Snorlax VMAX 206 / 202 Pokemon Card from Sword & Shield Set

About the Snorlax VMAX Pokémon Card

Snorlax VMAX is a Colorless-type Pokémon card with 340 HP from the Sword & Shield set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number 206/202 and is classified as Rare Rainbow. The Sword & Shield set was released on February 7, 2020.

Within the Sword & Shield set, Snorlax VMAX currently carries the highest market price of any card.

Snorlax VMAX Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Snorlax VMAX

Card number: 206/202

Set: Sword & Shield

Series: Sword & Shield

Rarity: Rare Rainbow

Subtypes: VMAX

Type: Colorless

HP: 340

Artist: aky CG Works

Release date: February 7, 2020

National Pokédex number: 143

Why Collect the Snorlax VMAX Pokémon Card?

Snorlax VMAX sits at a higher rarity tier, which makes it the kind of card collectors build sets around and use as a display piece. Well-centred, high-grade copies are the most desirable. For collectors completing the Sword & Shield set, a card like this is often a centrepiece.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set, and this card already commands the top market price within its set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Snorlax VMAX Pokémon Card

Snorlax VMAX was illustrated by aky CG Works.

For Rare Rainbow cards, the illustration is a major part of the appeal, and the artwork is one of the main reasons collectors seek these cards out.

Market Price and Value of the Snorlax VMAX Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Snorlax VMAX is about $99.70. Recent listings range from roughly $70.00 (low) to $3,498 (high), with a mid-point near

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Sword & Shield set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Snorlax VMAX Pokémon Card

Whether Snorlax VMAX is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 5,235 copies of this card, of which 4,104 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 78.4%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Snorlax VMAX Pokémon Card?

Rare Rainbow cards such as Snorlax VMAX are among the harder pulls in a set and are the kind of card collectors actively chase, which is reflected in their relative scarcity.

Its collector number (206/202) sits above the set's printed total of 202, which is typical of special and secret rare cards that fall outside the main numbered set.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 5,235 copies to date.

Other Printings of Snorlax VMAX

Snorlax VMAX appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Sword & Shield 142 (around $64.44).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Snorlax VMAX Pokémon Card

The Snorlax VMAX pokémon card is a Rare Rainbow card from the Sword & Shield set (Sword & Shield series). As a higher-rarity chase card, it appeals to collectors building a complete set or focusing on standout artwork. Its current aggregated market price is about $99.70; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

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