Lapras (Unified Minds 36) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Lapras from the Unified Minds set is an Uncommon Basic Water-type Pokémon card numbered 36 with 110 HP. It features the ability Mermaid’s Call and the attack Surf, aligning neatly with Lapras’s aquatic theme.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Grass ×2
• Resistance: None
• Ability: Mermaid’s Call – Retrieve a Misty’s Favor card from your discard pile once per turn before attacking.
• Attack: Surf – Costs 2 Water and 1 Colorless Energy, deals 90 damage.
• Flavor Text: “It likes swimming around with people on its back. In the Alola region, it’s an important means of transportation over water.”
• Card ID: sm11-36
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Sun & Moon series, specifically the Unified Minds set. It is an uncommon card numbered 36 in the set. The card is a Basic Pokémon with no evolutions from previous stages.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Identification relies on the set code “sm11,” the card number 36, and the illustrator Kagemaru Himeno’s distinctive artwork.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to recycle Misty’s Favor cards can provide strategic advantage in decks built around that Trainer card.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s detailed artwork and maintain its condition, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to retain its value and visual appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Unified Minds (sm11): This set features a variety of Psychic and Water-type Pokémon, with Lapras standing out as a versatile Water-type Basic Pokémon. Its ability supports synergy with Misty’s Favor, making it a useful card for collectors and players interested in thematic decks.