Lapras #71
📉 Dip AlertLapras is card #71 from Skyridge, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $32.05 for its Normal 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.
Lapras #71 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Lapras at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €11.76.
- Rarity: Common.
- Skyridge, E-Card series, 2003.
- Short-term trend -36.8% (7d vs 30d).
- Live market value $32.05 for the Normal print.
Lapras price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lapras #71.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $28.00
- Mid
- $40.72
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Lapras #71
Card #71 of Skyridge is Lapras, a classic-era Pokémon card from the E-Card series (2003). A Water-type (60 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Aya Kusube and currently trades at $32.05 for the Normal printing, with a low-to-high range of $28.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Skyridge
- Series
- E-Card
- Number
- #71 / 144
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Aya Kusube
- HP
- 60
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #131
- Released
- 2003/05/12
Lapras attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lapras #71 — the playability layer behind the price.
Assist
Search your deck for a Supporter card, show it to your opponent and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Hypnoblast
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Lapras price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lapras #71.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Normal at $32.05.
This $32.05 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
This $32.05 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
Cardmarket values Lapras at a trend of €11.76, an average sold price of €13.69 and a near-mint floor of €1.00.
Lapras price history & movement
Recent sales average €7.45 over 7 days versus €11.78 over 30 days, so the card is cooling off (-36.8%).
The most recent 24-hour average is €4.89, and Cardmarket's trend price sits at €11.76.
Across 4 recorded days the price spanned $30.59–$32.05. The most recent snapshot of $32.05 sits 100% up that range.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.8% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
The latest reading is a new recorded all-time high for this card.
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.
The $32.05 market translates to a net of about $27.50 (eBay), $27.66 (TCGplayer), $30.10 (Cardmarket), $28.26 (Whatnot) or $32.05 (direct). That $4.55 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
With this much value in the fee gap, platform choice materially changes your return. Model your exact shipping in the tool below.
Your sale
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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 #71 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 $32.05 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $29.71 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $78.02 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-1.1% 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 Skyridge
By market value Lapras sits at #146 of 170 in Skyridge (set median $88.24).
That is 64% below the middle of the set — a top-15% position.
The set's top card is Charizard (#146), valued at $2,999.99.
What makes Lapras valuable
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Lapras is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- Priced at $32.05 with steady supply, Lapras sells readily and clean copies command a premium.
- Classic-era cards like Lapras (2003) are out of print, so condition drives differentiation.
- Aya Kusube illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Lapras
- Skyridge was released in 2003; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Lapras has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- For Lapras, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Normal market of $32.05 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $32.05 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
Lapras value questions
What is the value of Lapras?
Lapras trades near $32.05 on TCGplayer (Normal), ranging $28.00–—; Cardmarket shows €11.76.
Should I buy Lapras?
As a classic-era Common card it is trending down in the short term (-36.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Finite supply supports long-term value.
How rare is Lapras?
Lapras is a Common card from Skyridge (E-Card series, 2003). 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 1 printing: Normal ($32.05). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Lapras?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $32.05. 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 Common rarity tier, the classic-era E-Card set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Aya Kusube also matters to collector demand.
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