Do you want to invest your hard-earned money for some Gen 1 Pokemon cards? If that’s the case, it’s time for you to collect the most expensive cards in Pokemon 151!
As a way to commemorate the release of the first batch of Pokemon species in 1996, The Pokemon Company decided to introduce a set unlike any other before: Pokemon 151.
The number 151 pertains to the actual number of Gen 1 Pokemon that made their debut in the Pokemon Green and Pokemon Red.
While Pokemon 151 belongs to the Scarlet and Violet era, it never shied from excluding Gen 9 Pokemon and instead emphasized the diversity of Gen 1 Pokemon, as well as the breathtaking environment of the Kanto region.
Let us take a step back and trigger some nostalgic memories as we list down the most valuable chase cards in Pokemon TCG: Scarlet and Violet–151.
Editor’s Update (October 2024): After all these years, fans still can’t get over the cute and cool designs of Pokemon from Gen 1. Get more cards that feature Pikachu and the gang as we add a relevant link in this list.
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10. Bulbasaur (Illustration Rare)
Aside from serving as a storage for nutrients, the seed on a Bulbasaur’s back also acts as a camouflage mechanism that allows it to blend with its surroundings.
With this Illustration Rare card from Pokemon 151, we can confirm that Bulbasaur can really hide itself effortlessly in lush environments, even when dozing off.
9. Charmeleon (Illustration Rare)
Charmeleon’s reputation is often overshadowed by the other two Pokemon in its evolution line, Charmander and Charizard.
Despite the fact that very few people talk about this Fire-type Pokemon, we can never deny that this Illustration Rare Charmeleon card from 151 has an eye-catching artwork.
8. Squirtle (Illustration Rare)
Well, nothing to see here, just a cute Squirtle enjoying some beach time. Also makes you wanna go to a tropical destination straight away.
Apparently, every Pokemon 151 collector aims to get all Illustration Rares depicting the Kanto starters, so there you go, an instant price surge for a Basic Water-type Pokemon card.
7. Alakazam ex (Special Illustration Rare)
Alakazams are said to be many times smarter than humans, but all it takes to make it happy is some quiet place, so it can practice its psychic powers with its pair of spoons.
This Alakazam ex card is valuable not only because of its neat artwork but also because of its two powerful moves, which allows it to attack from the Bench Spot or trigger some splash damage to your opponent’s Benched Pokemon.
6. Charmander (Illustration Rare)
We’re almost halfway through our list of the most expensive cards in Pokemon 151, and the beloved Kanto starter Charmander takes the sixth spot of 151’s best chase cards.
If you look at both Charmander and Charmeleon’s Illustration Rare artworks, it seems like the two cards depict the same location, which somehow tells us a story.
5. Charizard ex (Ultra Rare)
With the rise of Illustration and Special Illustration Rare cards, Ultra Rares aren’t as valuable as they used to be, but not in the case of this Charizard ex from 151.
In case you are still wondering why this Ultra Rare card is selling for $30 apiece on Ebay, you might still be living under a rock. Charizard will always be a meta card, both for collectors and competitive players.
4. Zapdos ex (Special Illustration Rare)
Looking for a card that features the three legendary bird Pokemon in one frame? Then take a look at this Zapdos ex Special Illustration Rare card.
Zapdos might obviously be the star of the show for this one-of-a-kind artwork by Shiburingaru, but it also beautifully showed the majestic flight of Articuno and Moltress as well.
3. Venusaur ex (Special Illustration Rare)
We’re down to our top 3 most expensive cards in Pokemon 151, and since it’s a Pokemon TCG set that exhibits Kanto Pokemon, there’s no way that Venusaur won’t make this list.
Fans of Kanto starters won’t waste a chance to pull or even purchase a copy of this Venusaur ex, as it also has a powerful healing ability and a move that deals heavy damage and inflicts two status conditions to an enemy Pokemon.
2. Blastoise ex (Special Illustration Rare)
Don’t wake up this Blastoise because if you do, you’re in for a nasty treat. Fortunately, no one can wake it up in the first place, since as you see, it’s peacefully sleeping deep underwater.
While its artwork shows a docile Blastoise, playing it in your Active Spot during games will surely give your opponents some headache, especially if you got lots of Water-type Energy cards in your hand.
1. Charizard ex (Special Illustration Rare)
Should we explain this any further? Of course, if you think about Kanto Pokemon, the first Pokemon that you’ll most likely think of is no other than Charizard.
Pikachu might be a close second, but Charizard was the undisputed fan-favorite of all Gen 1 Pokemon.
It’s only logical that a Charizard card with the lowest pull rate will take the throne as the most expensive card in Pokemon 151.
And going back to the story of Charmander and Charmeleon earlier, it turns out that those cards are about the same Pokemon, and upon evolving into a Charizard, it finally manages to explore other places with its newfound flying ability.
With that in mind, remember this Charizard ex card the next time you purchase some packs of Pokemon TCG: Scarlet and Violet–151!
Most Expensive Cards in Pokemon 151: Final Thoughts
Due to the volatility of the Pokemon TCG market, we decided to omit the current prices of the cards we mentioned above. It’s actually what we always do for all of our most expensive cards articles here at PokeCardHQ.
Nevertheless, rest assured that the cards in this list remain the most valuable ones in the Pokemon 151 set, as we wrote this article through extensive research and by comparing the prices of cards that are sold on various online sites, such as Ebay.
As you see, Pokemon 151 is a set where the Kanto starters rule, and the only other Pokemon that competes with their prices so far are the Alakazam ex and Zapdos ex.
We hope this list gave you a clue on what cards you should look for in this unique set from the Scarlet and Violet series.
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