Lapras GX
SM Base Set · 35/149 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Set
SM Base SetNumber
35/149
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lapras GX Worth?
Lapras GX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SM Base Set, card number 35/149. 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 GX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lapras GX (SM Base Set, 35/149) is worth around $3.29 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $3.29, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $1.04. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $3.29, Lightly Played $2.28, Moderately Played $1.91, Heavily Played $1.56, Damaged $1.04 — 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 $119.99 — about 36x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $27.00.
Is It Worth Grading Lapras GX?
Grading Lapras GX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($3.29) and a PSA 10 ($119.99) is about $116.70 — a 36x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $27.00, CGC 9.5 $19.99, PSA 8 $22.95. 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 | $3.10 | $3.10 | $3.10 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $6.39 | $6.39 | $6.39 | 32 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $15.25 | $15.25 | $15.25 | 3 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 4 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 1 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $119.99 | $119.99 | $119.99 | 31 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $22.95 | $22.95 | $22.95 | 17 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $27.00 | $27.00 | $27.00 | 25 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $1.04 | $1.51 | $1.51 | 23 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $1.56 | $1.26 | $1.26 | 41 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $2.28 | $1.85 | $2.49 | 350 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $1.91 | $1.91 | $1.91 | 99 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $3.29 | $2.30 | $6.00 | 1,020 |
Is Lapras GX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Lapras GX is exactly the kind of card that appreciates when a set stays popular. Upside is modest; the main reason to hold is enjoyment and set-building. Whatever you decide, recheck Lapras GX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
