Mew 1 / 18 Pokemon Card from Southern Islands Set

About the Mew Pokémon Card

Mew is a Psychic-type Pokémon card with 30 HP from the Southern Islands set, part of the Other series. It carries the collector number 1/18. The Southern Islands set was released on July 31, 2001.

Within the Southern Islands set, Mew currently carries the highest market price of any card. The card includes the flavor text: “This Pokémon's body is covered by fine hairs that can be seen only under a microscope.”.

Mew Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Mew

Card number: 1/18

Set: Southern Islands

Series: Other

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Psychic

HP: 30

Artist: Keiko Fukuyama

Release date: July 31, 2001

National Pokédex number: 151

Why Collect the Mew Pokémon Card?

Mew is most often collected as part of a complete Southern Islands set rather than as a standalone chase card.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set, and this card already commands the top market price within its set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Mew Pokémon Card

Mew was illustrated by Keiko Fukuyama.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Mew Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Mew is about $408. Recent listings range from roughly $341 (low) to $701 (high), with a mid-point near $590. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Southern Islands set has a median card value near $53.60 and an average near $88.94, so this card sits above the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -67% over the last 7 days and -68% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Southern Islands set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Mew Pokémon Card

Whether Mew is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 4,703 copies of this card, of which 20 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 0.4%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

Other Printings of Mew

Mew appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Pokémon Rumble 10 (around $367), HS—Triumphant 97 (around $311) and BW Black Star Promos BW98 (around $300).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Mew Pokémon Card

The Mew pokémon card is from the Southern Islands set (Other series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Southern Islands set. Its current aggregated market price is about $408; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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