Pokémon 151 (Scarlet & Violet—151) released in English on September 22, 2023 with 165 cards plus 42 secret rares. In Japan those cards came out earlier as Pokémon Card 151 — set code SV2a. This page maps the English set to its Japanese source sets, links the complete Japanese card lists (all 209 catalogued entries), and shows current sealed-box pricing from our Tokyo stock.
- Pokémon 151 = Pokémon Card 151 in Japan (SV2a).
- English release September 22, 2023; Japanese release June 16, 2023.
- 209 Japanese entries catalogued across the source set vs 165 cards plus 42 secret rares in English.
- Sealed boxes: request via Quick Order.
The Japanese Sets Behind Pokémon 151
The English 151 special set is almost identical to the Japanese Enhanced Expansion Pack Pokémon Card 151 (SV2a), which released in Japan three months earlier and is the first set to gather all of the original 151 Pokémon. (Composition as reported by PokeBeach.) Entry counts below come from the Limitless TCG Japanese catalogue, which lists every numbered card including secret rares.
| Code | Japanese set | Type | JP release | Catalogued entries | Secret Rares | Full JP card list | Sealed box |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SV2a | Pokémon Card 151 | Enhanced Expansion Pack | June 16, 2023 | 209 | 16 | SV2a card list | sold out — restock via Quick Order |
Japanese Set-by-Set Breakdown
SV2a Pokémon Card 151 — Enhanced Expansion Pack, JP release June 16, 2023
Limitless TCG catalogues 209 entries for SV2a: 2 Ultra Rare, 16 Secret Rare, 8 Special Art Rare, 18 Art Rare, 12 Double Rare, 25 Rare, 62 Uncommon, 66 Common. The Secret Rare run goes from Venusaur ex (SV2a 184) to Bill’s Teleport (SV2a 199). Browse every card by number and rarity on our SV2a Pokémon Card 151 card list.
Top-Rarity Japanese Cards in Pictures
Where to Buy the Japanese Pokémon 151 Sets from Tokyo
Want the Japanese cards behind Pokémon 151? Sealed Japanese boxes for the source sets are listed above; browse the full range in our Japanese Pokémon booster box collection. For singles or graded copies of a specific card, request a quote via Quick Order with the Japanese set code and number.
Pokémon 151 Japanese Card List FAQ
What Japanese set is Pokémon 151 in?
The English 151 special set is almost identical to the Japanese Enhanced Expansion Pack Pokémon Card 151 (SV2a), which released in Japan three months earlier and is the first set to gather all of the original 151 Pokémon. Set codes: SV2a.
When did Pokémon 151 release in English and in Japan?
English: September 22, 2023. Japanese source sets: Pokémon Card 151 (SV2a) on June 16, 2023.
How many cards are in Pokémon 151 compared with the Japanese sets?
The English set lists 165 cards plus 42 secret rares. The Japanese catalogue lists 209 entries across 1 source set, counted from Limitless TCG’s Japanese database (secret rares included).
Can I buy the Japanese Pokémon 151 sets from Japan?
Yes — sealed Japanese boxes for Pokémon Card 151 ship from Tokyo with tracking when listed; prices in this guide are our listings as of August 28, 2026. Singles and graded copies can be requested via Quick Order.
Are Japanese Pokémon 151 cards the same as the English ones?
They share Pokémon and artwork for the cards that were carried over, but the Japanese prints use their own set codes (SV2a) and numbering, and some Japanese cards were not included in the English release.
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