Released on June 16, 2023, SV2A Pokemon 151 (ポケモン151) is one of the most commercially successful Japanese Pokemon TCG sets ever released. Built around a complete homage to the original 151 Kanto Pokemon, the set became an instant sellout and has maintained premium pricing ever since. The Charizard ex Special Art Rare (SAR) at ¥58,000 ($411) anchors the set's chase, with Blastoise and Venusaur ex SAR joining as the complete Gen 1 starter trio. Sealed boxes now trade at ~¥28,000 ($199) in 2026.
SV2A Pokemon 151: Set Overview
| Set Code | SV2A |
|---|---|
| Japanese Name | ポケモン151 (Pokemon 151) |
| English Source | Pokemon 151 (sv3pt5) |
| Release Date | June 16, 2023 |
| Pack Configuration | 20 packs / box, 7 cards / pack |
| MSRP | ¥5,500 per box |
| Market Price (2026) | ~¥28,000 (~$199) |
| Total Cards | 165+ (Kanto-themed) |
Top Cards in SV2A Pokemon 151
Charizard ex SAR — The Crown Jewel
Charizard ex
~¥58,000 (~$411)
Pull rate: ~1/20 boxes (est.)
miki kudo's Charizard ex SAR is the definitive chase card of SV2A Pokemon 151. The illustration captures Charizard in a dynamic mid-flight pose set against a sunset Kanto landscape — evoking the original 1999 Base Set aesthetic while using modern illustration techniques. At ¥58,000 ($411), it's one of the highest-valued non-lottery Japanese cards of the SV-era.
Blastoise ex SAR
Blastoise ex
~¥22,000 (~$156)
Pull rate: ~1/20 boxes (est.)
Mitsuhiro Arita — the legendary artist who illustrated the original 1999 Base Set Charizard — returns to illustrate Blastoise ex SAR for SV2A. This is a symbolically important card: Arita revisiting the Gen 1 starters 24 years later. At ¥22,000 ($156), it's the second-most valuable card in the set.
Venusaur ex SAR
Venusaur ex
~¥18,000 (~$128)
Pull rate: ~1/20 boxes (est.)
Yoriyuki Ikegami's Venusaur ex SAR completes the Gen 1 starter SAR trio. At ¥18,000 ($128), it's the most accessible of the three starters but essential for collectors completing the Kanto starter lineup.
Zapdos ex SAR
Zapdos ex
~¥15,000 (~$106)
Pull rate: ~1/20 boxes (est.)
Shiburingaru's Zapdos ex SAR is the Kanto legendary bird chase card. At ¥15,000 ($106), it's a strong value alongside the starter trio.
Erika's Invitation SAR
Erika's Invitation SAR (¥3,500 / $25) is the trainer support card featuring the Celadon Gym Leader. It became a competitively played supporter during the SV-era format and holds both play and collector value.
SV2A Pull Rates & Box EV
| Category | Rate/Box | Avg Value | EV |
|---|---|---|---|
| SAR (Special Art Rare) pool | ~0.25 | ¥20,000 | ¥5,000 |
| AR (Alternate Art Rare) | ~1 | ¥1,500 | ¥1,500 |
| SR cards | ~1-2 | ¥1,200 | ¥2,000 |
| UR Gold cards | ~0.1 | ¥2,000 | ¥200 |
| RR/RRR cards | ~4 | ¥500 | ¥2,000 |
| Other cards | — | — | ¥1,500 |
| Total EV | ~¥12,200 | ||
| Market BOX | ~¥28,000 | ||
| EV ratio | ~44% | ||
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FAQ
What makes Pokemon 151 so popular?
SV2A Pokemon 151 is themed around a complete homage to the original 151 Kanto Pokemon from Pokemon Red/Blue (1996). The set combines nostalgia factor with modern illustration quality and features the Gen 1 starter trio (Charizard, Blastoise, Venusaur) as SAR chase cards. Its launch in June 2023 was a commercial phenomenon and the set sold out rapidly at retail.
What is the top card in SV2A Pokemon 151?
Charizard ex SAR by miki kudo at approximately ¥58,000 ($411) is the top card. Blastoise ex SAR by Mitsuhiro Arita (~¥22,000) and Venusaur ex SAR (~¥18,000) complete the Gen 1 starter chase trio.