Pokémon TCG: 151 Booster Bundle Now Available on Amazon - Still in Stock

The Pokémon TCG: 151 booster bundles have made a surprise return to Amazon—and while that sounds like great news for collectors, the excitement comes with a caveat. The bundle is listed for over $60, more than double its official MSRP of $26.94. Some might call it a deal, but at that markup, it’s hard not to raise an eyebrow. Still, given how quickly this set tends to sell out, it's worth keeping an eye on, even at a premium.

Pokémon TCG: 151 Booster Bundle Returns at a Premium

Full Disclosure: MSRP is $26.94 | $68.92 at Amazon (originally $82.50, save 16%)

What keeps drawing fans back to the 151 set isn’t just nostalgia—it’s the quality. This collection elevates Pokémon card design with artwork that breaks away from the standard “shiny on blank background” formula. Take the Illustration Rare Bulbasaur, for example: nestled in a lush jungle of oversized leaves, it looks like it stepped out of a Studio Ghibli film. Then there’s Alakazam ex, depicted deep in thought in a cluttered, book-filled study—like a psychic Pokémon working on a PhD. It’s creative, imaginative, and oddly charming.

Charmeleon - 169/165
$30.99 at TCG Player

Bulbasaur - 166/165
$37.99 at TCG Player

Alakazam ex - 201/165
$53.99 at TCG Player

Squirtle - 170/165
$40.99 at TCG Player

Charizard ex - 183/165
$35.40 at TCG Player

One of the standout features of this set is how seamlessly it blends art and gameplay. Cards like Blastoise ex aren’t just visually impressive—they’re powerful in play, with abilities that match their striking gallery-worthy designs. Even Charmander gets a meaningful upgrade: the new version has 70 HP, making it resilient enough to survive chip damage that would knock out earlier, weaker versions. It’s a subtle but impactful change—much like many of the thoughtful design choices throughout the set.

Charmander - 168/165
$45.05 at TCG Player

Zapdos ex - 202/165
$60.68 at TCG Player

Blastoise ex - 200/165
$60.00 at TCG Player

Venusaur ex - 198/165
$77.73 at TCG Player

Charizard ex - 199/165
$234.99 at TCG Player

Not every card hits the same high notes. Zapdos ex, for example, is serviceable but not particularly exciting—neither a deck cornerstone nor a visual masterpiece. Yet overall, the consistency of the set remains impressively high. Venusaur ex balances style and function beautifully, while Squirtle’s illustration manages the rare feat of making a cartoonish turtle feel like a natural part of a living ecosystem. It’s clear that significant care and creativity went into every detail.

Paying well above MSRP isn’t ideal, but it’s tough to ignore how packed this set is with quality. If you’re looking for booster packs that are genuinely enjoyable to open—with real potential for valuable and visually stunning pulls—the 151 set still stands out as one of the best options available. Just be prepared: the price of entry today is whatever Amazon decides it should be.