Lapras – Brilliant Stars (#31)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Lapras (#31) is a Rare card from Sword & Shield - Brilliant Stars released in 2022. It showcases artwork by Teeziro and the Raging Freeze attack (110 damage), If any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out by damage from an attack from your opponent's Pokémon during their last turn, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.. TCGplayer market price sits around $0.20, Cardmarket average sale is €0.16, Floor listings start near €0.02.
- TCGplayer market price: $0.20
- Cardmarket trend price: €0.17
- Recent low listing: €0.02
Card Details
- Set
- Brilliant Stars
- Card Number
- 31
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Teeziro
- HP
- 130
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Regulation Mark
- Regulation F ✓ Legal in Standard
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Attacks & Strategy
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Raging Freeze
[Water, Water, Colorless]
— 110
If any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out by damage from an attack from your opponent's Pokémon during their last turn, your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
💡 Excellent damage-to-energy ratio (36.7 per energy).
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Lapras from Brilliant Stars (Rare) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2022, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Teeziro.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Mid-range TCG cards often provide balanced risk-reward profiles for collectors.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Lapras 31 is legal for tournament play in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats. The card bears Regulation Mark F, indicating its current competitive viability.
Key Attack: Lapras's Raging Freeze deals 110 damage for Water + Water + Colorless energy. Special effect: If any of your Pokémon were Knocked Out by damage from an attack from your opponent's Pokémon during...
Stats Overview: 130 HP • Water Type • Weak to Lightning ×2
Players should check the official Pokémon TCG tournament rules for the most current format regulations and card legality status.
� Compare Lapras Cards
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| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Brilliant Stars #31 ← Current | 130 | 1 attack | Rare | $0.20 |
�📦 Brilliant Stars Set Context
This Lapras is part of the Brilliant Stars expansion , released as part of the Sword & Shield series in 2022.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Teeziro, whose distinctive illustration style has made their cards highly collectible. Explore more cards illustrated by this artist to discover similar art styles and collecting themes.
💎 Professional Grading Guide
Professional grading can significantly increase the value of your Lapras card. Here's what you need to know:
Industry standard • Value multiplier: 2-4x
Best for: High-value cards, modern sets
Subgrades available • Value multiplier: 2-3x
Best for: Premium cards, perfect centering
Fast turnaround • Value multiplier: 1.5-3x
Best for: Budget-friendly option, bulk
💡 Should You Grade This Card?
- Yes, consider grading if: Card value exceeds $20 and is in excellent condition
- Grading cost: $20-100+ per card (depending on service level)
- Break-even point: Card should be worth $50+ raw to justify grading costs
- Turnaround time: 2 weeks to 6 months depending on service
Collector Notes
- Rare cards from Brilliant Stars are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Teeziro resonates with starter collectors, creating consistent search demand for this Bulbasaur variant.
- Water typing keeps this card relevant for themed decks and Grass-type collectors alike.
📚 Card History & Trivia
Release Information: Lapras 31 was released in 2022 in the Brilliant Stars expansion. This set is part of the Sword & Shield series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Teeziro. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Brilliant Stars represents a mid-era release that balances accessibility with collectibility.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Lapras have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Standard, Expanded, Unlimited formats.
🛡️ Related Products & Deck Building
Maximize the value and playability of your Lapras card with these essential products:
- Penny sleeves: Basic protection
- Perfect fit sleeves: Pre-grading
- Top loaders: Display & storage
- Binders with side-loading pages
- Storage boxes (800-count)
- ETB (Elite Trainer Box) storage
- Premium display cases
- Pair with Water energy cards
- Energy acceleration trainers
- Draw support & consistency cards
💡 Deck Building Tip: Lapras works best in Water type decks. For Standard format play, check the current rotation for legal support cards.