Lapras
#131 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Lapras
The best moves for Lapras are Water Gun and Sparkling Aria when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. In Trainer Battles, Psywave and Blizzard deal the most damage per turn.
Attacking
12DPS
34DPS
Defending
Ice Shard
Elite TM
12DPS
34DPS
Evolution
Lapras currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Game images
Lapras, with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Events
Summary
Lapras is a Water & Ice Pokémon. It is weak to Fighting, Rock, Grass and Electric moves. Lapras's best moveset is Water Gun & Sparkling Aria and it has a Max CP of 2,985.
About
"People have driven Lapras almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, this Pokémon is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Frost Breath | 11 | 13.2 |
| Ice Shard Elite TM | 10 | 12 |
| Water Gun | 5 | 12 |
| Psywave | 4 | 8 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sparkling Aria | 85 | 3 | 3.09 |
| Ice Beam Elite TM | 95 | 2 | 2.28 |
| Dragon Pulse Elite TM | 90 | 2 | 1.8 |
| Hydro Pump | 135 | 1 | 1.62 |
| Blizzard | 130 | 1 | 1.56 |
| Surf | 60 | 2 | 1.44 |
| Skull Bash | 130 | 1 | 1.3 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 3 | 0.76 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 3 | 0.3 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
Counters & Raids
What counters Lapras?
Lapras is weak to Fighting, Rock, Grass and Electric moves.
The best counter to Lapras is Mega Lucario with Force Palm and Aura Sphere, followed by Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Blaziken and Mega Raichu Y.
The top Lapras counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Mega Lucario | 100% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 99% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 96% | |
| Mega Blaziken | 94% | |
| Mega Lucario | 89% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 87% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 86% | |
| Mega Mewtwo X | 85% | |
| Regieleki | 85% | |
| Mega Raichu Y | 84% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
165 |
| Defense |
|
174 |
| Stamina |
|
277 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 230 |
Size
| Height | 2.5 m |
| Weight | 220 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,131 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,509 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,263 |
|
Level 40 |
2,641 |
|
Level 50 |
2,985 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,886 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,452 |
Costumes
Lapras costumes
Lapras (Blanche Accessory)
Lapras (Costume 2020)
