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Lapras

Abilities

Water AbsorbShell ArmorHydration(Hidden)
Height: 2.5 m (8'02")
Weight: 220.0 kg (485.0 lbs)
Base Exp: 187
Base Stats
HP130
Atk85
Def80
SpA85
SpD95
Spe60
BST535
EV Yield: 2 HP
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Stat
Min (0 IV / 0 EV)Max (31 IV / 252 EV)
HP
370464
Atk
157295
Def
148284
SpA
157295
SpD
175317
Spe
112240

Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.

Species Info
Generation
I (Kanto)
Color
Blue
Shape
Fish
Habitat
Sea
Growth Rate
Slow
Capture Rate
45 (17.6%)
Gender Ratio
50% Male / 50% Female
Egg Groups
Monster, Water1
Hatch Counter
40 cycles (~10,496 steps)
Base Experience
187
EV Yield
2 HP
Height
2.5 m (8'02")
Weight
220.0 kg (485.0 lbs)
Type Defenses

Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Water/Ice dual typing.

nor
fir
wat½
ele2
gra2
ice¼
fig2
poi
gro
fly
psy
bug
roc2
gho
dra
dar
ste
fai
Weak to: Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock
Resists: Water, Ice (¼x)
Abilities
Water Absorb

Absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.

Shell Armor

Protects against critical hits.

HydrationHidden Ability

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Pokedex Entries24 entries

Generation VII

Sun

Its high intelligence enables it to comprehend human speech. When it’s in a good mood, it sings in its beautiful voice.

Moon

These Pokémon were once near extinction due to poaching. Following protective regulations, there is now an overabundance of them.

Ultra Sun

It likes swimming around with people on its back. In the Alola region, it’s an important means of transportation over water.

Ultra Moon

They’ve been so cherished that there’s now an overabundance. The fish Pokémon population has declined in waters with too many Lapras.

Let's Go Pikachu, Let's Go Eevee

A gentle soul that can understand human speech. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.

Generation VIII

Sword

A smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it.

Shield

Crossing icy seas is no issue for this cold-resistant Pokémon. Its smooth skin is a little cool to the touch.

Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)

Generation I

Red, Blue

A POKéMON that has been over­ hunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.

Yellow

A gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.

Generation II

Gold

They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their num­ ber has dwindled.

Silver

It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.

Crystal

This gentle POKéMON loves to give people rides and provides a ve­ ry comfortable way to get around.

Generation III

Ruby, Sapphire

People have driven LAPRAS almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, this POKéMON is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.

Emerald

People have driven LAPRAS almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, it is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.

FireRed

Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.

LeafGreen

A POKéMON that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people on its back.

Generation IV

Diamond, Pearl, Platinum

It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.

HeartGold

They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.

SoulSilver

It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.

Generation V

Black, White

It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.

Black 2, White 2

Able to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back.

Generation VI

X

They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.

Y

Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.

Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire

People have driven Lapras almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, this Pokémon is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.

Moves (Gen 9)102 moves

Level Up

18 moves
Lv.MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
1Water GunSTABwatS40100%25
6GrowlnorN100%40
15Life DewwatN10
16SingnorN55%15
20MisticeN30
20Ice ShardSTABiceP40100%30
30Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
31Confuse RayghoN100%10
37BrineSTABwatS65100%10
40Body SlamnorP85100%15
45SurfSTABwatS90100%15
45Ice BeamSTABiceS90100%10
50Rain DancewatN5
52Dragon PulsedraS85100%10
58BlizzardSTABiceS11070%5
60Perish SongnorN5
65Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
65Sheer ColdSTABiceS30%5

TM / HM

55 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Alluring VoicefaiS80100%10
AvalancheSTABiceP60100%10
BlizzardSTABiceS11070%5
Body PressfigP80100%10
Body SlamnorP85100%15
BrineSTABwatS65100%10
BulldozegroP60100%20
CharmfaiN100%20
Chilling WaterSTABwatS50100%20
Confuse RayghoN100%10
CurseghoN10
Disarming VoicefaiS4015
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Dragon CheerdraN00%15
Dragon DancedraN20
Dragon PulsedraS85100%10
Drill RungroP8095%10
EarthquakegroP100100%10
EndurenorN10
FacadenorP70100%20
Giga ImpactnorP15090%5
HazeiceN30
Helping HandnorN20
Horn DrillnorP30%5
Hydro PumpSTABwatS11080%5
Hyper BeamnorS15090%5
Hyper VoicenorS90100%10
Ice BeamSTABiceS90100%10
Icicle SpearSTABiceP25100%30
Icy WindSTABiceS5595%15
Iron HeadsteP80100%15
LiquidationSTABwatP85100%10
Muddy WaterSTABwatS9085%10
OutragedraP120100%10
ProtectnorN10
PsychicpsyS90100%10
Psychic NoisepsyS75100%10
Rain DancewatN5
ReflectpsyN20
RestpsyN5
Sleep TalknorN10
Smart StrikesteP7010
SnowscapeiceN010
SubstitutenorN10
SurfSTABwatS90100%15
Take DownnorP9085%20
Tera BlastnorS80100%10
ThundereleS11070%10
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
Water GunSTABwatS40100%25
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
WaterfallSTABwatP80100%15
Weather BallnorS50100%10
WhirlpoolSTABwatS3585%15
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15

Egg Moves

13 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Ancient PowerrocS60100%5
AvalancheSTABiceP60100%10
CurseghoN10
Dragon DancedraN20
Dragon PulsedraS85100%10
FissuregroP30%5
Freeze DrySTABiceS70100%20
Horn DrillnorP30%5
Sleep TalknorN10
Sparkling AriaSTABwatS90100%10
SubstitutenorN10
TicklenorN100%20
WhirlpoolSTABwatS3585%15

Move Tutor

16 moves
MoveTypeCat.PowAccPP
Ancient PowerrocS60100%5
Body SlamnorP85100%15
Double EdgenorP120100%15
Dragon PulsedraS85100%10
Drill RungroP8095%10
EndurenorN10
Hyper VoicenorS90100%10
Ice BeamSTABiceS90100%10
Icy WindSTABiceS5595%15
Iron HeadsteP80100%15
OutragedraP120100%10
Sleep TalknorN10
SubstitutenorN10
ThunderbolteleS90100%15
Water PulseSTABwatS60100%20
Zen HeadbuttpsyP8090%15
Wild Held Items

Items that wild Lapras may be holding when encountered.

Mystic Water
100% in X, Y, Omega Ruby, Alpha Sapphire5% in Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, Ultra Moon
Pokedex Numbers
National#131
Kanto#131
Johto#219
Johto (HGSS)#224
Unova (B2W2)#242
Conquest#190
Kalos Coastal#150
Alola (SM)#268
Poni#083
Alola (USUM)#353
Poni (USUM)#100
Let's Go Kanto#131
Galar#361
Crown Tundra#190
Blueberry#145
Notable Moves

Best STAB Moves

Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)

iceBlizzard110 powS
watHydro Pump110 powS
watSurf90 powS
iceIce Beam90 powS

Best Coverage Moves

Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses

norGiga Impact150 powP
norHyper Beam150 powS
norDouble Edge120 powP
draOutrage120 powP
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About Lapras

Lapras is a Water and Ice-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). A smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it. Lapras stands 2.5 m (8'02") tall and weighs 220.0 kg (485.0 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.

Lapras Base Stats

Lapras has a base stat total of 535, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is HP at 130 (excellent), while its lowest is Speed at 60 (average). Lapras functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Lapras is average speed with a base Speed of 60.

Lapras Weaknesses & Resistances

As a Water and Ice-type, Lapras is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock-type moves, resists Water, Ice (¼x)-type attacks. This gives Lapras 4 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 0 immunities.

Lapras Abilities

Lapras's abilities include Water Absorb, Shell Armor, Hydration. Water Absorb absorbs water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.. Shell Armor protects against critical hits. Its Hidden Ability is Hydration, which cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Lapras Moves & Learnset

Lapras can learn 102 moves in Generation 9, including 18 by leveling up, 55 via TM/HM, 13 through breeding, and 16 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Blizzard (Ice, 110 power), Hydro Pump (Water, 110 power), Surf (Water, 90 power), Ice Beam (Ice, 90 power). For coverage, Lapras can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).

Training Lapras

With a capture rate of 45 (17.6%), Lapras can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Lapras yields 2 HP EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 10,496 steps to hatch from an Egg. Lapras belongs to the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Wild Lapras may be found holding Mystic Water.

Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Lapras. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Lapras, or use the team builder to see how Lapras fits into your squad.