The stat line revolves around HP. Percentage recovery gets extra mileage here. Sp. Def backs it up, though Speed doesn't pull its weight. Worth 2 HP EVs on a slow 1.25M XP grind to max out.
It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
Lapras's Water/Ice typing leaves it vulnerable to Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock. Water Absorb grants an additional Water immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Lapras's overall bulk (130/80/95) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Ice |
Ting-Lu's Earthquake hits Lapras for 46-54%. Pelipper's Hurricane hits Lapras for 36-43%.
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityVesselofruin ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Ting-Lu builds →Earthquake46-54% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Pelipper builds →Hurricane36-43% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Moltres builds →Flamethrower29-35% U Turn13-15% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPoisonheal ItemToxic Orb NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Gliscor builds →Earthquake30-35% Knock Off13-15% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityProtosynthesis ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Walking Wake builds →Draco Meteor77-90% Flamethrower35-42% Dragon Pulse50-59% | ||
No evolution chain to worry about here. Lapras is a standalone Pokemon with plenty of partners for breeding through two egg groups. Eggs come out takes forever to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed Lapras easily with 81 breeding partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups.
the remaining moves is what separates a good sweep from a wasted boost. After Dragon Dance, Lapras threatens a wide range with flexible EVs and Heavy-Duty Boots backing every hit.
Best Build
Lapras best EVs are Attack and Speed
Physical Attacker Moveset
- Liquidation
- Dragon Dance
- Icicle Spear
- Freeze Dry
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Life Dew
- Protect
- Surf
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Sheer Cold
- Ice Beam
- Surf
- Freeze Dry
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Dragon Dance
- Liquidation
- Icicle Spear
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Liquidation
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Surf
- Freeze Dry
- Protect
- Future Sight
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Avalanche
- Thunderbolt
- Waterfall
Bulky Support Moveset
- Avalanche
- Dragon Dance
- Liquidation
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Surf
- Freeze Dry
- Protect
- Future Sight
Recommended Teammates
Physical Sweeper Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Avalanche
- Thunderbolt
- Waterfall
Bulky Support Moveset
- Avalanche
- Dragon Dance
- Liquidation
- Iron Head
Recommended Teammates
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
The level-up pool is slim, so TMs matter here. Lapras's coverage across 8 types all comes from technical machines, built on top of Hydro Pump and Blizzard for same-type damage. Ice Beam and Hydro Pump are the payoff moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
You'll want to breed for Ancient Power and Curse on Lapras. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Hydro Pump and Blizzard, they expand what Lapras can actually threaten in practice.
You'll want to breed for Ancient Power and Curse on Lapras. These egg moves aren't just nice to have. Combined with STAB from Hydro Pump and Blizzard, they expand what Lapras can actually threaten in practice.
The level-up pool tells the story here. Lapras learns Ice Beam and Surf naturally, plus enough variety that TMs feel like bonuses. Coverage across 8 types extends the reach beyond that.
Lapras doesn't appear in Scarlet & Violet. Transfer it from Red, Yellow, or Sword to add it to your collection. Check the source games below for encounter details.
A few locations for Lapras with moderate rates across late-game water routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Best Locations to Catch Lapras in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Lapras tops out at low spawn rates across 6 locations in late-game water routes. Two different catch methods are in play here. The encounters below are sorted by rate so you can see exactly what you're working with.
Best Locations to Catch Lapras in Sword & Shield
You can catch Lapras through 6 surfing and fishing encounters from Lv. 39-65, but availability differs between Sword and Shield. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Lapras starts showing up in late-game water routes at moderate rates across 8 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Best Locations to Catch Lapras in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
8 spots to find Lapras at Lv. 34-44 via surfing, gift, and more. Not all of them exist in both Let's Go Pikachu and Let's Go Eevee versions, so filter by your copy below.
Lapras looks average on paper at 535 BST. But Water Absorb is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. B-Tier on our tier list.
Lapras gets Water Absorb, Shell Armor, and Hydration. But Water Absorb is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that.
Lapras is a physical attacker with base 85 Attack. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
Lapras has answers, but so do you. Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Electric, Grass, and Fighting-type attackers hit hardest.
Available since Red & Blue, Lapras appears in 20 games spanning 10 generations. Beyond its original form, it gained a Gigantamax form in Generation 8.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGigantamax
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves