Snorlax Pokémon card #XY179
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XY Black Star Promos·XY series·#XY179

Snorlax #XY179

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Snorlax #XY179 sits in the XY series and carries a live market value of $23.57, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.

Market value
$23.57
Cardmarket (EUR)
€23.32
Print variants
1
7d trend
▲ 95.0%
Price alert
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket

If you sell Snorlax #XY179 today, you'd net about
$23.57after fees · best route: Direct
Direct $23.57Cardmarket $22.04Whatnot $20.70TCGplayer $20.26eBay $20.15

Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.

Sell or hold?▲ 95.0%
Market heating up ▲

Demand for Snorlax #XY179 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.

Snorlax at a glance

  • Trend price on Cardmarket: €23.32.
  • Common rarity.
  • From XY Black Star Promos (XY), released 2013.
  • Trades around $23.57 on TCGplayer.
  • Short-term trend 95.0% (7d vs 30d).
Market prices

Snorlax price by printing

Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Snorlax #XY179.

TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.

Holofoiltop
$23.57
TCGplayer market
Low
$13.01
Mid
$19.97
High
—

Cardmarket pricing (EUR)

Trend price
€23.32
Avg sold
€19.69
Lowest NM
€1.00
7-day avg
€32.47
30-day avg
€16.65

Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.

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Deal check

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Live market value$23.57
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Overview

About Snorlax #XY179

XY Black Star Promos placed Snorlax at #XY179; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2013 within the XY series. The card carries 130 HP and Colorless typing, with a Basic designation.

Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Holofoil printing sits around $23.57, spanning $13.01–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.

Card facts

Set
XY Black Star Promos
Series
XY
Number
#XY179 / 211
Rarity
Common
Illustrator
Ken Sugimori
HP
130
Type
Colorless
Subtype
Basic
Released
2013/10/12
Card text

Snorlax attacks, abilities & battle stats

Printed card text and battle statistics for Snorlax #XY179 — the playability layer behind the price.

Ability

Immunity

This Pokémon can't be affected by any Special Conditions. (Remove any Special Conditions affecting this Pokémon.)

ColorlessColorlessColorlessColorless

Body Slam

50

Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Battle stats

Weakness
Fighting ×2
Retreat cost
—
Ability
Immunity
Attacks
1
Market analysis

Snorlax price analysis

What drives the current market value of Snorlax #XY179.

TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($23.57).

This $23.57 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.

At $23.57, Snorlax draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.

On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €23.32, with an average sold price of €19.69 and a lowest near-mint ask of €1.00.

Price trend

Snorlax price history & movement

2026-10-15 · $23.58▼ 0% since 2026-10-152026-10-26 · $23.57

Recent sales average €32.47 over 7 days versus €16.65 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+95%).

The most recent 24-hour average is €10.75, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €23.32.

Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Snorlax, with a recorded low of $22.90 and high of $23.58; current value is at 99% of that band.

Day to day the price swings by roughly 2.1% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 2.9%.

Cardmarket averages

1-day avg€10.75
7-day avg€32.47
30-day avg€16.65
Trend price€23.32

Price fingerprint

Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest

Prices as of October 26, 2026
Since :▲ $0.39 (+1.7%)
All-time high
$23.58
All-time low
$22.90
Off all-time high
-0%
11 days since high
Since first snapshot
0.0%
Max drawdown
-2.9%
peak-to-trough
Daily volatility
2.1%
st. dev of daily moves
Current value
$23.57
latest snapshot
Position in recorded range
99%
low $22.90high $23.58

Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology

Sell this card

How much would you net selling Snorlax?

Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.

The $23.57 market translates to a net of about $20.15 (eBay), $20.26 (TCGplayer), $22.04 (Cardmarket), $20.70 (Whatnot) or $23.57 (direct). That $3.42 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.

As a common card, Snorlax sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.

Your sale

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Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Snorlax #XY179.

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Best net payout$23.57
Spread across platforms$3.42
PlatformAccountFeesEff. feeYou net
eBayNo Store$3.4214.5%$20.15Sell on eBay →
TCGplayerStandard Seller$3.3114.0%$20.26Sell on TCGplayer →
Cardmarket / Local ShopPrivate Seller$1.536.5%$22.04Sell on Cardmarket →
Direct Sale (Social / Shows)bestCash / In Person—0.0%$23.57Sell in person
WhatnotStandard (8% + 2.9% + $0.30)$2.8712.2%$20.70Sell on Whatnot →

Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.

Grading ROI

Should you grade Snorlax?

Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Snorlax #XY179 against today's raw market value.

Grading plan

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Pre-filled with the live market value for Snorlax #XY179.

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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.

Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.

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Should you grade this?
Borderline — hinges on PSA 10 odds

At $23.57 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $11.27 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $69.55 to break even on grading.

At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-15.1% return on cost basis).

Net selling raw
$20.51
Net as PSA 9
—
[object Object] vs raw
Net as PSA 10
$31.78
[object Object] vs raw
Break-even sale
$69.55
Expected value
$10.91
Expected profit
—
-15.1% ROI

Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.

Set context

Snorlax within XY Black Star Promos

Snorlax ranks #98 of 178 tracked XY Black Star Promos cards by market value, against a set median of $25.58.

Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 46%.

The set's top card is Pikachu EX (#XY124), valued at $499.82.

Rank in set
#98
of 178 tracked
Set median
$25.58
Rarity
Common
Series
XY
Full XY Black Star Promos report →
Value drivers

What makes Snorlax valuable

  • At Common rarity, Snorlax is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
  • The Ken Sugimori artwork gives Snorlax appeal beyond pure playability.
  • Snorlax is a modern-era card (2013); supply is plentiful, so rarity tier and condition set the price.
  • Priced at $23.57 with steady supply, Snorlax sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
  • Snorlax is a Colorless card with 130 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying notes

Buying & selling Snorlax

  • XY Black Star Promos was released in 2013; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
  • Centring and surface condition matter most on Common cards; a clean copy of Snorlax can realise well above the $13.01 low end.
  • Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€32.47 and €16.65) to time entries and exits.
  • If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $23.57 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
  • Because it is a Pokémon card, Snorlax has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
FAQ

Snorlax value questions

What is Snorlax #XY179 worth?

Snorlax trades near $23.57 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $13.01–—; Cardmarket shows €23.32.

Will Snorlax hold its value?

As a modern-era Common card it is trending up in the short term (95.0% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.

Is Snorlax rare?

Snorlax is a Common card from XY Black Star Promos (XY series, 2013). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.

Which versions of Snorlax are there?

TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($23.57). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.

Where can I buy or sell Snorlax?

The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $23.57. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.

Why does Snorlax cost what it does?

Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the modern-era XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Colorless), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.

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