Lapras V · Sword & Shield, what to know.
About the Lapras V card
Numbered 49 of 216 in Sword & Shield, released in February 2020, Lapras V is a Rare Holo V, a Basic Water-type carrying 210 HP.
As a Basic Pokémon, Lapras V needs no prior evolution to put into play, which made it a practical card in the era's decks.
Illustrated by Hasuno.
What is Lapras V worth?
Lapras V is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Sword & Shield's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Sword & Shield holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Lapras V before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
On a holo like Lapras V, surface is the grade cap. The water foil shows hairlines under raking light, and the print reveals scratches that flat scans miss. Centering on the left and right borders is the second thing to check.
If you are collecting Lapras V
For Lapras V, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Lapras V, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Lapras V holo for any raw purchase.
