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.
Its high intelligence enables it to comprehend human speech. When it’s in a good mood, it sings in its beautiful voice.
These Pokémon were once near extinction due to poaching. Following protective regulations, there is now an overabundance of them.
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 |
 Poliwrath WaterFighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Poliwrath builds →Focus Blast 2x53-63% Dynamic Punch 2x64-76% Submission 2x52-61% Rock Slide 2x32-38% | ||
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Exeggutor builds →Leaf Storm 2x92-108%KO Wood Hammer 2x77-91% Solar Beam 2x84-100%KO Energy Ball 2x63-75% | ||
 Decidueye GrassGhost | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Rowlet (Iki Town Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Decidueye builds →Solar Beam 2x71-83% Leaf Blade 2x64-76% Energy Ball 2x53-63% Low Sweep 2x31-37% | ||
 Meganium Grass | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Meganium builds →Petal Dance 2x60-72% Solar Beam 2x60-72% Petal Blizzard 2x52-61% Energy Ball 2x46-54% | ||
 Tirtouga WaterRock | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Tirtouga builds →Stone Edge 2x56-66% Rock Slide 2x42-50% Ancient Power 2x22-26% Rock Tomb 2x33-40% | ||
In Sun & Moon, 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% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Breeding
Breed Lapras easily with 79 breeding partners from the Monster and Water1 egg groups. Pass egg moves like Ancient Power, Avalanche, Curse and 11 more to offspring.
Sun & Moon 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
Lapras best EVs are Defense and Sp. Atk
Doubles Special Tank Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Rest
- Surf
- Icy Wind
Recommended Teammates
Special Tank Moveset
- Freeze Dry
- Surf
- Hydro Pump
- Ice Beam
Recommended Teammates
Moves
You'll want to breed for Ancient Power and Avalanche 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
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Sun & Moon Lapras Locations
moderate rates for Lapras across 4 locations in late-game water routes. Nothing complicated. Check the sorted list below, compare the top few options, and head to whichever is closest.
Best Locations to Catch Lapras in Sun & Moon
You can catch Lapras through 4 surfing and gift encounters from Lv. 40-55, but availability differs between Moon and Sun. Some spots are exclusive to one version.
Lapras Guide
In Sun & Moon, 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.
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 Sun & Moon, 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.
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