Lapras

Lapras

Selected Masterpiece • 79/127
Market Price $20.14
Platinum Platinum 2009
The Illustrator

Mitsuhiro Arita

Mitsuhiro Arita has been credited on Pokémon TCG cards from 1999 to 2025, spanning more than 700 illustrations. Work appears across Base, Team Rocket, and Legendary Collection, balancing character-focused staging with energetic, colorful scenes and clear, action-forward framing.

Curatorial Commentary

“The card depicts Lapras gracefully gliding through tranquil waters, bathed in the warm glow of a setting sun. Its serene expression suggests a gentle nature, inviting a sense of calm as it navigates its aquatic environment. The soft waves ripple around it, enhancing the feeling of peace and connection with the surrounding world. This snapshot captures a moment of harmony between Pokémon and nature.”

Editorial & Data

Published by Artchu Editorial. Card facts are based on structured reference data and Artchu enrichment. Visual commentary is AI-assisted and human-reviewed. Visual ranking reflects Artchu’s internal art_score methodology. Market data reflects the latest source shown on the page. Data refreshed: January 17, 2026.

Rarity Common
Card Type Water
Era
Platinum
Release
11/02/2009

Grind

10×

Does 10 damage times the amount of Energy attached to Lapras.

Ice Beam

30

Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.

Weakness
+20
Retreat Cost