Lapras VMAX #50
Lapras VMAX #50 sits in the Sword & Shield series and carries a live market value of $5.55, 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.
Lapras VMAX #50 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Lapras VMAX at a glance
- Current TCGplayer market value $5.55 (Holofoil).
- Set: Sword & Shield (Sword & Shield, 2020).
- Cardmarket values it at €6.03 (EUR).
- Rarity: Rare Holo VMAX.
- Short-term trend -9.6% (7d vs 30d).
Lapras VMAX price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lapras VMAX #50.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $3.35
- Mid
- $5.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Lapras VMAX #50
Lapras VMAX is the #50 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 320 HP, printed as VMAX.
The card is illustrated by 5ban Graphics and currently trades at $5.55 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $3.35 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Sword & Shield
- Series
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- #50 / 202
- Rarity
- Rare Holo VMAX
- Illustrator
- 5ban Graphics
- HP
- 320
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- VMAX
- Evolves from
- Lapras V
- Pokédex
- #131
- Released
- 2020/02/07
Lapras VMAX attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lapras VMAX #50 — the playability layer behind the price.
G-Max Pump
This attack does 30 more damage for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 1
Lapras VMAX price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lapras VMAX #50.
TCGplayer tracks 1 print variant for this card: Holofoil ($5.55).
In the $5.55 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In the $5.55 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
On Cardmarket (EUR) the card trends at €6.03, with an average sold price of €6.50 and a lowest near-mint ask of €2.00.
Lapras VMAX price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €6.05, 9.6% below the 30-day average of €6.69.
Latest daily average €4.98 against a trend price of €6.03.
Lapras VMAX has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $5.01 to $5.55; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 6.2%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 4.2%.
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 VMAX?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
On a $5.55 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $4.51 via eBay's default tier, $4.54 on TCGplayer, $4.92 on Cardmarket, $4.65 on Whatnot and $5.55 selling directly — a $1.04 spread after fees and typical shipping.
As a rare holo vmax card, Lapras VMAX sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
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 VMAX?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lapras VMAX #50 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 $5.55 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 $51.53 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-64.8% 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 VMAX within Sword & Shield
Within Sword & Shield it is the #19 most valuable of 21 tracked cards; the set median is $12.13.
It sits in the top 14% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Snorlax VMAX (#206), valued at $107.55.
What makes Lapras VMAX valuable
- 5ban Graphics illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
- Rare Holo VMAX status puts Lapras VMAX among the scarcer pulls in Sword & Shield.
- Contemporary-era cards like Lapras VMAX (2020) are still in print, tying value to playability and demand.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- Lapras VMAX is a Water card with 320 HP, so demand comes from both collectors and players.
Buying & selling Lapras VMAX
- Sword & Shield was released in 2020; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- For Lapras VMAX, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Lapras VMAX has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $5.55 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare Holo VMAX cards; a clean copy of Lapras VMAX can realise well above the $3.35 low end.
Lapras VMAX value questions
What is the value of Lapras VMAX?
The current TCGplayer market value is $5.55 for the Holofoil printing, with a low of $3.35 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €6.03.
Should I buy Lapras VMAX?
Short-term momentum is softening (-9.6%). Modern cards are more sensitive to reprints and meta shifts.
Is Lapras VMAX rare?
Lapras VMAX is a Rare Holo VMAX 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 VMAX?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($5.55). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Lapras VMAX?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $5.55. When selling, compare net proceeds after fees — eBay and TCGplayer typically charge 9–13%, while direct sales carry lower or no fees.
Why does Lapras VMAX cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare Holo VMAX 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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