Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet—151 is the first special expansion released during the Scarlet & Violet Series of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was released on September 22, 2023.
Team up with Bulbasaur, Charmander, and Squirtle, and witness a brand-new dawn in Kanto! With this new day comes a new chance to track down old friends, make new partners, and capture every last one of the original 151. Discover the extraordinary Venusaur ex, Charizard ex, and Blastoise ex in special cards with captivating illustrations, and explore the cities and countryside of a reinvigorated land—you might even find the elusive Mew ex in your travels. New adventures will unfold and new horizons will be revealed in the Scarlet & Violet—151 expansion!
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Scarlet & Violet—151 is a special expansion that includes only Generation I Pokémon. Unlike in most expansions, Pokémon cards in this expansion are ordered according to the Pokémon's National Pokédex numbers instead of being grouped by their types.[1] Like other special expansions, such as Crown Zenith, individual 151 booster packs cannot be purchased separately and are instead available exclusively in various set-related products.
The Kanto first partner Pokémon and their first Evolutions are featured on illustration rare cards, while their final Evolutions are featured as Pokémon ex. Bill, Daisy Oak, Erika, and Giovanni, all of whom are characters from the Kanto region, are present on Supporter cards. Additionally, the Evolution Pokémon cards and their corresponding Basic Pokémon are each illustrated by the same illustrator. This also applies to the illustration rare and special illustration rare cards of the first partner Pokémon and their Evolutions.
Cosmos Holofoil Basic Energy cards can also be found in 151 booster packs. There is also a low probability to find an entire evolutionary line of Bulbasaur, Charmander, or Squirtle as secret cards in the same booster pack, in place of the two Reverse Holo cards and the Rare card. Fans refer to such packs as "demigod packs."[2]
The pack artwork for the 151 expansion was illustrated by N-DESIGN Inc.[3][4] The artwork is also featured on certain 151-related merchandise. The Scarlet & Violet—151 logo was designed by Creatures, Inc. and Huy Cao.[3]
