Lapras #31
Lapras #31 sits in the Sun & Moon series and carries a live market value of $9.71, 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 #31 has slipped week-on-week. Selling sooner limits downside, while buyers get a value window.
Lapras at a glance
- Recent averages: €1.62 (7d), €1.73 (30d).
- Cardmarket trend price €1.85.
- Rare rarity.
- Live market value $9.71 for the Reverse Holofoil print.
- Team Up, Sun & Moon series, 2019.
Lapras price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lapras #31.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $5.20
- Mid
- $8.51
- High
- —
- Low
- $1.50
- Mid
- $2.40
- High
- —
Cardmarket pricing (EUR)
Cardmarket data updated 2026/10/26.
Verify the card image and live listings on TCGplayer, Cardmarket or eBay.
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About Lapras #31
Lapras is the #31 of 181 card in Team Up, a modern-era set released in 2019 as part of the Sun & Moon series. A Water-type (130 HP), this basic copy appeals to both collectors and players.
Artwork is by Ken Sugimori; the Reverse Holofoil printing sits around $9.71, spanning $5.20–— between the cheapest and priciest listings.
“It likes swimming around with people on its back. In the Alola region, it's an important means of transportation over water.”
Printed flavour text on the Team Up #31 card.
Card facts
- Set
- Team Up
- Series
- Sun & Moon
- Number
- #31 / 181
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Ken Sugimori
- HP
- 130
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Pokédex
- #131
- Released
- 2019/01/31
Lapras attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lapras #31 — the playability layer behind the price.
Confuse Ray
Your opponent’s Active Pokémon is now Confused.
Hydro Pump
This attack does 30 more damage times the amount of Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Lapras price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lapras #31.
There are 2 tracked printings here — Reverse Holofoil at $9.71, Normal at $2.33.
$9.71 gives Lapras real margin potential, so buy near the low end and sell toward the mid.
At $9.71 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In EUR, Lapras trends at €1.85 on Cardmarket (avg sold €1.71, lowest NM €0.10).
Lapras price history & movement
The card is cooling off: the 7-day average sold price is €1.62, 6.4% below the 30-day average of €1.73.
Latest daily average €0.90 against a trend price of €1.85.
Our own daily snapshots now cover 4 days for Lapras, with a recorded low of $9.18 and high of $9.71; current value is at 100% of that band.
Day to day the price swings by roughly 2.7% (standard deviation); the deepest recorded drawdown 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 $9.71 nets roughly $8.12 on eBay, $8.17 on TCGplayer, $8.87 via Cardmarket, $8.35 on Whatnot or $9.71 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.59.
As a rare card, Lapras sells differently by venue: marketplaces maximise reach, personal channels maximise margin. Use the calculator to weigh reach against take-home.
Your sale
Pre-filled with the current TCGplayer market for Lapras #31.
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 #31 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 $9.71 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 $55.69 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-52.6% 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 Team Up
Within Team Up it is the #53 most valuable of 68 tracked cards; the set median is $29.74.
Relative to the set median it is a value pick, placing it in the top 24%.
The set's top card is Latias & Latios GX (#170), valued at $4,499.66.
What makes Lapras valuable
- Lapras is a Rare, so condition and the specific print variant matter more than raw rarity.
- Modern (2019) sets are heavily collected, making Lapras's value sensitive to reprints and condition.
- Its steady supply status keeps entry costs low, which supports steady turnover.
- As a Water-type Pokémon card, Lapras is sought by players and collectors alike.
- Artwork by Ken Sugimori is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
Buying & selling Lapras
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $9.71 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- Team Up was released in 2019; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Lapras can realise well above the $5.20 low end.
- Track the Cardmarket 7- and 30-day averages (€1.62 and €1.73) to time entries and exits.
- For Lapras, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Normal prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Lapras value questions
How much is Lapras worth?
The current TCGplayer market value is $9.71 for the Reverse Holofoil printing, with a low of $5.20 and a high of —. Cardmarket trends at €1.85.
Will Lapras hold its value?
The card is softening on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
How rare is Lapras?
Lapras is a Rare card from Team Up (Sun & Moon 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 2 printings: Reverse Holofoil ($9.71), Normal ($2.33). Prices differ between variants, so always confirm which one you own or are buying.
Where can I buy or sell Lapras?
The main marketplaces are TCGplayer (USD), Cardmarket (EUR) and eBay. Current TCGplayer market is $9.71. 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 Rare rarity tier, the modern-era Sun & Moon set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Ken Sugimori also matters to collector demand.
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