Snorlax #XY179 XY Black Star Promos Pokemon card
SetXY Black Star Promos
Card numberXY179
RarityPromo
TypePokémon
HP130
ArtistKen Sugimori
ReleasedOct 2013

Snorlax #XY179 Value (XY Black Star Promos)

$21.15 raw near mintPSA 10: $2,672
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Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Snorlax #XY179 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $21.15, a PSA 10 sells for around $2,672 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €18.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Snorlax as part of the XY Black Star Promos surfaced in October 2013. This promo showcases classic Ken Sugimori artwork and holds a mid-range rarity and value ranking within the set.

Current prices

SourcePrice
TCGplayer market price (USD)$21.15
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)€18.00
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)€32.47
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)€16.65
Cardmarket listings available151
eBay PSA 10 median (USD)$2,672

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Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.

Why Snorlax #XY179 is priced where it is

Snorlax #XY179 is a Promo Pokémon card from XY Black Star Promos, the XY era (2013). It ranks as number 129 by price out of 256 cards in the set. A PSA 10 sells for about 126x the raw price, so centering and surface condition decide most of what a copy is worth. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($21.45 to $21.15). The illustration is by Ken Sugimori.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

GradingGradeMedian soldSales
ACE8$25.001
CGC9$44.642
CGC8$34.621
PSA10$2,6722
PSA9$200.005
PSA8$38.095
PSA7$30.545

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? High PSA 10 multiple compared to raw pricing justifies grading efforts; focusing on centering and surface clarity is important for this older promo style.

Snorlax price history

Jun 27, 2026Low $12.97 · High $22.07Nov 2, 2026
MonthAvg Cardmarket lowAvg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026€18.00$20.45
Oct 2026€10.12$20.44
Sep 2026€8.60$21.25
Aug 2026€14.63$18.90
Jul 2026€15.39$12.97
Jun 2026€18.49$12.97
Ken Sugimori’s art increases interest for those pursuing cards featuring the original Pokémon illustrator or collecting recognizable Pokémon in promo form.

Frequently asked questions

What is Snorlax #XY179 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $21.15, a PSA 10 sells for around $2,672 on eBay, the Cardmarket low is €18.00. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

What is a PSA 10 Snorlax #XY179 worth?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a PSA 10 Snorlax #XY179 sells for about $2,672 on eBay (median of recent graded sales), compared with about $21.15 for a raw near mint copy.

Is Snorlax #XY179 rare?

Snorlax #XY179 is printed at Promo rarity and ranks number 129 by price among the 256 cards in XY Black Star Promos. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Snorlax #XY179 going up in value?

Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $21.15.

Is Snorlax #XY179 worth grading?

Often, if your copy is clean. A PSA 10 sells for about 126.3x raw ($2,651 more), but a PSA 9 is worth far less than a 10, so check centering, corners and surface first.

How do I check which printing of Snorlax I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (XY179) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.

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