Snorlax, XY Black Star Promos XY179/211, promo

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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
Market price: $26.48

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$26.48market price via TCGplayer · Aug 6, 2026$26.48 – $36.24 over the tracked period

$26.48Aug 6, 2026

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Lore

Why it matters

As a Black Star Promo, this Snorlax card features the iconic heavy-sleeper in the classic art style of the XY era. Collectors often seek out these promotional releases because they were distributed through specific retail channels, making them distinct milestones within the broader history of the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

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What it does

130 HPBasic

AbilityImmunity

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

Cost: colorless energy colorless energy colorless energy colorless energyBody Slam50

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

Weaknessfighting energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy colorless energy colorless energy

It is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep.

Formats

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Provenance

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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