Lapras
HeartGold SoulSilver · 24/123 · Rare
Current Prices
Number
24/123
Rarity
Rare
Variant
Reverse_Holofoil
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Aug 1, 2026
Lapras: Rarity & Collectibility
Lapras in its sought-after Reverse_Holofoil variant is a genuine Rare that print runs hold back, so collectors have to hunt for clean copies. Cataloged as Rare #24/123 of the HeartGold SoulSilver set, it is the kind of card RarePokemonCard tracks for scarcity and collector demand rather than raw price alone. The harder a card is to pull in top condition, the more weight serious collectors place on it.
How Rare & Valuable Is Lapras?
In 2026, a Near Mint Lapras (Rare, HeartGold SoulSilver #24/123) changes hands at roughly $29.47, and desirability among set-builders keeps that number firm. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $29.47, whereas a Damaged one slides to around $10.75. Across the wear scale that reads Near Mint $29.47, Lightly Played $19.75, Moderately Played $7.02, Heavily Played $4.42, Damaged $10.75 — proof that for a collectible like this, presentation is inseparable from value.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | DAMAGED | $14.78 | $14.78 | $14.78 | 1 |
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $17.00 | $17.00 | $17.00 | 4 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $14.99 | $14.99 | $14.99 | 8 |
| ebay | CGC 10 | $199.00 | $199.00 | $199.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 8 | $52.00 | $52.00 | $52.00 | 1 |
| ebay | PSA 9 | $102.50 | $102.50 | $102.50 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | DAMAGED | $10.75 | $10.75 | $10.75 | 1 |
| tcgplayer | HEAVILY PLAYED | $4.42 | $4.42 | $4.42 | 11 |
| tcgplayer | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $19.75 | $19.76 | $19.76 | 18 |
| tcgplayer | MODERATELY PLAYED | $7.02 | $7.02 | $7.02 | 16 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $29.47 | $29.47 | $29.47 | 33 |
Collector Outlook for Lapras
Lapras holds steady chase appeal: a Rare that completists actively track down in top condition. Cards in this band from beloved sets tend to keep a loyal collector base over time. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Lapras on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
