The interest in a Pokémon TCG set greatly increases with sets that play on nostalgia or add new cards to chase, which is why Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet 151 has become one of the most popular sets in years.
Whether you plan to chase down the Special Illustrator Rares for Pokémon like Charizard ex or just want to catch all 151 original Pokémon in their latest set appearance, there is plenty to like about SV-151. This will also be the first time Abra, Kadabra, and Alakazam have appeared in a set together in over 21 years after the conclusion of a long legal saga between The Pokémon Company and an illusionist.
Top Pokémon TCG Scarlet and Violet 151 card prices and picks
| Card | Card number | Medium price |
|---|---|---|
| Charizard ex (Special Illustration Rare) | 199/165 | $200+ |
| Vensasaur ex (Special Illustration Rare) | 198/165 | $80+ |
| Blastoise ex (Special Illustration Rare) | 200/165 | $70+ |
| Zapdos ex (Special Illustration Rare) | 202/165 | $70+ |
| Squirtle (Illustration Rare) | 170/165 | $45+ |
| Charmander (Illustration Rare) | 168/165 | $43+ |
| Charizard ex (Ultra Rare) | 183/165 | $40+ |
| Alakazam ex (Special Illustration Rare) | 201/165 | $39+ |
| Bulbasaur (Illustration Rare) | 166/165 | $36+ |
| Charmeleon (Illustration Rare) | 169/165 | $32+ |
The Pokémon TCG 151 is one of the TCG’s most popular sets, featuring several Illustrator Secret Rares valued at over $100 at the time of writing.
Pokémon TCG cards typically have multiple card variants identified by number and rarity.
All Pokémon TCG Scarlet and Violet 151 card prices are subject to change, especially with the release of reprints, but some of the cards remain high value. Prices were obtained through Price Charting and TCGPlayer.
Here are five of the highest-value cards to look out for so far. Honestly, most cards in this highly sought-after set go for over $20 each when it comes to the highest rarities. Prices continue to soar, with the first card on our list originally being valued at under $100 before ballooning to over $200 in under a year.
Charizard ex
Charizard ex soars to the top of Pokémon TCG 151 cards worth money with a total of three art variants. The full art and regular versions were illustrated by PLANETA Mochizuki. The Special Illustrator Rare variant was illustrated by Miki Kudo.
Venusaur ex
The Venusaur ex Special Illustration variant had a nice price spike during the early part of October 2024. Using Tranquil Flower to heal and apply confusion through its attack, Venusaur ex is a staple card. Full art was illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
Blastoise ex
The Special Illustrator Rare variant of Blastoise ex, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, is another valuable addition. The Water-type Pokémon also has a full art Rare and Double Rare version illustrated by PLANETA Yamashita. It completes the trio of Starter final evolutions at the top of the charts when it comes to price.
Zapdos ex
Lightning strikes with Zapdos ex, a Pokémon that has no retreat cost as long as Electric Energy is attached to it. A special SVP Black Star Promo version is slated for inclusion in the English Pokémon TCG 151 Zapdos ex box, illustrated by Takuyoa. A Special Illustrator Rare was illustrated by Shiburingaru.
Alakazam ex
Illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita, Alakazam ex has one of the highest-priced variants within the Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet 151 set. The card dropped significantly in price when it was first released, but has rebounded over time.
Other Pokémon 151 TCG chase cards
Chase cards in the Pokémon 151 TCG set include Special Illustration Rare, Ultra Rare, and Hyper Rare cards. There are a bunch of cards to look out for outside the top ten, with other cards including:
- Ivysaur (167/165) valued at $25+
- Wartortle (171/165) valued at £25+
- Dragonair (181/165) valued at $24+
- Pikachu (173/165) valued at $24+
- Blastoise ex (184/165) valued at $17+
- Erika’s Invitation (203/165) valued at $17+
Prices are constantly changing, and the prices currently on showcase here are from Nov. 11, 2024, shortly after a bunch of packs became available again following mass restocks in the US.
