Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 151 TCG Expansion set: Release date, new cards, more
The Pokemon CompanyThe Pokemon Scarlet & Violet 151 TCG set has officially been revealed for the West, with details surrounding new cards and a release date. Here’s everything trainers need to know about it.
Now that the Scarlet & Violet Pokemon TCG expansion is in full swing, fans have gotten a look at multiple sets and expansions releasing in the West.
Western TCG fans have had plenty of sets to handle thanks to the releases of Paldea Evolved to Obsidian Flames, but the highly-anticipated 151 TCG expansion is set to garner plenty of attention.
On June 16, 2023, The Pokemon Company revealed the newest special expansion for the Scarlet & Violet TCG series which focuses on the original 151 Pokemon included in Generation 1. Here’s everything trainers need to know about this new special expansion.
Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet: 151 expansion release date
The Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet: 151 is set to release on September 22, 2023. This release will come a little over a month after the Western release for Obsidian Flames that happened on August 11, 2023.
New Pokemon TCG 151 cards
While we don’t know all the details of the 151 TCG expansion at the time of writing, TPCi has given fans an idea of what to expect from this new Scarlet & Violet special expansion.
According The Pokemon Company’s official website, this expansion will feature over 160 cards. This will include 12 new ex cards like Venusaur, Charizard, and Blastoise ex, as well as Mew ex.
Not to mention, a number of special Secret Rares have also been showcased. Among those include special cards for Ninetales ex, Alakazam ex, and Pikachu.
As the special expansion’s name would suggest, all of the original 151 Pokemon from the Kanto region’s Pokedex will be featured in this expansion. This is notable as this is the first time in two decades that Kadabra will be back in the TCG.
As for the TCG art found throughout the 151 expansion, the website confirmed that entire evolution chains will be completed by a single artist who will capture their unique take on certain Pokemon.
For those interested, the The Pokemon Company has set up a destination on its website where collectors can take a look at some of the cards revealed.
Pokemon TCG Scarlet & Violet: 151 expansion prices & preorder
Here are some of the products available for preorder thus far:
- Pokemon Trading Card Game: 151 Elite Trainer Box – $49.99
- Pokemon Trading Card Game: 151 Zapdos ex Box – $21.99
- Pokémon Trading Card Game: 151 Alakazam ex Box – $21.99
- Pokemon TCG: Scarlet & Violet-151 Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box – $59.99
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