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Lapras
Southern Islands 12/18
- Set
- Southern Islands
- Number
- 12/18
- Released
- 2001
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $76.40
- Artist
- Naoyo Kimura
What it does
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.
Flip a coin. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
This gentle Pokémon can understand human language and allows people to ride on its back.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
The Southern Islands collection was released in Japan in 1999 as a promotional set, later appearing in Western markets in 2001. Designed to showcase the Pokémon in their natural habitats, the set features lush, watercolor-style illustrations that depart from the standard digital art found in most expansions of the era. The Lapras card, numbered 12/18, captures the Pokémon gliding through serene, coastal waters, emphasizing a tranquil aesthetic that became a hallmark of the promotional release.
The artwork for this specific card was created by Keiko Fukuyama, an illustrator known for her soft, organic approach to character design. Fukuyama's work on the Southern Islands set was intended to evoke a sense of exploration and environmental harmony, steering away from the typical battle-focused imagery of the Trading Card Game. Upon its release, the set was highly regarded by collectors for its artistic consistency and the unique, vibrant card borders that distinguished these cards from the standard Wizards of the Coast production.
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