Lapras
#131 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Lapras
The best moves for Lapras are Water Gun and Surf when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Pokémon type
Evolution
Lapras currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Lapras:
Lapras Raid Guide
Lapras is currently a Boss in Tier 3 Raids and has 14,847 CP, and has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 4 Raids.
Defeating Lapras in a Tier 3 Raid requires around 2-3 players, and will become easier the more players you have. It is possible to solo this raid if you are level 35+ and have a very good set of counter Pokémon.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Lapras, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Lapras is a Water & Ice Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Rock, Grass and Electric moves. Lapras's strongest moveset is Water Gun & Surf and it has a Max CP of 2,641.
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."
Base stats
| Attack | 165 | |
| Defense | 174 | |
| Stamina | 277 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,131 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,509 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,263 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 2,641 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 1,886 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,452 View IV chart » |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 230 |
Size
| Height | 2.5 m |
| Weight | 220 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 5% |
| Base flee rate | 9% |
| Buddy walk distance | 5 km |
Best moveset for Lapras
The best moves for Lapras are Water Gun and Surf when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Breath | 10 | 8.9 | 13.3 |
| Water Gun | 5 | 10 | 12 |
| Ice Shard Elite TM | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | 130 | -32.3 | 50.3 |
| Hydro Pump | 130 | -30.3 | 47.3 |
| Surf | 65 | -29.4 | 45.9 |
| Skull Bash | 130 | -32.3 | 41.9 |
| Dragon Pulse Elite TM | 90 | -13.9 | 25 |
| Ice Beam Elite TM | 90 | -15.2 | 32.7 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Lapras?
Lapras is a Water/Ice type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Rock, Grass and Electric moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Lapras are:
- Lucario,
- Thundurus (Therian),
- Zekrom,
- Terrakion,
- Rampardos.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere | 100% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Thunder Shock | Thunderbolt | 99% |
| Thundurus (Therian) | Volt Switch | Thunderbolt | 98% |
| Zekrom | Charge Beam | Wild Charge | 97% |
| Terrakion | Smack Down | Sacred Sword | 97% |
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 97% |
| Urshifu (Rapid Strike) | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 97% |
| Urshifu (Single Strike) | Counter | Dynamic Punch | 97% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Zen Headbutt | Zap Cannon | 95% |
| Deoxys (Attack) | Poison Jab | Zap Cannon | 94% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Lapras
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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