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.
It likes swimming around with people on its back. In the Alola region, it’s an important means of transportation over water.
They’ve been so cherished that there’s now an overabundance. The fish Pokémon population has declined in waters with too many Lapras.
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 →Dynamic Punch 2x64-76% Submission 2x52-61% Brick Break 2x48-57% Low Sweep 2x42-50% | ||
 Omastar RockWater | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Omanyte (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Omastar builds →Ancient Power 2x40-47% Rock Tomb 2x28-34% Smack Down 2x23-28% Rollout 2x15-18% | ||
 Carracosta WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodEvolve Tirtouga (Route 8 Gift) Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Carracosta builds →Rock Slide 2x55-64% Ancient Power 2x31-37% Rock Tomb 2x43-51% Smack Down 2x37-44% | ||
 Corsola WaterRock | C | |
Obtain MethodPoke Pelago Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Corsola builds →Power Gem 2x35-41% Ancient Power 2x26-31% Rock Tomb 2x26-31% Rock Blast 2x12-15% | ||
 Kabuto RockWater | D | |
Obtain MethodRoute 8 Gift Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Lapras View Kabuto builds →Ancient Power 2x23-28% Rock Tomb 2x35-41% Smack Down 2x30-35% Mega Drain 2x11-13% | ||
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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% | ||
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
Ultra Sun & Ultra 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
STAB runs through Hydro Pump and Blizzard for the basics, but Lapras's real strength is the 10-type coverage spread. Normal and Ground hit common defensive types, and the movepool keeps going.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon Lapras Locations
Lapras appears at moderate rates across 8 spots in late-game water routes. Sort by Best below if you want the highest rate, or Earliest if you want the quickest access point in your playthrough.
Best Locations to Catch Lapras in Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon
gift and surfing encounters for Lapras across 8 spots at Lv. 37-55. The catch is that Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon don't share every location, so compare what's available in your version.
Lapras Guide
In Ultra Sun & Ultra 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.
In Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon, watch for Raikou (Electric), Venusaur (Grass), and Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Lapras. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Rock-type attackers are also a problem. Lapras has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
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 Ultra Sun & Ultra 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