Pokémon 151 ETB (2023): Contents and MSRP
By Dexhaul Team · October 4, 2026
The standard Pokémon 151 Elite Trainer Box (ETB) contains 9 booster packs of Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet 151, one full-art foil Mew ex promo card, 45 Mew-design card sleeves, and standard trainer accessories. The MSRP at launch was $49.99 per the official Pokémon product gallery. The English set released September 22, 2023, and a Pokémon Center exclusive version with 11 booster packs was also available at launch.
What's inside the Pokémon 151 Elite Trainer Box
Every standard 151 ETB ships with the same nine components. The Mew ex full-art foil promo is the standout: it is an ETB-exclusive card not obtainable through booster packs, and it is numbered separately from the main 165-card set.
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Booster packs | 9 | Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet 151 |
| Full-art foil promo card | 1 | Mew ex, ETB-exclusive |
| Card sleeves | 45 | Mew artwork design |
| Damage counter dice | 6 | Standard ETB accessory |
| Pokémon coin | 1 | Mew design |
| Condition markers | 1 set | Asleep, burned, confused, paralyzed, poisoned |
| Deck box | 1 | Fits 60 sleeved cards |
| Quick guide | 1 | Rules reference card |
| TCG Live code card | 1 | Digital deck unlock |
The 151 set has one structural trait no other English TCG expansion shares: every card numbered 001 through 151 maps directly to its National Pokédex entry. Bulbasaur is #001, Charizard is #006, Mew is #151.
The remaining 14 slots (152-165) hold the Special Illustration Rares and other high-rarity art variants. Collectors building the full 165-card master set end up with a sequential mini Pokédex in card form.
No other main-series English TCG expansion assigns card numbers this way.
The Pokémon Center exclusive version shipped with 11 booster packs instead of 9, along with additional exclusive promo cards. It was sold only through Pokémon Center and is now available through the secondary market only. For a broader look at 151 set products and which pack formats suit different goals, see the 151 buying guide on DexHaul.
MSRP and price per pack
The standard 151 ETB launched at $49.99, putting the MSRP per pack at roughly $5.55 across 9 packs. The Pokémon Center version with 11 packs launched at a different price point: check the Pokémon Center listing for the original MSRP, as sealed PC ETBs now trade well above launch prices on the secondary market.
| Version | Packs | MSRP at launch | MSRP per pack |
|---|---|---|---|
| Standard ETB | 9 | $49.99 | ~$5.55 |
| Pokémon Center ETB | 11 | PC-exclusive (see listing) | N/A |
For context, the Pokémon GO ETB (Jul 2022) packed 10 booster packs at the same $49.99 MSRP, making it a slightly better per-pack deal. The 151 ETB makes up the difference in promo value: the Mew ex full-art foil is a more sought-after piece than the Mewtwo V promo included in the GO box.
How the 151 ETB compares to nearby products
Three ETBs make natural comparison points for anyone deciding between the 151 box and alternatives from the same era. The table uses MSRP figures from the official Pokémon product gallery.
| Product | Set / Release | Packs | Promo card | MSRP | Per pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 ETB (standard) | SV3.5, Sep 2023 | 9 | Mew ex full-art foil | $49.99 | ~$5.55 |
| 151 ETB (PC version) | SV3.5, Sep 2023 | 11 | Additional promos | PC-only | N/A |
| Pokémon GO ETB | PGO, Jul 2022 | 10 | Mewtwo V full-art | $49.99 | ~$5.00 |
The 151 set's smaller card pool (165 cards vs 200+ in a standard Scarlet and Violet expansion) also makes the master set more achievable. That is a meaningful distinction for collectors: completing the 165-card set from a single ETB is more plausible than hitting a master set with a 200+ card expansion from one box alone.
Release timeline
| Date | Event |
|---|---|
| June 16, 2023 | Japanese Pokémon Card 151 (SV2a) released |
| September 22, 2023 | English Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet 151 released; standard ETB and Pokémon Center ETB both available at launch |
The English release followed the Japanese counterpart by roughly three months. The English set is designated SV3.5 in Scarlet and Violet series numbering, but it is marketed and sold under the "151" name. Both versions use the same set mechanics and rarity structure, with minor card-art differences between the Japanese and English printings.
Who should buy the 151 ETB, and who can skip it
The 151 ETB suits three types of buyers specifically.
Kanto collectors who want every original Pokémon represented in card form will find the Pokédex-numbered set structure satisfying. The sealed ETB is also the only way to obtain the Mew ex ETB-exclusive promo at its intended source. Players who want sleeves, a deck box, and accessories alongside their packs get everything in one purchase.
Skip it if raw pack value is the priority. At current secondary-market prices (well above MSRP, observed October 2026), the cost per pack from a sealed ETB is significantly higher than buying individual packs. Anyone targeting specific cards rather than the sealed experience will spend less by going another route.
The Pokémon Center version is the better pick for set completionists who want the extra packs and additional promos. For buyers choosing between the 151 set and a more recent Kanto-focused release, the 30th Celebration vs 151 comparison on DexHaul covers the key differences in product lineup and value.
Frequently asked questions
How many packs are in the Pokémon 151 Elite Trainer Box?
The standard 151 ETB contains 9 booster packs of Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet 151. The Pokémon Center exclusive version included 11 booster packs.
What is the Mew ex promo card in the 151 ETB?
The Mew ex full-art foil promo is exclusive to the 151 ETB and is not available as a pack pull. It features different artwork from any Mew ex card appearing inside the booster packs themselves.
What are the best pulls in the 151 set?
The highest-rarity cards are the Special Illustration Rares (SARs), numbered in the 152-165 range of the set: Mew ex SAR, Mewtwo ex SAR, Charizard ex SAR, Venusaur ex SAR, Blastoise ex SAR, and Gengar ex SAR are the primary chase targets.
What is the difference between the standard and Pokémon Center 151 ETB?
The Pokémon Center version included 11 booster packs instead of 9, came with additional exclusive promo cards, and was sold solely through Pokémon Center. The booster packs inside both versions draw from the same 151 set.
Is the 151 ETB worth buying in 2026?
At secondary-market prices observed in October 2026 (well above the original $49.99 MSRP), the sealed ETB is a collector's purchase rather than a value play. The Mew ex promo and sealed presentation justify the premium for the right buyer. For card pulls only, single booster packs or a booster box work out considerably cheaper per pack.
Browse Elite Trainer Boxes from the 151 set and across the full Scarlet and Violet era at DexHaul's Elite Trainer Box collection. Results come from independent shops and update in real time. DexHaul is independent and unofficial, not affiliated with The Pokémon Company.