Pokemon 151 - English

Overview

The Pokémon 151 set pays tribute to the original generation, with refreshed artwork and high-quality collector pieces. While the Ultra Premium Collection (UPC) and Booster Bundles also made noise, the ETB – Pokémon Center Version Only was the cleanest and most limited flip. Loaded with exclusive promos and 2 bonus packs, this version quickly went OOS and saw prices surge on resale platforms.

How the Flip Worked

The ETB was released via Pokémon Center UK and sold out quickly, with suggested retail at £50.

Discord community flagged this specific version as the best long-term hold due to bonus packs and stamped promos.

Listings on eBay and TCG groups saw clean flips at £250–£300 shortly after.

Despite a reprint, the rarity of the Pokémon Center version keeps it strong in the resale market.

Resellers who acted early avoided inflated reprint supply affecting UPC & Booster Bundles.

Timeline: From Release to Rebound

Pokémon 151 Launches

22/09/2023

The set drops with high demand. ETBs, UPCs, and Booster Bundles sell out fast. The Pokémon Center-exclusive ETB retails at £50 and gets early collector buzz.

Resell Peaks Before Reprint

01/12/2023

Pokémon Center ETBs climb past £120+ on eBay and collector forums—until a reprint announcement briefly softens prices.

Reprint Lands

08/01/2024

Standard ETBs and bundles are restocked widely, but the Pokémon Center ETB does not return, preserving its premium appeal.

Flippers Exit With Strong Gains

01/06/2024

Pokémon Center ETBs now flip for £300+, cementing it as one of the most successful modern exclusives in the sealed TCG space.

Useful Links / Resources

▶️ Facebook TCG Group

▶️ eBay Listings (search: Pokémon 151 ETB Pokémon Center)

Final Thoughts

This flip proves how targeted knowledge and product variants (like exclusive ETBs) can make all the difference. While UPCs and Booster Bundles saw fluctuations, the Pokémon Center ETB stood firm as the safest high-margin play. As always, success came to those who acted early, read the reprint cycles, and trusted the TCG fundamentals.