Lapras V #189
Lapras V #189 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $7.45, backed by real TCGplayer and Cardmarket data.
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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 V #189 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Lapras V at a glance
- From Sword & Shield (Sword & Shield), released 2020.
- Cardmarket trend price €8.39.
- 7-day average €8.07; 30-day average €7.58.
- Current TCGplayer market value $7.45 (Holofoil).
- Rarity tier — Ultra Rare.
Lapras V price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lapras V #189.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $4.99
- Mid
- $7.44
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Lapras V #189
Lapras V is the #189 of 202 card in Sword & Shield, a contemporary set released in 2020 as part of the Sword & Shield series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 210 HP, printed as Basic, V.
5ban Graphics illustrated this card. Its Holofoil printing is priced near $7.45, with listings from $4.99 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Sword & Shield
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #189 / 202
- Rarity
- Ultra Rare
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 210
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic, V
- Pokédex
- #131
- Released
- 2020/02/07
Lapras V attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lapras V #189 — the playability layer behind the price.
Body Surf
Attach a Water Energy card from your hand to this Pokémon. If you do, switch it with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.
Ocean Loop
Put 2 Water Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Lapras V price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lapras V #189.
There is 1 tracked printing here — Holofoil at $7.45.
In the $7.45 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
At $7.45 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
Cardmarket values Lapras V at a trend of €8.39, an average sold price of €8.62 and a near-mint floor of €2.99.
Lapras V price history & movement
Recent sales average €8.07 over 7 days versus €7.58 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+6.5%).
Latest daily average €9.95 against a trend price of €8.39.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 5 days for Lapras V, with a recorded low of $6.50 and high of $7.45; current value is at 100% of that band.
Recorded volatility runs near 2.8% 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 · 5 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 V?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
The $7.45 market translates to a net of about $6.16 (eBay), $6.20 (TCGplayer), $6.73 (Cardmarket), $6.34 (Whatnot) or $7.45 (direct). That $1.29 gap is the value at stake in choosing where to sell.
High-fee marketplaces reach the biggest buyer pool, while direct and low-commission routes keep more margin but move slower — adjust the widget below for your own shipping and price.
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 V?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lapras V #189 against today's raw market value.
Grading plan
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Estimated graded values below are a transparent starting point based on the raw price band — edit them with real graded comps before deciding.
At $7.45 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets — versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $53.43 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-58.9% 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 V within Sword & Shield
Within Sword & Shield it is the #16 most valuable of 21 tracked cards; the set median is $12.13.
That is 39% below the middle of the set — a top-29% position.
The set's top card is Snorlax VMAX (#206), valued at $107.55.
What makes Lapras V valuable
- Lapras V is a Water card with 210 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
- Contemporary (2020) cards are actively printed, so value tracks playability, rarity tier and collector demand in real time.
- Ultra Rare is an upper-tier rarity, which concentrates demand on comparatively few copies.
- steady supply at this price keeps the card accessible to new collectors.
- Artwork by 5ban Graphics is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Lapras V
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $7.45 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $7.45 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€8.07 and €7.58) to time entries and exits.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Ultra Rare cards; a clean copy of Lapras V can realise well above the $4.99 low end.
- Sword & Shield was released in 2020; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
Lapras V value questions
What is the value of Lapras V?
Lapras V trades near $7.45 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $4.99–—; Cardmarket shows €8.39.
Should I buy Lapras V?
Short-term momentum is rising (+6.5%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
How rare is Lapras V?
Lapras V is a Ultra Rare card from Sword & Shield (Sword & Shield series, 2020). That is an upper rarity tier, so demand concentrates on relatively few copies.
What print variants exist for Lapras V?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($7.45). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Which marketplace sells Lapras V?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $7.45. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
What drives Lapras V's value?
Four factors dominate: the Ultra Rare rarity tier, the contemporary Sword & Shield set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by 5ban Graphics also matters to collector demand.
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