Summary

• Scarlet & Violet 151 is a set that focuses on nostalgia, highlighting the original 151 Pokemon in cute and lovable illustrations.
• The set offers new ex cards and full art cards, making it more directed towards collectors rather than competitive play.
• The cards featured in the set, such as Kadabra, Alakazam ex, and Erika's Invitation have unique abilities and stunning artwork that make them highly desirable.

The Pokemon TCG always delivers good-looking, quality cards; 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:Scarlet & Violet 151 continues that tradition. The set summons 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:waves of nostalgia for the first time since Pokemon XY Evolutions, by highlightin🔥g the original 151 Pokemon in all their cuteness a൩nd lovability.

Because the set aims to take you on a nostalgic trip back to Kanto where the journey began, it doesn’t feature many cards that affect competitive play. Instead, the set offers new ex cards and full art cards directed more towards collectors, so take your piggy bank out, because when it comes to the best cards ‘Catching Em All’ could 168澳洲幸运5开奖网:end up being expensive.

10 Caterpie (Illustration Ra🦩re) 🎉

Caterpie has always been a nostalgic Pokemon for many fans of the franchise. The journey to b🍒ecoming a Butterfree with Ash in the anime is one of the most heartwarming 🌸and endearing stories told in the first season of the show.

The Illustration Rare card captures the innocence and curiosity of Caterpie’s personality, making it a must-have for any collector's binder. Up against other Grass types, Caterpie also shows its fierceness, being able to deal 40 damage to opponents, resulting in it being a fairly useful basic Pokemon.

9 Kaꦺdabra (Uncommon) 🐓

It’s hard to believe that Kadabra cards are incredibly rare, and considering how long the original 151 Pokemon have been aℱround, you would be forgiven for expecting there to be more than eight different card printings of Kadabra. Seeing this iconic Pokemon finally get a new card is always a welcome sight if 🍌you’re a Kadabra fan or collector.

Unfortunately, Kadabra doesn’t get any special or alternative art prints in this set, but it does boast quite an interesting attack. You’re able to deal d🎀amage to your opponent while also switching it out for so🦋mething potentially better.

8 Jynx ex (Ultra Rar🅠e)

Not only can Jynx deal 120 damage to your opponent's monsters, but it can also put them asleep. While they’re asleep, its attack ‘Heart-Stopping Kiss’ will instantly knock them out, which comes at a high energy cost but makes Jynx a powerful card.

If you’re a fan of Jynx, you’re in luck as there are two different variants of this card. The Double Rare version, which is the standard loღok for ex cards, as well as the full art Ultra Rare card. Both of these cards ar𓆏e stunning, much like the Pokemon, Jynx, and are perfect for any collection.

7 ♈ Kangaskhan ex (Ultra Rare) ꦜ

Not only can this Kangaskhan card allow you the opportunity 🥂to draw three cards, but its attack is extremely powerful. Although you will need to have some good luck on your side, the chance of being able to hit 400 damage in one go will easily knock out any card.

What’s so great abo🌟ut Kangaskhan ex in this set, is that it comes with two different card arts. One is the standard Double Rare, and accompanying it is the Full Art version, taking up🍌 the entirety of the card in this Ultra Rare variant.

6 💝 🦋 Alakazam ex (Special Illustration Rare)

Damaging your opponent's benched monsters will force them to rethink their strategy. Alakazam ex allows you to do just that, and the more Pokemon your opponent has on their bench, the better, as its attack will do 30 more damage for each of them.

Its secondary attack isn't less potent, as being able to attack even while benched offers itself protection while dealing significant damage to your opponent. However, it’s the Special Illustration Rare art here that steals the show, giving you an insight into the Pokemon’s determination and psychic abilities by painting a picture of it perfecting telekinesis.

5 Erika’s 🐎Invitation (Special Illustration Rare) 👍

None of the Trainer cards from this set are game-changing, but Erika’s Special Illustration Rare card stands out as you’re able to look at your opponent's hand to determine their strategy. With this knowledge, you’re able to set up and play the perfect game, should you have the right cards and skill to do so.

The art for Erika’s Invitatio🎃n highlights her love for botany, and it’s hard to not see some inspiration from the art style of Studio Ghibli with this card, which instantly makes it desirable. The colour tones coupled with how iconic of a character and Gym Leader Erika is, make this card highly sought after within the set.

4 Blastoise ex (Sꦫpecial Illustration Rare)

Blastoise's Special Illustration Rare version unfortunately does not have the same visual appeal as its counterparts, Venusaur and Charizard. While collectors may be a bit let down by this design choice, Blastoise remains a true powerhouse when it comes to competitive play.

Boasting an ability that allows it to tank more hits and an attack that can do anywhere between 140-280 damage, makes it a valuable addition to any Water-type deck. These dur🍬ability and offensive capabili🌠ties ensure that it can hold its own against opponents.

3 Venusaur ex (Special Illustration Rare) 🧔꧟

If you’re a✤ Venusaur fan, th🉐e Scarlet and Violet 151 set brings you three different Venusaur ex cards to add to your collection, the standard Double Rare ex, Full Art Ultra Rare, and the incredible Special Illustration Rare. While the art is a thing of pure beauty, the card’s usability isn’t too bad either.

With the ability to heal damage 🥃from one of your Pokemon, as well as deal 150 damage to your opponent’s while both confusing and poisoning it, Venusaur ex is for sure a card you’d fear going up against. The stunning art on display, the nostalgia of it being one of the three final evolution starter Pokemon and its usefulness in battle, all make this card highly desirable.

2 ꦗ Charizard ex (Special Illustration Rare) 𒉰

Charizard gets a lot of love. It was on the receiving end of several different Special Illustration Rare’s in Obsidian Flames, and now it’s back with three new Charizard ex cards ready for you to fall in love with. The Special Illustration Rare, however, clearly takes the winner's medal, as who wouldn’t want a card of Charizard flying over a volcano with a full moon in the background?

With high HP and powerful attacks like Brave Wing and Expl𒁏osive Vortex, Charizard, as always, is a force to be reckoned with. With art work as stunning as this card, and incredible offense when in battle, it is not surprising that this card is one of the most valuable in the set.

1 Mew ex (Hyper♔ Rare) 😼

The𒉰 Hyper Rare Mew ex is by far the most gorgeous card in the entire set, and showcasing Mew in full art on a gold holofoil really highlights the Pokemon’s adorableness. You can also get an etched metal version of the Hyper Rare variant in the Ultra Premꦫium Collection.

The playability of the card is nothing to get too excited about, but it does allow you to draw up to three cards should you find yourself without any in your hand. It also allows you to utilise your opponents' moves against them, so overall, the entire set is something special and will look amazing as a master set in your binder.

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