Lapras #5
Lapras is card #5 from Macdonald's Collection 2019, a Unknown Pokémon card currently trading near $20.55 for its 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 #5 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Lapras at a glance
- Macdonald's Collection 2019, McDonald's Collection series, 2019.
- Unknown rarity.
- Current TCGplayer market value $20.55 (Holofoil).
- Cardmarket values it at €3.66 (EUR).
- 7-day average €4.81; 30-day average €4.46.
Lapras price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lapras #5.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $12.95
- Mid
- $16.99
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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About Lapras #5
Lapras is the #5 of 12 card in Macdonald's Collection 2019, a modern-era set released in 2019 as part of the McDonald's Collection series. A Water-type (120 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
The card is illustrated by Saya Tsuruta and currently trades at $20.55 for the Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $12.95 to —.
“These Pokémon were once near extinction due to poaching. Following protective regulations, there is now an overabundance of them.”
Printed flavour text on the Macdonald's Collection 2019 #5 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Macdonald's Collection 2019
- Series
- McDonald's Collection
- Number
- #5 / 12
- Rarity
- Unknown
- Illustrator
- Saya Tsuruta
- HP
- 120
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #131
- Released
- 2019/10/15
Lapras attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lapras #5 — the playability layer behind the price.
Aqua Bullet
This attack does 20 damage to 1 of your opponent’s Benched Pokémon. (Don’t apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
Hydro Pump
This attack does 10 more damage times the amount of Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Grass ×2
- Retreat cost
- —
- Attacks
- 2
Lapras price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lapras #5.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Holofoil ($20.55) — 1 version in total.
This $20.55 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $20.55, Lapras draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Lapras trends at €3.66 on Cardmarket (avg sold €3.95, lowest NM €0.49).
Lapras price history & movement
The card is heating up: the 7-day average sold price is €4.81, 7.8% above the 30-day average of €4.46.
Single-day average: €10.00; Cardmarket trend price €3.66.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Lapras, with a recorded low of $20.26 and high of $20.55; current value is at 100% of that band.
Daily moves average a volatility of 0.7%, and the largest peak-to-trough drawdown recorded is 0%.
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.
Selling Lapras at $20.55 nets roughly $17.53 on eBay, $17.63 on TCGplayer, $19.17 via Cardmarket, $18.01 on Whatnot or $20.55 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $3.02.
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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Should you grade Lapras?
Model the break-even and PSA 9 vs PSA 10 profit on grading Lapras #5 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 $20.55 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $4.70 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $66.53 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-21.0% 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 Macdonald's Collection 2019
By market value Lapras sits at #3 of 12 in Macdonald's Collection 2019 (set median $13.05).
It sits in the top 83% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Pikachu (#6), valued at $37.67.
What makes Lapras valuable
- Modern-era (2019) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
- Its Water typing means Lapras has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- At Unknown rarity, Lapras is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- The Saya Tsuruta artwork gives Lapras appeal beyond pure playability.
- At $20.55 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
Buying & selling Lapras
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€4.81 and €4.46) to time entries and exits.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Holofoil market of $20.55 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- 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: Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
- Bulk lots of Lapras can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
Lapras value questions
How much is Lapras worth?
Lapras trades near $20.55 on TCGplayer (Holofoil), ranging $12.95–—; Cardmarket shows €3.66.
Is Lapras a good investment?
As a modern-era Unknown card it is trending up in the short term (7.8% on the 7-day vs 30-day average). Value will track playability and collector demand.
How rare is Lapras?
Lapras is a Unknown card from Macdonald's Collection 2019 (McDonald's Collection series, 2019). It sits in a common-to-mid rarity tier, so condition and variant matter more than raw scarcity.
Does Lapras have multiple printings?
TCGplayer tracks 1 printing: Holofoil ($20.55). 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 $20.55. 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 cost what it does?
Four factors dominate: the Unknown rarity tier, the modern-era McDonald's Collection set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Saya Tsuruta also matters to collector demand.
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