Lapras 25 / 62 Pokemon Card from Fossil Set

Lapras — Fossil 25/62 Pokémon TCG card

Lapras is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP. It was illustrated by Ken Sugimori and is part of the Fossil set, card number 25. The flavor text notes that…

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About the Lapras Pokémon Card

Lapras is a Water-type Pokémon card with 80 HP from the Fossil set, part of the Base series. It carries the collector number 25/62 and is classified as Rare. The Fossil set was released on October 10, 1999.

The card includes the flavor text: “A Pokémon that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across water.”.

Lapras Pokémon Card Details

Card name: Lapras

Card number: 25/62

Set: Fossil

Series: Base

Rarity: Rare

Subtypes: Basic

Type: Water

HP: 80

Artist: Ken Sugimori

Release date: October 10, 1999

National Pokédex number: 131

Why Collect the Lapras Pokémon Card?

Lapras is a solid addition to the Fossil set, and clean, well-centred copies are the most desirable to collectors who grade their cards.

Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.

Artwork and Illustration of the Lapras Pokémon Card

Lapras was illustrated by Ken Sugimori.

Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.

Market Price and Value of the Lapras Pokémon Card

The current aggregated market price for Lapras is about

3.28. Recent listings range from roughly
7.40 (low) to $9,999 (high), with a mid-point near $68.48. These figures are aggregated from marketplace data and change over time; the live price and full price history are shown above on this page.

For context, the Fossil set has a median card value near

3.12 and an average near $43.79, so this card sits below the typical card in the set. The aggregated price has moved -32% over the last 7 days and -38% over 30 days.

Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the Fossil set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.

Grading the Lapras Pokémon Card

Whether Lapras is worth grading comes down to condition. Before submitting a card, collectors usually check front and back centring, corner sharpness, edge wear, surface defects, and any print lines or factory imperfections.

Across the hobby, top grades such as PSA 10, BGS/Beckett 9.5–10, and CGC Pristine 10 generally command a premium over raw or lower-graded copies.

PSA has graded 2,702 copies of this card, of which 424 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 15.7%. These population figures were last refreshed on June 15, 2026. Population counts only rise as more copies are submitted, so the gem rate and totals shift over time; nothing here is estimated or back-filled.

How Rare Is the Lapras Pokémon Card?

Rare cards like Lapras are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 2,702 copies to date.

Other Printings of Lapras

Lapras appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Fossil 10 (around

05), Legend Maker 8 (around
04) and Southern Islands 12 (around $61.34).

These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.

Final Thoughts on the Lapras Pokémon Card

The Lapras pokémon card is a Rare card from the Fossil set (Base series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the Fossil set. Its current aggregated market price is about

3.28; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Frequently asked questions

What set is the Lapras card from?

Lapras is from the Fossil set (Base series), numbered 25/62 with the Rare rarity.

What rarity is the Lapras card?

Lapras is classified as Rare.

How much is the Lapras 25/62 card worth?

The current aggregated market price is about

3.28, within a recent range of roughly
7.40 to $9,999. The live figure and full price history appear above on this page.

Is the Lapras card worth grading?

It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 2,702 copies so far, with about 15.7% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.

What is the PSA population for Lapras?

PSA has graded 2,702 copies, of which 424 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 15.7%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.

How rare is the Lapras card?

Rare cards like Lapras are pulled less often than commons and uncommons, while still appearing more frequently than the set's top-tier rare cards.

When was the Fossil set released?

The Fossil set was released on October 10, 1999.

Are there other printings of Lapras?

Yes. Lapras appears on 39 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.