In Diamond & Pearl, Lapras looks average on paper at 535 BST. But Water Absorb is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list. Ice Beam with Leftovers is the standard set.

What is Lapras weak to?

In Diamond & Pearl, watch for Raikou (Electric), Venusaur (Grass), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Lapras. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. Lapras has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.

What is the best ability for Lapras?

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.

What role does Lapras play in battle?

Lapras is a special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.

What counters Lapras?

For Diamond & Pearl, 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.

Lapras - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Balanced

CTier

60Speed · Below Avg

Stats & Training

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.

Base Stats

High

HP130

Attack85

Defense80

Sp. Atk85

Sp. Def95

Speed60

Total535

Details

Catch Rate

Challenging45 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height2.5 m

Weight220.0 kg

Base XP187

Abilities

Water AbsorbTop Pick

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

Shell ArmorNiche

Protects against critical hits.

HydrationHANot in game

Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.

Water Absorb grants Water immunity

EV Yield

HP+2AtkDefSpASpDSpe

HP training target

Pokedex Entries

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

Lapras Weakness

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.

Lapras Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock
0.5x (Resist)	Water
0.25x (Resist)	Ice

Type ChartVulnerable

4Weak

2Resist

1Immune

Score-5

Gen IV Type Chart

Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Electric Grass Fighting Rock

½xResist

Water

¼xResist

Ice

0xImmune

Water

STAB (6)

Fire Ground Rock Grass Flying Dragon

How to Beat Lapras in Diamond & Pearl (Best Counters)

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Power WhipLv. 47 Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Vine WhipLv. 11 Damage vs Lapras Power Whip 2x 80-94% Solar Beam 2x 64-76% Giga Drain 2x 41-49% Vine Whip 2x 31-37% View Carnivine builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Ancient PowerLv. 37 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Lapras Rock Slide 2x 27-32% Ancient Power 2x 34-40% Rock Tomb 2x 22-26% Rock Smash 2x 10-12% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Giga DrainTM19 Ancient PowerLv. 46 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Lapras Rock Slide 2x 43-50% Giga Drain 2x 19-22% Ancient Power 2x 23-27% Rock Tomb 2x 35-41% View Kabuto builds →
Lombre WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Drain PunchTM60 Brick BreakTM31 Damage vs Lapras Solar Beam 2x 46-55% Giga Drain 2x 29-35% Drain Punch 2x 20-23% Brick Break 2x 20-23% View Lombre builds →
Snover GrassIce	D
Available Moves Moves Wood HammerLv. 36 Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 5 Damage vs Lapras Wood Hammer 2x 55-65% Solar Beam 2x 48-56% Giga Drain 2x 31-37% Razor Leaf 2x 27-32% View Snover builds →

Diamond & Pearl Evolution

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

No Evolution

#131LaprasDoes not evolve

Breeding

Easy

Breed Lapras easily with 63 breeding partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Curse, Dragon Dance and 8 more to offspring.

Egg Groups

MonsterWater1

Gender

♂50.0%♀50.0%

Hatch Time

40 cycles·10,280 steps

Slow~10 min with Flame Body

Egg Moves

11moves

Breed With (best first)

Diamond & Pearl Lapras Best Moveset

This build takes hits and hits back. Leftovers provides passive recovery each turn, Waterabsorb supports the gameplan, and max HP and Sp. Atk EVs mean Lapras doesn't crumble to chip damage. Plus Electric coverage backing it up.

Best Build

Situational pick

Special Tank

Ability

Water Absorb

Item

LeftoversSUSTAIN

Best Nature for Lapras

Quiet+SPA

Lapras best EVs are HP and Sp. Atk

EVs

Atk

SpA

Special Tank Moveset

Ice BeamSTAB
Ice ShardSTAB
Hydro PumpSTAB
ThunderboltCoverage

Recommended Teammates

HeatranDecent

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.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Growl

——10040Normal

Lv 1

Sing

——5515Normal

Lv 1

Water Gun

—4010025Water

Lv 4

Mist

———30Ice

Lv 7

Confuse Ray

D—10010Ghost

Lv 10

Ice Shard+1

A4010030Ice

Lv 14

Water Pulse

C6010020Water

Lv 18

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Lv 22

Rain Dance

C——5Water

Lv 27

Perish Song

D——5Normal

Lv 32

Ice Beam

A9510010Ice

Lv 37

Brine

C6510010Water

Lv 43

Safeguard

D——25Normal

Lv 49

Hydro Pump

A120805Water

Lv 55

Sheer Cold

——305Ice

TM Moves

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM72

Avalanche-4

C6010010Ice

TM14

Blizzard

B120705Ice

TM55

Brine

C6510010Water

TM78

Captivate

——10020Normal

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM59

Dragon Pulse

C9010010Dragon

TM85

Dream Eater

—10010015Psychic

TM58

Endure+4

———10Normal

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM21

Frustration

D—10020Normal

TM68

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TM07

Hail

D——10Ice

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

C150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

A9510010Ice

TM23

Iron Tail

C1007515Steel

TM83

Natural Gift

D—10015Normal

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

C9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM44

Rest

B——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM05

Roar-6

C——20Normal

HM06

Rock Smash

D4010015Fighting

TM20

Safeguard

D——25Normal

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM34

Shock Wave

D60—20Electric

TM82

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

HM04

Strength

C8010015Normal

TM90

Substitute

C——10Normal

HM03

Surf

B9510015Water

TM87

Swagger

——9015Normal

TM25

Thunder

C1207010Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

A9510015Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM03

Water Pulse

C6010020Water

HM07

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Egg

Ancient Power

D601005Rock

Egg

Curse

C——10Ghost

Egg

Dragon Dance

C——20Dragon

Egg

Fissure

——305Ground

Egg

Foresight

D——40Normal

Egg

Horn Drill

——305Normal

Egg

Refresh

D——20Normal

Egg

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

Egg

Substitute

C——10Normal

Egg

Tickle

——10020Normal

Egg

Whirlpool

D358515Water

Tutor Moves

Lapras can't learn any Tutor moves

Transfer Moves

Gen

Gen 3

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Gen 3

Mimic

———10Normal

Diamond & Pearl Lapras Locations

decent spawn rates across 2 locations for Lapras in late-game water routes. Scroll the sorted list below and pick whichever spot sits closest to your current route. The rate differences between locations are worth comparing.

Best Locations to Catch Lapras in Diamond & Pearl

Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F

PearlSurfing on water Lv.40-60 Cave

UncommonLate

Victory Road - Nat Dex Area B1F

DiamondSurfing on water Lv.40-60 Cave

UncommonLate

Lapras Guide

In Diamond & Pearl, Lapras looks average on paper at 535 BST. But Water Absorb is why it sees play. Build around that and it pulls its weight. C-Tier on our tier list. Ice Beam with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Diamond & Pearl, watch for Raikou (Electric), Venusaur (Grass), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Lapras. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. Lapras has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
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 special attacker with base 85 Sp. Atk. Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. At base 60 Speed, it won't be moving first often.
For Diamond & Pearl, 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.

Game Availability

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

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Heracross BugFighting	B
Available Moves Moves Focus PunchTM01 Brick BreakTM31 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Lapras Focus Punch 2x 123-145%KO Brick Break 2x 63-75% Rock Smash 2x 34-42% View Heracross builds →
Lotad WaterGrass	D
Available Move Moves AbsorbLv. 5 Damage vs Lapras Absorb 2x 11-14% View Lotad builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift HM Move Moves Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Lapras Rock Smash 2x 13-16% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SmashHM06 AbsorbLv. 6 Damage vs Lapras Rock Smash 2x 17-22% Absorb 2x 8-9% View Kabuto builds →
Turtwig Grass	D
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves Razor LeafLv. 13 Rock SmashHM06 AbsorbLv. 9 Damage vs Lapras Razor Leaf 2x 31-38% Rock Smash 2x 17-22% Absorb 2x 11-14% View Turtwig builds →

Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashHM06 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Lapras Rock Tomb 2x 23-28% Rock Smash 2x 10-13% Rollout 2x 13-16% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashHM06 AbsorbLv. 6 Damage vs Lapras Rock Tomb 2x 36-44% Rock Smash 2x 18-21% Absorb 2x 6-8% View Kabuto builds →
Lotad WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Mega DrainLv. 19 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 5 Damage vs Lapras Mega Drain 2x 16-19% Bullet Seed 2x 10-13% Absorb 2x 10-13% View Lotad builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock TombTM39 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Lapras Rock Tomb 2x 23-28% Bullet Seed 2x 13-16% View Lileep builds →
Turtwig Grass	D
Obtain MethodLake Verity Gift Available Moves Moves Razor LeafLv. 13 Rock SmashHM06 Bullet SeedTM09 AbsorbLv. 9 Damage vs Lapras Razor Leaf 2x 29-34% Rock Smash 2x 14-17% Bullet Seed 2x 16-19% Absorb 2x 10-13% View Turtwig builds →

Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashHM06 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Lapras Rock Slide 2x 28-33% Rock Tomb 2x 24-28% Rock Smash 2x 10-13% Rollout 2x 13-17% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Giga DrainTM19 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Lapras Rock Slide 2x 46-54% Giga Drain 2x 20-24% Rock Tomb 2x 35-43% Rock Smash 2x 17-20% View Kabuto builds →
Snover GrassIce	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 5 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Lapras Solar Beam 2x 52-61% Giga Drain 2x 34-40% Razor Leaf 2x 28-33% Bullet Seed 2x 13-17% View Snover builds →
Lotad WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Mega DrainLv. 19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Lapras Solar Beam 2x 38-45% Giga Drain 2x 26-31% Mega Drain 2x 13-17% Bullet Seed 2x 9-12% View Lotad builds →
Lileep RockGrass	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Rock SlideTM80 Giga DrainTM19 Rock TombTM39 Damage vs Lapras Solar Beam 2x 50-59% Rock Slide 2x 28-33% Giga Drain 2x 31-38% Rock Tomb 2x 24-28% View Lileep builds →

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Lapras Solar Beam 2x 68-80% Giga Drain 2x 44-52% Vine Whip 2x 34-40% Bullet Seed 2x 20-24% View Carnivine builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashHM06 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Lapras Rock Slide 2x 28-33% Rock Tomb 2x 24-28% Rock Smash 2x 10-13% Rollout 2x 13-17% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Giga DrainTM19 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashHM06 Damage vs Lapras Rock Slide 2x 46-54% Giga Drain 2x 20-24% Rock Tomb 2x 35-43% Rock Smash 2x 17-20% View Kabuto builds →
Snover GrassIce	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 5 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Lapras Solar Beam 2x 52-61% Giga Drain 2x 34-40% Razor Leaf 2x 28-33% Bullet Seed 2x 13-17% View Snover builds →
Lotad WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Mega DrainLv. 19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Lapras Solar Beam 2x 38-45% Giga Drain 2x 26-31% Mega Drain 2x 13-17% Bullet Seed 2x 9-12% View Lotad builds →

Carnivine Grass	C
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Vine WhipLv. 11 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Lapras Solar Beam 2x 64-76% Giga Drain 2x 41-48% Vine Whip 2x 32-38% Bullet Seed 2x 19-22% View Carnivine builds →
Omanyte RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Rock TombTM39 Rock SmashHM06 RolloutLv. 16 Damage vs Lapras Rock Slide 2x 27-32% Rock Tomb 2x 22-26% Rock Smash 2x 10-12% Rollout 2x 11-14% View Omanyte builds →
Kabuto RockWater	D
Obtain MethodOreburgh City Gift Available Moves Moves Rock SlideTM80 Giga DrainTM19 Rock TombTM39 Mega DrainLv. 36 Damage vs Lapras Rock Slide 2x 44-52% Giga Drain 2x 19-23% Rock Tomb 2x 35-42% Mega Drain 2x 11-13% View Kabuto builds →
Snover GrassIce	D
Available Moves Moves Wood HammerLv. 36 Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Razor LeafLv. 5 Damage vs Lapras Wood Hammer 2x 56-66% Solar Beam 2x 49-58% Giga Drain 2x 32-38% Razor Leaf 2x 27-32% View Snover builds →
Lotad WaterGrass	D
Available Moves Moves Solar BeamTM22 Giga DrainTM19 Mega DrainLv. 19 Bullet SeedTM09 Damage vs Lapras Solar Beam 2x 37-44% Giga Drain 2x 23-28% Mega Drain 2x 13-16% Bullet Seed 2x 10-12% View Lotad builds →

Infernape FireFighting	A
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves Close Combat U Turn Grass Knot Fire Blast Damage vs Lapras Close Combat 2x 87-103%KO U Turn 17-20% Fire Blast 25-29% View Infernape builds →
Zapdos ElectricFlying	A
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves ThunderboltSTAB RoostRecovery Hidden Power Ice Heat Wave Damage vs Lapras Thunderbolt 2x 53-63% Heat Wave 19-22% View Zapdos builds →
Roserade GrassPoison	B
Recommended Build AbilityNatural Cure ItemBlack Sludge NatureTimid Moves Toxic Spikes Hidden Power Fire SpikesHazard Sleep Powder View Roserade builds →
Aerodactyl RockFlying	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves Earthquake Stealth Rock TauntUtility Stone Edge Damage vs Lapras Earthquake 24-29% Stone Edge 2x 73-87% View Aerodactyl builds →