
Lapras is a Basic Water-type Pokémon with 130 HP. It is featured in the SWSH Black Star Promos set, illustrated by artist Megumi Higuchi. The flavor text…
Lapras is a Water-type Pokémon card with 130 HP from the SWSH Black Star Promos set, part of the Sword & Shield series. It carries the collector number SWSH051/307 and is classified as Promo. The SWSH Black Star Promos set was released on November 15, 2019.
The card includes the flavor text: “A smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it.”.
Card name: Lapras
Card number: SWSH051/307
Set: SWSH Black Star Promos
Series: Sword & Shield
Rarity: Promo
Subtypes: Basic
Type: Water
HP: 130
Artist: Megumi Higuchi
Release date: November 15, 2019
National Pokédex number: 131
Lapras is most often collected as part of a complete SWSH Black Star Promos set rather than as a standalone chase card.
Across the hobby, collectibility generally comes down to rarity, condition, artwork, and overall demand for the set.
Lapras was illustrated by Megumi Higuchi.
Artwork is one of the factors collectors weigh when deciding which copies to keep or send for grading.
The current aggregated market price for Lapras is about $7.16. Recent listings range from roughly $5.99 (low) to
For context, the SWSH Black Star Promos set has a median card value near $3.70 and an average near
Pokémon cards are best collected for enjoyment first. Where value matters, it is typically driven by graded population, the popularity of the SWSH Black Star Promos set, the availability of sealed product, and broader Pokémon TCG market trends.
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 250 copies of this card, of which 51 earned a PSA 10 — a gem rate of about 20.4%. 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.
Lapras carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
Population data is one concrete measure of scarcity: PSA has graded 250 copies to date.
Lapras appears on more than one card across the catalog. Other printings include Fossil 10 (around
These are distinct cards rather than a single listing; compare the set, collector number, and rarity when identifying a specific copy.
The Lapras pokémon card is a Promo card from the SWSH Black Star Promos set (Sword & Shield series). It is a straightforward addition for collectors completing the SWSH Black Star Promos set. Its current aggregated market price is about $7.16; the live figure and full price history appear above on this page.
Lapras is from the SWSH Black Star Promos set (Sword & Shield series), numbered SWSH051/307 with the Promo rarity.
Lapras is classified as Promo.
The current aggregated market price is about $7.16, within a recent range of roughly $5.99 to
It can be, if the card is well-centred and free of noticeable edge, corner, or surface flaws. PSA has graded 250 copies so far, with about 20.4% reaching PSA 10. Top grades typically command a premium over raw copies.
PSA has graded 250 copies, of which 51 are PSA 10 (a gem rate of about 20.4%). These figures were last updated on June 15, 2026.
Lapras carries the Promo rarity, which determines how frequently it appears in booster packs.
The SWSH Black Star Promos set was released on November 15, 2019.
Yes. Lapras appears on 39 other cards across the catalog. Compare the set, collector number, and rarity to identify a specific copy.