Market outlook
Stable Outlook 4/10
Affordable pricing with no significant price appreciation post-release; steady low-volume sales without hype.
Next months. Stable at $1-3 for ungraded; minimal fluctuation next 3-6 months
Long term. Likely remains budget card unless Misty receives major anime spotlight; low growth potential 1-3 years
History
Lapras is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon known as the Transport Pokémon, first introduced in Generation I. Misty's Lapras refers to the Lapras owned by Misty, the Cerulean City Gym Leader and water Pokémon specialist from the Pokémon anime, originating from the Orange Islands arc where she temporarily rode it.
First printed in the Pokémon TCG Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals set (SV10) in 2025, with card number 194/182 as an Illustration Rare.
- Features the attack 'Swim Together' which searches the deck for up to 3 Misty's Pokémon and puts them onto the Bench.
- Depicts Misty with her iconic Lapras in a full art Illustration Rare variant.
- Part of the 2025 Pokémon TCG expansions focusing on trainer-specific Pokémon.
Rarity and print run
- Tier
- Ultra Rare
- Print run
- Medium
- First printed in
- Scarlet & Violet—Destined Rivals (SV10)
- Demand
- Low
- Supply
- Medium
- Illustration Rare pull rate in Destined Rivals booster packs
- Single known printing with standard print run for the set
Collector notes
Condition. Check for centering issues on borders, surface scratches on the glossy full art print, edge whitening, and print lines common in Illustration Rares; avoid cards with holofoil scratches or print defects.
Storage. Store in semi-rigid top loaders with sleeves in a cool, dry environment away from sunlight; use group binders for ungraded cards or professional grading slabs for long-term preservation.
Authenticity. Verify holographic patterns, font accuracy on card text, and set symbol; fakes often have blurry artwork or incorrect card stock thickness; cross-reference with official Pokémon TCG database or graded/graded population reports.
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