Lapras

Lapras

Lapras appears in the English print of Great Encounters, released on February 1, 2008. Lapras is a rare rarity and 80 HP. The Great Encounters set contains 106 cards.

Artist Info

This card's illustration was created by Atsuko Nishida.

Collector Insights

Lapras is a Water-type Pokémon with 80 HP, featuring a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. It belongs to the Diamond & Pearl series, specifically the Great Encounters set, released in February 2008. The card’s abilities include two attacks: Carry In, which costs a single Water energy, and Wave Splash, requiring Water and Colorless energy to deal 20 damage. Carry In allows the player to search their deck for a Pokémon Tool Card, a Supporter card, and a basic Energy card, reveal them to the opponent, and add them to their hand before shuffling the deck. Wave Splash is a straightforward damaging attack with no additional effects. Lapras has no resistances but is weak to Lightning, taking an extra 20 damage from such attacks. The card’s flavor text highlights its affinity for traveling across the sea with humans and Pokémon, emphasizing its ability to understand human speech. Artist Atsuko Nishida designed the card, which is classified as Rare.

It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.

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