Lapras

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◐ Water

Lapras - Platinum (#79)

Pokémon Basic Common HP 80
TCGplayer market reference
$29.99
reverseHolofoil · 2 variants
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Number
79
Illustrator
Mitsuhiro Arita
Energy
Water
It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
i About this card

Lapras - Platinum

Lapras is a Common Pokémon card from the Platinum Pokémon TCG set, released 2009, illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita. It sits at card number 79 in the Platinum checklist, classified as a Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP and the Basic subtype.

In collector terms, this is a common card. The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $29.99. This is the highest available reference across the 2 listed variants. Available values are listed below; inconsistent ranges are hidden.

Lapras has been printed 9 times across different sets. The variant you're looking at (#79 in Platinum) is one of them - see every other printing further down to compare art, rarity, and current market price across all versions.

Catchinary Index Value

CIV 80Elite

Strong market heat, grading upside. Weak icon status.

Market Heat 100

30 / 90 / 365-day price momentum.

Grading Upside 100

PSA 10 premium over raw NM.

Icon Status 30

Cultural recognition + iconic-set bonus.

Era Strength 72

Release-window weight.

Score blends market heat, grading upside, icon status, era strength. How CIV works →

Price references USD

Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. A history snapshot records stored values and does not confirm a new source update.

normal
$3.02 market
Range hidden: the stored low, mid, and high values are inconsistent with the reference price. This reference is not a guaranteed sale price.
reverseHolofoil
$29.99 market
Low $8.88 Mid $16.81 High $108.50

Where to buy on eBay 24 active listings · updated 5186m ago

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Market price history

Latest
$29.99
Low
$0.99
Dec 2021
High
$29.99
Oct 2026
Avg
$11.74
Days tracked
243
data points
Change
+2899.0%
since first tracked
Tracked since Jan 1, 2021 · 243 data points

Sale History 213 sales · since 2021-01-01

PSA 10 high $61.09 PSA 9 high $39.99 Raw high $2.70
Date Grade Price Lot
RAW $2.00
RAW $2.24
RAW $2.70
RAW $1.64
RAW $1.52
RAW $2.03
RAW $2.29
RAW $2.00
RAW $2.57
RAW $1.62
RAW $2.17
RAW $2.37
RAW $1.84
RAW $2.31
RAW $2.16
? Card FAQ

Lapras FAQ

Pricing and details from this card's stored record.

How much is Lapras from Platinum worth?

The stored TCGplayer market reference for reverseHolofoil is $29.99. The headline selects the highest available reference across the listed variants. Card record updated 2026-10-31. The source's price refresh time is not available. Reference prices are not guaranteed sale prices. The variant table shows the available values; inconsistent ranges are hidden. Historical chart values may use different sources or variants.

How rare is Lapras?

This printing is a common card (the card is labeled "Common" on the checklist). Lapras has been printed 9 times across different sets - earlier or limited printings often command premiums even when the rarity tier is identical.

Who illustrated Lapras?

Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card. See Mitsuhiro Arita's full Catchinary page for every Pokémon card they've drawn, grouped by set with current market prices, career stats, and alt-art highlights.

When was Lapras released?

The Platinum set released in 2009, so this card (#79 in the set) has been available since then. Its current and historical market price is tracked above.

Where can I buy Lapras?

The "Where to buy on eBay" panel above shows live listings. For long-term holds, consider graded copies (PSA / CGC) which trade separately and usually at a premium over raw.

Is Lapras legal in Standard format?

Check the current Pokémon TCG format rules and this exact printing's eligibility before tournament play. A card's age or set alone does not confirm its legality.