Quick facts
| Release date | September 22, 2023 (UPC October 6, 2023) |
| Set code | SV3.5 (special set) |
| Card count | 165 main set, 207 including secret rares |
| Chase cards | Charizard ex SIR (199/165), Mew ex SIR (205/165), Venusaur ex SIR (198/165), Blastoise ex SIR (200/165), Erika's Invitation SIR, Bulbasaur/Charmander/Squirtle Illustration Rares, gold Mew ex |
| Sealed products | Elite Trainer Box, Pokémon Center ETB, Ultra Premium Collection, Booster Bundle, Poster Collection, Binder Collection, Zapdos ex Collection, Alakazam ex Collection, 3-Pack and 1-Pack Blisters |
| Standard booster box | Not released (special set) |
| ETB price range (Aug 2026) | $480–$600 |
Sealed products for Pokemon 151
Elite Trainer Box
The 151 ETB holds nine packs, a full-art Snorlax promo, 65 Snorlax sleeves, dice, markers and a storage box. It launched at $54.99 and has been climbing ever since. As of August 2026 sealed ETBs sell for $480–$600, with clean, dent-free examples at the upper end and a handful of outlier sales above that. It is the flagship sealed item for the set and the one most buyers ask shops about.
Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box
The Pokémon Center version carries the same Snorlax theme with 11 packs and exclusive energy cards. It trades at $700–$900 sealed and appears for sale infrequently. Because retail ETBs are sometimes passed off as Pokémon Center boxes, confirm the logo on the front and the extra pack count on the back panel.
Ultra Premium Collection
The UPC released two weeks after the main set with 16 packs, a metal Mew ex promo, a playmat, a deck box and a set of Kanto starter promos. MSRP was $119.99. Sealed UPCs sell for $780–$950, and while that looks steep, it works out to a lower per-pack cost than the ETB once you value the metal card. It is the best big-ticket item in the set for a long-term hold.
Booster Bundle
Six packs in a small box at $26.94 retail, and the closest thing 151 has to a bulk pack product. Bundles trade at $150–$195 sealed. They are the product most exposed to resealing, so read the tampering notes below before buying from an unfamiliar seller.
Poster Collection and Binder Collection
The Poster Collection (three packs, a Kanto poster and three starter promos) sells for $100–$140 sealed, and the Binder Collection (four packs plus a 151 mini binder) runs $120–$170. Both were around $20–$25 at retail. They are popular gifts, which has kept sealed supply thinner than their original print numbers suggest.
Zapdos ex and Alakazam ex Collections
The two ex boxes each contain four 151 packs, a full-art ex promo and a jumbo card, originally $21.99. Sealed they run $70–$110 each, with Zapdos slightly ahead. These are the cheapest way to add sealed packs from the set and a reasonable pick for buyers who want a small display piece.
Blisters
Three-pack blisters with a promo card trade at $75–$100 and single-pack checklane blisters at $25–$35. They are still the way most casual buyers experience the set, and the per-pack price is the highest of any 151 product.
Chase cards and pull rates
Charizard ex SIR (199/165) leads the set at roughly $200–$300 raw, and Mew ex SIR (205/165) is close behind at $150–$220. Venusaur ex SIR (198/165) and Blastoise ex SIR (200/165) each trade in the $80–$140 range, and Erika's Invitation SIR is the top trainer at around $80–$120. The three Kanto starter Illustration Rares, particularly Charmander, are the most collected common-tier pulls in the set, and the gold Mew ex and Switch hyper rares round out the secret rare list.
SIRs are commonly reported at roughly one per 100 packs in this set, and Illustration Rares are far more common, with an ETB usually returning one or two. The set has a high proportion of collectible cards below the SIR tier, which is why it remains popular to open despite the pack cost.
Is Pokemon 151 worth buying sealed?
Nearly everything about 151 points toward long-term demand: Kanto nostalgia, no booster box, a Charizard SIR and a checklist people want to complete. Sealed prices have roughly quadrupled from retail in three years. The trade-off is that you are now buying at a level where the pack expected value is a small fraction of the price; a $500-plus ETB is a collectible, not a way to open Charizards cheaply. Reprint risk is the main downside. 151 was reprinted more than once through 2024, and a further run would knock prices back. Buy at the range for a long hold, and do not pay for hype-driven spikes.
How to spot fakes and resealed products
151 booster bundles and ETBs are among the most resealed products in the hobby. Genuine ETBs have a matte shrink with one horizontal seam on the back, small vent holes and no glue on the flaps. The 151 packs have a distinctive Kanto starter art with a matte finish; counterfeit packs usually look too glossy and have a stiff, uniform crimp. Every real pack includes a Pokémon TCG Live code card. Booster bundles should have flaps that are factory glued on all sides with no lifting at the corners. For UPCs, check that the outer shrink covers the whole box and that the metal card window shows the card at the correct angle; resealed UPCs often have the packs replaced and the metal card kept. Buy from dealers with sealed-product feedback and avoid stock-photo listings.
Where to buy Pokemon 151 sealed
Local shops received several 151 allocations through 2024 and some still price below eBay, so check the card shop directory and ask about ETBs and ex boxes. Card shows are worth attending for UPCs, where you can inspect the wrap before paying several hundred dollars. Online, these eBay searches keep the listings clean:
Frequently asked questions
Is there a Pokemon 151 booster box?
No. 151 is a special set, and special sets are sold only through ETBs, the Ultra Premium Collection, booster bundles, collection boxes and blisters. Any "151 Booster Box" listing is a repackaged product or a mislabeled bundle.
How much is a Pokemon 151 ETB worth in 2026?
Sealed retail ETBs sell for $480–$600 as of August 2026, and Pokémon Center ETBs for $700–$900.
How much is the 151 Ultra Premium Collection worth?
Sealed UPCs trade at $780–$950, with most recent sales between $800 and $930.
What is the most valuable card in Pokemon 151?
Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare (199/165), trading at roughly $200–$300 raw, followed by Mew ex SIR (205/165).
Was Pokemon 151 reprinted?
Yes, the set received additional print runs through 2024. No further reprint has been announced, but it remains the main risk for sealed buyers.
What comes in the 151 Ultra Premium Collection?
Sixteen booster packs, a metal Mew ex card, three Kanto starter promos, a playmat, a deck box and accessories.
Prices in this guide were last reviewed 2026-08. Live eBay listings above update daily.
