Lapras
Platinum · 79/127 · Common
Current Prices
Set
PlatinumNumber
79/127
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Sales Recorded
196
Last Updated
Mar 18, 2026
About Lapras
Lapras is a Common card that is widely available in the secondary market, numbered 79/127 in the expansion. This is the Reverse_Holofoil variant. This card sits in the budget-friendly range, making it accessible for most collectors looking to add it to their binder.
Lapras Price Analysis
The current market price for Lapras from Platinum is $18.82 as of 2026. Recent sales range from a low of $20.97 to a high of $20.97. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) graded copy is valued at $257.63 — approximately 13.7x the ungraded market price. This card sees moderate trading activity, with 196 recorded sales providing reliable pricing data.
Grading Lapras
Professional grading is available for Lapras and can significantly impact its market value. Graded versions tracked include: CGC 8 5, CGC 9 5, PSA 10, PSA 8. Ungraded pricing is tracked across conditions: LIGHTLY PLAYED, NEAR MINT, DAMAGED, HEAVILY PLAYED, MODERATELY PLAYED. For cards in this price range, grading makes sense primarily if the card is in near-mint condition and you plan to hold it long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $18.82 | $20.97 | $20.97 | 60 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.11 | $1.88 | $1.88 | 7 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.24 | $4.90 | $4.90 | 69 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.50 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $257.63 | $257.63 | $257.63 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.50 | $15.50 | $15.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.14 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $9.88 | $7.05 | $7.05 | 37 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $12.68 | $10.99 | $10.99 | 5 |
Is Lapras a Good Investment?
As a common card, Lapras's individual collectible value is modest, though complete sets including all commons can be valuable. Price stability indicates consistent demand without speculative spikes — often a healthy sign for a collectible. As with any collectible, values can fluctuate based on market conditions, format legality, nostalgia cycles, and overall demand in the Pokemon TCG market in 2026.
