Misty's Lapras Makes Waves This Week
Collector buzz surges on Pooka
Misty's Lapras from Destined Rivals is leading this week's buzz on Pooka thanks to its Illustration Rare appeal and trainer nostalgia. Supporting hits across eras point to rising Water and art-driven demand.
Updated March 18, 2026

Why Misty's Lapras Is Trending
The Illustration Rare Misty's Lapras blends Kanto nostalgia with standout art, putting it at the center of this week's collector attention.
Destined Rivals, released in May 2025, is back in focus as Ethan's Typhlosion, another Illustration Rare from the set, moves in tandem.
Collector Angles to Watch
Water fans are cross-shopping Blastoise from Base alongside Misty's Lapras, reinforcing a classic to modern path for blue chip pickups.
High profile chases like Gengar VMAX from Fusion Strike and Arceus VSTAR from Crown Zenith Galarian Gallery suggest buyers are bundling centerpiece cards in the same hunt.
Market Momentum Beyond One Card
Broader interest spans eras from Ditto VMAX in Shining Fates Shiny Vault and Cleffa in Obsidian Flames to Steelix in Aquapolis.
Victini in White Flare and Arceus LV.X in DP Black Star Promos round out a week where Illustration Rare art and iconic names are both in demand.
Why Misty's Lapras is trending
Misty's Lapras is the top trending card for English collectors this week. It headlines the Destined Rivals release from May 30, 2025. Collectors are chasing card #194. Interest around this illustration rare print continues to climb.
Misty's Lapras brings Water-type, 110 HP to the table.
Market signals to watch
Also on the move: Ditto VMAX, Victini, Blastoise, Ethan's Typhlosion, Gengar VMAX, Cleffa, Arceus VSTAR, Steelix. Watch how these cards influence deck-building and price swings alongside Misty's Lapras.
Track live pricing and trade volume in the Pooka app to stay ahead of the next spike.
Trending cards to watch
Snapshot generated on March 18, 2026.









