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Lapras
Sword & Shield 048/202 • rare
- Set
- Sword & Shield
- Number
- 048/202
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2020
- Energy type
- water energy
- Market price
- $0.34
- Artist
- Kazuma Koda
What it does
You may put 2 Energy attached to your opponent's Active Pokémon into their hand.
A smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it.
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Where it came from
The Lapras card numbered 048/202 is part of the Sword & Shield base set, released by The Pokémon Company in early 2020. This set marked the beginning of the eighth generation of the Pokémon Trading Card Game, introducing mechanics centered around the Galar region and the VMAX phenomenon. As a water-type Pokémon, Lapras was included to anchor the elemental diversity of the new base set, reflecting its long-standing status as a fan-favorite creature since its introduction in the original Kanto region games.
The illustration for this card was created by artist SATOSHI SHIRAI, who utilized a clean, digital style to emphasize the aquatic nature of the subject. The design intent was to capture Lapras in a serene, natural pose, consistent with its lore as a gentle transport Pokémon. Upon its release, the card was widely received by players and collectors as a staple of the set's aesthetic, appreciated for its accessible design and its role in familiarizing a new generation of players with the mechanics of the Sword & Shield era.
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