Lapras (Japanese)
S12a: VSTAR Universe · 177/172 · Art Rare
Current Prices
Number
177/172
Rarity
Art Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lapras (Japanese) Worth?
Lapras (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S12a: VSTAR Universe set, card number 177/172. 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 (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lapras (Japanese) (S12a: VSTAR Universe, 177/172) is worth around $7.54 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $7.54, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.00. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $7.54, Lightly Played $4.99, Moderately Played $5.50, Damaged $1.00 — 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 $51.00 — about 6.8x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $17.02.
Is It Worth Grading Lapras (Japanese)?
Grading Lapras (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($7.54) and a PSA 10 ($51.00) is about $43.46 — a 6.8x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $17.02, CGC 10 $26.51, CGC 9.5 $19.99. 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 | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $7.74 | $7.74 | $7.74 | 5 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $8.00 | $8.00 | $8.00 | 39 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $35.76 | $35.76 | $35.76 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $36.00 | $36.00 | $36.00 | 20 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $29.00 | $29.00 | $29.00 | 14 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $26.51 | $26.51 | $26.51 | 56 |
| ebay | CGC 6 | $5.80 | $5.80 | $5.80 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 7 5 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $7.01 | $7.01 | $7.01 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $17.74 | $17.74 | $17.74 | 16 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $51.00 | $51.00 | $51.00 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $15.62 | $15.62 | $15.62 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $8.50 | $8.50 | $8.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 10 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $17.02 | $17.02 | $17.02 | 16 |
| ebay | SGC 10 | $15.51 | $15.51 | $15.51 | 1 |
| ebay | SGC 9 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $25.68 | $25.68 | $25.68 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.00 | $1.00 | $1.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.99 | $7.60 | $7.60 | 83 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 2 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $7.54 | $6.49 | $8.25 | 1,433 |
Is Lapras (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Lapras (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Lapras (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
