CGC Cards Registry Hosting Bounty for Pokémon 151

Attention, Pokémon TCG collectors — if you’re looking to build a master set of the newest Pokémon TCG release, Pokémon 151, then this challenge is for you!

CGC Cards™ is putting a bounty on Pokémon 151 — the newest limited set from the Pokémon TCG — coming out on September 22, 2023. To compete, collect all 165 cards in the set (excluding secret rares) and get them graded by CGC Cards. As you collect and grade, enter your cards in the CGC Cards Registry for the opportunity to win some amazing prizes, including booster boxes, grading credits, a free CGC Cards Elite Membership and more!

The Rules

The rules are simple: The first person to collect all 165 cards in the Pokémon 151 set (excluding secret rares), with grades of CGC Gem Mint 10 or CGC Pristine 10, and record them in the CGC Cards Registry wins! There will be prizes for first-, second- and third-place winners.

Collectors choosing to participate in the CGC Cards Registry Bounty race must create a free or paid CGC account. Not a member? Join now!

As you collect cards within the Pokémon 151 set, send them to CGC Cards for grading to see which ones earn a CGC Cards Gem Mint 10 or Pristine 10 grade. To learn more about the CGC Cards Grading Scale, click here.

Please note: Reverse holofoil cards do not qualify for the competition set. Only base commons and non-reverse holofoil cards from the Pokémon 151 set are eligible.

After receiving your graded cards, enter them into the CGC Cards Registry for TCGs & Non-Sports cards by following these steps:

1. Add your cards to the CGC Cards Registry by clicking the red + symbol in the top-right corner of the CGC Cards website, or by clicking the “+ Add Card” button on the CGC Cards Registry page. Type in your card’s CGC certification number when prompted and select “Add” when finished.
2. Add images of your cards using the free images provided by CGC Cards or by uploading your own. (This step is optional — you do not have to upload images of your cards.)
3. Choose “Pokémon 151” when prompted to add your cards to a set.

The Prizes

Prizes will be awarded to first-, second- and third-place winners.

First place

The first collector to fully complete their Pokémon 151 set with each card graded CGC Gem Mint 10 or Pristine 10 will receive the following prizes:

• a $500 CGC Cards grading credit
• two (2) sealed Pokémon Booster Boxes of your choice from the list below
• a plaque or trophy commemorating your achievement
• a free Elite Membership for a year, which includes an additional $150 credit ($299 value)

The first-place winner will get to choose their booster boxes from the following list:

• Pokémon 151 (Japanese)
• Obsidian Flames
• Paldea Evolved
• Scarlet & Violet
• Silver Tempest
• Lost Origin
• Astral Radiance
• Brilliant Stars
• Fusion Strike
• Evolving Skies (Limit 1)
• Chilling Reign
• Battle Styles
• Vivid Voltage
• Darkness Ablaze
• Rebel Clash
• Sun and Moon (Limit 1)

Second place

The second-place winner will receive the following prizes:

• a $150 CGC Cards grading credit
• a free Elite Membership for a year, which includes an additional $150 credit ($299 value)

Third place

The third-place winner will receive the following prize:

• a free Elite Membership for a year ($299 value)

About the CGC Cards Registry

The CGC Cards Registry is a free online platform where collectors can register and display CGC-certified trading cards, compete with other collectors and get inspired. The CGC Cards Registry is also a great organizational tool for your collection. Begin adding your CGC-certified trading cards in the CGC Cards Registry here.

About CGC

Since revolutionizing comic book grading in 2000, CGC has grown to include certification services for many other types of pop culture collectibles. These divisions include CGC Cards, CGC Video Games and CGC Home Video. CGC Cards provides expert card grading for TCGs, sports cards and non-sports cards. CGC Video Games is dedicated to video game grading for the most popular consoles, including Nintendo, Sega, Atari, PlayStation and more. The newest division of CGC, CGC Home Video, provides expert VHS grading in addition to other types of videocassettes.

Void where prohibited. Other restrictions may apply. Read all CGC Official Contest Rules here.