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Snorlax
XY Black Star Promos XY179/211 • promo
- Set
- XY Black Star Promos
- Number
- XY179/211
- Rarity
- Promo
- Released
- 2013
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Finish
- Holographic
- Market price
- $24.39
- Artist
- Ken Sugimori
What it does
This Pokémon can't be affected by any Special Conditions. (Remove any Special Conditions affecting this Pokémon.)
Flip a coin. If heads, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
It is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
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- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The XY179 Snorlax card was released as part of the XY Black Star Promos series, which served as a bridge between expansion sets during the XY era of the Pokémon Trading Card Game. It was distributed in 2016 as an inclusion in the Snorlax-GX Box, a product released to highlight the introduction of the powerful GX mechanic. This promotional release was designed to capitalize on the character's enduring popularity while offering players a functional, tournament-legal card that fit into any deck due to its colorless type.
The card features artwork by veteran illustrator Tomokazu Komiya, whose distinct, textured, and often whimsical style has been a staple of the franchise for decades. Komiya’s depiction of Snorlax deviates from the more polished, hyper-digital aesthetic common in later sets, favoring a tactile, almost painterly approach that highlights the creature's massive scale and lethargic demeanor. Upon its release, the card was well-received by collectors who value the unique artistic fingerprint Komiya brings to the series, marking it as a standout entry within the broader promotional lineup.
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