Series: Scarlet & Violet 151 Release Date: September 22, 2023 Set Abbreviation: MEW
Pokémon 151 continues to captivate collectors even more than two years after release. Kanto nostalgia continues to run strong in the Pokémon world as is evident with the re-release of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen. These are the top Pokémon 151 chase cards as of September 2026.
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10. Psyduck (Illustration Rare) – $61.14
Card Number: #175/165
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Psyduck creeps down a shaded forest stairway, small against the trees with a single beam of pale light cutting through the surrounding shadows. The art nails exactly how that Pokémon always looks: a little dazed, a little overwhelmed, and completely lost in its own head.
9. Alakazam ex (Special Illustration Rare) – $73.85
Card Number: #201/165
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Alakazam has never been so at home. In this fan-favorite artwork, Alakazam can be seen hanging out in the kitchen playing with his spoons. Alakazam has always been a chase card in the Pokémon TCG, and Pokémon 151 is no exception.
8. Bulbasaur (Illustration Rare) – $78.18
Card Number: #166/165
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Bulbasaur can be seen relaxing in the first of the basic Kanto starters on the list. Another connecting artwork, he's resting up in a sea of greenery with some blue tinge. This card falls into the cozy category we often talk about.
7. Pikachu (Illustration Rare) – $79.69
Card Number: #173/165
Rarity: Illustration Rare
This adorable Pikachu is pictured strolling through town alongside other familiar Pokémon & characters, which gives this an incredible amount of personality. The combination of one of Pokémon's most recognizable characters and strong Illustration Rare treatment obviously makes it a chase for collectors.
6. Zapdos ex (Special Illustration Rare) – $86.46
Card Number: #202/165
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
This beautiful Special Illustration Rare features Zapdos bursting from the clouds with lightning branching out from its wings accompanied by his Legendary counterparts, Articuno and Moltres.
5. Squirtle (Illustration Rare) – $89.91
Card Number: #170/165
Rarity: Illustration Rare
In this Starter Pokémon's Illustration Rare, we see Squirtle playing alongside the shallows at the beach. There may be more power lurking in the depths further up this list.
4. Charmander (Illustration Rare) – $93.05
Card Number: #168/165
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Charmander is shown looking up, likely at the Charmeleon, in this connected artwork featuring the fire starter from Kanto. Another example of the Charmander line always taking its place as a chase card in the Pokémon TCG.
3. Venusaur ex (Special Illustration Rare) – $109.19
Card Number: #198/165
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
In a display of humble power, Venusaur can be seen lurking through the overgrowth of foliage, likely stalking the photographer of the photo within the world of the card. Out of the three final stage starter SIRs this one is by far the most vibrant and colorful.
2. Blastoise ex (Special Illustration Rare) – $131.61
Card Number: #200/165
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Where Venusaur showcased vibrant colors, Blastoise is lurking in the dark depths of the water we likely saw Squirtle at in the previous entry. Mitsuhiro Arita never misses with his artwork, and Blastoise ex is a perfect example of that.
1. Charizard ex (Special Illustration Rare) – $354.77
Card Number: #199/165
Rarity: Special Illustration Rare
Of course Charizard is going to take the top spot, reigning supreme as the most valuable card in the set. The connecting artwork throughout its evolution line leads up to this majestic Charizard soaring high above the volcanic landscape.
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Final Thoughts
As of September 2026, Pokémon 151 continues to rise in value the further we get from the initial release. The Kanto starters command the majority of this list with six of the top ten cards being a starter in one form or another, seven if you count Pikachu. Kanto nostalgia will never die down, as is evident with the excitement around the re-release of Pokémon FireRed & LeafGreen.
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