Lapras / Shadow counters #131 - Kanto

Best Shadow Lapras Raid Counters

Show:

Shadow raid bosses can also enrage partway through the battle, and Purified Gems weaken them. These rankings leave both out, as how much each changes the fight isn't settled.

Pokémon Moveset Trainers
  1. 1
    Keldeo (Resolute Form)
    0.52
  2. 2
    Zekrom (Shadow)
    0.55
  3. 3
    Blaziken (Shadow)
    0.63
  4. 4
    Regieleki
    0.63
  5. 5
    Terrakion
    0.64
  6. 6
    Keldeo (Ordinary Form)
    0.64
  7. 7
    Kartana
    0.64
  8. 8
    Lucario
    0.65
  9. 9
    Zekrom
    0.65
  10. 10
    Raikou (Shadow)
    0.65
  11. 11
    Conkeldurr (Shadow)
    0.65
  12. 12
    Latios (Shadow)
    0.66
  13. 13
    Gallade (Shadow)
    0.66
  14. 14
    Zeraora
    0.67
  15. 15
    Electivire (Shadow)
    0.67
  16. 16
    Urshifu (Rapid Strike Style)
    0.67
  17. 17
    Xurkitree
    0.68
  18. 18
    Chesnaught (Shadow)
    0.68
  19. 19
    Magnezone (Shadow)
    0.68
  20. 20
    Tangrowth (Shadow)
    0.69

The top Shadow Lapras counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Shadow Lapras's own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »

What counters Shadow Lapras?

The best counter to Shadow Lapras is Keldeo (Resolute Form) with Low Kick and Secret Sword, followed by Zekrom (Shadow), Blaziken (Shadow) and Regieleki. The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Mewtwo X with Counter and Dynamic Punch+.

Shadow Lapras weaknesses

Shadow Lapras is a Water/Ice Pokémon, so as a raid boss it is weak to Fighting, Rock, Grass and Electric moves. Avoid Ice and Water moves, which it resists.