Collector’s Guide: Lapras (XY #35)

Lapras XY 35 Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Lapras from the XY set is a Rare Holo card featuring 110 HP and the powerful Hydro Pump attack. It is card number 35 in the set.

Quick Facts

set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
XY 35 Rare Holo 110 Hitoshi Ariga
  • Type: Water
  • Stage: Basic
  • Retreat Cost: 2
  • Weakness: Metal ×2
  • Abilities: None
  • Attacks:
  • Seafaring: Flip 3 coins; for each heads, attach a Water Energy card from your discard pile to your Benched Pokémon.
  • Hydro Pump: Does 10+ damage plus 20 more for each Water Energy attached to Lapras.

Key Printings

This Lapras is from the XY set, numbered 35, and is a Rare Holo. It features artwork by Hitoshi Ariga and is a Basic Pokémon with no evolutions from previous forms.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It can be identified by:
– Set code “xy1-35”
– Rare Holo rarity
– Illustration by Hitoshi Ariga
– Water typing and the attacks “Seafaring” and “Hydro Pump”

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its strategic value lies in energy acceleration with “Seafaring” and scalable damage output with “Hydro Pump.”

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil finish and maintain condition, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to keep the artwork and text crisp.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

  • XY Set: This Lapras card is part of the original XY series, showcasing the early generation of Pokémon TCG expansions with detailed artwork and balanced gameplay mechanics. The set emphasizes Water-type synergy and energy management strategies.

Lapras (XY) #35

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Lapras (XY) #35

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