Lapras – Legend Maker (#8)
Price Overview & Key Facts
Lapras (#8) is a Rare Holo card from EX - Legend Maker released in 2006. It showcases artwork by Kagemaru Himeno and the Surf attack (30 damage). TCGplayer market price sits around $31.15, Cardmarket average sale is €9.95, Floor listings start near €4.50.
- TCGplayer market price: $31.15
- Cardmarket trend price: €17.79
- Recent low listing: €4.50
Card Details
- Set
- Legend Maker
- Card Number
- 8
- Rarity
- ✨ Rare Holo
- Illustrator
- 🎨 Kagemaru Himeno
- HP
- 80
- Type
- 💧 Water
- Weaknesses
- Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
- 2 (Colorless, Colorless)
Abilities
-
Support Navigation
Once during your turn, when you put Lapras onto your Bench from your hand, you may search your deck for a Supporter card, show it to your opponent, and put it into your hand. Shuffle your deck afterward.
Attacks & Strategy
- Surf [Water, Colorless] — 30
💎 Collector's Value & Investment Potential
Lapras from Legend Maker (Rare Holo) represents a solid addition to any Pokémon TCG collection. Released in 2006, this card features artwork by renowned illustrator Kagemaru Himeno.
Market Trends: Current market conditions show moderate interest in this card.
Investment Considerations: Vintage cards from this era have shown strong long-term appreciation potential.
⚔️ Competitive Play & Tournament Viability
This Lapras 8 is legal for tournament play in Unlimited format.
Key Attack: Lapras's Surf deals 30 damage for Water + Colorless energy.
Stats Overview: 80 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
Looking for other Lapras cards to compare? View different versions with varying HP, attacks, and rarity levels.
| Set | HP | Attacks | Rarity | Avg Price |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Legend Maker #8 ← Current | 80 | 1 attack | Rare Holo | $31.15 |
�📦 Legend Maker Set Context
This Lapras is part of the Legend Maker expansion , released as part of the EX series in 2006.
Artist Spotlight: This card features artwork by Kagemaru Himeno, 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 Holo cards from Legend Maker are typically short-printed and head straight into collector binders.
- The illustration by Kagemaru Himeno 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 8 was released in 2006 in the Legend Maker expansion. This set is part of the EX series, which introduced new gameplay mechanics and collectible cards.
Artist Background: The artwork for this card was created by Kagemaru Himeno. Professional Pokémon TCG artists undergo rigorous selection and bring unique styles to the game. View complete portfolio →
Set Popularity: Legend Maker is a vintage set that has gained significant collector interest over time, with sealed product and individual cards showing strong appreciation.
Competitive History: Water type Pokémon like Lapras have carved out niches in various competitive formats throughout Pokémon TCG history. Currently legal in Unlimited format.
🛡️ 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. Low energy cost attacks make this card great for aggressive early-game strategies.