Japanese Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Card 151 Booster Box

Catch the Original 151 Again

Expand your collection with the Japanese Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Card 151 Booster Box, one of the most recognizable Scarlet & Violet-era Japanese releases.

Pokémon Card 151 was officially released in Japan on June 16, 2023. The set uses the expansion code SV2a, and every booster pack contains seven randomized cards.

Each standard booster box contains:

• 20 Japanese booster packs
• Seven cards per booster pack
• 140 randomized cards before duplicates
• Japanese-language Pokémon cards
• Pokémon ex opportunities
• Illustration Rare opportunities        – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Super Rare opportunities
• Special Art Rare opportunities
• Ultra Rare opportunities
• Reverse-holographic parallel opportunities
• Factory-sealed Japanese display packaging

Every booster pack contains randomized cards. No specific Pokémon, rarity, artwork, parallel pattern, card condition, pull rate, grading result, or future value is guaranteed.

What Is Included?

Each factory-sealed Pokémon Card 151 Booster Box includes:

• 20 sealed Japanese booster packs    – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Seven randomized cards per pack
• 140 cards before duplicates
• Pokémon cards
• Trainer cards
• Energy-card opportunities
• Pokémon ex opportunities      – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Illustration Rare opportunities
• Special Art Rare opportunities
• Reverse-holographic parallel opportunities
• Original Japanese display packaging

A standard Japanese booster box does not include:

• English-language cards        – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• 36 booster packs
• Card sleeves
• Damage-counter dice
• Condition markers
• Storage dividers
• A player’s guide        – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• A guaranteed promotional card
• A guaranteed Mew ex or Charizard ex card

About the Pokémon Card 151 Expansion

Pokémon Card 151 is a special enhanced expansion centered on the original Pokémon from Bulbasaur through Mew.

The main Japanese checklist contains 165 numbered cards, followed by Illustration Rare, Super Rare, Special Art Rare, Ultra Rare, and other secret-numbered cards. Official card records confirm premium cards numbered beyond 165, including Bulbasaur 166/165, Charizard ex 201/165, and Mew ex 208/165.

The expansion features:

• Mew ex
• Charizard ex
• Blastoise ex          – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Venusaur ex
• Zapdos ex
• Alakazam ex
• Kangaskhan ex
• Wigglytuff ex
• Golem ex
• Arbok ex
• Jynx ex
• Original Kanto Pokémon        – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Illustration Rare evolution lines
• Special Art Rare Pokémon ex
• Full-art Trainer cards
• Poké Ball reverse-holographic cards
• Master Ball reverse-holographic cards

Mew ex

Mew ex is the signature Pokémon of the Japanese Pokémon Card 151 expansion.

Its Restart Ability allows the player to draw cards until they have three cards in hand, while Genome Hack can copy an attack from the opponent’s Active Pokémon. The premium Mew ex card is officially numbered 208/165.

Collectors may search for:

• Mew ex Double Rare
• Mew ex Super Rare    – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Mew ex Special Art Rare
• Mew ex Ultra Rare

Mew ex appeals to:

• Mythical Pokémon collectors
• Kanto-region fans
• Japanese Pokémon card collectors
• Special Art Rare enthusiasts      – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Pokémon ex players
• Graded-card collectors

No version of Mew ex is guaranteed inside a booster box.

Charizard ex

Charizard ex is one of the expansion’s leading chase Pokémon.

The SV2a Charizard ex Special Art Rare is numbered 201/165 and features 330 HP, Brave Wing, and Explosive Vortex attacks.

Charizard ex appeals to:

• Charizard collectors
• Fire-type Pokémon fans
• Kanto master-set builders        – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Japanese card collectors
• Special Art Rare collectors
• Grading enthusiasts

The Charizard evolution line is especially attractive because Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard ex appear in connected illustration-style artwork.

Blastoise ex

Blastoise ex represents the final evolution of the original Water-type starter line.

Collectors may search for:

• Squirtle Illustration Rare
• Wartortle Illustration Rare
• Blastoise ex        – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Blastoise ex full-art card
• Blastoise ex Special Art Rare

The connected Squirtle evolution artwork makes this line particularly suitable for binder displays and Kanto-themed collections.

Venusaur ex

Venusaur ex leads the original Grass-type starter evolution line.

Collectors can search for:

• Bulbasaur Illustration Rare
• Ivysaur Illustration Rare
• Venusaur ex        – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Venusaur ex full-art card
• Venusaur ex Special Art Rare

Bulbasaur’s Illustration Rare is officially numbered 166/165, confirming that the secret-numbered illustration section begins immediately after the 165-card main checklist.

Zapdos ex

Zapdos ex is one of the expansion’s most recognizable Legendary Pokémon cards.

Its Special Art Rare artwork is popular because it presents Zapdos alongside Articuno and Moltres, creating a strong visual tribute to the three Legendary birds of Kanto.

Zapdos ex appeals to:

• Legendary Pokémon collectors
• Electric-type collectors
• Kanto-region fans        – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Special Art Rare enthusiasts
• Japanese card collectors

Alakazam ex

Alakazam ex is another featured Pokémon ex in Pokémon Card 151.

Its Psychic-type identity and nostalgic Kanto evolution line make it attractive to:

• Alakazam collectors
• Psychic-type fans
• Competitive players    – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Japanese full-art collectors
• Special Art Rare collectors

The expansion also includes Abra and Kadabra, allowing collectors to complete the full evolution line.

Additional Featured Pokémon

Pokémon Card 151 includes the complete original Kanto Pokédex, including:

• Bulbasaur
• Charmander
• Squirtle
• Pikachu
• Eevee
• Snorlax
• Gengar
• Dragonite  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Mewtwo
• Mew
• Articuno
• Zapdos
• Moltres
• Lapras
• Gyarados
• Arcanine  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Machamp
• Nidoking
• Ninetales
• Psyduck

This complete Kanto focus makes the set suitable for both longtime Pokémon fans and newer collectors.

Illustration Rare Cards

Illustration Rare cards feature extended artwork across most of the card.

Popular Illustration Rare cards include:

• Bulbasaur
• Ivysaur
• Charmander
• Charmeleon  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Squirtle
• Wartortle
• Pikachu
• Psyduck
• Poliwhirl
• Dragonair
• Machoke
• Tangela
• Snorlax  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Omanyte

These cards are popular among:

• Artwork collectors
• Kanto fans
• Binder collectors    – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Evolution-line collectors
• Japanese master-set builders

Connected Evolution Artwork

One of Pokémon Card 151’s strongest collecting features is its connected evolution artwork.

Popular connected lines include:

• Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, and Venusaur ex
• Charmander, Charmeleon, and Charizard ex
• Squirtle, Wartortle, and Blastoise ex  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box

When placed together in a binder, the cards create a visual progression from the first-stage Pokémon to the final Pokémon ex.

Special Art Rare Cards

Special Art Rare cards combine premium rarity with full-card storytelling artwork.

Popular Special Art Rare cards include:

• Mew ex  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Charizard ex
• Blastoise ex
• Venusaur ex
• Zapdos ex
• Alakazam ex
• Erika’s Invitation  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Giovanni’s Charisma

No Special Art Rare card is guaranteed inside an individual pack or booster box.

Master Ball Reverse-Holographic Cards

The Japanese Pokémon Card 151 expansion includes distinctive reverse-holographic parallel cards.

These may display:

• Poké Ball patterns  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Master Ball patterns

Master Ball reverse-holographic cards are particularly popular with collectors because they create a challenging parallel set featuring many original Kanto Pokémon.

Collectors often search for Master Ball versions of:

• Pikachu
• Gengar
• Eevee
• Dragonite
• Mewtwo
• Snorlax
• Magikarp  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Legendary Pokémon

No particular reverse-holographic pattern or Pokémon is guaranteed.

Trainer Cards

Pokémon Card 151 includes recognizable Trainer cards such as:

• Erika’s Invitation
• Giovanni’s Charisma
• Daisy’s Help
• Bill’s Transfer
• Cycling Road
• Leftovers
• Protective Goggles  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Big Air Balloon

Erika’s Invitation can force a Basic Pokémon from the opponent’s hand onto the Bench and move it into the Active Spot, while Leftovers can restore HP at the end of the turn.

Trainer cards may appear as:

• Standard cards
• Super Rare full-art cards
• Special Art Rare cards

Popular Pokémon Card 151 Chase Cards

Collectors commonly open Japanese Pokémon Card 151 packs in search of:

• Mew ex Special Art Rare
• Charizard ex Special Art Rare  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Blastoise ex Special Art Rare
• Venusaur ex Special Art Rare
• Zapdos ex Special Art Rare
• Alakazam ex Special Art Rare
• Erika’s Invitation Special Art Rare
• Pikachu Master Ball reverse
• Gengar Master Ball reverse
• Mewtwo Master Ball reverse  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Starter evolution Illustration Rares
• Mew ex Ultra Rare

No chase card, rarity, or parallel pattern is guaranteed.

Card centering, print alignment, surfaces, edges, corners, and manufacturing quality may vary.

Competitive Play

Pokémon Card 151 includes several cards with useful gameplay effects.

Competitive and deck-building options may include:

• Mew ex
• Charizard ex
• Blastoise ex
• Venusaur ex
• Alakazam ex
• Arbok ex
• Erika’s Invitation  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Giovanni’s Charisma
• Leftovers
• Cycling Road

Mew ex is especially flexible because its Restart Ability can replenish a small hand and Genome Hack can copy an opponent’s attack.

Japanese Booster Box Versus English 151 Products

Japanese Pokémon Card 151 Booster Box

Includes:

• 20 booster packs  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Seven cards per pack
• 140 cards before duplicates
• Japanese-language cards
• Japanese rarity labels
• Poké Ball reverse parallels
• Master Ball reverse parallels    – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Compact Japanese display packaging

English Scarlet & Violet—151 Products

The English release did not use a traditional 36-pack booster box. Packs were distributed through products such as:

• Booster Bundles
• Elite Trainer Boxes
• Poster Collections
• Binder Collections
• Zapdos ex Collections
• Alakazam ex Collections  – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Ultra-Premium Collections

Choose the Japanese booster box when you prefer original Japanese cards, 20 sealed packs in one display, Japanese card backs, and Master Ball reverse-holographic collecting.

Why Choose a 20-Pack Japanese Booster Box?

The Japanese Pokémon Card 151 Booster Box is suitable for:

• Collecting the original 151 Pokémon
• Opening Japanese Pokémon packs
• Searching for Mew ex    – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Hunting Charizard ex cards
• Building connected starter evolution lines
• Finding Illustration Rare cards
• Searching for Special Art Rare cards
• Collecting Master Ball reverse cards
• Kanto-themed binder building
• Group pack openings          – Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Retail or wholesale inventory
• Preserving a sealed Japanese display

Factory-Sealed Collecting

A factory-sealed Pokémon Card 151 Booster Box can be preserved as part of a Japanese Scarlet & Violet collection.

Collectors may display it alongside:

• Japanese Scarlet ex Booster Box
• Japanese Violet ex Booster Box
• Triplet Beat Booster Box
• Snow Hazard Booster Box
• Clay Burst Booster Box Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box
• Ruler of the Black Flame Booster Box
• Raging Surf Booster Box
• Shiny Treasure ex Booster Box

Store the box away from direct sunlight, moisture, excessive heat, liquids, dust, pressure, and sudden temperature changes.

Frequently Asked Questions

How many booster packs are included?

A standard Japanese Pokémon Card 151 Booster Box contains 20 booster packs.

How many cards are in each pack?

Each pack contains seven randomly selected Japanese Pokémon cards.

How many cards are in the complete box?

The box contains 140 cards before duplicates because it includes 20 packs with seven cards per pack.

When was Pokémon Card 151 released?

The Japanese expansion was officially released on June 16, 2023.

What is the set code?

The Japanese expansion code is SV2a.

How many cards are in the main set?

The main checklist contains 165 numbered cards, followed by secret-numbered Illustration Rare, Super Rare, Special Art Rare, and Ultra Rare cards. Official records show Bulbasaur 166/165, Charizard ex 201/165, and Mew ex 208/165.

Does the expansion include all original 151 Pokémon?

Yes. Pokémon Card 151 is centered on the complete original Kanto Pokédex.

Is Mew ex included?

Yes. Mew ex is the signature Pokémon ex of the expansion.

Is Charizard ex included?

Yes. Charizard ex appears in multiple collectible rarity versions.

Is a Mew ex or Charizard ex guaranteed?

No. Booster-pack contents are randomized.

Are Master Ball reverse cards included?

Yes. The Japanese release includes collectible Poké Ball and Master Ball reverse-holographic patterns.

Are the cards in Japanese?

Yes. This listing is for the original Japanese-language product.

Is a promotional card included?

No. A standard Japanese booster box does not include a guaranteed promotional card.

Are sleeves and accessories included?

No. Card sleeves, dice, markers, and storage accessories are not included.

Final Thoughts

The Japanese Pokémon TCG: Pokémon Card 151 Booster Box contains 20 Japanese booster packs celebrating the complete original Kanto Pokédex.

Collectors can search for Mew ex, Charizard ex, Blastoise ex, Venusaur ex, Zapdos ex, Alakazam ex, connected starter evolution artwork, Illustration Rare cards, Special Art Rare cards, and collectible Master Ball reverse-holographic cards.

Whether you are rebuilding the original 151, collecting Japanese Mew and Charizard cards, opening packs with friends, completing an SV2a master set, or preserving a factory-sealed display, Pokémon Card 151 delivers a powerful blend of nostalgia, premium artwork, and modern Scarlet & Violet card design.

Product Attributes

Brand: Pokémon
Trading Card Game: Pokémon TCG
Series: Scarlet & Violet
Expansion: Pokémon Card 151
Japanese Name: ポケモンカード151
Expansion Code: SV2a
Product Type: Japanese Booster Box
Edition: Japanese Edition
Featured Pokémon: Mew ex
Additional Featured Pokémon: Charizard ex, Blastoise ex, Venusaur ex, Zapdos ex, and Alakazam ex
Featured Trainers: Erika’s Invitation and Giovanni’s Charisma
Booster Packs: 20
Cards Per Pack: Seven
Total Cards Before Duplicates: 140
Promotional Card: Not included
Card Sleeves: Not included
Language: Japanese
Condition: New
Packaging: Factory sealed
Release Date: June 16, 2023
Card Contents: Randomized
Main Checklist: 165 cards
Featured Mechanics: Pokémon ex and reverse-holographic parallel cards
Featured Rarities: Illustration Rare, Super Rare, Special Art Rare, and Ultra Rare
Parallel Patterns: Poké Ball and Master Ball
Primary Theme: All original 151 Kanto Pokémon

Japanese Pokemon TCG Pokemon Card 151 Booster Box