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Pokemon Sword and Shield Lapras

Pokemon Sword and Shield Lapras is a Water and Ice Type Transport Pokémon, which makes it weak against Grass, Electric, Fighting, Rock type moves. You can find and catch Lapras in Route 9 - Circhester Bay with a 1% chance to encounter during All Weather weather when walking through tall grass. The Max IV Stats of Lapras are 130 HP, 85 Attack, 85 SP Attack, 80 Defense, 95 SP Defense, and 60 Speed.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Lapras
Regular
Shiny
Lapras Galar Pokedex ID: 361

List of Lapras Max IV Stats in Pokemon SW SH.

Stat Amount Bar Graph
Total 535
HP 130
Attack 85
Defense 80
Special Attack 85
Special Defense 95
Speed 60

Based on this pokemon's stats we consider the best nature for Lapras to have is Sassy, this will increase it's Sp. Def and decrease it's Speed stats.

Lapras Abilities

Ability Type Effect
Water AbsorbNormal
Shell ArmorNormal
HydrationHidden

Sword Pokedex Entry

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

Shield Pokedex Entry

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

Pokemon Sword and Shield Gigantamax Lapras

Gigantamax Lapras

Gigantamax Sword Pokedex Entry

Over 5,000 people can ride on its shell at once. And it's a very comfortable ride, without the slightest shaking or swaying.

Gigantamax Shield Pokedex Entry

It surrounds itself with a huge ring of gathered ice particles. It uses the ring to smash any icebergs that might impede its graceful swimming.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Lapras Evolutions

How do i evolve Lapras in Pokemon Sword and Shield?

Currently Pokemon Sword and Shield Lapras does not have an evolution form in Generation 8.

Lapras Locations in Pokemon Sword and Shield

Where do i find and how to get Lapras?

Spawn locations you can find Lapras are in the Route 9 - Circhester Bay area, with a 1% chance to spawn during All Weather weather.

Non Overworld Spawns (NOT Visible - Randomly found in tall grass)

Pokemon Location Weather Spawn Lvl
Route 9 - Circhester Bay
1%39 - 43
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Pokemon Sword and Shield Lapras Raids

Where do i find Lapras Raids?

You can find Lapras raids in the following locations: Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell.

You can Click/Tap the links below to view where to find Lapras Raid Spawn Locations in Pokemon Sw and Sh.

Pokemon Sword and Shield Lapras Weakness

Lapras is a Water and Ice Type pokemon. This will cause it to take More Damage from Grass, Electric, Fighting, Rock Type Moves and will take Less Damage from Water, Ice type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
Damage
2.0x
Damage
Grass
Electric
Fighting
Rock
0.5x
Damage
Water
0.25x
Damage
Ice
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Lapras Weak Against?

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What pokemon is Lapras Strong Against?

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Pokemon SW and SH Lapras Moves List

What moves can Lapras learn from TMs, TRs, and Leveling?

Lapras can learn the type move at level . This move Bolded Pow numbers are adjusted for this pokemon's Water and Ice type +50% STAB damage.

Lapras Level Up Moves

Lvl Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
01[] Growl
01[] Water Gun
05[] Sing
10[] Mist
15[] Life Dew
20[] Ice Shard
25[] Confuse Ray
30[] Water Pulse
35[] Brine
40[] Body Slam
45[] Ice Beam
50[] Rain Dance
55[] Hydro Pump
60[] Perish Song
65[] Sheer Cold

TM Moves Lapras can learn

TM Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TM08Hyper BeamSpecial150905User must recharge next turn.
TM09Giga ImpactPhysical150905User must recharge next turn.
TM19SafeguardStatus25The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM21RestStatus10User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM24SnoreSpecial5010015Can only be used if asleep. May cause flinching.
TM25ProtectStatus10Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM27Icy WindSpecial82.59515Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM29CharmStatus10020Sharply lowers opponent's Attack.
TM31AttractStatus10015If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM33Rain DanceStatus5Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM35HailStatus10Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM36WhirlpoolSpecial52.58515Traps opponent, damaging them for 4-5 turns.
TM39FacadePhysical7010020Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM41Helping HandStatus20In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
TM45DivePhysical12010010Dives underwater on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM46Weather BallSpecial5010010Move's power and type changes with the weather.
TM55BrineSpecial97.510010Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
TM64AvalanchePhysical9010010Power doubles if user took damage first.
TM76RoundSpecial6010015Power increases if teammates use it in the same turn.
TM81BulldozePhysical6010020Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM96Smart StrikePhysical7010The user stabs the target with a sharp horn. This attack never misses.

Lapras TR Moves

TR Move Type Class Pow Acc PP Effect
TR01Body SlamPhysical8510015May paralyze opponent.
TR03Hydro PumpSpecial165805
TR04SurfSpecial13510015Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TR05Ice BeamSpecial13510010May freeze opponent.
TR06BlizzardSpecial165705May freeze opponent.
TR08ThunderboltSpecial9010015May paralyze opponent.
TR09ThunderSpecial1107010May paralyze opponent.
TR11PsychicSpecial9010010May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TR16WaterfallPhysical12010015May cause flinching.
TR20SubstituteStatus10Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TR24OutragePhysical12010010User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
TR26EndureStatus10Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TR27Sleep TalkStatus10User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TR28MegahornPhysical1208510
TR31Iron TailPhysical1007515May lower opponent's Defense.
TR34Future SightSpecial12010010Damage occurs 2 turns later.
TR42Hyper VoiceSpecial9010010
TR51Dragon DanceStatus20Raises user's Attack and Speed.
TR62Dragon PulseSpecial8510010
TR69Zen HeadbuttPhysical809015May cause flinching.
TR74Iron HeadPhysical8010015May cause flinching.
TR87Drill RunPhysical809510High critical hit ratio.
TR98LiquidationPhysical127.510010The user slams into the target using a full-force blast of water. This may also lower the target's Defense stat.
TR99Body PressPhysical8010010The higher the user's Defense, the stronger the attack.

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