Lapras (Next Destinies 25) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Lapras from the Next Destinies set is a Rare card numbered 25. It has 100 HP and features the striking attack Reckless Charge. A vibrant pickup for collectors, this Basic Water-type also provides reliable utility with Call for Family.

Quick Facts

• HP: 100
• Type: Water
• Stage: Basic
• Retreat Cost: 2
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Abilities: None
• Attacks:
• Call for Family: Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Pokémon and put them onto your Bench. Shuffle your deck afterward.
• Reckless Charge: Deals 40 damage but Lapras does 20 damage to itself.

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Black & White series, set code bw4, titled Next Destinies. It is a Rare card numbered 25 in the set. The artwork by Kouki Saitou is distinctive and captures Lapras’s calm nature.

Variants & Identifiers

This printing has no known print variants. It can be identified by its set code “bw4-25,” rarity as Rare, and the unique illustration by Kouki Saitou. The card’s subtype is Basic, and it carries no regulation mark.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

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

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Next Destinies (bw4): This set includes Lapras as a Rare Basic Water-type Pokémon with useful bench-filling and self-damaging attacks. The set’s focus on strategic play is reflected in Lapras’s ability to call for family and its Reckless Charge attack.