2023, 151—officially Pokemon Card 151—is a special expansion in the Scarlet & Violet series, and at CardChill, we’re celebrating its timeless tribute to Pokemon cards! With 210 cards—165 in the main set and 45 secret rares—this set honors the original 151 Kanto Pokemon from Pokemon Red and Blue. A 2023 nostalgia bomb for collectors and Pokemon Trading Card Game players, 151 dazzles with sealed products and classic charm. Let’s rewind to Kanto!
A Kanto Throwback
151 revisits the first Pokedex, spotlighting Bulbasaur to Mew in a Scarlet & Violet glow-up. Each of the original 151 gets a card—some as ex powerhouses like Charizard ex—while tying into Pokemon Scarlet and Violet’s modern mechanics. The set’s theme is pure nostalgia—Pokedex-ordered cards, retro art vibes—making it a love letter to longtime fans. Relive it at Pokemon Trading Cards—it’s a Kanto comeback!
The artwork blends old and new—Charizard ex roars with fiery flair, Pikachu sparkles with charm. With 45 secret rares—12 Illustration Rares, 10 Ultra Rares, 10 Special Illustration Rares, and 6 Hyper Rares—151 balances rarity and sentiment. Its sealed products—no standalone boosters, just premium packs—offer a nostalgic unboxing, bridging Red and Blue to 2023. Launched pre-Paradox Rift, it’s a timeless pause.
Top Cards and Rarities
Charizard ex (006/165) blazes with 330 damage—its SAR (#199/165) hits $200-$300+. Venusaur ex (003/165) and Blastoise ex (009/165) root and splash with power—$50-$80 for #197/165 and #200/165. Mew ex (151/165) enchants—$100+ for #205/165—grab them at Pokemon Cards or Booster Box bundles! Zapdos ex (145/165) zaps with flair.
Secret rares shine—Erika’s Invitation (#203/165, $30+) and Giovanni’s Charisma (#204/165) boost decks. Hyper Rares like Charizard ex #206/165 ($80+) glow gold—chase them via Elite Trainer Box! Illustration Rares—Pikachu (025/165), Squirtle (007/165)—are nostalgic gems. Every card’s Pokedex order (e.g., Bulbasaur #001/165) adds completionist joy—our Card Chill Articles track values!
Gameplay Nostalgia
151 hit PTCG on October 6, 2023, after prereleases from September 9-17. Charizard ex’s fiery might and Mew ex’s draw power shook casual play—Venusaur ex’s healing and Blastoise ex’s tankiness shine too—shop CardChill to wield them! Zapdos ex’s Electric burst adds spark, though no new mechanics shift the meta.
With 210 cards, it’s lean—fewer fillers like Pidgey (016/165)—focusing on Kanto classics. Pre-Worlds 2023, it teased nostalgia decks; post-launch, it’s a collector’s dream over competitive staple—check Card Chill Articles for builds! Its special-set status skips Standard rotation, ensuring longevity.
Sealed Products Showcase
151’s sealed products evoke Kanto:
- Booster Box ($140-$180): 36 packs via bundles, 10 cards each—prime for Charizard ex SAR. At Booster Box!
- Elite Trainer Box ($49.99): 9 packs, a Snorlax promo, sleeves—nostalgic at Elite Trainer Box.
- Pokemon Center ETB ($59.99): 11 packs, a stamped Snorlax promo—exclusive charm.
- Poster Collection ($24.99): 3 packs, Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle promos—at Pokemon Trading Cards!
- Ultra-Premium Collection ($119.99): 16 packs, metal Mew ex, Mewtwo promo—check Card Chill Articles for stock!
Launch hype spiked boxes to $200+—reprints ease costs now—track at Card Chill Articles!
Why It’s Timeless
151’s Kanto focus—every original Pokemon—is a collector’s holy grail. Art—SARs like Mew ex #205/165—echoes Red and Blue, while sealed products like the UPC offer instant value—metal Mew ex is a keepsake. For investors, PSA 10 Charizard ex SARs soar—ETBs hold steady too. It’s a Scarlet and Violet nostalgia peak.
Prereleases glowed with Pikachu pulls—collectors chased full 151 sets. Its 210-card size shines—uncommons like Growlithe (058/165)—but rares rule. Shop CardChill to relive Kanto!
Community Rewind
Players flaunted Charizard ex decks, while collectors completed binders—151 unites generations. It’s a 2023 classic, echoing into 2025 collections.
Final Flashback
151 rewinds time with Pokemon cards, honoring Kanto’s originals. From sealed products to secret rares, it’s a 2023 treasure. Shop CardChill to catch ‘em all!