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The Pokémon 151 Elite Trainer Box is undoubtedly one of the most iconic ETBs from the Scarlet & Violet era. This set revolves entirely around the original 151 Pokémon from Kanto and capitalizes on nostalgia. Combined with an extremely strong Pokémon Center promo card , this ETB stands out from the rest in both content and collection quality.

When was Pokémon 151 ETB released?

The Scarlet & Violet – 151 set was officially released on September 22, 2023. The Elite Trainer Boxes also appeared on the same date. Pokémon 151 is a special subset within the Scarlet & Violet series and was not released as a regular main set.

151 Elite Trainer Box

What variants are there?

There are two Pokémon 151 ETB variants :

  • Standard Pokémon 151 Elite Trainer Box
  • Pokémon Center Pokémon 151 Elite Trainer Box

Both versions feature Snorlax as the central artwork, but differ significantly in content and collector value.

Contents of the standard Pokémon 151 ETB

The standard Pokémon 151 ETB contains:

  • 9 Pokémon 151 booster packs
  • 1 full-art promo card (Snorlax)
  • 65 sleeves
  • 45 Pokémon TCG Energy cards
  • Game accessories (dice, damage counters, coin-flip dice)
  • Player's Guide to the 151 Set
  • Storage box with dividers
  • Pokémon TCG Live Code Card

This ETB is especially popular with Gen 1 fans and Snorlax collectors.

Pokémon Center Elite Trainer Box – Why is it so popular?

The Pokémon Center Pokémon 151 ETB is sold exclusively through Pokémon Center and is widely considered to be one of the strongest Pokémon Center ETBs ever released .

151 Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box

Extras in the Pokémon Center ETB:

  • 11 booster packs (instead of 9)
  • Exclusive Pokémon Center-stamped Snorlax promo card

The promo card as an absolute price driver

The Snorlax Pokémon Center promo card is the main reason for this ETB's exceptionally high price. This card is:

  • Only available through Pokémon Center
  • One of the most popular Gen 1 Pokémon ever
  • Massively graded by PSA
  • Structurally scarce in PSA 10 due to centering and whitening

Snorlax (Pokemon Center Exclusive) 051

Indicative market values:

  • Raw: €230 – €280
  • PSA 10: €770 – €820

The Snorlax promo serves as a standalone collector's item for many collectors, separate from the ETB itself.

Price development since release

Since their release in September 2023, the price trend of the Pokémon 151 Elite Trainer Boxes has been exceptionally strong:

  • Standard Pokémon 151 ETB
    → About x7 since release

Price development 151 Elite Trainer Box

Photo taken on 19/01/2026

  • Pokémon Center Pokémon 151 ETB
    → About x10 since release
    → This extreme increase is largely driven by the exclusive Pokémon Center-stamped Snorlax promo card

Price development 151 Pokemon Center Elite Trainer Box

Photo taken on 19/01/2026

Within sealed collections, the Pokémon 151 ETB is now seen as an anchor product of the Scarlet & Violet era.

Why is Pokémon 151 so interesting for collectors?

The Pokémon 151 ETB combines several rare and strong factors:

  • Complete focus on the original 151 Pokémon
  • Very recognizable Gen 1 theme
  • Snorlax as ETB promo
  • One of the strongest Pokémon Center promo cards ever (Snorlax)

This makes this ETB attractive for:

  • Sealed ETB collectors
  • Gen 1 collectors
  • Promo and PSA collectors

Conclusion

ThePokémon 151 Elite Trainer Box has become an absolute core product within the Scarlet & Violet series. With Gen 1 nostalgia, Snorlax as a standard promo, and an extremely powerful Pokémon Center Snorlax promo card, this ETB has proven itself as a collector's item early on. The only question remains: is Pokémon 151 a set to open for the experience, or an ETB to remain permanently sealed in your collection?