Lapras
Plasma Blast · 17/101 · Common
Current Prices
Set
Plasma BlastNumber
17/101
Rarity
Common
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lapras Worth?
Lapras (Reverse_Holofoil variant) is a Common card from the Plasma Blast set, card number 17/101. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it sits in the budget range, so it is an accessible addition for most collectors.
Lapras Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lapras (Plasma Blast, 17/101) is worth around $4.51 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $4.51, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $0.49. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $4.51, Lightly Played $2.06, Moderately Played $1.39, Heavily Played $0.50, Damaged $0.49 — so grading the condition correctly before you buy or sell matters more than almost anything else. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $59.99 — about 13x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value.
Is It Worth Grading Lapras?
Grading Lapras can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($4.51) and a PSA 10 ($59.99) is about $55.48 — a 13x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 8 $24.99. Only grade a budget card like this if it is flawless and you plan to hold long-term.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $2.15 | $2.15 | $2.15 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $3.00 | $3.00 | $3.00 | 13 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.99 | $3.99 | $3.99 | 8 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $59.99 | $59.99 | $59.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $6.09 | $6.09 | $6.09 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $24.99 | $24.99 | $24.99 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $0.49 | $0.49 | $0.49 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 5 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.06 | $2.06 | $2.06 | 32 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.39 | $1.39 | $1.39 | 22 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $4.51 | $4.51 | $4.51 | 128 |
Is Lapras a Good Buy?
As a common, Lapras holds little standalone value, but clean copies still matter for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Lapras's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
