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Pokémon Scarlet & Violet 151 — values & PSA 10 prices

The Kanto reboot that broke print runs and empty shelves in 2023. Special Illustration Rares (SIRs) of Mew ex, Charizard ex, and Zapdos ex are the modern grading play with the widest raw-to-PSA-10 spreads.

PSA 10 rate: ~50% on 151 SIRs (higher than most modern)

Chase cards from Scarlet & Violet 151 (2023)

Grading notes for Scarlet & Violet 151

151 print quality is high — PSA 10 rate on SIRs runs 45–55%. Centering is usually the deciding factor. Japanese 151 (Pokémon Card 151 sv2a) is a separate market and often trades at a premium in PSA 10 due to lower graded pop.

Scarlet & Violet 151 grading FAQ

How much is a PSA 10 Mew ex SIR?

PSA 10 English Mew ex 151 SIR trades $250–$400. Japanese PSA 10 Mew ex 151 SIR is $350–$550 due to lower graded pop.

Is 151 worth grading?

Yes — SIRs of the top 6 ex cards clear ROI easily. Illustration Rares (non-SIR) are borderline. Ultra Rares usually don't clear grading cost + fees.

Should I grade English or Japanese 151?

Japanese 151 has 3x lower graded pop and often 20–40% higher PSA 10 comps. If you have both, grade Japanese first.