Lapras #21
Lapras is card #21 from Great Encounters, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $34.14 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 #21 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Lapras at a glance
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €3.41.
- From Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl), released 2008.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
- Live market value $34.14 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Recent averages: €4.06 (7d), €3.74 (30d).
Lapras price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lapras #21.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $42.70
- Mid
- $59.99
- High
- —
- Low
- $10.99
- Mid
- $16.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Lapras #21
Lapras is the #21 of 106 card in Great Encounters, a classic-era set released in 2008 as part of the Diamond & Pearl series. It is a Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP, printed as Basic.
Artwork is by Atsuko Nishida; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $34.14, spanning $42.70–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
Card facts
- Set
- Great Encounters
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl
- Number
- #21 / 106
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Atsuko Nishida
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2008/02/01
Lapras attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lapras #21 — the playability layer behind the price.
Carry In
Search your deck for a Pokémon Tool card, a Supporter card, and a basic Energy card, show them to your opponent, and put them into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Wave Splash
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Lightning +20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Lapras price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lapras #21.
TCGplayer tracks 2 print variants for this card: Reverse Holofoil ($34.14), Normal ($17.72).
This $34.14 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $34.14, Lapras draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Lapras trends at €3.41 on Cardmarket (avg sold €4.12, lowest NM €0.50).
Lapras price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €4.06, 8.6% above the 30-day average of €3.74.
Single-day average: €2.02; Cardmarket trend price €3.41.
Lapras has been tracked here for 5 days, ranging from $34.14 to $34.14; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 0% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown is 0%.
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?
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On a $34.14 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $29.32 via eBay's default tier, $29.49 on TCGplayer, $32.08 on Cardmarket, $30.12 on Whatnot and $34.14 selling directly — a $4.82 spread after fees and typical shipping.
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.
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Should you grade Lapras?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lapras #21 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 $34.14 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $34.26 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $80.11 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is $1.35 (1.8% 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 within Great Encounters
Lapras ranks #15 of 68 tracked Great Encounters cards by market value, against a set median of $17.30.
It sits in the top 79% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Darkrai (#104), valued at $262.42.
What makes Lapras valuable
- At $34.14 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Its Water typing means Lapras has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Classic-era (2008) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Lapras is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Atsuko Nishida illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Lapras
- Because it is a Pokémon card, Lapras has both collector and player demand — a broader buyer pool than purely collectible cards.
- Bulk lots of Lapras can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Great Encounters was released in 2008; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $34.14 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.06 and €3.74) to time entries and exits.
Lapras value questions
What is the value of Lapras?
The current TCGplayer market value is $34.14 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $42.70 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €3.41.
Is Lapras a good investment?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Lapras?
Lapras is a Rare card from Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl series, 2008). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
What print variants exist for Lapras?
TCGplayer tracks 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($34.14), Normal ($17.72). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where is Lapras sold?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $34.14. 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 cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Rare rarity tier, the classic-era Diamond & Pearl set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Atsuko Nishida also matters to collector demand.
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