Rocket's Snorlax #143 value & price
Reviewed by Mumbles · Updated 8 Aug 2026Related Rocket's Snorlax & chase cards
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Rocket's Snorlax #143 comes from the Japanese Challenge from the Darkness set, one of those classic Team Rocket era releases that older collectors still get a little misty eyed about. It's not just nostalgia driving the Rocket's Snorlax value though, a raw copy sits around $30 while a pristine graded example can climb well past that, which is exactly why people keep searching to find out what this card is actually worth today. Between the artwork, the set it belongs to, and the jump in price at the top grades, it's earned a real spot on collector want lists.
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The collector's take on Rocket's Snorlax
Is Rocket's Snorlax worth grading?
Here's the honest answer on whether Rocket's Snorlax is worth grading: a raw copy runs about $30, a Grade 9 sits at $163, and a PSA 10 jumps all the way to $2,068, which works out to roughly 69.0x the raw price. That gap is tempting, but gem mint is genuinely hard to hit on cards from this era, print lines, centering, and edge wear all work against you. Grading costs money and takes time, and there's no guarantee your copy comes back a 10 instead of a 9, so it's worth being realistic about the odds before you send one in, especially if the copy you have already shows any wear.
How rare is Rocket's Snorlax?
We don't have a hard population count to point to here, but the pricing itself tells a story. When a Grade 9 sits at $163 and a PSA 10 sits at $2,068, that kind of separation usually means gem mint copies are genuinely thin on the ground relative to demand. Cards from this era of Japanese sets weren't printed with modern grading in mind, so surviving copies in top condition tend to be the exception rather than the rule, and that scarcity is a big part of what keeps pushing the high end price higher.
Where can you pull Rocket's Snorlax?
This is where PackSpy's own tracking comes in handy, since we record real pulls across pack sites rather than just guessing at odds. Rocket's Snorlax has shown up 8 times in our records so far, pulled across courtyard and collector-crypt, with the biggest recorded pull worth $170. It's turned up in packs like The Amazing Chase Encore and the Legendary Pokémon Gacha Pack, so those are worth keeping an eye on if you're chasing this one yourself. Just remember that opening packs is a gamble by nature, most rips don't beat what you paid, so treat any pull as a nice bonus rather than the plan.
Questions people ask
How much is Rocket's Snorlax worth?+
A raw, ungraded Rocket's Snorlax #143 is valued at around $30. Once you factor in grading, a Grade 9 is worth $163 and a PSA 10 reaches $2,068, so condition makes a real difference to the Rocket's Snorlax price.
Is Rocket's Snorlax worth grading?+
It can be, since a PSA 10 is worth about 69.0x the raw card's $30 value. That said, gem mint copies aren't easy to land, and grading fees plus the wait mean it's smart to check your copy's condition closely before committing.
How much is a PSA 10 Rocket's Snorlax worth?+
A PSA 10 Rocket's Snorlax is valued at $2,068, a big step up from the $163 Grade 9 and the $30 raw price. That jump reflects just how tough true gem mint condition is to find on this card.
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