Pokémon 151 Ultra-Premium Collection (2023): Contents, MSRP, and What's Inside
By Dexhaul Team · October 6, 2026
The Pokémon 151 Ultra-Premium Collection (ETB code: SV3.5 UPC) contains 16 booster packs, one etched metal Mew ex card, one etched foil Mew ex promo, one full-art Mewtwo promo, a playmat, a deck box, and a Mew coin. It launched on October 6, 2023 (pokemon.com product gallery) at an MSRP of $119.99 USD.
The etched metal Mew ex card is unique to this product. No other format in the Pokémon 151 product line, including the Elite Trainer Box (ETB), Booster Bundle, or Binder Collection, contains any metal card.
What's Inside the Pokémon 151 Ultra-Premium Collection
| Item | Quantity | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Scarlet & Violet 151 booster packs | 16 | 10 cards each; same pack pool as the ETB and Booster Bundle |
| Etched metal Mew ex card | 1 | Exclusive to this product; set number 205/165 (SIR tier artwork with metallic surface treatment) |
| Etched foil Mew ex promo card | 1 | Standard card stock with foil etching; printed Mew ex promo number |
| Full-art Mewtwo promo card | 1 | Standard card stock; full-art treatment exclusive to this collection |
| Playmat | 1 | Mew and Mewtwo illustrated playmat |
| Deck box | 1 | Holds a standard 60-card deck with sleeves |
| Mew coin | 1 | Collectible coin for casual play |
Source: pokemon.com product gallery (confirmed at launch October 6, 2023).
MSRP and Price Per Pack
The official MSRP was $119.99 USD at launch. At that price, the 16 packs worked out to $7.50 per pack, more than the 151 ETB's $5.56 per pack ($49.99 for 9 packs). The UPC was never a per-pack value play; the premium always pointed to the exclusive metal card and accessories.
| Product | MSRP (USD) | Packs | Per pack (MSRP) | Key exclusive |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 151 Ultra-Premium Collection | $119.99 | 16 | $7.50 | Etched metal Mew ex + foil Mew ex + Mewtwo promo + playmat |
| 151 Elite Trainer Box (ETB) | $49.99 | 9 | $5.56 | 65 card sleeves, 45 Energy cards, coin, guide |
| 151 Booster Bundle | $19.99 | 6 | $3.33 | None; packs only |
Current secondary-market prices observed October 6, 2026 range from $799.99 to $1,839.95 across independent shops. That is a 6.7-15.3x spread over MSRP, driven entirely by seller margin: every sealed unit contains the same box, the same metal Mew ex, and the same 16 packs.
How It Compares to Other 151 Products
The 151 set launched on September 22, 2023 with the ETB, Booster Bundle, and Binder Collection. The UPC followed two weeks later, on October 6, 2023. It is the only 151 product to include an etched metal card of any kind, making it structurally distinct from every other format in the set.
You can read the full breakdown of the 151 ETB contents and MSRP, or see how the 151 fits into the broader Pokémon TCG Ultra Premium Collection lineup, which now includes over nine UPC releases from Celebrations through the 30th Celebration wave.
Release Timeline
| Date | Event | Source |
|---|---|---|
| September 22, 2023 | Scarlet & Violet 151 set launch: ETB, Booster Bundle, Binder Collection | tcg.pokemon.com/en-us/expansions/151/ |
| October 6, 2023 | 151 Ultra-Premium Collection launch (two-week stagger from the main set drop) | pokemon.com product gallery |
The two-week gap between the set launch and the UPC was standard Pokémon TCG practice in 2023 for premium collection releases. The Paradox Rift Build & Battle Stadium followed the same pattern that November, launching fourteen days after its main set.
Who It's For, and Who Should Skip It
The 151 UPC is the right buy for one type of collector: someone who specifically wants the etched metal Mew ex card and has no other way to obtain it. That card cannot be pulled from standard booster packs. It cannot be found in the ETB, the Binder Collection, or any sealed product other than this one box.
If your goal is maximum pack opens at the lowest possible cost, the Booster Bundle gives you 6 packs at $19.99 MSRP ($3.33 per pack), which is less than half the UPC's per-pack rate. If you want packs plus sleeves and accessories, the ETB covers that at $5.56 per pack. The UPC only makes financial sense when the metal card itself is the purchase.
One technical note: the etched metal surface on Mew ex requires a 100pt or thicker toploader for safe storage. Standard 35pt toploaders are sized for regular card stock. Our metal card toploader guide covers the specifics, including why the etched surface accelerates edge wear faster than flat metal cards when stored incorrectly.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many packs are in the Pokémon 151 Ultra-Premium Collection?
Sixteen Scarlet & Violet 151 booster packs, confirmed via pokemon.com's product gallery. Each pack contains 10 cards drawn from the 165-card main set plus the special illustration rare and gold card pool.
What is the etched metal Mew ex card in the 151 UPC?
It is a metallic card with an etched surface treatment, carrying the Mew ex artwork at set number 205/165. It is the only version of this card in the entire 151 product line and cannot be pulled from booster packs.
What was the 151 Ultra-Premium Collection's MSRP?
$119.99 USD at launch, making it $7.50 per pack for the 16 included packs. That compares to $5.56 per pack in the 151 ETB and $3.33 per pack in the 151 Booster Bundle.
When did the 151 UPC release?
October 6, 2023, two weeks after the main Scarlet & Violet 151 set launch on September 22, 2023 (source: pokemon.com).
Is the 151 UPC still worth buying in 2026?
Only if you want the etched metal Mew ex card specifically. Current secondary-market prices run $799 to $1,839, so you are paying a significant premium over the original $119.99 MSRP for a sealed product. Browse listings at DexHaul's collection boxes to compare prices from independent shops now.
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