Lapras #79
Lapras is card #79 from Platinum, a Common Pokémon card currently trading near $29.99 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 #79 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Lapras at a glance
- Set: Platinum (Platinum, 2009).
- Cardmarket values it at €0.41 (EUR).
- Trades around $29.99 on TCGplayer.
- Recent averages: €0.46 (7d), €0.42 (30d).
- Rarity tier — Common.
Lapras price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lapras #79.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $9.75
- Mid
- $15.53
- High
- —
- Low
- $0.74
- Mid
- $2.40
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
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Is this Lapras a good deal?
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About Lapras #79
Printed as #79 in Platinum, Lapras belongs to the Platinum series and dates to 2009. The card carries 80 HP and Water typing, with a Basic designation.
The card is illustrated by Mitsuhiro Arita and currently trades at $29.99 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low-to-high range of $9.75 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- Platinum
- Series
- Platinum
- Number
- #79 / 127
- Rarity
- Common
- Illustrator
- Mitsuhiro Arita
- HP
- 80
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2009/02/11
Lapras attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lapras #79 — the playability layer behind the price.
Grind
Does 10 damage times the amount of Energy attached to Lapras.
Ice Beam
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal +20
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Lapras price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lapras #79.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($29.99), Normal ($2.96) — 2 versions in total.
This $29.99 tier rewards clean copies: a well-centred example sells well above a scuffed one.
At $29.99, Lapras draws committed collectors — presentation and centring directly affect the sale price.
In EUR, Lapras trends at €0.41 on Cardmarket (avg sold €0.44, lowest NM €0.02).
Lapras price history & movement
Recent sales average €0.46 over 7 days versus €0.42 over 30 days, so the card is heating up (+9.5%).
Latest daily average €0.50 against a trend price of €0.41.
Lapras has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $29.99 to $29.99; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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.
On a $29.99 sale, the take-home differs by platform: about $25.72 via eBay's default tier, $25.87 on TCGplayer, $28.14 on Cardmarket, $26.42 on Whatnot and $29.99 selling directly — a $4.27 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.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Lapras #79.
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 #79 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 $29.99 raw and $40.00 all-in grading cost, a PSA 10 nets $25.23 versus selling raw, a PSA 9 nets —. You need a graded sale of $75.97 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-4.2% 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 Platinum
Within Platinum it is the #29 most valuable of 89 tracked cards; the set median is $18.33.
It sits in the top 69% of the checklist on price.
The set's top card is Dialga G (#122), valued at $306.36.
What makes Lapras valuable
- Common is a common-to-mid rarity, so value depends more on condition, variant and playability than on scarcity alone.
- At $29.99 it is liquid enough to sell on major marketplaces, and its steady supply status means buyers compete for clean copies.
- Classic-era (2009) cards have a dedicated collector base and no prospect of new supply.
- Its Water typing means Lapras has a dual collector-and-player audience.
- Mitsuhiro Arita illustrated this card, which adds appeal for artist-focused collectors.
Buying & selling Lapras
- Bulk lots of Lapras can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Platinum was released in 2009; sealed product from this era is limited, so raw singles appreciate with collector demand.
- If you are buying to resell, model marketplace fees first — the $29.99 value is pre-fee, and the seller-fee calculator shows the net take-home per platform.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $29.99 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€0.46 and €0.42) to time entries and exits.
Lapras value questions
How much is Lapras worth?
Lapras trades near $29.99 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $9.75–—; Cardmarket shows €0.41.
Will Lapras hold its value?
Short-term momentum is rising (+9.5%). Older print runs tend to be more defensive holds.
How rare is Lapras?
Lapras is a Common card from Platinum (Platinum series, 2009). 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 ($29.99), Normal ($2.96). 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 $29.99. 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's value?
Four factors dominate: the Common rarity tier, the classic-era Platinum set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Mitsuhiro Arita also matters to collector demand.
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