Collector’s Guide: Lapras (Fossil #25)

Quick Facts

• Pokémon: Lapras
• Set: Fossil (base3)
• Card Number: 25
• Rarity: Rare
• HP: 80
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Illustrator: Ken Sugimori
• Legality: unknown

Lapras is a Basic Water-type Pokémon card from the Fossil set, featuring 80 HP and two attacks: Water Gun, which deals 10 damage plus additional damage based on attached Water Energy, and Confuse Ray, which can confuse the opponent’s Pokémon.

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the exact Fossil set printing of Lapras, card number 25. It is a Rare card illustrated by Ken Sugimori, notable for its classic artwork and nostalgic value among collectors.

Variants & Identifiers

• Set Code: base3
• Subtypes: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning (×2)
• No known print variants exist for this exact card.
• Regulation Mark: None
• Flavor Text: “A Pokémon that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across water.”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the value and condition of this Fossil Lapras card:
– Store in a protective sleeve and rigid top-loader or binder.
– Keep away from direct sunlight to prevent fading.
– Avoid exposure to moisture and extreme temperatures.
– Handle with clean hands to prevent oils and dirt from damaging the card surface.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fossil Set: Released as the third expansion in the Pokémon TCG, Fossil introduced fan-favorite Pokémon from the original games’ fossil revival theme. Lapras #25 stands out as a Rare Water-type Basic Pokémon with versatile attacks and classic Ken Sugimori artwork.