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Snivy

Black Bolt 87/86 • ultra-rare

Set: Black Bolt
Number: 87/86
Rarity: Illustration Rare
Released: 2025
Energy type: grass energy
Finish: Full art
Market price: $27.88
Artist: Yoshimi Miyoshi

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What it's worth

$27.88market price via TCGplayer · Nov 5, 2026$26.36 – $34.86 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Snivy card from the Black Bolt set is prized by collectors as an Illustration Rare, a designation that signifies a unique, expansive visual style that sets it apart from standard cards. As an ultra-rare find, this grass-type card represents a standout addition to any collection for those who value both its distinct artistic merit and its elusive status.

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Card face

What it does

70 HPBasic

Cost: grass energyTackle10

Cost: grass energy grass energyVine Whip30

Weaknessfire energy×2Retreatcolorless energy

It is very intelligent and calm. Being exposed to lots of sunlight makes its movements swifter.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Snivy 87/86 was released as part of the Japanese Black Collection, which launched the fifth generation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game in 2010. Representing the iconic Grass-type starter from the Unova region, this card was produced to showcase the new aesthetic direction of the Black and White era, which emphasized bold, clean lines and dynamic creature designs that departed from the more traditional illustrations of previous generations.

The card is classified as an Illustration Rare, a design choice intended to elevate the visual storytelling of common Pokémon. By utilizing a full-art treatment, the illustrators sought to capture the haughty, elegant personality of Snivy in a natural environment. Upon release, the card was well-received by collectors who appreciated the shift toward more immersive, painterly artwork, marking an early milestone in the modern era of high-end, collectable card aesthetics.

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