Misty’s Lapras Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Misty’s Lapras from the Destined Rivals set is a striking Illustration Rare card numbered 194. This Basic Water-type Pokémon has 110 HP and features the Surf attack. Its vivid artwork captures Lapras in a dynamic pose.

Quick Facts

• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Attacks:
• Swim Together: Search your deck for up to 3 Misty’s Pokémon, reveal them, and put them into your hand. Then, shuffle your deck. (Cost: 1 Water)
• Surf: Deals 60 damage. (Cost: 1 Water, 1 Colorless)
• Flavor Text: “It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.”
• Evolves From: Unknown
• Regulation Mark: I
• Legal Status: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Illustration Rare printing of Misty’s Lapras from the Scarlet & Violet “Destined Rivals” set, card number 194. This is the only known printing with these exact attributes and artwork by Orca.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are documented for this card. It is identified by its set code “sv10-194,” Illustration Rare rarity, and the unique artwork by Orca. The card features a regulation mark “I” and is classified as a Basic Water-type Pokémon with a retreat cost of 1.

Legality & Play Notes

The legality of this card is unknown. It is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant illustration and maintain card condition, store Misty’s Lapras in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card, especially since Illustration Rare cards often hold special collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Destined Rivals (sv10): Introduces Misty’s Lapras as a Basic Water-type with supportive deck-searching via Swim Together and a solid Surf attack. The enchanting flavor text and detailed artwork by Orca make it a standout for Scarlet & Violet collectors.

This printing of Misty’s Lapras offers both collectors and players a visually appealing and functionally interesting card, though its tournament legality remains unknown.