No. 0131
Lapras
Transport Pokémon
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 2.5 m 8′02″
- Weight
- 220 kg 485.0 lbs
- Base stat total
- 535 top 15%
- Introduced
- Gen I
Turn it with the arrows or by dragging · pinch or scroll to zoom. Fan-made model from the Pokémon 3D API project.
- Height
- 24 m 78′09″
- Weight
- 1000 kg 2204.6 lbs
- Base stat total
- 535 top 15%
- Introduced
- Gen I
Crossing icy seas is no issue for this cold-resistant Pokémon. Its smooth skin is a little cool to the touch.See all 18 entries
Base stats
Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 HP.
Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature
Speed tiers
Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 60). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.
At max Speed, Lapras outspeeds 12 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.
- 203
Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage - 200
Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage - 190
Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage - 189
Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage - 184
WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage - 178
Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage - 178
Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage - 172
SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage - 169
Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage - 169
GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage - 167
Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage - 167
Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage - 161
IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage - 156
Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage - 150
ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage - 149
GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage - 143
BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage - 128
PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage - 123Lapras · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
- 120
VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage - 112Lapras · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
- 105
RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage - 101
MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage - 95
SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage - 94
Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage - 90
PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage - 90
SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage - 85
ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage - 80Lapras · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
- 80
IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage - 80
FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage - 70
KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage - 60
Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage
Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.
Type matchups
Weak to
Resists
Takes normal damage from 12 types
With Water Absorb: Water becomes 0×
Abilities
- Water Absorb
Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
- Shell Armor
Protects against critical hits.
- HydrationHidden ability
Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Competitive
0.8% of teams · rank #89 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Loaded Dice
- Ability
- Water Absorb
- Nature
- Jolly
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ground
- Earthquake
- Dragon Dance
- Liquidation
- Icicle Spear
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players1.35%
- Rated 1500+1.39%
- Rated 1630+0.8%
- Rated 1760+0.06%
Usage by month
Moves
- Earthquake52.7%
- Dragon Dance52.5%
- Liquidation52.5%
- Icicle Spear50.5%
- Perish Song47.3%
- Protect47.3%
- Ice Shard47.1%
- Freeze-Dry46.8%
- Outrage1.6%
- Rest0.7%
Items
- Loaded Dice49.9%
- Leftovers47.3%
- Draco Plate1.6%
- Heavy-Duty Boots1.2%
- Weakness Policy0%
- Chesto Berry0%
Abilities
- 99.3%
- 0.7%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe49.9%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe46.6%
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe2.1%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD0.7%
- Jolly 252 Atk / 4 Def / 252 Spe0.5%
Tera types
- Ground49.4%
- Dragon48.2%
- Water1.8%
- Fairy0.6%
Common teammates
Swampert46.2%
Froslass45.8%
Abomasnow40.5%
Sandslash-Alola40.5%
Tsareena40.2%
Braviary39.4%
Golurk39.4%
Rotom-Heat39.4%
0.6% of teams · rank #98 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Leftovers
- Ability
- Water Absorb
- Nature
- Hardy
- EVs
- 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ghost
- Freeze-Dry
- Perish Song
- Whirlpool
- Protect
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.43%
- Rated 1500+0.43%
- Rated 1630+0.6%
- Rated 1760+0%
Usage by month
Moves
- Freeze-Dry98.5%
- Perish Song98.4%
- Whirlpool98.3%
- Protect98.3%
- Dragon Dance1%
- Life Dew1%
- Icicle Spear1%
- Liquidation1%
- Alluring Voice0.3%
- Substitute0.3%
Items
- Leftovers98.3%
- Shell Bell1%
- Heavy-Duty Boots0.4%
- Rocky Helmet0.2%
- Damp Rock0.1%
- Loaded Dice0%
Abilities
- 99.5%
- 0.4%
- 0.1%
EV spreads
- Hardy 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 Spe97.9%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe1%
- Hardy 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA0.3%
- Modest 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA0.2%
- Quiet 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpA0.1%
Tera types
- Ghost98.2%
- Water1.2%
- Ice0.4%
- Ground0.1%
Common teammates
Calyrex-Ice97.4%
Sandslash-Alola96.5%
Groudon96.5%
Shaymin-Sky96.5%
Talonflame96.3%
Ninetales-Alola0.9%
Kyurem-White0.9%
Cetitan0.9%
0.11% of teams · rank #238 · Singles, all Pokémon · 1630+ rating · 426,601 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Loaded Dice
- Ability
- Water Absorb
- Nature
- Hasty
- EVs
- 60 HP / 196 Atk / 252 Spe
- Freeze-Dry
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Icicle Spear
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.53%
- Rated 1500+0.22%
- Rated 1630+0.11%
- Rated 1760+0.08%
Usage by month
Moves
- Freeze-Dry84.7%
- Dragon Dance70.1%
- Earthquake70%
- Icicle Spear69.9%
- Block16.6%
- Perish Song11.4%
- Toxic11.3%
- Rest11.3%
- Protect8.6%
- Life Dew8.2%
Items
- Loaded Dice69.9%
- Leftovers13.7%
- Shed Shell8.2%
- Assault Vest3%
- Choice Specs1.2%
- Focus Sash0.8%
Abilities
- 94.7%
- 3.1%
- 2.2%
EV spreads
- Hasty 60 HP / 196 Atk / 252 Spe69%
- Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe8.2%
- Bold 252 HP / 136 Def / 4 SpA / 116 SpD4%
- Calm 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD2.1%
- Careful 248 HP / 8 Atk / 252 SpD2%
Common teammates
Sableye-Mega68.8%
Ninetales-Alola68.7%
Heatran68.4%
Manaphy68.4%
Weavile38.1%
Swampert18.3%
Swampert-Mega13%
Snorlax12.8%
0.08% of teams · rank #190 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 20,763 battles · Sep 2026
Most common build
- Item
- Loaded Dice
- Ability
- Water Absorb
- Nature
- Adamant
- EVs
- 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
- Tera Type
- Ghost
- Dragon Dance
- Earthquake
- Icicle Spear
- Ice Shard
Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.
Usage by rating
- All players0.22%
- Rated 1500+0.14%
- Rated 1630+0.08%
- Rated 1760+0.02%
Usage by month
Moves
- Dragon Dance92.9%
- Earthquake92.8%
- Icicle Spear89.3%
- Ice Shard80.2%
- Substitute18.1%
- Freeze-Dry7%
- Body Press7%
- Whirlpool6.5%
- Liquidation5.5%
- Psychic Noise0.4%
Items
- Loaded Dice89.1%
- Assault Vest7%
- Sitrus Berry3.7%
- Weakness Policy0.1%
- Leftovers0.1%
- Metronome0%
Abilities
- 100%
- 0%
- 0%
EV spreads
- Adamant 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe77.3%
- Jolly 4 HP / 252 Atk / 252 Spe15%
- Relaxed 248 HP / 44 Def / 36 SpA / 180 SpD7%
- Jolly 252 HP / 252 Atk / 4 Spe0.4%
- Jolly 160 HP / 96 Atk / 252 Spe0.1%
Tera types
- Ghost77.3%
- Dark9.7%
- Poison7%
- Water3.8%
Common teammates
Iron Thorns77.9%
Mimikyu77.7%
Tsareena68.2%
Necrozma68.1%
Tauros-Paldea-Blaze59.7%
Salazzle9.8%
Krookodile9.7%
Cyclizar9.7%
Not used in the tracked Showdown formats this month.
Evolution
Lapras does not evolve.
Moves
Level up 15
TM / HM / TR 52
Egg moves 7
No moves match those filters.
Pokédex entries
- Category
- Transport Pokémon
- Debut
- Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Habitat
- Sea
- Pal Park area
- Sea
Crossing icy seas is no issue for this cold-resistant Pokémon. Its smooth skin is a little cool to the touch.
ShieldA smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it.
SwordA gentle soul that can understand human speech. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!They’ve been so cherished that there’s now an overabundance. The fish Pokémon population has declined in waters with too many Lapras.
Ultra MoonIt likes swimming around with people on its back. In the Alola region, it’s an important means of transportation over water.
Ultra SunThese Pokémon were once near extinction due to poaching. Following protective regulations, there is now an overabundance of them.
MoonIts high intelligence enables it to comprehend human speech. When it’s in a good mood, it sings in its beautiful voice.
SunAble to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back.
Black 2 · White 2It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · WhiteA Pokémon that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people on its back.
LeafGreenIts high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.
FireRed · YPeople have driven LAPRAS almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, it is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.
EmeraldPeople 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.
Ruby · Sapphire · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireThis gentle Pokémon loves to give people rides and provides a very comfortable way to get around.
CrystalIt ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
Silver · SoulSilverThey have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
Gold · HeartGold · XA gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
YellowA Pokémon that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.
Red · Blue
Names around the world
- Japanese
- ラプラス
- Japanese (romaji)
- Laplace
- Korean
- 라프라스
- Chinese (Traditional)
- 拉普拉斯
- Chinese (Simplified)
- 拉普拉斯
- French
- Lokhlass
- German
- Lapras
- Spanish
- Lapras
- Italian
- Lapras
Sprites
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Official artwork
3D models
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII · animated models
Generation IX · animated models
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3D models
Generation VIII · animated models
Training
- EV yield
- 2 HP
- Catch rate
- 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
- Base friendship
- 70
- Base experience
- 187
- Growth rate
- Slow
Breeding
- Egg groups
- MonsterWater 1
- Gender
- ♂ 50%♀ 50%
- Hatch time
- 40 egg cycles ≈10,455 steps (Gen IV–VII)
Where to find
Shield: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
- Frigid SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Frigid Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
- Frigid Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
- Frigid Sea (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Green 1 area
- Silph Co. 7FReceive as a gift · Lv 15
Red 1 area
- Silph Co. 7FReceive as a gift · Lv 15
Sword: The Crown Tundra 6 areas
- Frigid SeaSurfing in the overworld · Lv 60–65
- Frigid Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
- Frigid Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
- Frigid Sea (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 15–60
Shield 16 areas
- Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 56–60
- Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 56–60
- Route 2 (Lake)Static encounter · Lv 55
- Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 39–43
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 56–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 16 areas
- Bridge Field (Max Den G)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Dusty Bowl (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- East Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Cap (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Mirror (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 56–60
- Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 56–60
- Route 2 (Lake)Static encounter · Lv 55
- Route 9 (Circhester Bay)Fishing at bubbling spots in the water · Lv 39–43
- South Lake Miloch (Max Den C)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Stony Wilderness (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water. · Lv 56–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Let’s Go, Eevee! 2 areas
- Road 19Rare spawn in water with lure or catch combo · Lv 37–42
- Road 20Rare spawn in water with lure or catch combo · Lv 37–42
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 2 areas
- Road 19Rare spawn in water with lure or catch combo · Lv 37–42
- Road 20Rare spawn in water with lure or catch combo · Lv 37–42
Ultra Moon 3 areas
- Ancient Poni PathSurfing · Lv 41–44
- Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 37–55
- Poni Breaker CoastSurfing · Lv 41–44
Ultra Sun 3 areas
- Ancient Poni PathSurfing · Lv 41–44
- Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 37–55
- Poni Breaker CoastSurfing · Lv 41–44
Moon 2 areas
- Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 49–55
- Poni WildsSurfing · Lv 40–43
Sun 2 areas
- Poké PelagoReceive as a gift · Lv 49–55
- Poni WildsSurfing · Lv 40–43
Y 3 areas
- Azure BaySurfing · Lv 27
- Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Road 12Receive as a gift, Surfing · Lv 27–30
X 3 areas
- Azure BaySurfing · Lv 27
- Friend Safari (Ice)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 30
- Road 12Receive as a gift, Surfing · Lv 27–30
White 2 1 area
- Village BridgeSurfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40
Black 2 1 area
- Village BridgeSurfing in dark spots · Lv 30–40
XD 1 area
- Citadark Isle Dome 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 44
White 1 area
- Village BridgeSurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
Black 1 area
- Village BridgeSurfing in dark spots · Lv 35–70
SoulSilver 2 areas
- Safari Zone Rocky BeachSurfing · Lv 15–47
- Union Cave (B2F)Static encounter · Lv 20
HeartGold 2 areas
- Safari Zone Rocky BeachSurfing · Lv 15–47
- Union Cave (B2F)Static encounter · Lv 20
Platinum 1 area
- Victory Road (inside B1F)Surfing · Lv 35–55
Pearl 1 area
- Victory Road (inside B1F)Surfing · Lv 40–60
Diamond 1 area
- Victory Road (inside B1F)Surfing · Lv 40–60
LeafGreen 2 areas
- Icefall Cave (waterfall)Surfing · Lv 30–45
- Silph Co. 7FReceive as a gift · Lv 25
FireRed 2 areas
- Icefall Cave (waterfall)Surfing · Lv 30–45
- Silph Co. 7FReceive as a gift · Lv 25
Crystal 1 area
- Union Cave (B2F)Static encounter · Lv 20
Silver 1 area
- Union Cave (B2F)Static encounter · Lv 20
Gold 1 area
- Union Cave (B2F)Static encounter · Lv 20
Yellow 1 area
- Silph Co. 7FReceive as a gift · Lv 15
Blue 1 area
- Silph Co. 7FReceive as a gift · Lv 15
Red 1 area
- Silph Co. 7FReceive as a gift · Lv 15
Shield: The Crown Tundra 5 areas
- Frigid Sea (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Frigid Sea (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Frigid Sea (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den O)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
- Giant's Bed (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Shield 2 areas
- All Max Dens in the Galar Wild AreaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 60
- Giant's Seat (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 55–60
Sword 1 area
- All Max Dens in the Galar Wild AreaCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 60