Don't rip Pokemon 151 right now.
Keep it sealed.
Even the best product loses $14.53 on average.
If you must open something: 151 Mini Tin loses the least at −$14.53.
All 10 Products
151 Mini Tin
2 packs
−$14.53
−49% return
$29.55 sealed → $15.02 EV
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151 Poster Collection
3 packs
−$29.92
−56% return
$53.45 sealed → $23.53 EV
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151 Zapdos ex Collection
4 packs
−$45.25
−59% return
$77.29 sealed → $32.04 EV
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151 Alakazam ex Collection
4 packs
−$46.13
−59% return
$78.17 sealed → $32.04 EV
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151 Booster Pack
1 pack
−$12.03
−62% return
$19.54 sealed → $7.51 EV
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151 Booster Bundle
6 packs
−$98.84
−69% return
$143.90 sealed → $45.06 EV
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151 Binder Collection
4 packs
−$116.02
−79% return
$147.06 sealed → $31.04 EV
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151 Ultra-Premium Collection
16 packs
−$590.58
−82% return
$720.74 sealed → $130.16 EV
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151 ETB
9 packs
−$412.79
−86% return
$481.38 sealed → $68.59 EV
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151 PC ETB
11 packs
−$858.26
−91% return
$942.87 sealed → $84.61 EV
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Chase Cards — What could you pull?
Charizard ex - 199/165
#199/165
Special Illustration Rare$337.66
EV: $1.50
Blastoise ex - 200/165
#200/165
Special Illustration Rare$135.78
EV: $0.60
Venusaur ex - 198/165
#198/165
Special Illustration Rare$102.27
EV: $0.45
Charmander - 168/165
#168/165
Illustration Rare$84.48
EV: $0.41
Squirtle - 170/165
#170/165
Illustration Rare$81.23
EV: $0.39
Zapdos ex - 202/165
#202/165
Special Illustration Rare$81.75
EV: $0.36
Bulbasaur - 166/165
#166/165
Illustration Rare$59.04
EV: $0.28
Pikachu - 173/165
#173/165
Illustration Rare$57.92
EV: $0.28
Alakazam ex - 201/165
#201/165
Special Illustration Rare$60.85
EV: $0.27
Charmeleon - 169/165
#169/165
Illustration Rare$52.74
EV: $0.25
The Math — EV Breakdown & Pull Rates
| Rarity | Cards | Avg Value | Pull Rate | EV/Pack |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 7 | $107.10 | 3.10% | $3.32 |
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 16 | $37.70 | 7.70% | $2.90 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 16 | $10.63 | 6.25% | $0.66 |
| Double Rare(RR) | 13 | $3.58 | 12.50% | $0.45 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 3 | $8.96 | 2.00% | $0.18 |
| Total EV / Pack | $7.51 | |||
| Rarity | Pull Rate | Odds | Sample Size |
|---|---|---|---|
| Double Rare(RR) | 12.50% | 1 in 8 | 1,500 |
| Illustration Rare(IR) | 7.70% | 1 in 13 | 1,500 |
| Ultra Rare(UR) | 6.25% | 1 in 16 | 1,500 |
| Special Illustration Rare(SIR) | 3.10% | 1 in 32 | 1,500 |
| Hyper Rare(HR) | 2.00% | 1 in 50 | 1,500 |
Sources: https://www.tcgplayer.com/content/article/Pokemon-TCG-Scarlet-Violet-151-Pull-Rates/b237df74-fbb0-40d0-9e13-d69ee6e804d9/, https://www.digitaltq.com/pokemon-151-pull-rates-pokemon-tcg, https://pokepatch.com/2025/05/15/scarlet-violet-151-pull-rates-in-pokemon-tcg-set/
Frequently Asked Questions
- Is Pokemon 151 worth opening?
- At current market prices, 151 Mini Tin loses $14.53 on average. You are better off keeping it sealed or buying singles directly.
- What is the EV of a Pokemon 151 booster pack?
- The expected value of a single Pokemon 151 booster pack is $7.51 based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community pull rate data.
- What are the best cards to pull in Pokemon 151?
- The most valuable cards in Pokemon 151 are Charizard ex - 199/165 ($337.66), Blastoise ex - 200/165 ($135.78), Venusaur ex - 198/165 ($102.27).
- How often do you pull a chase card in Pokemon 151?
- Pull rates are based on 1,500 pack openings from community sources. See the pull rate table below for exact odds per rarity tier.
As of February 2026, Pokemon 151 products lose an average of $222.44 (−69%) based on current TCGPlayer market prices and community-sourced pull rate data from 1,500+ pack openings.