Lapras #8
🔥 Hot MoveLapras is card #8 from Legend Maker, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $109.46 for its Reverse Holofoil printing.
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By CardLedger Research · Market data updated · Prices from TCGplayer & Cardmarket
Net estimates use each marketplace's default seller tier and typical shipping — fees vary by category, account status and payment method, so confirm current rates before selling.
Demand for Lapras #8 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Lapras at a glance
- Set: Legend Maker (EX, 2006).
- Current TCGplayer market value $109.46 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Rare rarity.
- Cardmarket trend price €61.24.
- Recent averages: €59.48 (7d), €30.29 (30d).
Lapras price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lapras #8.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $94.52
- Mid
- $132.61
- High
- —
- Low
- $40.98
- Mid
- $66.70
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Lapras #8
Legend Maker placed Lapras at #8; the Pokémon card entered the market in 2006 within the EX series. A Water-type (80 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno and currently trades at $109.46 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $94.52 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Legend Maker
- Series
- EX
- Number
- #8 / 92
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2006/02/13
Lapras attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lapras #8 — the playability layer behind the price.
Support Navigation
Once during your turn, when you put Lapras onto your Bench from your hand, you may search your deck for a Supporter card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Surf
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Ability
- Support Navigation
- Attacks
- 1
Lapras price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lapras #8.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($109.46), Holofoil ($54.01).
At $109.46 this is a high-end card where auction results and the specific variant — not daily listings — set the value.
$109.46 places Lapras in investment territory; watch auction records and variant rarity rather than day-to-day asks.
In EUR, Lapras trends at €61.24 on Cardmarket (avg sold €49.12, lowest NM €3.00).
Lapras price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €59.48, 96.4% above the 30-day average of €30.29.
Latest daily average €22.00 against a trend price of €61.24.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $106.35–$109.46. The most recent snapshot of $109.46 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 1.4% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
Cardmarket averages
Price fingerprint
Built from CardLedger's own daily snapshots · 4 days tracked · latest
Real recorded values from our daily TCGplayer snapshots — not estimates or back-filled history. Methodology
How much would you net selling Lapras?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $109.46 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $94.66 via eBay's default tier, $95.20 on TCGplayer, $103.64 on Cardmarket, $97.23 on Whatnot and $109.46 selling directly — a $14.80 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare card, Lapras sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Lapras #8.
Modelled on each marketplace's default seller tier with your shipping input. Net payout = sale price − selling fees − outbound shipping. Fee figures are estimates (last reviewed October 15, 2026) and vary by category, account status and payment method — confirm current rates with the marketplace. Open the full seller fee calculator to model account tiers and buyer-paid shipping.
Should you grade Lapras?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lapras #8 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Both-way postage plus declared-value insurance.
Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $109.46 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $293.31 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets $74.27. You need a graded sale of $155.44 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $128.84 (86.2% return on cost basis).
Grading costs, turnaround and grade outcomes vary by service and card. The estimated PSA 9 and PSA 10 values are heuristics, not predictions — always sanity-check against recent graded sold listings before committing. This is a modelling tool, not financial advice.
Lapras within Legend Maker
Within Legend Maker it is the #17 most valuable of 88 tracked cards; the set median is $39.14.
It sits in the top 82% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Regirock Star (#91), valued at $799.00.
What makes Lapras valuable
- Kagemaru Himeno illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Priced at $109.46 with thin supply, Lapras sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Lapras is a Water card with 80 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Classic-era cards like Lapras (2006) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Lapras is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
Buying & selling Lapras
- For Lapras, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Lapras has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Lapras can realise well above the $94.52 low end.
- Bulk lots of Lapras can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $109.46 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Lapras value questions
How much is Lapras worth?
Lapras trades near $109.46 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $94.52–—; Cardmarket shows €61.24.
Should I buy Lapras?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era EX set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Lapras?
Lapras is a Rare card from Legend Maker (EX series, 2006). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Which versions of Lapras are there?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($109.46), Holofoil ($54.01). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Lapras?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $109.46. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What affects the price of Lapras?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era EX set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Kagemaru Himeno also matters to collector demand.
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