Lapras (Japanese)
SM6a: Dragon Storm · 017/053 · Common
Current Prices
Number
017/053
Rarity
Common
Variant
Normal
Market
US (TCGplayer)
Last Updated
Jun 9, 2026
Lapras (Japanese): Rarity & Collectibility
Lapras (Japanese) sits at the most plentiful end of the rarity scale — easy to pull and easy to find. Cataloged as Common #017/053 of the SM6a: Dragon Storm 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 (Japanese)?
In 2026, a Near Mint Lapras (Japanese) (Common, SM6a: Dragon Storm #017/053) changes hands at roughly $0.50, and availability keeps it within easy reach for collectors. Because demand concentrates on clean copies, surface wear is punished hard: a Near Mint example commands about $0.50, whereas a Lightly Played one slides to around $4.90.
Detailed Price Breakdown
| Source | Condition / Grade | Average | Low | High | Sales |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ebay | LIGHTLY PLAYED | $4.90 | $4.90 | $4.90 | 1 |
| ebay | NEAR MINT | $3.53 | $3.53 | $3.53 | 3 |
| tcgplayer | NEAR MINT | $0.50 | $0.50 | $0.50 | 13 |
Collector Outlook for Lapras (Japanese)
As a Common, Lapras (Japanese) earns its place through set completion rather than chase appeal — but a binder is never finished without it. Collect it for completeness and the joy of the hunt; its appeal is the set, not the ceiling. Whether you are chasing it for a set or as a centerpiece, revisit Lapras (Japanese) on RarePokemonCard — rarity demand in 2026 shifts with reprints, set nostalgia, and how few high-grade copies surface.
