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.
A gentle soul that can understand human speech. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
A gentle soul that can understand human speech. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Water |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Ice |
 Hitmonlee Fighting | B | |
Obtain MethodSaffron City Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Hitmonlee builds →High Jump Kick 2x102-120%KO Jump Kick 2x78-92% Brick Break 2x60-70% Rolling Kick 2x47-56% | ||
 Venusaur GrassPoison | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Venusaur builds →Power Whip 2x68-80% Petal Dance 2x71-83% Razor Leaf 2x32-38% Vine Whip 2x27-32% | ||
 Parasect BugGrass | C | |
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 2x63-75% Rock Throw 2x43-51% | ||
 Machoke Fighting | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Machoke builds →Superpower 2x80-95% Submission 2x55-64% Brick Break 2x51-60% Karate Chop 2x35-41% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Cobalion's Close Combat hits Lapras for 70-82%. Tapu Koko's Thunderbolt also KOs at 93-109%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x70-82% Stone Edge 2x39-46% | ||
 Ferrothorn GrassSteel | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIron Barbs ItemLeftovers NatureSassy Moves View Ferrothorn builds →
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 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x93-109%KO Volt Switch 2x72-85% Dazzling Gleam41-49% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemChoice Band NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Terrakion builds →Close Combat 2x133-157%KO Stone Edge 2x111-131%KO Earthquake37-44% | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution
No evolution chain to worry about here. Lapras is a standalone Pokemon with a decent partner pool for breeding through two egg groups. Eggs come out takes forever to hatch. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Lapras Best Moveset
Leftovers and Hydration form the backbone. Lapras invests max Sp. Atk without Speed EVs to play its attacker role properly, and Hardy nature pushes higher. Surf handles the heavy lifting on offense. The remaining moves rounds it out.
Best Build
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 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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Lapras Locations
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 Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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. Freezedry with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, 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.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, run Freezedry, Rest, Surf, and Icywind on Lapras. Freezedry is the most common pick at 21% usage. Surf provides reliable STAB damage.
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.
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- 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