1998 Pokemon Japanese Vending Lapras #131 Series II PSA 10

The 1998 Pokemon Japanese Vending Series II Lapras card represents a classic piece of early Pocket Monsters history. Released during the iconic Vending Machine expansion era in Japan, this card features the beloved Transport Pokemon in its native Japanese format, capturing the nostalgic charm of the franchise's early years.

Graded a perfect Gem Mint 10 by PSA, this card is a highly sought-after collectible for Pokemon enthusiasts. The Vending Series cards are famous for their unique glossy finish and distinctive artwork, making high-grade examples exceptionally difficult to find.

Card Details

• Year: 1998
• Set: Pokemon Japanese Vending
• Card Number: 131
• Parallel: Series II
• Grading Company: PSA
• Grade: 10

Population Report

• Population at Grade: 151
• Population in Higher Grades: 0
• Total Graded Population: 476

Character Highlights

• Belongs to the Pokemon franchise, created by Satoshi Tajiri and Ken Sugimori.
• Lapras is a gentle, large marine Pokemon known for ferrying people across bodies of water on its back.
• Recognized as one of the first three Pokemon ever created according to lead designer Ken Sugimori.
• Debuted in the core video games Pokemon Red and Blue in 1996.
• Featured in the 1999 Pokemon Fossil expansion as a 1st Edition #10 Holo Rare TCG printing.