Snorlax V · Sword & Shield, what to know.
About the Snorlax V card
Snorlax V is card 141 of 216 in Sword & Shield, released in February 2020, a Rare Holo V. It is a Basic Colorless-type with 220 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Snorlax V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Masakazu Fukuda.
What is Snorlax V worth?
Snorlax V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Sword & Shield's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Sword & Shield holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Snorlax V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Snorlax V is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the colorless foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Snorlax V
If you are buying Snorlax V, work in order: confirm the print variant first, then the grade, then price against recent sales for that exact variant and grade. Price the Snorlax V against the population report, since modern holo supply is large.
