Collectors call it “Bubble Mew.” Pokémon has never called it anything but Mew ex.
The nickname comes from the artwork — illustrator Natsumi Yoshida’s Special Art Rare print of Mew ex, card number 205/165 in the Pokémon Card 151 set (set code SV2a), floating inside a ring of translucent bubbles. It’s one of three different Mew ex prints from that same set, and the differences between them — rarity, illustrator, and current market availability — matter a lot more than the nickname does. This guide covers what the 205/165 SAR actually is, how it compares to its sibling prints, what to look for if you’re grading a copy, and exactly what we have in stock right now.
“Bubble Mew” is a community nickname for Mew ex 205/165 SAR from Pokémon Card 151 (SV2a), illustrated by Natsumi Yoshida — it is not an official Pokémon/Creatures/The Pokémon Company title. Our PSA 10 copy of the 205/165 SAR is currently sold out (last listed at ¥98,758); our PSA 10 Mew ex 208/165 UR (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) is currently listed at ¥28,094 with only 2 left, and the 151 Damaged Box (¥56,650, sealed) is the live route into the set itself.
Prices are converted at ¥159/USD. Stock and prices are an August 27, 2026 snapshot of our live store. Live prices link directly to the product listing; sold-out prices reflect our last listed price.
What Is “Bubble Mew”?
“Bubble Mew” is the card collectors nickname for Mew ex, card number 205/165, Special Art Rare (SAR), from the Japanese Pokémon Card 151 set (set code SV2a). It is not an official name used by Pokémon, Creatures, or The Pokémon Company — it’s shorthand that emerged among collectors describing the illustration, which places Mew inside a cluster of translucent, bubble-like spheres.
That distinction matters when you’re buying: the card itself, its slab label, and any primary source will list it as Mew ex 205/165, not “Bubble Mew.”
Card Facts: Mew ex 205/165 SAR
Here’s what’s verified for this specific print:
| Field | Detail |
|---|---|
| Card name | Mew ex (JP: ミュウex) |
| Card number | 205/165 |
| Rarity | Special Art Rare (SAR) |
| Illustrator | Natsumi Yoshida |
| Set | Pokémon Card 151 — set code SV2a |
SAR is the Special Art Rare tier in Pokémon Card 151 — a full-scene alternate-art treatment, distinct from the set’s Ultra Rare and Double Rare Mew ex prints covered below. Natsumi Yoshida is credited as illustrator specifically for this SAR print.
The Other Mew ex Prints in Pokémon Card 151
The 205/165 SAR isn’t the only Mew ex in this set. Two more prints of the same Pokémon appear in Pokémon Card 151, each with a different rarity and illustrator:
| Card | Number | Rarity | Illustrator |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mew ex SAR | 205/165 | Special Art Rare | Natsumi Yoshida |
| Mew ex UR | 208/165 | Ultra Rare | aky CG Works |
| Mew ex | 151/165 | Double Rare | — |
The 208/165 Ultra Rare, illustrated by aky CG Works, is a different art treatment entirely from the SAR — and it’s the print we currently have graded PSA 10 stock for, at ¥28,094 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order), with only 2 copies left. The 151/165 Double Rare is the base rarity slot in the set for this Pokémon and the most accessible of the three prints.
Related to the set overall: Pokémon Card 151 also carries a regular Mewtwo print, card 150/165, Rare, illustrated by AKIRA EGAWA — not a Mew card, but a related print from the same set worth knowing if you’re tracking it alongside the Mew ex prints above.
For every print of every Mew card across sets and languages, see our Mew cards ranking. For the full 210-card checklist of this set, see the Pokémon 151 (SV2a) card list.
Grading This Card: What PSA 10 Means Here
Mew ex 205/165 SAR is a full-bleed alternate-art print, and PSA 10 copies of SAR-tier Pokémon Card 151 cards carry a real premium over raw or lower-graded copies — our own graded PSA 10 copy of the 205/165 sold before this guide went up, which tracks with steady demand for top-graded copies of this print.
If you’re buying already-graded PSA 10 copies, the condition assessment has already been done for you by the grading company. Restock timing on this specific SAR isn’t something we can predict, so we’re not going to speculate on it here.
For a broader walkthrough of grading considerations across both Mew and Mewtwo prints from this era, see our PSA 10 Mew and Mewtwo buying guide.
Availability: Our SAR Copy, the UR, and the Sealed Box
Here’s exactly where things stand as of today:
| Item | Status | Price |
|---|---|---|
| PSA 10 Mew ex 205/165 SAR (“Bubble Mew”) | Sold out | Last listed ¥98,758 |
| PSA 10 Mew ex 208/165 UR | In stock — low stock, 2 left | Currently listed at ¥28,094 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) |
| Pokémon Card 151 Booster Box — Damaged Box | In stock (6 in stock) | Currently listed at ¥56,650 |
Our PSA 10 copy of the 205/165 SAR — “Bubble Mew” itself — is currently sold out, last listed at ¥98,758. We haven’t set a restock price, so we won’t quote one here; you can view that listing (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order) to follow it, and restock requests or sourcing quotes go through Quick Order.
The PSA 10 208/165 UR is currently listed at ¥28,094 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order), and stock on that listing is down to 2 copies.
If you’d rather chase the SAR yourself from sealed product, the Pokémon Card 151 Booster Box (Damaged Box) is our live sealed route into this set — see the condition disclosure on the product page for packaging details — currently listed at ¥56,650 with 6 in stock. Pull odds on any individual SAR are not something we can verify or claim, so treat it as a route to the set, not a guarantee of this specific card.
Where to Buy
We ship graded singles and sealed Japanese product worldwide from Tokyo with tracked delivery. For this card family specifically:
- PSA 10 Mew ex 208/165 UR — in stock, ¥28,094 (update: currently sold out — restock requests via Quick Order), 2 left.
- Pokémon Card 151 Booster Box (Damaged Box) — sealed, in stock, ¥56,650.
- Browse more graded PSA 10 Japanese cards in our PSA 10 collection.
- For the 205/165 SAR restock, mixed orders, or a sourcing quote, use Quick Order.
Frequently Asked Questions
What does “Bubble Mew” mean?
“Bubble Mew” is a community nickname for Mew ex, card number 205/165, Special Art Rare, from the Japanese Pokémon Card 151 set (SV2a), illustrated by Natsumi Yoshida. It is not an official Pokémon/Creatures/The Pokémon Company name — it’s collector shorthand describing the bubble-filled artwork.
Is the Mew ex 205/165 SAR (“Bubble Mew”) in stock?
Not currently. Our PSA 10 copy is sold out, last listed at ¥98,758. Restock requests and sourcing quotes go through Quick Order.
What other Mew ex prints exist in Pokémon Card 151?
Two more: Mew ex 208/165, Ultra Rare, illustrated by aky CG Works — currently listed at ¥28,094 (2 left) — and Mew ex 151/165, Double Rare, the set’s base rarity print of the card.
Do PSA 10 copies of the 205/165 SAR sell for a premium?
Yes. PSA 10 copies of SAR-tier Pokémon Card 151 cards, including the 205/165 “Bubble Mew,” carry a premium over raw copies — our own graded PSA 10 copy has sold. For grading considerations across both Mew and Mewtwo prints from this era, see our PSA 10 Mew and Mewtwo buying guide.
Where can I buy sealed Pokémon Card 151 product?
We currently stock the Pokémon Card 151 Booster Box (Damaged Box) at ¥56,650, sealed, 6 in stock. Pull odds on any individual SAR from a sealed box are not something we can verify or guarantee.
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