Overview of Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – 151 Card Values
One year after its release in September 2023, we delve into the current market values of the most sought-after cards from Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – 151.
Top Valued Cards
As of now, the Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare holds its position as the top-valued card, with a market value of $125.85. Meanwhile, the Venusaur ex Special Illustration Rare has decreased by $4, making it the least valuable among the Starter Special Illustration Rares. On the other hand, the Charmander Illustration Rare has seen a $4 increase, indicating growing collector interest.
The Dynamics of the Pokémon TCG Market
The Pokémon TCG market is inherently changeable and unpredictable. Over the last two years, the hobby has experienced a resurgence in popularity, fueled by several factors. These include the 25th Anniversary celebrations, the release of impressive Sword & Shield-era sets with stunning Alternate Arts, the influence of prominent personalities, the trend of box breaks, and the COVID-19 lockdowns that led many to rediscover old hobbies. During this time, once readily available sets and cards became scarce. Now that the initial excitement is subsiding, it’s time to evaluate the current status of modern sets.
Each month, I will present an installment of the series, Pokémon TCG Value Watch. This series does not offer financial advice but instead serves as a tool for collectors to monitor card availability trends, aiding completionists like myself in deciding the right moment to make a purchase. Today, we examine the cards from Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – 151, released in September 2023, to see how they fare one year later, in September 2024.
Current Market Values
The following are the top-valued cards from Pokémon TCG: Scarlet & Violet – 151, with observed market values on TCGPlayer at the time of writing:
– Charizard ex Special Illustration Rare 199/165: $125.85
– Blastoise ex Special Illustration Rare 200/165: $51.51
– Venusaur ex Special Illustration Rare 198/165: $39.97
– Zapdos ex Special Illustration Rare 202/165: $38.94
– Charmander Illustration Rare 168/165: $34.62
– Charizard ex Full Art 183/165: $33.94
– Alakazam ex Special Illustration Rare 201/165: $32.01
– Squirtle Illustration Rare 170/165: $29.46
– Charmeleon Illustration Rare 169/165: $24.78
– Bulbasaur Illustration Rare 166/165: $24.54
– Ivysaur Illustration Rare 167/165: $23.36
– Pikachu Illustration Rare 173/165: $20.90
– Wartortle Illustration Rare 171/165: $19.73
– Dragonair Illustration Rare 181/165: $17.28
– Erika’s Invitation Special Illustration Rare Trainer Supporter 203/165: $16.54
Observations and Trends
This month’s report shows minimal changes. The Venusaur ex Special Illustration Rare has dropped by $4, marking it as the least in-demand among the three Starter Special Illustration Rares. It is only a dollar away from being overtaken by Zapdos. In contrast, Charizard and Blastoise maintain their steady values. The Charmander Illustration Rare is experiencing an upward trend, with a $4 increase since the last evaluation.
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