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Lapras-GX

Sun & Moon 151/149

Set: Sun & Moon
Number: 151/149
Rarity: Rare Rainbow
Released: 2017
Energy type: water energy
Finish: Rainbow
Market price: $28.23
Artist: 5ban Graphics

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What it's worth

$28.23market price via TCGplayer · Sep 10, 2026$26.73 – $28.87 over the tracked period

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Lore

Why it matters

This Lapras-GX card from the Sun & Moon expansion is a standout for its Rare Rainbow holofoil treatment, which gives the artwork a distinctive textured, multicolored finish. As a high-tier secret rare from the set, it is highly sought after by collectors for its unique aesthetic and its status as a prominent card from the early Sun & Moon era.

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Card face

What it does

190 HPBasicGX

Cost: water energyCollect

Draw 3 cards.

Cost: water energy water energy water energyBlizzard Burn160

This Pokémon can't attack during your next turn.

Cost: water energy water energy colorless energyIce Beam-GX100

Your opponent's Active Pokémon is now Paralyzed. (You can't use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Weaknessgrass energy×2Retreatcolorless energy colorless energy

Pokémon-GX rule: When your Pokémon-GX is Knocked Out, your opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Formats

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Provenance

Where it came from

Released in the 2017 Sun & Moon expansion, the Lapras-GX card marked a significant shift in the Pokémon Trading Card Game, introducing the GX mechanic that replaced the previous EX era. Designed to be a high-powered centerpiece, this specific Rainbow Rare iteration, numbered 151/149, was part of the set's secret rare collection. These textured, monochromatic variants were created to offer collectors a premium aesthetic, utilizing a specialized foil treatment that catch the light in a distinct, holographic fashion.

The artwork for this card was crafted by 5ban Graphics, a studio frequently commissioned by The Pokémon Company to produce high-gloss, 3D-rendered imagery for the TCG. By opting for a clean, minimalist approach against the iridescent background, the design emphasizes the power and elegance of Lapras. Upon its release, the card was well-received by both competitive players for its utility in water-type decks and collectors who prized the secret rare subset for its scarcity and vibrant, unique finish.

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About

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