Lapras VMAX
SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set · 050/202 · Ultra Rare
Current Prices
Number
050/202
Rarity
Ultra Rare
Variant
Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
What Is Lapras VMAX Worth?
Lapras VMAX (Holofoil variant) is an ultra-rare chase card from SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set, card number 050/202. 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 VMAX Value Breakdown
As of 2026, Lapras VMAX (SWSH01: Sword & Shield Base Set, 050/202) is worth around $5.61 in Near Mint condition. Condition drives the price hard: a Near Mint copy is worth about $5.61, while a Damaged one drops to roughly $2.62. The full condition ladder runs Near Mint $5.61, Lightly Played $4.54, Moderately Played $3.08, Heavily Played $2.98, Damaged $2.62 — 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 $40.00 — about 7.1x the raw price, which is the single biggest swing in this card's value. PSA 9 copies sit around $10.50.
Is It Worth Grading Lapras VMAX?
Grading Lapras VMAX can pay off concretely: the gap between its raw value ($5.61) and a PSA 10 ($40.00) is about $34.39 — a 7.1x uplift before grading fees. Other graded tiers we track: PSA 9 $10.50, CGC 10 $34.20, CGC 9.5 $15.00. 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 | $3.66 | $3.66 | $3.66 | 2 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $4.97 | $4.95 | $4.99 | 63 |
| ebay | BGS 10 | $23.25 | $23.25 | $23.25 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 2 |
| ebay | BGS 9 5 | $7.51 | $7.51 | $7.51 | 7 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $34.20 | $34.20 | $34.20 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 8 5 | $7.00 | $7.00 | $7.00 | 1 |
| ebay | CGC 9 | $4.25 | $4.25 | $4.25 | 2 |
| ebay | CGC 9 5 | $15.00 | $15.00 | $15.00 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 10 | $40.00 | $40.00 | $40.00 | 34 |
| ebay | PSA 3 | $5.50 | $5.50 | $5.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 5 | $6.50 | $6.50 | $6.50 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 6 | $13.99 | $13.99 | $13.99 | 2 |
| ebay | PSA 7 | $11.00 | $11.00 | $11.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 7 5 | $10.00 | $10.00 | $10.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $19.99 | $19.99 | $19.99 | 5 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $10.50 | $10.50 | $10.50 | 26 |
| ebay | PSA 9 5 | $15.99 | $15.99 | $15.99 | 1 |
| ebay | TAG 10 | $26.00 | $26.00 | $26.00 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $2.62 | $2.99 | $2.99 | 14 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $2.98 | $2.98 | $2.98 | 6 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.54 | $4.54 | $4.54 | 174 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $3.08 | $2.96 | $2.96 | 26 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $5.61 | $3.80 | $14.95 | 1,424 |
Is Lapras VMAX a Good Buy?
As an ultra-rare, Lapras VMAX 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 VMAX's value on PokeCardWorth before buying or selling — the 2026 market shifts with set releases, nostalgia cycles, and demand.
