Question 1

What is the current market value of Lapras #17?

Accepted Answer

Current market pricing for Lapras (Plasma Blast) sits near $0.46. Its 7-day movement is largely flat at -1.2%. Relative to the last 30 days, value is near baseline at $0.47. In the past 90 days, observed prices ranged from $0.44 to $0.49 (11% spread), a low-volatility profile. The listed rarity for this print is Common.

Question 2

Is Lapras #17 a good investment or collectible?

Accepted Answer

Current valuation lens: Weekly drift is minimal (-1.2%), indicating a relatively balanced short-term market. Observed 90-day bounds of $0.44 and $0.49 create a 11% band, matching a low-volatility profile. Current value remains close to its 30-day mean ($0.47). The clearest graded reference is PSA 9 at $13.00, or +2726% relative to raw.

Question 3

What is Lapras #17 and what makes it special?

Accepted Answer

Lapras appears in Plasma Blast, released in 2013. The printed flavor text states: "Able to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back." Core profile: Its card type is Pokémon. The rarity label is Common. Printed HP is 100. Energy typing is Water. Card subtype classification is Basic. Notable move text references "Cleanse Away" and "Surf". The card has a weakness to Metal. Retreat cost is 2 energy. Common-tier prints are typically the most accessible entries for set completion.

Question 4

What are the alternative Lapras cards available?

Accepted Answer

Lapras sits within a broader pool of Lapras variants that can be compared by set, rarity, and price. Comparable entries in this snapshot: 6 cards, 6 distinct sets. Observed alternatives run from $0.06 to $31.30 (52067% spread). The current card sits -95% versus the sampled alternative average of $9.38. Notable alternatives include Lapras #HGSS14 (HGSS Black Star Promos) at $31.30, Lapras #5 (McDonald's Collection 2019) at $17.90, Lapras #SWSH051 (SWSH Black Star Promos) at $6.76, and Lapras #31 (Stellar Crown) at $0.10.

Question 5

What set is Lapras #17 from, and when was it released?

Accepted Answer

Plasma Blast entered circulation in 2013. Plasma Blast is grouped under the Black & White era. Set size is 105 cards, which categorizes Plasma Blast as mid-size. As of 2026, the set is 13 years old and fits a legacy-era profile. Within this set, Lapras is card number 17 with a Common designation.

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