Lapras Fossil Rare Pokémon card — value and price

Photo is the set's stock scan and may show a different printing (e.g. a 1st Edition stamp) — this value is for the 1st Edition Holofoil printing.

Lapras

Fossil · Rare
Pokémon pkm:base3-10 TCGPlayer + Cardmarket
Fair market value
$219.03
Consensus of 2 market price guides. Typical $160.45 – $273.31.
▼ 9% · 47d
Sources: TCGPlayer + Cardmarket · Near Mint, raw
Optimal buy
$193.44
Never pay above $207.51
Optimal sell
$232.53
Never sell below $223.08
Buy this card · aim to pay under $207.51
TCGplayer →Find on eBay →Graded (PSA 10) →Amazon: sealed →
When it arrives: if it's graded, a slab guard protects the case (and the grade with it); if it's raw, use a sleeve inside a magnetic one-touch. Either way, keep it out of sunlight.
Slab guard (graded)Magnetic one-touch (raw)Penny sleeves

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Selling this card
Optimal sell $232.53 · never below $223.08. Value your copy for the live net-after-fees calculator.
Where to sell
eBay~13.25% + $0.30Largest audience; on any listing use “Sell one like this” to prefill yours.TCGplayer~10–11%Best for singles; buyers expect competitive, data-driven pricing.
Shipping & protection supplies
High value — graded: slab in a slab guard, bubble-wrapped in a rigid mailer. Raw: sleeve + one-touch (or toploader) inside a rigid mailer. Either way ship tracked, with signature confirmation.
Slab guard (graded)Penny sleevesMagnetic one-touch holderToploadersBubble mailersRigid/cardboard mailerPainter’s tape

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Common questions
How much is Lapras worth?

Lapras from Fossil has a fair market value of about $219.03 (Near Mint, raw), based on a consensus of current market price guides.

What is the best price to sell Lapras?

List around $232.53 to clear without leaving money on the table; that nets about $186.90 after fees and shipping.

What should I pay to buy Lapras?

A disciplined buy target is about $193.44 — a discount to fair value that keeps an edge. Aim not to pay above $207.51.

Where can I buy Lapras?

Lapras is sold on eBay, TCGplayer, and Amazon. Compare live listings against the fair value of $219.03 and aim to pay under $207.51 — SplitShot links you straight to current listings at each marketplace.

Is now a good time to buy Lapras?

Lapras is trending falling ~14% (7d vs 30d) lately. A disciplined entry is under $207.51; paying near or below $193.44 keeps a margin of safety versus the $219.03 fair value.

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