Scarlet & Violet—151 singles

About Scarlet & Violet—151

Scarlet & Violet—151, usually just called Pokémon 151, is a special set built around the original 151 Kanto Pokémon, in Pokédex order. It was released in the UK and worldwide on 22 September 2023. It has 165 numbered cards and 207 in total, and there is no booster box: packs only come inside other products.

When was Pokémon 151 released in the UK?

Scarlet & Violet—151 came out on Friday 22 September 2023, the same day in the UK as worldwide. The first wave was the Elite Trainer Boxes, Poster Collection, Binder Collection and Booster Bundle. The Ultra-Premium Collection, the two ex boxes and the Mini Tins followed on 6 October 2023.

The set was released over three years ago, so if you are after particular cards, singles are usually the simplest route. For sets that are still to come, see our UK release calendar.

How many cards are in Pokémon 151?

The set is numbered to 165 and has 207 cards in total. Cards 001 to 151 are the original Kanto Pokémon from Bulbasaur to Mew, in National Pokédex order; 152 to 165 are Trainers and Energy. The 42 cards numbered 166 to 207 are secret rares, above the printed total.

Each pack holds 10 cards plus a Basic Energy. Our guide to Pokémon card rarities explains what each rarity symbol means and how to tell an Illustration Rare from a Special Illustration Rare.

Is there a Pokémon 151 booster box?

No. 151 is a special set, and its packs were never sold in a traditional 36-pack booster box. The most packs in one product come in the Ultra-Premium Collection (16), then the Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box (11) and the standard Elite Trainer Box (9). The Booster Bundle (6 packs, nothing else) is the simplest way to buy packs.

If a listing calls something a "151 booster box", check what is actually inside. Our guide to Pokémon TCG product types explains each box, and how to spot fake Pokémon cards covers resealed and fake product.

What are the chase cards in Pokémon 151?

The chase cards are the seven Special Illustration Rares (198–204), led by Charizard ex, plus the gold Mew ex Hyper Rare (205). The 16 Illustration Rares, which include Pikachu and the Kanto starters, are popular with collectors building a full set. The table below lists the main ones with their numbers and rarities.

We sell 151 singles, each photographed as sold, in our singles shop, and graded copies when we have them under graded cards. If you have 151 cards you no longer want, you can offer them to us through sell your cards.

Which Pokémon 151 product suits you?

1. 1.

   After one card

   Buy the single. With 207 cards and no booster box, pulling a particular card from packs is a long shot.

2. 2.

   Opening a few packs

   The Booster Bundle (6 packs) or a Mini Tin (2 packs).

3. 3.

   New to the game

   The Elite Trainer Box has 9 packs, the Snorlax promo and the sleeves, Energy and dice you need to play.

4. 4.

   Completing the set

   Start with packs for the commons and uncommons, then fill the gaps with singles. A 9-pocket binder sorted by number makes the gaps easy to see; see our storage guide.

5. 5.

   Keeping it sealed

   Store sealed product dry, out of sunlight and away from heat. Check our sealed products for what we have.

Pokémon 151 FAQs

When did Pokémon 151 come out in the UK?

On 22 September 2023, the same day as the rest of the world. More products followed on 6 October 2023.

How many cards are in Pokémon 151?

165 numbered cards and 207 in total, including 42 secret rares.

Is there a 151 booster box?

No. Packs were only sold inside other products, such as the Elite Trainer Box, Booster Bundle and Ultra-Premium Collection.

What is the 151 Elite Trainer Box promo?

A full-art foil Snorlax. The Pokémon Center version has two, one stamped with the Pokémon Center logo.

What does MEW mean in a 151 listing?

MEW is the abbreviation card databases and sellers use for the 151 set, alongside the collector number. Our own 151 listings use it too, which makes a card easy to match to the set list.

Chase cards

Products and what’s inside

Elite Trainer Box

9 booster packs, 1 full-art foil Snorlax promo, 65 sleeves, 45 Energy cards and the usual player's accessories.

Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box

11 booster packs and 2 Snorlax promos (one with the Pokémon Center logo). Pokémon Center only.

Booster Bundle

6 booster packs.

Poster Collection

3 booster packs, 3 foil promos (Bulbasaur, Charmander, Squirtle) and a two-sided poster of the original 151 Pokémon.

Binder Collection

4 booster packs and a 9-pocket binder.

Ultra-Premium Collection

16 booster packs, a metal Mew ex card, a Mew ex promo, a Mewtwo promo, a playmat, a deck box and a Mew coin. Released 6 October 2023.

Alakazam ex and Zapdos ex Collections

4 booster packs each, with an ex promo and foil promos (Kadabra and Abra, or Electabuzz and an oversize Zapdos ex). Released 6 October 2023.

Mini Tins

2 booster packs, a coin (one of 10 Energy-type designs) and a matching art card. Released 6 October 2023.