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Lapras #21 Great Encounters Pokemon card

Set	Great Encounters
Card number	21
Rarity	Rare
Type	Pokémon
HP	80
Artist	Atsuko Nishida
Released	Feb 2008

Lapras #21 Value (Great Encounters)

$31.21 raw near mint

Pokemon card price guide: raw and graded values, eBay sold prices and price history. Updated Nov 2, 2026.

How much is Lapras #21 worth? As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $31.21, the Cardmarket low is €9.50. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Lapras #21 is a rare card from the Great Encounters expansion, illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. The card depicts Lapras in a calm water setting, reflecting Nishida's soft, detailed early Pokemon art style. Great Encounters remains a set many collectors revisit for its mix of classic creatures and clean design work. Lapras's steady, gentle presence has kept it a familiar name among long-time Pokemon TCG collectors.

Current prices

Source	Price
TCGplayer market price (USD)	$31.21
Cardmarket lowest near mint (EUR)	€9.50
Cardmarket 7-day average (EUR)	€3.28
Cardmarket 30-day average (EUR)	€3.70
Cardmarket listings available	113

Buy / compare: TCGplayer · eBay · eBay sold · Cardmarket

Similar artwork appears on other printings, so check yours with a Pokémon card scanner before trusting the price.

Why Lapras #21 is priced where it is

Lapras #21 is a Rare Pokémon card from Great Encounters, the Diamond & Pearl era (2008). It ranks as number 11 by price out of 106 cards in the set. Its price has held almost flat over the last 30 days ($31.21 to $31.21). The illustration is by Atsuko Nishida.

Graded card values (PSA, CGC, BGS)

Grading	Grade	Median sold	Sales
PSA	9	$79.46	1
PSA	8	$10.02	1

Graded values are medians of real eBay sold listings.

Is it worth grading? Grading for this card usually centers on surface clarity and edge wear, since Nishida's lighter color palette can show print lines more easily. Centering also matters, as slight shifts are more noticeable on softer backgrounds like this one. A clean, well-centered copy tends to stand apart within its rarity tier.

Lapras price history

Jun 15, 2026Low $9.68 · High $31.90Nov 2, 2026

Month	Avg Cardmarket low	Avg TCGplayer market
Nov 2026	€9.50	$31.21
Oct 2026	€9.81	$31.21
Sep 2026	€10.00	$29.57
Aug 2026	€10.00	$30.40
Jul 2026	€12.24	$19.56
Jun 2026	€14.20	$9.68

Some collectors view Lapras #21 as a comfortable entry point into Great Encounters rather than a high-demand chase card. Its rarity tier keeps it approachable for those completing sets instead of hunting rare pulls.

Frequently asked questions

What is Lapras #21 worth on Nov 2, 2026?

As of Nov 2, 2026, a raw near mint copy is worth about $31.21, the Cardmarket low is €9.50. Prices update hourly from Cardmarket, TCGplayer and eBay sold listings.

Is Lapras #21 rare?

Lapras #21 is printed at Rare rarity and ranks number 11 by price among the 106 cards in Great Encounters. Demand for the character and condition matter more than the rarity symbol.

Is Lapras #21 going up in value?

Not much right now. Its price has stayed within a few percent over the last 30 days, at about $31.21.

How do I check which printing of Lapras I have?

Look at the set symbol and the card number (21) at the bottom of the card, then match both to this page. A phone scanner such as Card Value Scanner on iPhone reads them from one photo; on Android, search the number in the price guide.