Snorlax
Quick take
- Shiny Rare baby shiny from Paldean Fates, the English Shiny Treasure ex
- Gen 1 fan-favorite Snorlax drives demand beyond its low rarity
- Tagged as a release sleeper that climbed in value
- An easy, affordable master-set slot
Collector's readWhat it means for your master set
Set landscapeWhere this card sits in Paldean Fates
VariantsCard variants
Holofoil 202/91 · $50.35 — the only variant this card was printed in (no reverse holo or special pattern), so a master set needs just this one copy.
The storyA fan-favorite sleeper in a shiny-stuffed set
Paldean Fates is the English version of Japan's Shiny Treasure ex, a set built almost entirely around shiny Pokemon. Snorlax 202/091 sits in the Shiny Rare tier, what collectors call the baby shinies. These are the lower of the two shiny levels in the set. They carry a single silver star and a plain shiny background, below the flashier Shiny Ultra Rares.
“Shiny Rare baby shiny from Paldean Fates, the English Shiny Treasure ex”
What makes this one interesting is that it punches above its rarity. Snorlax is a Generation 1 Pokemon and one of the most recognizable creatures in the franchise. People who have never opened a booster box still know Snorlax. That name recognition pulls in casual buyers, gift shoppers, and lapsed collectors who came back for the 151 era and stuck around.
It got tagged early as a sleeper, one of the cards undervalued at release that has since worked its way into the conversation around the set's more wanted pulls. For a master set builder it is a required slot, and it is one of the more pleasant ones to chase because the odds are friendly.
By the numbersMarket analysis
Sits in the affordable tier of Paldean Fates Shiny Rares, well below the set's Shiny Ultra Rares and the chase Charizard. Raw copies stay cheap, while graded gem-mint examples carry a real premium over them.
Trended up through early 2026 as renewed interest in Paldean Fates met thinning sealed product. Gen 1 names have stayed hot, and Snorlax rode that wave along with the rest of the set.
A steady, low-risk hold rather than a moonshot. The friendly pull rate caps how scarce raw copies ever get, so big upside is unlikely. The lasting demand for Snorlax and the closing print window give it a soft floor. Graded gem-mint copies are the better long-term play if you want appreciation.
PSA 10 and other gem-mint grades carry a clear multiple over raw. Because it is an easy pull, supply of high grades is plentiful, so the premium reflects the grading and registry crowd more than scarcity. Centering and edge whitening are the usual things that keep copies out of a 10.
Paldean Fates is unusual because it is loaded with shinies, so the baby shiny Snorlax is one of the easier shiny pulls in the set. For general Scarlet and Violet odds as a reference point, a Double Rare lands around 1 in 5 packs, an Illustration Rare around 1 in 12, an Ultra Rare around 1 in 15, a Special Illustration Rare around 1 in 90, and a Hyper Rare anywhere from 1 in 300 to 1 in 700. Those are the odds for hitting any card of that rarity. Pulling one specific card runs much longer, since each rarity has many cards, often into the hundreds of packs for a particular Special Illustration Rare. Snorlax being a baby shiny means it comes far more readily than the chase-tier hits, which is exactly why it stays affordable.
Next to the set's Shiny Ultra Rares and the headline Charizard, Snorlax is common and cheap to acquire. The card earns its value from the Snorlax name, not from scarcity.
ArtworkWhy the art matters
Shigenori Negishi is a longtime Pokemon TCG illustrator with credits across many Scarlet and Violet era sets. His work leans toward clean, warm character portraits rather than busy action scenes, which suits a Pokemon like Snorlax.
The art shows Snorlax in its shiny coloring, the alternate dark green coat instead of the usual blue-gray. The pose is classic Snorlax, relaxed and content, leaning into the easygoing personality fans love. The shiny shift here is subtle compared to some Pokemon, a quieter recolor that reads as a treat once you notice it.
Standard Scarlet and Violet Shiny Rare layout. Full holo card with a single silver star rarity mark and the plain shiny-pattern background that separates baby shinies from the textured Shiny Ultra Rares. Regulation mark G. Numbered 202/091, a secret-rare-style number above the set's printed total.
The mix of a beloved character and an accessible price. Plenty of collectors who skip the expensive hits still want a shiny Snorlax in the binder, and this is the card that gets it there.
BackgroundAbout Snorlax
Snorlax debuted in the Generation 1 games as the giant sleeping roadblock you had to wake with a Poke Flute. It has been a franchise mainstay ever since, showing up in nearly every game, the anime, and decades of merchandise. In the TCG it has a long run of cards going back to the original Jungle set.
- ›Instantly recognizable Gen 1 design that even non-collectors know
- ›Laid-back, lovable personality that makes for great art
- ›Consistent presence across games, anime, and merch keeps it top of mind
- ›Strong nostalgia pull for the millennial collectors driving the current market
- ›The sleeping Snorlax blocking routes in the original Red and Blue games
- ›Recurring anime appearances tied to Ash and later series
- ›Gigantamax Snorlax as a marquee form in Sword and Shield
This print has real playable text. The Voraciousness Ability lets you pull up to two Leftovers from the discard back into your hand once a turn, and Thudding Press hits for 130 while doing 30 to itself. It saw fringe play in Leftovers-focused lists, but its lasting value is as a collectible, not a staple.
Own it wellCollector guide
Holo Scarlet and Violet cards show edge whitening fast on the dark borders, and centering varies copy to copy. Check the front-to-back centering and the corners under good light before paying a grade premium.
Only worth grading if your copy looks gem-mint out of the sleeve. Because high grades are plentiful here, a PSA 9 or BGS 9 returns little over raw. Grade for a 10 or keep it raw in a sleeve and toploader. Read the grading guide →
Penny sleeve plus toploader for a single, or a side-loading binder with acid-free pages for a master set. Keep it out of direct sunlight to protect the holo and the dark border. See the storage guide →
An easy, low-cost master-set slot. Buy a clean raw near-mint copy and skip the graded premium unless you specifically collect slabs. If you do want graded, a PSA 10 from a reputable source is the safe route given how common the card is. See the singles buying guide →
Counterfeiting risk is low here because the card is inexpensive and easy to pull, so there is little incentive to fake it. The bigger risk is paying a graded premium for an overgraded copy, so check the centering and edges yourself before you commit.
Protect your card
Low Chase Score — basic protection is plenty. · Amazon affiliate links · Storage guideWord on the streetCommunity sentiment
Well liked. Collectors call it one of the more satisfying easy pulls in Paldean Fates, and it shows up regularly on best-of and chase-card roundups for the set despite its modest price. The general read is a fan-favorite Pokemon that hands casual openers a win.
- ›Graded gem-mint copies are tracked through public price guides and auction records, trading at a clear premium over raw near-mint examples
Frequently flagged as a sleeper or budget pick when the set comes up in discussion. Buyers like that they can own a shiny Snorlax without chasing a four-figure card.
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