Should You Buy, Open, or Hold the 151 Ultra Premium Collection?

Today we're checking out the brand-new Scarlet & Violet 151 Ultra Premium Collection. This box is packed full of value with 16 booster packs and 3 glorious promo cards. But at $120 is it worth it or is too expensive?
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[@terminalspines]

"This set is designed to hook in a lot of old people". As a 90s kid getting back into collecting with this set, I feel attacked lol

[@randyrivers5876]

Who you calling old ppl 😩😩😩

[@Fadder90]

Worked on me. Lol, in all reality it won’t be worth anything. Pokémon cards will never reach the value of the OG cards ever again.

[@DuffCallan]

Same! I haven't collected Pokemon cards since since the base, fossil, and jungle sets. Pokemon TCG hit us with the ol' hook line and sinker for us suckers haha!

[@jamesjones-uy1dy]

Haha I totally agree. Contemplating whether I want to start collecting Pokemon cards again with this 151 set.😅

[@lio2zero]

​@Fadder90 that's why people need to understand that this is meant to be a hobby not a cash flow market. Even jake can't understand that because he still puts the value on the card he pulls when really it shouldn't matter. Just collect and enjoy and hopefully one day you can pass them down to your kids.

[@meldonik]

If you are 35 or older then like this comment. I am starting to collect this edition only because 1. generation is literally my childhood. 😊

[@CoinGoblin97]

I recently discovered this collection exists, and im going to throw my next paycheck at it. The OG 151 are my favorites

[@user-pd6bd7ir4z]

昭和６３年生まれです

[@P4aste]

Boy did i dive in head first when i heard about the 151😂 The only set from the newer ones that i really care because first gen❤️

[@Mustached_Crusader]

Same here lol. My kid just got into collecting and I got that itch when I saw her opening boosters. When I saw what this set was I didn’t even waste time, I went and ordered a box which should be here in two days. That child mind, adult money is real on this one.

[@coltonblood2776]

Bro im here what do i need to do

[@DannyCal]

Damn they got me! Hadn’t ripped pokemon in 20 years and here I am 23 packs deep. Pulled the alakazam sir and blastoise sir so far. Off to a hot start

[@JRileyD]

Same story 😅

[@lithium84]

Same here lol

[@b4rs629]

I just started last week... I'm now 83 packs deep and was still missing 5 cards. Not including all the secret rares. Still haven't pulled that elusive charizard, blastoise, or venusaur.

[@equalizer47]

fuckin hell, same here LOL never thought id do that again.

[@lifedeather]

Same lol

[@mr.domodude6840]

As a kid I watch the pokemon series but wasn’t able to buy cards. As an adult of almost 30. I am in love with this set. I’m thankful that I’m able to buy these and thanks to pokemon for putting these out. Yes my wallet hurts right now 😂 but I’m almost done collecting the set. Just missing a few cards.

[@TheOriginalEL]

I'd advise you fill the gaps by buying singles.

[@mr.domodude6840]

@@TheOriginalEL that’s what I’m doing. I pretty much have every single card except for a few big hits.

[@TheOriginalEL]

Please don't take offence to this if you are already aware of how to spot fake cards, but I would definitely say you should do some research on how to spot them so you don't get ripped off. eBay is rife with fakes but also you can get some fantastic deals on real cards.

[@mr.domodude6840]

@@TheOriginalEL Oh that’s for sure. No worries all of my cards are straight from the boxes that i bought myself. And then for the singles i mostly buy on TCGPlayer anyways. Thank you tho. I know a couple of people who pay good money for some cards that have being fake. That’s the only thing i dislike about people. They come into the community just to try to get rich quick and ruined it for the people who actually love to play and collect in the game.

[@bushlovesska]

I'm a 90s kid and bought and lost or trashed sadly many many 1st edition cards. I love the nostalgic aspect of reintroducing the 151. Oh and I'm 35, so apparently I'm "old people". 😂😂

[@eviseratorkyle]

Same here 35 I had a first edition halo charizard. My aunt held on to it till I got older and I never seen it again

[@user-pd6bd7ir4z]

@@eviseratorkylealso 35😂 weird. I m guessing we really were the target audience back then but also now (same age as Satoshi), I was already 12 in 2000 year.

[@shawnmckay2507]

I opened an Obsidian Flames pack and got a really miscut Full art Absol V. I personally like off center / miss cut cards. It make it more unique. I don't grade cards so it's all good to me. I enjoy the cards for whatever they are. Oh and I love this box.

[@dannyrodriguez5740]

I started collecting Pokémon Cards again back in 2017 after doing research of what's out there. I chose to start again with Pokémon XY Evolution buying 4 Booster Boxes and 3 Elite trainer boxes and a bunch of sleeves, Binder with pages. I wanted to do it right this time now as an adult and having access to grown-up money made it a bit easier. Now, I'm addicted to sending my cards to PSA for grading. I'll send even the simplest energy card to get graded. Eventually everything will go up in value. So I rather be prepared.

[@awesomeman4896]

Opened my first 151 small bundle box today and pulled the charizard ex. Very excited on that

[@Chartlaub5]

The art soothes the soul from this set

[@luujasonful]

Have you ever done a video on best way to store cards/sealed products? Which top loaders are best? How temperatures can cause issues?

[@SegaDisneyUniverse]

This will definitely be the first ever ultra premium collection that I'm gonna hold sealed long term. The Mew SIR promo alone is pretty much all I care about for 151. And I want to get myself the Japanese one at some point as well. Gonna have fun opening that box. And congrats on the pulls! Hopefully my luck will be that good!

[@MagicLBJ]

Are you in europe? Where do you find jap version on web?

[@Xman60014]

Just a question out of curiousity, how good is it to save it being sealed, and how much value is it going to be gaining over the next few years?

[@shadowlink14_2]

@@Xman60014they get very expensive

[@adamcogan211]

The Mew illustration rare is gorgeous!

[@tacktiician4978]

"Old people" damn took that personal. Gen 1 baby!

[@Keatron3]

Yeah what?? Old people? I’m 33 and still have my gen 1 cards. Am I…old?

[@tacktiician4978]

@@Keatron3 yes we are old apparently

[@J_pearce01]

Nidoking and dragonair are great illustration rares. Probably my favorite two from any set made. That Groupon from raging surf is great too

[@Jaytothe_air]

I pulled the dragonair the other yoo it is so nice

[@daveyosh88]

@@Jaytothe_airThat one is soo nice, I’m going to be pulling for it!

[@AmezcuaREI]

36 years old. I had a full set of base cards. Left them at home when I went off to college. My parents think they gave them to the neighbor kids or my cousins (rip). I decided to open a few of these packs. Now I'm 15 packs in. Pulled both Charizards, Venusaur, and a few art cards. Most fun I've had in a long time!

[@hellbentt4560]

I’m glad you posted a video of this opening!!! I couldn’t find any openings that weren’t for children ( so very high energy and loud creators which I get but it’s not my thing ) I can actually watch this video comfortably I opened my own and got 2 EXs, 2 AR, 1 full art blastoise EX, and one SAR blastoise! Of course lots of holos, reverses and a couple fancy energy

[@evgaman4391]

My 151 UPC is in an acrylic case sitting pretty on a shelf...what a beautiful display.

[@TheRealPokeRay]

Great video! The pull rates on 151 are all over the place! Atleast you got some good pulls! I just pulled the Big Zardy Boy in my UPC over on my end! I was shocked!

[@KevinFruit12]

I try to set my bar low, so when I don't pull anything, I don't feel as bad. But Jake you are making me get too excited to crack my UPC open.😅

[@AjaxxG]

I’ve opened about 50 packs got quite a few hits. I about 10 of those were nothing good though 😂 but it happens just happy to be collecting the original 151. Glad your luck is getting better 🙌🏾

[@capitalizingcapitalist1202]

I’ve opened one premium and a few etbs plus the smaller boxes like alakazam, Zapdos etc. I’ve gotten some nice pulls including the Charizard illustrated art

[@RVMMUSIK]

I'm in 2 premiums etb cpl tins and alakazam pack What's your guys best pull so far

[@muat1155]

I have opened 46 packs from almost exclusively booster bundle packs. I have gotten only a few regular EX (Wigglytuff, Rapidash, Jynx & Zapdos) and SAR’s for Bulbasaur, Wartortle & Tangela. The only other noticeable pull I got was the Full Art Erika’s invitation.

[@johnnybaddeley8488]

Erika invitation is a top card

[@LVOE.]

The boxes presentation is amazing

[@coreymarrero]

This was actually my first product on 151, pulls we’re bad had 4 hits but last pack was the charizard so I was actually super pumped on it lol.

[@jeffers1985]

my daughter has opened I would say 30 packs and we have only had 2 illustration rares. She's got two of the alternative arts cards though that we don't pull many of. Maybe they have reduced the illustrations to maintain their value?

[@mktan3551]

I have one UPC preordered already! My pulls for SV 151 has been too good i’m afraid to rip more 🤣. I’ve pulled 3 SIR (Zard, Venusaur, Gio) out of 3 products (2 PC ETBs and a Poster Collection) 💀💀💀. Want to try to look for the blasty but afraid i’ve used all my luck for the year

[@caesarsalsa8150]

You are right why no sleeves.....hade to get the elite trainer box as well! Super excited will be my first time ever with pokemon cards even got the app to try it out

[@MisterJ23]

I didn't know Michael Cera was into pokemon card's 😅. Sorry just stumbled on your channel for the 151 upc. Great video!

[@JediMasterT]

10000000000000000% opening my pre-order, I'm jelly you got yours early lol. I only pre-ordered one cause of the cost, but I want everything inside, I'm willing to bet they will print a lot of these and I may get one later just for the sealed collection, but not worried about it either way.

[@LoneWolff217]

What product is best for value and packs? Which have better pull rates if at all?

[@andreas10617]

I bought the alakazam box with 4 boosters and got that hyper rare mew ex and ericas invitation and nintales ex and everything else was also foil all in one pack, an error pack maybe?

[@HerreEspen]

Gonna get one today but still not sure to open or hold it sealed and sell it after some years you think the price will go up in a couple years?

[@pricture]

In your experience, is it true the English card quality for Scarlet/Violet is really bad? I was considering buying the 151 Ultra Premium Box for nostalgia (haven't been into TCG since the early 2000's), but some people buying it for this exact reason aren't too happy because of poor quality. (see replies) In addition to other complaints like bad pull rates and poor value from what you're paying, but the quality thing is the main thing I'm worried about since it is all of Scarlet and Violet from what I hear?

[@TDDCollects]

What a great box! Glad you got so many hits! Congrats 😁

[@DuffCallan]

Some great pulls! I am hoping that when my premium collection comes in, I get some good pulls. Funny enough, I have had terrible pulls from the ETB, but AMAZING hits with the poster collection. In one poster box, I got SIR Charizard, SIR Blastoise, and SIR Erika. Three straight packs of SIR's. My last ETB, I didn't pull a single thing higher than a rare. Pulled 4 Vaporeon and 2 Electrodes in that single ETB. Guess I spent all my luck on the poster collection haha!

[@pokeflips_]

Ha ha I believe the pull rates are quite tough with this set!😫😅

[@Matty-fl2tu]

Very simple for me open it and enjoy the cards, also need the mew and mewtwo promos and then display the box 👌 if i was thinking of investment though then id keep it sealed, but im a simple guy who wouldnt know what to with alot of money so id rather just enjoy the product for myself 🙂 Also i just opened a ETB got Alakazam IR, 2 alakazam ex and a daisy help, got the mini tin collection coming tomorow i hope i get a blastoise, chari or venasaur

[@Sympanet]

The squirtle ir is so cool I really like some of the art in this set

[@twenty1012]

Opened one today, safe to say I got good luck, alakazam ex, kangaskan ex full art, alakazam ex full art, ninetales ex, zapdos ex, arbok ex, charmander full art, switch trainer sr, and last but definitely not least full art charizard, the one where hes flying up. I feel like I've been getting a ton of luck compared to most videos I watch ( haven't watched yours yet)

[@pokerage13]

I bought one to keep sealed and to open. My luck hasnt been that great with this set so this may be the last 151 product i open..

[@nickfeness]

Same bro!

[@pokerage13]

@@nickfeness nice!

[@str8nashtygaming466]

​@nickfeness9880 151 has been brutal. I've opened multiple products and not gotten even an EX.

[@Max-my6rk]

this box does not give anything good. waste one box... save money for singles.

[@pokerage13]

@@str8nashtygaming466 that sucks. I've at least pulled a couple art rares, but nothing crazy. It might be singles time for me

[@Jaytothe_air]

I got back collecting last year this time to be exact and it has been so fun i feel like 151 really one of them sets u gotta get parts of now

[@archnode]

Jake!! ...i was worried after that long break between vids after the Van Gogh fiasco. Great vid! glad you got some nice hits!

[@nomiuser]

Are those xy breaks and other boxes on your desks sealed?

[@jaysoncolbert6187]

I graded the gold metal mew card and got a 10 on PSA. It's awesome my daughter gets to open packs and Im keeping the graded card in the safe lol. We actually use the cards to battle, I wish more people actually played with the cards, collecting is cool but u gotta know how to actually play

[@SupremeOracle]

I'm with you on that one! I'm 25 barely got back into pokemon but before I start collecting I'm teaching my kids how to play because all their cousins looooove pokemon but don't know the game at all SMH! 😂

[@MegaSolidgamer]

why I can't find the mew/mewtwo promo cards in English format at cardmarket??

[@raeh9515]

Late to the party but I just ordered mine and definitely paid less then $100 even with tax! Been collecting since I was 11 12 years old. Still have my entire collection. Looking forward to seeing what I get with this!

[@PapaGingerManDude]

Where did u buy?

[@MrAballistar]

I suggest trading to a shop, I just traded a couple old cards and got a 100$ box straight trade. I doubt my old ones would even grade 5 or 6 and they did a straight trade. Quite happy to now 25 years later be collecting the original 151 with my 7 year old son

[@James-bf7dk]

Wow this box was OP, congratulations Jake

[@NickOtis0707]

Looks like a beautiful set. But I'm for sure that the Charizard card illustration rare is the most expensive top card and the 151 Scarlett and violet set...✍️✝️😎👍

[@HorchataImpact]

I love how some of the designs pays homage to the og art work

[@SolKnightt]

Sick box!! Bummer about the centering on that Mew promo. Would you ever want to work for TPC doing card stuff or do you just want to keep it as a hobby so it's enjoyable?

[@TwicebakedJake]

From what I've heard from insiders it's not that great of a company to actually work for

[@emanuelabor]

damn, lol

[@inasuma8180]

@@TwicebakedJakegiven the quality control I’m not that shocked :(

[@CommanderWiggins]

​@@TwicebakedJakeYeah I seriously considered applying for a position there but after some research the company definitely has issues. Not a terrible place to work, but not a great one either. My main reason for not going further with applying was that they expected people to be willing to relocate for a contract based job. I'm not moving for a job that could drop me at any time.

[@glizzygobbler195]

I was wondering where can I get these sets because I can’t find them in the Walmarts I go to

[@WaVey961]

29 turning 30 and Pokémon weirdly is still in my life lool from the games to now the cards I’ve started collecting again little over two weeks ago I’ve collected every obsidian flame you can I’m now waiting on paldean fates can’t wait 👊🏻

[@soulking518]

So whats the verdict on buying, holding, or opening these? I swear I didnt hear a direct answer in the video in your opinion. I currently have 1 coming and will prob hold that until I see another under MSRP

[@starvvoy]

just open it bro. they’re under msrp literally everywhere. the product will be overprinted like everything else coming out nowadays and they won’t be worth anything for a minimum of 5-10 years. not to mention it’s one box. you hold for 8 years and sell it for less than 700$ profit? all that waiting for like maybe 2 bills? just have some fun make some memories and worry about sealed investing around black friday and when you actually accrue enough capital to even make sealed investing worth it

[@itoitonomi1849]

@@starvvoygarbage ass take. They said that about charizard upcs and they’re already going up in price.

[@inasuma8180]

Well in the good side you can probably grade that new as a miscut, or better yet, as an error with cgc 😂

[@YorkshiremanOutdoors]

I just got back into collecting after a few years with some Paldean Fates to open but as a 37 year old that loved the original, these really have my attention, if you can still get them 😂

[@justinzippo7772]

I remember when pre orders were out for this set people thought you weren’t gonna be able to find it anywhere lol

[@konig4626]

I got the snorlax edition and in those 8 packs were fullart Venusaue, Blastoise, Pikachu and a Dragonair. ❤

[@benmiller6521]

I bought one since I got it preordered from GS and once I open it, I pulled both full and sir Giovanni w/ charizard, Mr. Mime and poliwhirl sir

[@Poopdeck1015]

Are the Mew cards only available in the premium box?

[@lamos101]

i think i grab this item if it on shelf/on sale like the last UPC bc the arts not really fit my collection

[@yoitsJ03]

Wow, Amazing pulls my man, Bang Bang! I saw someone open this UPC on youtube and pull almost nothing from all 16 booster packs. 😅 So you got very lucky on this box though! Would love to pick one up, but I assume if you don't get them near release day, I bet they're gunna go up a good bit. Maybe I'll wait till after the hype dies down, or starts on the next product. I agree this set is amazing for the collectors who stopped but grew up with the original pokemon. This set is super nostalgic! Love all the Original pokemon. 🎉

[@b4rs629]

Ya, I stopped collecting around ruby & saphire era cuz I was more into yugioh and playing with friends. I'm 83 packs deep int o the nostalgia trip and missing 5 cards for the 151 not including most of the secrets. I started collecting last week. And I've spent over $1500 on 9th gen sets. I finally gave up and ordered singles off tcgplayer so I can finish my 151, Paradox shift, Scarlet & Violet, & Obsidian Flame which should arrive in early Feb. I just started collecting paldea evolved, but now I see paldea fates is coming out along with temporal forces.

[@Seryna]

This is the first box that I have bought. I see all of the Pokemon that I loved from the TV show that I watched as a child.

[@cybertrucker300]

I agree the last set I completed was Pokemon XY Generations and I just bought a 151 box.

[@nicklinn5731]

The box design is a step down for me. I like the unfolding apothecary desk style the others have.

[@goretoriumgaming8600]

Thats weird my upc box came with sleeves. I gave em to my daughter she has her meowscarada ex deck sleeved in it. I have the base set miraidon etb sleeves on my deck. I also pulled sir alakazam and the secret rare alakazam in the same pack in my upc.

[@josefmoran20]

Love you vids man keep up the good work ❤

[@TheUgly1s]

120,,, they are 200 here in Canada. Cant wait till Friday to open on release day

[@TheUgly1s]

Ive bought 3 etb and all 3 have had more value in them then the cost. I have been super lucky and this has mademe buy more and go for that master set.... Bad idea already I know but Im in..

[@rubennieves8248]

Awesome job new to the hobby. I was able to find someone 51 product today. But no ultra premium box. I want a contest for an ultra premium box on a KZbin channel. But they wanted me to pay the shipping.😢 But hopefully I find one at my local store. Keep up the great work. Liking the content.

[@slaps719]

I got one last week and pulled a couple good things. Was a fun rip though. I paid 120 from gamestop i almost wanted to leave sealed but figured that stock is there.. i can only find 151 stuff at my local gamestop... so i may try and get a etb and leave it sealed now haha.

[@Scharrer23]

is this a box to hold sealed value wise?

[@raok]

Got the Charizard in 1, God pack of Venusaur and Blastoise in the other

[@twolefthands8492]

Worst luck I had was opening a 151 ETB and only pulling a holo electric nerdy and a Arbak EX lol. Terrible consistency

[@gregg4218]

Man ,your box was cracked!!!!! I hope mine turns out this way

[@GenericUsername23]

I bought three of the tins today and got 5 hits. Definitely my best day collecting

[@jorihaar]

im not gonna hit all these from my premium today I think, but I do need all of these you pulled haha, I need 40 more to have 'em all.

[@I.cant.wait.]

That was a sick box. I hope I will be this lucky on Friday! I ordered two boxes but I'm keeping one sealed

[@MrAballistar]

Im doing the same but will see if I keep it sealed. I haven’t bought a Pokemon card for 20 years. I took my binder of first gen cards and traded a couple venasaurs and a dark blastoise for a 100$ box straight up at a shop :D

[@theriptide27]

Your promo cards had nicer corners than I’ve seen on most of them. Bummer on the Mew off-centering!

[@Varnzy20]

Stoked to open one

[@Realletsplaygrey]

Great product. Also SAR are way too hard to pull.

[@LookMaHeGonnaSplode]

According to the card list, from the ETB, the ONLY way to get the FA Mew is through the ultra premium. So if you're looking for it via pulls pretty sure you're out of luck.

[@Wut3verR1cky]

Pain

[@jasonsandhu3760]

I got two unopened upc just anxious lol 🤣 waiting for Christmas to open

[@E.Y.B.S]

I got 1 Alakazam full art 2 EXs 4 holo energy’s and only 1 illustration rare which was the pikachu not bad but also not too crazy.. anyways Merry Christmas! 🎄

[@GedanJ]

If the mew mat and coin were sold separately, i would probably get them, but it seems too expensive as is. Already put 50 down for a violet box ^^"

[@dieseltruck3695]

That Mewtwo is gorgeous.

[@stsscodok9889]

My guy pulling up the price of the cards, then there's me just wanting one because its the og pokemon and me and my daughter like to play together 😂

[@jeremycalhoun6783]

Did anyones mew ex and mewtwo promo cards come in a plastic sealed sleeve with a code card with one?

[@oldmanjake6541]

Wow! Great pulls Jake! 👍🙂

[@paisley701]

Got mine for 95 bucks and currently waiting for it in the mail. Hopefully I pull something good

[@justanothercollector43]

Was planning a case break of upc from the Pokémon center lol I dunno now with all these comments

[@phillyretrokid]

the 6 pack 151 booster bundle box for $28 is the way to go. bigger hits IMO

[@maverickbonato8164]

Am I stupid or do the promos look a bit washed out? like they set the brightness a bit too high when printing them. They seem way different from the Jp version, way more than usual I mean lol

[@cpopppp]

good video good vibes keep it up and great pulls!

[@leoncrabtree]

I do have to say it looks as if the quality of the box / insides feels a lot lesser than previous UPCs. Still a great product and can’t wait to open mine!

[@925kevina]

people go gaga for that repeated print like it’s louis vuitton or something.. it’s like LV written on a white tee with sharpies… lipstick on a pig… set is legit tho hehe

[@toyguardian9152]

Great UPC👍🏻 nice pulls✌️

[@sierrakobold6896]

Im confused cuz I read Nd was told that the mew ex promo card from this upc is only available in this set and cannot be found in boosters, but it sounded like you said you can pull that card from a booster?

[@maxwellwhite]

In Japanese it’s in packs

[@sierrakobold6896]

oh ok, cuz Ive seen the Japanese card going for decent money, must be a rare pull over there@@maxwellwhite

[@mmhmmmyearight7183]

I got the alakazam card too i hope i dont get it again from my other premium collection box lol

[@fn8382]

i bought 2 and i wish one for xmas haha from my parents and my sister ., i hope i have 4 soon and i will open all on xmas eve . indeed this is for the late 80 and early 90 kids

[@UnknMarket]

Hook, line and sinker. I just spent over $250 on this set this weekend since i just found out about it. I had great pulls and having a lot of fun, great childhood memories. (Only 28 btw NOT OLD 😅) 7:56

[@Turrent]

That was a great box. 2 IR and 2 SIRs out of 16 packs is pretty dang good. I really don’t like that they made the mew and mewtwo promos, would’ve been more fun to chase.

[@Plsx1YT]

bot

[@rudymotta5430]

how do you know which are IR or SAR? Is there a guide book online somewhere.

[@ctochs]

Yes. Also symbols on the bottom of the cards

[@CountMondego55]

I've opened 20 packs so far and no SIR