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This isn’t clickbait, Pokémon TCG 151 is available at Amazon right now. Whilst it’s also sporting an 18% discount at a tidy £23.94, there’s a catch. In order to control stock and to avoid availability being scalped, trainers will need to request an invitation to purchase. This deal is going to require a bit of patience as Amazon grant requests on a rolling basis, which is the same deal when they do this for mad discounts on Black Friday.
Pokémon 151 Booster Bundle
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Pokémon TCG: 151 Booster Bundle is the best way to rip packs for this set considering it was a mini set. That means no booster boxes, with other options included Elite Trainer Boxes and various box sets. 151 Booster boxes are going for around £69 on the secondary market right now, so it’s 100% worth requesting an invite. You can keep it sealed if you want, but there’s every chance you could pull some ridiculous chase cards. Here’s some of my favourites I hope to pull.
My Top Pokémon TCG 151 Chase Cards
Bulbasaur might be adorable, but this card won’t blow any other trainers out of the woods. At 70 HP, it’s slightly bulkier than some other Basic Pokémon. Still, Leech Seed’s 20 damage and self-healing effects don’t do much in a competitive setting. However, as a collectible, this Illustration Rare Bulbasaur is stunning.
Venusaur ex is a solid tank in Grass decks, with 340 HP and a built-in healing engine thanks to Tranquil Flower. Healing 60 damage per turn while Active gives it serious longevity and Dangerous Toxwhip hits hard while stacking Confusion and Poison. Its four Retreat Cost is painful, but Venusaur ex can be a frustrating wall to deal with in a control-style deck that wears opponents down.
This Illustration Rare Squirtle, is more of a collector’s piece than a meta pick. Withdraw offers a coin-flip chance at temporary invincibility, and Skull Bash’s 20 damage for two Energy is weak. At 60 HP, it’s not surviving long in competitive play. Still, this artwork is fantastic for collectors and makes for a great display card.
Blastoise ex is an absolute powerhouse. Solid Shell reduces damage taken by 30, making it even harder to take down at 330 HP. Twin Cannons is a monster of an attack, dishing out up to 280 damage when discarding two Basic Water Energy. If you’re running a Water deck with Energy acceleration, this is one of the best finishers available.
At best, Charmander’s Blazing Destruction is situational, only helpful in removing a Stadium. Steady Firebreathing’s 30 damage for two Energy is below average, making this card far from competitive. But as a beautifully illustrated collector’s card, it’s a top pick for fans of Charizard’s evolutionary line.
Charizard ex is an aggressive attacker that thrives on damage output. Brave Wing can hit for 160 damage if Charizard already has damage counters on it, making it a strong early-game attack. Explosive Vortex deals a brutal 330 damage, though discarding three Fire Energy hurts its consistency. In Fire Decks with Energy Recycling, Charizard ex is a very playable card.
Christian Wait is a contributing freelancer for IGN covering everything collectable and deals. Christian has over 7 years of experience in the Gaming and Tech industry with bylines at Mashable and Pocket-Tactics. Christian also makes hand-painted collectibles for Saber Miniatures. Christian is also the author of “Pokemon Ultimate Unofficial Gaming Guide by GamesWarrior”. Find Christian on X @ChrisReggieWait.
