Rocket's Snorlax (Japanese)
Challenge from the Darkness · · Rare
Current Prices
Number
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Rocket's Snorlax (Japanese) Worth?
Rocket's Snorlax (Japanese) is a Rare card in the Challenge from the Darkness set, card number . On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it carries real mid-range value and is worth keeping protected in a sleeve and top-loader.
Rocket's Snorlax (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Rocket's Snorlax (Japanese) (Challenge from the Darkness, ) is worth around $24.15 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $24.15, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $5.24. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $24.15, Lightly Played $14.95, Moderately Played $8.81, Heavily Played $6.61, Damaged $5.24 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $675.00 — about 28x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $105.50.
Is It Worth Grading Rocket's Snorlax (Japanese)?
Grading Rocket's Snorlax (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($24.15) and a PSA 10 ($675.00) is about $650.85 — a 28x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $105.50, CGC 10 $299.00, PSA 8 $39.99. Grading is worth considering if your copy looks clean — the PSA 10 premium can comfortably clear the fee.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $18.59 | $18.59 | $18.59 | 6 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $25.00 | $25.00 | $25.00 | 9 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $299.00 | $299.00 | $299.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 8 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $44.99 | $44.99 | $44.99 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $48.17 | $48.17 | $48.17 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $675.00 | $675.00 | $675.00 | 29 |
| ebay | PSA 2 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 4 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 3 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $28.69 | $26.50 | $30.88 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $35.00 | $35.00 | $35.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $22.00 | $22.00 | $22.00 | 9 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $39.99 | $39.99 | $39.99 | 19 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $105.50 | $105.50 | $105.50 | 33 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $5.24 | $5.00 | $5.24 | 39 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $6.61 | $10.99 | $10.99 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $14.95 | $12.81 | $12.81 | 46 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $8.81 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 43 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $24.15 | $24.15 | $24.15 | 49 |
Is Rocket's Snorlax (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Rocket's Snorlax (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Mid-value cards from popular sets tend to hold up well over time. Whatever you decide, recheck Rocket's Snorlax (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
