Lapras #35
🔥 Hot MoveLapras is card #35 from XY, a Rare Pokémon card currently trading near $10.14 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 #35 rose this week. If you're cashing out, this is a strong window; holders can wait for more upside.
Lapras at a glance
- From XY (XY), released 2014.
- Recent averages: €11.31 (7d), €8.08 (30d).
- Current TCGplayer market value $10.14 (Reverse Holofoil).
- Trend price on Cardmarket: €8.95.
- Rarity tier — Rare.
Lapras price by printing
Live TCGplayer and Cardmarket values for Lapras #35.
TCGplayer prices, updated 2026/10/26.
- Low
- $6.00
- Mid
- $10.63
- High
- —
- Low
- $2.30
- Mid
- $5.95
- 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 #35
Card #35 of XY is Lapras, a modern-era Pokémon card from the XY series (2014). The card carries 110 HP and Water typing, with a Basic designation.
Hitoshi Ariga illustrated this card. Its Reverse Holofoil printing is priced near $10.14, with listings from $6.00 to —.
Card facts
- Set
- XY
- Series
- XY
- Number
- #35 / 146
- Rarity
- Rare
- Illustrator
- Hitoshi Ariga
- HP
- 110
- Type
- Water
- Subtype
- Basic
- Released
- 2014/02/05
Lapras attacks, abilities & battle stats
Printed card text and battle statistics for Lapras #35 — the playability layer behind the price.
Seafaring
Flip 3 coins. For each heads, attach a Water Energy card from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon in any way you like.
Hydro Pump
This attack does 20 more damage for each Water Energy attached to this Pokémon.
Battle stats
- Weakness
- Metal ×2
- Retreat cost
- Colorless · Colorless
- Attacks
- 2
Lapras price analysis
What drives the current market value of Lapras #35.
By print variant, TCGplayer lists Reverse Holofoil ($10.14), Holofoil ($5.90) — 2 versions in total.
At $10.14 there is enough headroom for both flipping and collecting; compare the low and high ends before committing.
In the $10.14 band, condition and variant selection create meaningful price differences.
In EUR, Lapras trends at €8.95 on Cardmarket (avg sold €11.31, lowest NM €1.00).
Lapras price history & movement
Momentum reads heating up — a 7-day average of €11.31 against a 30-day average of €8.08 (+40%).
Latest daily average €2.75 against a trend price of €8.95.
Lapras has been tracked here for 4 days, ranging from $10.12 to $10.14; the latest value sits at 100% of that recorded range — at the high end of the band.
Recorded volatility runs near 0.1% per day, with a maximum drawdown of 0% over the tracked window.
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?
Model the real take-home on a [object Object] sale across eBay, TCGplayer, Cardmarket and direct — fees and shipping included.
Selling Lapras at $10.14 nets roughly $8.50 on eBay, $8.55 on TCGplayer, $9.28 via Cardmarket, $8.73 on Whatnot or $10.14 direct — the platform you pick is worth up to $1.64.
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 #35.
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 #35 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 $10.14 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 $56.11 to break even on grading.
At your stated grade odds the expected profit is — (-51.5% 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 XY
Within XY it is the #16 most valuable of 22 tracked cards; the set median is $14.56.
That is 30% below the middle of the set — a top-32% position.
The set's top card is Blastoise EX (#142), valued at $174.86.
What makes Lapras valuable
- 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.
- At Rare rarity, Lapras is widely available — its value comes from playability and condition.
- Artwork by Hitoshi Ariga is a factor for collectors who follow specific illustrators.
- Modern-era (2014) cards are widely collected, so condition and rarity drive the spread between copies.
Buying & selling Lapras
- Centring and surface condition matter most on Rare cards; a clean copy of Lapras can realise well above the $6.00 low end.
- XY was released in 2014; on-going print supply keeps raw prices tethered to playability and pull rates.
- Bulk lots of Lapras can hide condition issues; inspect edges and holo surfaces before paying near the — high.
- Check sold listings rather than asking prices — the Reverse Holofoil market of $10.14 reflects actual transactions on TCGplayer.
- For Lapras, confirm the exact print variant before buying: Reverse Holofoil, Holofoil prices differ, and listings often mix them.
Lapras value questions
What is the value of Lapras?
Lapras trades near $10.14 on TCGplayer (Reverse Holofoil), ranging $6.00–—; Cardmarket shows €8.95.
Will Lapras hold its value?
The card is rising on recent averages. Rare rarity and the modern-era XY set pedigree are the main long-term value anchors.
What rarity is Lapras?
Lapras is a Rare card from XY (XY series, 2014). 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 ($10.14), Holofoil ($5.90). 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 $10.14. 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 XY set pedigree, playability (Pokémon, Water), and condition. Artwork by Hitoshi Ariga also matters to collector demand.
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