Lapras VMAX · Sword & Shield, what to know.
About the Lapras VMAX card
Numbered 203 of 216 in Sword & Shield, released in February 2020, Lapras VMAX is a Rare Rainbow, a Basic Water-type carrying 320 HP.
It evolves from Lapras V, so Lapras VMAX is a later-stage card that set-builders usually slot into a full evolution run rather than buy alone.
Illustrated by 5ban Graphics.
What is Lapras VMAX worth?
Lapras VMAX is a holo rare, one of the cards that holds Sword & Shield's value. The rarity tier decides most of it, since the same card prints at several tiers with very different prices. In top-grade 1st Edition, Sword & Shield holos range from the mid hundreds for the lesser cards up to the set's marquee chase; raw and Unlimited copies trade for a fraction of that. The live market price above shows the current figure by grade.
Print variants and how to spot them
Confirm the print and finish on Lapras VMAX before pricing it, since variant and rarity set the market more than the card name alone.
Grading and condition
For graded buyers, the holo window on Lapras VMAX is where most points are won or lost. Surface scratches and foil misregistration are common on these cards, and centering was inconsistent enough that clean PSA 10s stay scarce. Read the water foil at a 45-degree angle under strong light before committing.
If you are collecting Lapras VMAX
For Lapras VMAX, variant comes before condition. Confirm the exact rarity tier on the Lapras VMAX, since the spread between tiers is wide. Demand a clear photo of the Lapras VMAX holo for any raw purchase.
