Most valuable cards of 151: the top 10 Pokémon TCG cards

The most valuable card of 151 is Charizard ex, number 199/165, a Special Illustration Rare valued at €278. Among the most valuable cards of 151, it sits well clear of the pack, at more than twice the value of the card in second place. The set was released on 22 September 2023 as part of the Scarlet & Violet series, and the cards numbered above its printed total of 165 are where most collector demand is concentrated. All values in this article are market values in euros for ungraded near mint cards on the English market, as of 13 November 2026. We considered 219 priced cards for this ranking. The 13 stamped promo and staff versions are excluded, so the list reflects the cards you are most likely to pull from a pack or buy as singles. Below you will find the top 10, a closer look at the four leaders, PSA population figures and practical buying tips.

The 10 most valuable cards of 151

Charizard ex alone accounts for 29% of the combined value of the top 10, which comes to €960. The entry ticket to this ranking is €53, the value of Wartortle 171/165 in tenth place. Illustration Rare is the dominant rarity with five cards out of ten, and Special Illustration Rares fill the other five places, including the top four. Mitsuhiro Arita appears three times, signing Blastoise ex, Squirtle and Wartortle. That gives collectors a matching set of three cards by one artist.

The cards to know

Charizard ex 199/165

Charizard ex is a Special Illustration Rare illustrated by miki kudo, who also drew the Charmander in fifth place. At €278 it leads the ranking by a wide margin. Charizard has been the defining chase Pokémon since the early days of the hobby, and demand for its top rarities tends to hold up well. Buyers of a card like this look closely at centring, edge whitening and surface condition, because these details shape both the raw value and the chances of a high grade.

Blastoise ex 200/165

Blastoise ex is a Special illustration rare by Mitsuhiro Arita, the illustrator who appears most often in this top 10. It ranks second at €110 and heads a trio of Arita cards alongside Squirtle and Wartortle. Many collectors like to own every card in that evolution line by the same artist, which supports demand for each piece. As with any full-art card, check the borders for centring and the back for wear before paying full market value.

Venusaur ex 198/165

Venusaur ex is a Special Illustration Rare by Yoriyuki Ikegami, who also signs the Bulbasaur in ninth place. It takes third place at €95, completing the podium of starter Pokémon. Collectors who chase the three starter Special Illustration Rares often buy them as a group, so Venusaur ex benefits from that habit. Look for clean corners and an even surface, and compare several copies before choosing, since small flaws are easy to miss in listing photos.

Zapdos ex 202/165

Zapdos ex is a Special illustration rare by Shiburingaru and the only card in the top four that is not a starter Pokémon. It sits fourth at €84.99, ahead of every Illustration Rare in the set. Zapdos is one of the legendary birds, a long-time favourite with fans of the first generation. Collectors value strong centring and crisp edges on cards of this kind, and a sharp copy is worth waiting for rather than settling for the first listing you see.

PSA population of the top cards

Charizard ex is by far the most graded card here, with 107,118 copies submitted to PSA. Blastoise ex follows with 65,349, then Venusaur ex with 58,139, Zapdos ex with 50,920 and Charmander with 39,957. These are large populations, which means graded copies are easy to find and a slab alone does not make a card scarce.

The gem rate column in the table is the figure to watch. Blastoise ex shows the highest gem rate of the five, while Charmander shows the lowest. A modest gem rate means a top grade is far from guaranteed, so only send cards that look close to flawless after a careful inspection.

Tips to collect 151

• Check the card number before buying. Charizard ex 199/165, Blastoise ex 200/165 and Venusaur ex 198/165 are the versions in this ranking, and lower rarities of the same Pokémon are worth far less.
• Inspect centring on all four borders. Full-art cards make off-centre printing easy to spot, and it affects both raw value and grading results.
• Ask for clear photos of the front and back, under good light, to spot whitening, scratches and dents before you commit.
• Protect yourself from fakes on the top cards. Compare the font, colours and card stock with a copy you know is genuine, and be wary of prices well below market value.
• Remember that stamped promo and staff versions are excluded from this ranking, so do not use these values to price them.
• Grade only your best copies. With PSA populations this high, grading makes most sense for cards that look gem mint, especially Charizard ex.

FAQ

What is the most valuable card of 151?

The most valuable card of 151 is Charizard ex 199/165, a Special Illustration Rare illustrated by miki kudo. It is valued at €278 for an ungraded near mint copy on the English market, as of 13 November 2026.

How is the value of 151 cards calculated?

PokéItem calculates a market value for each card from recent sales and current listings. These values are updated daily, and the figures in this article are for ungraded near mint English cards.

What is the cheapest card in the 151 top 10?

Wartortle 171/165, an Illustration Rare by Mitsuhiro Arita, closes the top 10 at €53. That is the entry value for this ranking.

Which illustrator appears most often among the most valuable cards of 151?

Mitsuhiro Arita appears three times in the top 10, with Blastoise ex, Squirtle and Wartortle. miki kudo and Yoriyuki Ikegami each sign two cards.

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