Pokemon Alakazam ex - 201/165 - SV: Scarlet & Violet 151 (MEW)
Alakazam ex — 201/165 — Special Illustration Rare from Scarlet & Violet: 151 is one of the most collector-loaded cards in the modern Pokémon TCG era. This isn't just a great pull — it's a piece of history.
Scarlet & Violet 151 arrived in September 2023 as something the TCG had never actually managed before: every single one of the original 151 Kanto Pokémon in a single set. That was made possible in part because Alakazam's evolutionary line — absent from the game for nearly two decades due to a lengthy legal dispute — finally returned. Alakazam's presence in this set isn't incidental. It's a homecoming.
This specific card, numbered 201/165, carries the coveted Special Illustration Rare designation — the highest artwork tier in the set. Illustrated by Shinya Komatsu, the full-art treatment captures Alakazam's psychic mastery in a cinematic scene that goes well beyond a standard card illustration. The holofoil finish adds depth that jumps off the card in hand.
On the play side, this is a Stage 2 Psychic-type ex with 310 HP. Mind Jack scales up to devastating damage against wide benches, and Dimensional Hand can be activated from the Bench — a genuinely unusual mechanic that keeps competitive players interested.
- Set: Scarlet & Violet: 151 (SV3.5) — September 2023
- Card number: 201/165 (Secret Rare, beyond the base set count)
- Rarity: Special Illustration Rare (SIR) — full-art holofoil
- Artwork: Shinya Komatsu
- Recent raw NM comps: $70–$85, with upward momentum tracked on Sports Card Investor
The 151 set continues to move — demand from nostalgic collectors and new Kanto fans alike keeps this SIR relevant well past its release window. The Alakazam ex SIR is the kind of card that anchors a binder page and holds a room's attention. Add it now before the next wave of nostalgia sends it higher.
Available at Collector Station, Easley, SC. Local pickup available. All sales final. Shipping damage must be reported within 48 hours of delivery with photos.
