Eevee and snorlax gx – SM Black Star Promos (#SM169)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Eevee and snorlax gx (#SM169) is a Promo card from Sun & Moon - SM Black Star Promos released in 2017. It showcases artwork by Tomokazu Komiya and the Cheer Up attack, Attach an Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon.. TCGplayer market price sits around $100.08, Cardmarket average sale is €126.04, Floor listings start near €75.00.
- TCGplayer market price: $100.08
- Cardmarket trend price: €146.65
- Recent low listing: €75.00
Card Details
- Set
- SM Black Star Promos
- Card Number
- SM169
- Rarity
- ✨ Promo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Tomokazu Komiya
- HP
- 270
- Type
- ⭐ Colorless
- Weaknesses
- Fighting ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 4 (Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Cheer Up
[Colorless]
Attach an Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon. -
Dump Truck Press
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 120+
If your opponent's Active Pokémon is an Evolution Pokémon, this attack does 120 more damage. -
Megaton Friends-GX
[Colorless, Colorless, Colorless, Colorless]
— 210
If this Pokémon has at least 1 extra Energy attached to it (in addition to this attack's cost), draw cards until you have 10 cards in your hand. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (52.5 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Eevee and snorlax gx from SM Black Star Promos (Promo) represents an interesting addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2017, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Tomokazu Komiya.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Eevee and snorlax gx SM169 is legal for tournament play in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
Key Attack: Eevee and snorlax gx's Cheer Up for Colorless energy. Special effect: Attach an Energy card from your hand to 1 of your Pokémon.
Stats Overview: 270 HP • Colorless Type • Weak to Fighting ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| SM Black Star Promos #SM169 ← Current | 270 | 3 attacks | Promo | $100.08 |
�📦 SM Black Star Promos Set Context
This Eevee and snorlax gx is part of the SM Black Star Promos expansion , released as part of the Sun & Moon series in 2017.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Tomokazu Komiya, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Eevee and snorlax gx card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Promo cards from SM Black Star Promos are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Tomokazu Komiya resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Colorless typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
More from SM Black Star Promos
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Eevee and snorlax gx SM169 was released in 2017 in the SM Black Star Promos expansion. This set is part of the Sun & Moon series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Tomokazu Komiya. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: SM Black Star Promos represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Colorless type Pokémon like Eevee and snorlax gx with high HP make excellent tank options in competitive play, often serving as cornerstone Pokémon in control decks. Currently legal in Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Eevee and snorlax gx card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Colorless energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Eevee and snorlax gx works best in Colorless type decks. With high HP, consider including healing and damage reduction cards to maximize survivability. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.