Snorlax – SWSH Black Star Promos (SWSH032) Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Snorlax (SWSH032) from the SWSH Black Star Promos is a sturdy Basic Colorless promo with 150 HP and two hard-hitting attacks, including Heavy Impact. Its presence is amplified by Tika Matsuno’s illustration, making it a distinctive pickup for collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 4
• Weakness: Fighting ×2
• Attacks:
• Rolling Tackle (80 damage, 3 Colorless energy)
• Heavy Impact (130 damage, 4 Colorless energy)
• Flavor Text: “It is not satisfied unless it eats over 880 pounds of food every day. When it is done eating, it goes promptly to sleep.”
• Regulation Mark: D
• Set Code: swshp
• Series: sword_shield
• Rarity: Promo

Key Printings

This exact printing is part of the SWSH Black Star Promos set, identified by card number SWSH032. As a promotional card, it sits outside regular expansions. The Tika Matsuno illustration adds distinct artistic appeal to this version.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code “swshp” and the number “SWSH032.” The promo rarity and regulation mark “D” help collectors and players quickly recognize its classification. The market reference query is “Snorlax SWSH Black Star Promos SWSH032.”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. No additional tournament or play notes are available.

Care & Storage Tips

Protect the card in a sleeve and keep it away from sunlight and moisture to preserve its artwork and promo status. With a retreat cost of 4 and high HP, it’s a visually striking piece that benefits from careful handling to maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• SWSH Black Star Promos: This set features promotional cards that often highlight popular Pokémon with unique artwork and competitive stats. Snorlax SWSH032 stands out as a Basic, high-HP Colorless-type with two powerful attacks, making it a memorable promo card from the Sword & Shield era.