Released in September 2023, 151 revisits the original 151 Kanto Pokémon with a clean, nostalgic art style and a brand-new secret rare mechanic. Unlike many Scarlet & Violet sets that spiked and crashed, 151 has held its value remarkably well — its Kanto theme appeals to both new collectors and players who grew up with the original games.
Here's a complete breakdown of what 151 cards are worth in 2026.
151 Chase Cards — 2026 Price List
| Card | Number | Raw (NM) | PSA 10 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Charizard ex (SIR) | 199/165 | $100–160 | $280–380 |
| Mew ex (SIR) | 205/165 | $180–260 | $400–550 |
| Gengar ex (SIR) | 201/165 | $70–110 | $180–250 |
| Venusaur ex (SIR) | 198/165 | $35–55 | $90–130 |
| Blastoise ex (SIR) | 200/165 | $30–50 | $85–120 |
| Charizard ex (Gold Hyper Rare) | 201/165 | $35–55 | $120–170 |
| Mew ex (Full Art) | 190/165 | $15–25 | $45–70 |
Prices are estimates based on recent market data. Scan your card with TCGLens for live current prices.
Mew ex — the True Chase of 151
While Charizard usually headlines every set, 151's most valuable card is actually Mew ex (205/165). Mew is the 151st Kanto Pokémon — the namesake of the set — and its Special Illustration Rare depicting a dreamlike Mew floating over Kanto landmarks became the set's true chase card. It runs $180–260 raw in 2026, noticeably ahead of the Charizard ex SIR. For more on Mew across every set, see our Mew card value guide.
Charizard, Gengar, Venusaur, and Blastoise ex SIRs
151 gave Special Illustration Rare treatment to five starters-and-icons: Charizard, Venusaur, Blastoise, Gengar, and Mew. Charizard's SIR (199/165) trades at $100–160 — see the full breakdown of every Charizard ex version in our Charizard ex price guide. Gengar ex (201/165) is the surprise standout among the rest at $70–110, well ahead of Venusaur and Blastoise, reflecting Gengar's consistent popularity across every set it appears in.
Master Ball Pattern Cards — 151's Signature Chase Mechanic
151 introduced a mechanic collectors hadn't seen before: Master Ball pattern reverse holos. Instead of the standard reverse holo foil pattern, a random card in every pack can appear with a Master Ball–textured foil instead — a subtle but highly sought-after variant.
- Common/uncommon Master Ball patterns: $3–10
- Rare Master Ball patterns (e.g., Mewtwo, Snorlax): $15–40
- Chase Master Ball patterns (e.g., Charizard, Mew, Gengar base cards): $50–150+
Because any card in the set can theoretically pull a Master Ball pattern version, checking your commons and uncommons is worthwhile — a plain-looking Charizard base card with the wrong foil pattern could be worth 20x a regular reverse holo.
Sealed Product Prices in 2026
- Booster box (36 packs): $160–210 — up from $109 MSRP
- Elite Trainer Box: $50–75
- Single booster pack: $5–8
151 sealed product has appreciated more steadily than most Scarlet & Violet sets, which makes it one of the more reasonable modern sets to open for fun rather than pure value — the downside risk is lower than sets like Paldean Fates that spiked and corrected hard.
Why 151 Has Held Its Value
- Universal nostalgia. Every one of the original 151 Pokémon appears, which broadens the buyer pool beyond typical set-specific collectors.
- A genuinely new chase mechanic. Master Ball patterns gave 151 something other sets didn't have, sustaining pull-and-flip interest long after release.
- Print run discipline. The Pokémon Company printed less of 151 relative to demand than some other SV sets, avoiding the steep crashes seen in overprinted releases.
Check Your 151 Cards in Seconds
Between regular, reverse holo, Master Ball pattern, full art, and SIR versions, 151 has more variant types per card than almost any other set — which makes manual identification tricky. TCGLens solves this instantly: point your iPhone camera at any 151 card and the app identifies the exact variant and shows the live market price with 30- and 90-day history.
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The Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare (199/165) is the most valuable card in 151, selling for roughly $100–160 raw in 2026 and $280–380 in PSA 10. The Mew ex SIR (205/165) is close behind at $180–260 raw.
Master Ball pattern reverse holo cards are a chase secret rare treatment unique to 151, printed with a Master Ball pattern foil instead of the standard reverse holo pattern. They appear on random cards throughout the set and command a premium over the regular reverse holo version, typically $15–100+ depending on the Pokémon.
Yes — 151 remains one of the most in-demand modern sets. Its nostalgia-driven Kanto theme keeps demand high even years after release, and unlike many sets its prices have stayed stable rather than crashing, making it a relatively safe modern set to collect.
A 151 booster box runs roughly $160–210 in 2026, up from its original $109 MSRP. Elite Trainer Boxes run $50–75.
Scan them with TCGLens. Point your iPhone camera at any 151 card and the app identifies the exact card, including Master Ball pattern variants, and shows the live market price with 30- and 90-day history.