Lapras 12/18
Set: Southern Islands
Released: Jul 31, 2001
Pokémon
Water Type
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About Lapras
This gentle Pokémon can understand human language and allows people to ride on its back.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #131
- Card Number 12/18
- IllustratorNaoyo Kimura
- Release Date31/07/2001
- SeriesOther
- Expansion Southern Islands
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatNot Legal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraVintage
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionKanto
- Generation Generation 1
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Water
- Health Points70 HP
- Weakness
Lightning ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Water 
Lightning ×2 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Gentle Song
If Lapras has any damage counters on it, remove 2 of them from it (1 if it only has 1). If the Defending Pokémon has any damage counters on it, remove 2 of them from it (1 if it only has 1). The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
- Ice Beam20
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Lapras gliding gracefully through calm waters, surrounded by rocky cliffs, while a curious Dratini peeks from the background, highlighting the serene ocean environment.
Playability Overview
Lapras offers good utility with Gentle Song for status removal and sleep induction, plus Ice Beam for paralysis, but its moderate HP and retreat cost may limit its effectiveness in fast-paced matches.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Rocky ShorelineThis card fits great on a water-themed page, especially one that features rocky coastlines or natural water habitats. Use it as a calm centerpiece next to other Water-type Pokémon or those illustrated near shorelines and gentle waves.Additional Binder Suggestions: Ocean / Calm / Blue / Coastal / Gentle Waters
