Snorlax
Base Set 2 · 030/130 · Rare
Current Prices
Set
Base Set 2Number
030/130
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Snorlax: Rarity & Collectibility
Snorlax is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #030/130 of the Base Set 2 set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Snorlax?
In 2026, a Near Mint Snorlax (Rare, Base Set 2 #030/130) changes hands at roughly $23.71, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $23.71, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $3.29. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $23.71, Lightly Played $8.84, Moderately Played $6.28, Heavily Played $4.22, Damaged $3.29 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value. At the very top, a gem-mint PSA 10 Snorlax is valued near $66.24 — about 2.8x the raw copy, the clearest sign of how much collectors pay for flawless scarcity.
Graded Snorlax: Gem Mint & Population
Even for a card at this rarity, the top of the market belongs to certified gem-mint copies. A PSA 10 (or CGC 10 / BGS Black Label equivalent) Snorlax sits around $66.24 — roughly 2.8x a raw copy. That gap exists because relatively few examples ever earn a perfect grade, so gem-mint population is the real scarcity collectors chase. Step down a notch and demand spreads across PSA 9 $129.99, CGC 10 $139.95, CGC 9.5 $69.99 — each tier a smaller, scarcer pool than the one below it. The rule of thumb for collectors: the rarer the card, the more a certified high grade matters to its standing.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $5.00 | $5.00 | $5.00 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.95 | $8.95 | $8.95 | 8 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $11.99 | $11.99 | $11.99 | 12 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $139.95 | $139.95 | $139.95 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $35.99 | $35.99 | $35.99 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $62.00 | $62.00 | $62.00 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $69.99 | $69.99 | $69.99 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $54.50 | $53.00 | $56.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $66.24 | $66.24 | $66.24 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $16.50 | $16.50 | $16.50 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 11 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $32.50 | $32.50 | $32.50 | 23 |
| ebay | PSA 8 5 | $44.00 | $44.00 | $44.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $129.99 | $129.99 | $129.99 | 21 |
| ebay | SGC 7 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $3.29 | $3.29 | $3.29 | 125 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.22 | $3.99 | $4.22 | 135 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $8.84 | $6.25 | $15.00 | 355 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $6.28 | $5.00 | $9.99 | 290 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $23.71 | $18.95 | $19.45 | 243 |
Collector Outlook for Snorlax
Snorlax holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Snorlax on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
