"Collect 151 Gathering" Everything You Need To Know

Collect 151 Gathering Promotional Banner

Everything You Need To Know – Collect 151 Gathering

Gather closer and listen. We’ve been gathering all the information on the last Collect 151 set. For those at the back of the class (or those that are new), this is the final set 4 of 4 of the Collect 151 series. It all began one sunny day (17 January), when the first of this collection was release, and now here we are gathered for the end.

Okay, we’ll stop.

It’s been a wild ride, and it seems that what Pikachu started will be ended by more of them. But hang on! Some of you (okay one or two) are thinking… How can there be more than one Pikachu?!

Well listen up. There are those people out there who think that Ash’s Pikachu is the only Pikachu, but Pikachu is really the species name – not the name of a single individual, and there are plenty of them. The more you know hey.

We knew this of course, and if you didn’t, now you do. 😊 But you did right? Right!?

Release details

Name of set: “Collect 151” 收集啦151 聚
Name of third collection:“Gathering” aka “Collect 151 Gathering”
Release date: 17 October 2025
Location: Mainland China
Language of cards: Simplified Chinese
Jumbo:
1. Booster pack: 20 x Cards
2. Booster box: 6 x Jumbo Packs
Slim:
1. Booster pack: 5 x Cards
2. Booster box: 15x Slim Packs

Collect 151 Gathering Booster Pack Designs

As per the standard format for Simplified Chinese Pokemon booster boxes – two variations are available. The slim booster box and the jumbo booster box.

: Slim Booster Pack

: Jumbo Booster Pack

Chase Cards

Who doesn’t love a gathering (or a spark?) of Pikachu designed by Oswaldo KATO. Once again, Collect 151 will feature ONE of the Pikachu AR’s. Not all four, which is the common misconception, and not as a promo card either. It is the only AR to chase in this set. We think this is going to be the one to chase, perhaps even for this whole Collect 151 collection. It’s Pikachu after all! Just look at those cute cheeks.

‘Collect 151 Gathering’ Exclusive Card Designed by Oswaldo KATO

Collector’s Tip: when dealing with this amount of Pikachu it’s important to follow these safety tips:

Keep your distance during a Thunderbolt

Even the friendliest Pikachu can unleash thousands of volts when startled (or frustrated). Stay a few meters back until those cute little cheeks stop sparking. Oh, and hide your bike. 😉

Never touch live wires (or Pikachu’s tail when it’s charged)

Electricity travels fast and unpredictably. If you see a glow, hum, or sparks, back away and wait for the charge to dissipate.

Stay dry and grounded

Water conducts electricity. If Pikachu is practicing Thunder Shock, make sure your shoes have rubber soles and you’re not standing in a puddle.

Use proper insulation

Electricians use rubber gloves. Pokémon trainers should follow this practice when working near live Pikachu. Remember never surprise, scare or annoy a Pikachu.

Know the signs of overcharge

If Pikachu’s tail flickers rapidly, its fur stands on end, and its cheeks crackle, that’s a warning! Step back (we’d run), take a breath, and let the charge discharge safely.

Other Bonus Chase

For the second time in this series we do get spoiled with an SAR (unlike Journey and Hope which only featured 1 AR as the chase card). The only SAR featured in this set is the Zapdos EX which you all would be familiar with, from the original 151 set (both English and Japanese).

Zapdos EX - Simplified Chinese Pokemon - Collect 151 Gathering SAR

Zapdos ex – SAR

Pokemon-Type Rarity Increase

Fire, Electric and Fighting will have a higher chance of a pull rate for both reverse Poké ball holo and a reverse Master ball holo.

Pull Rates for Jumbo & Slim Booster Packs

Collector’s Note: Again, these are the same cards as the previous 151 sets except for the two new SAR’s and one AR.

A little side note about Jumbo boxes: there is a chance of a GOD BOX. What does a “God Box” entail? It means all 6 packs will contain a “hit.” 5 of the packs will contain a SR rarity (and above), and 1 card will be a “shiny” Pokémon. Make sure you keep praying to the luck gods. Very few (even the biggest collectors) rarely get their hands on a god box.

151 Coin Set

Along with the release of Collect 151 Gathering, another two coin set boxes will be released the same day. The “Collect 151: Gathering Coin Box” and “Collect 151: Gathering Coin Box EX.” There will be a total of 139 variants for the Coin Box and 12 variants of the Coin Box EX.

Each Pokémon will also be available in 3 colours (red, yellow and brown to correspond with Fire, Electric and Fighting type), and there will be a chance for a “secret” version which is a lot more sparkly (yes! it’s a word).

“Normal” Coins

Secret ‘sparkly’ version

Collect 151 Gathering Coin Set

Each box will contain:

1 x Random Pokémon Reverse Holo
1 x Corresponding Pokémon themed coin
3 x Collect 151 Gathering Slim Booster Packs

Collect 151 Gathering Coin Set EX

Each box will contain:

1 x Random Pokémon EX Card
1 x Corresponding Pokémon themed coin
3 x Collect 151 Gathering Slim Booster Pack
1 x Collect 151 Gathering Jumbo Booster Pack

But wait, that’s not all…

An announcement at the end of September revealed we will also be getting GIFT BOXES along with this launch on 17 October 2025. The “Collect 151 First Partner Gift Boxes”.

As the name suggests, they will feature the Kanto starter line: Bulbasaur, Squirtle and Charmander. Each box will contain an entire jumbo booster box. This is a first for Simplified Chinese as we usually only receive loose booster packs! Each box will have a different Collect 151 set in it (Hope, Surprise and Gathering). Yes, we are missing the first 151 set, but maybe we’ll see it in another product. Cha Ching. 🧐