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Lapras
HeartGold & SoulSilver 24/123 • rare
- Set
- HeartGold & SoulSilver
- Number
- 24/123
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2010
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $13.61
- Artist
- Suwama Chiaki
What it does
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Choose 1 of your opponent's Pokémon. This attack does 30 damage to that Pokémon. (Don't apply Weakness and Resistance for Benched Pokémon.)
They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
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Where it came from
Released in early 2010 as part of the HeartGold & SoulSilver expansion, this card marked the return of the Pokémon Trading Card Game to the Johto region, mirroring the themes of the Nintendo DS remakes of the same name. As a water-type Pokémon, Lapras features prominently in the game's mechanics, serving as both a transport mechanism for players navigating the sea and a powerful combatant. The card was designed to highlight the game's focus on Pokémon Prime and the updated art styles that defined the transition into the fourth generation's final TCG sets.
The artwork for this specific card captures the serene yet formidable nature of Lapras, consistent with the aesthetic direction of the 2010 expansion which sought to blend modern digital illustration techniques with classic creature design. By featuring the Pokémon in its natural aquatic environment, the illustrator aimed to emphasize its role as a gentle giant of the sea. Upon release, the card was well-received by players for its utility in gameplay and by collectors for its inclusion in a set that many fans associate with a nostalgic revitalization of the original Silver and Gold experiences.
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