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Lapras V card from the Shining Fates Shiny Vault set
Illustration by 5ban Graphics. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Lapras V

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A sturdy Lapras that helps you manage your energy and switch positions easily.

Water210 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

Lapras V has 210 HP, making it a durable target for your opponent.

You can use Body Surf to attach a Water Energy from your hand and then swap Lapras with another Pokémon on the bench.

Ocean Loop lets you return three attached energies to your hand, giving you more resources to play.

Signature attack

Ocean Loop

Put 2 Water Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand. (210 damage)

The key feature is Body Surf. It allows you to attach energy and move Lapras out of danger in one turn. This helps keep your powerful Pokémon safe while building up your attack power.

Attacks

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Body Surf

Attach a Water Energy card from your hand to this Pokémon. If you do, switch it with 1 of your Benched Pokémon.

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Ocean Loop210

Put 2 Water Energy attached to this Pokémon into your hand.

Which deck it belongs in

This card suits Water type decks that rely on attaching energy quickly. It works well if you need to protect your main attacker or recycle energy for big moves.

Strengths
  • High HP
  • Energy recycling
  • Flexible switching
Watch out for
  • Weak to Lightning
  • Requires energy support
Pro tip

Use Body Surf to save Lapras from a strong attack, then use Ocean Loop to get that energy back for your next turn.

From the Pokédex

Lapras is known for its gentle nature and often carries people on its back across the sea.

Note for the parent

Check the weakness to Lightning types, as they will deal double damage to Lapras V.

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