Lapras VMAX (Japanese)
S4a: Shiny Star V · 032/190 · Triple Rare
Current Prices
Number
032/190
Rarity
Triple Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lapras VMAX (Japanese) Worth?
Lapras VMAX (Japanese) (Holofoil variant) is a Rare card in the S4a: Shiny Star V set, card number 032/190. On PokeCardWorth we focus on one question — what is it actually worth — and at its current valuation, it is an affordable, easy-to-find card best valued as part of a complete set rather than on its own.
Lapras VMAX (Japanese) Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lapras VMAX (Japanese) (S4a: Shiny Star V, 032/190) is worth around $1.14 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $1.14, while a Lightly Played one drops to roughly $1.75. A PSA 10 (Gem Mint) example is valued near $42.93 — about 38x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $11.50.
Is It Worth Grading Lapras VMAX (Japanese)?
Grading Lapras VMAX (Japanese) can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($1.14) and a PSA 10 ($42.93) is about $41.79 — a 38x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $11.50, CGC 10 $28.32, CGC 9.5 $10.00. At this value grading rarely makes sense — the fee usually exceeds the card's worth.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.49 | $1.49 | $1.49 | 3 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $2.90 | $2.90 | $2.90 | 48 |
| ebay | ACE 10 | $17.38 | $17.38 | $17.38 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $94.00 | $94.00 | $94.00 | 1 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $19.95 | $19.95 | $19.95 | 6 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $28.32 | $28.32 | $28.32 | 24 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 4 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $42.93 | $42.93 | $42.93 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $6.00 | $6.00 | $6.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $11.50 | $11.50 | $11.50 | 8 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $1.75 | $1.75 | $1.75 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $1.14 | $1.03 | $1.15 | 514 |
Is Lapras VMAX (Japanese) a Good Buy?
Lapras VMAX (Japanese) is a Rare that collectors actively chase for set completion. Don't expect price growth here — value it for completeness, not returns. Whatever you decide, recheck Lapras VMAX (Japanese)'s value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
