Lapras
Water/Ice-type, Generation 1. No raid or PvP ranking; stat total 616.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Frost Breath Blizzard
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Blizzard costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Lapras takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 616
- Buddy distance
- 5.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 75,000 Dust + 75 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,509 CP
Lapras moves
4 fast · 7 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Breath Best STAB | Ice | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
| Psywave | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
| Water Gun STAB | Water | 5 | 5 | 0.5s | 10 | 10 |
| Ice Shard STAB Elite | Ice | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard Best STAB | Ice | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Hydro Pump STAB | Water | 135 | 100 | 3.5s | 38.6 | 1.35 |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Sparkling Aria STAB | Water | 85 | 33 | 3.0s | 28.3 | 2.58 |
| Surf STAB | Water | 60 | 50 | 1.5s | 40 | 1.20 |
| Dragon Pulse Elite | Dragon | 90 | 50 | 3.5s | 25.7 | 1.80 |
| Ice Beam STAB Elite | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Breath | Ice | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
| Psywave | Psychic | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Water Gun | Water | 3 | 3 | — | — | — |
| Ice Shard | Ice | 9 | 10 | 2 | 4.50 | 5.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Blizzard | Ice | 140 | 75 | 1.87 | — |
| Hydro Pump | Water | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | — |
| Skull Bash | Normal | 130 | 75 | 1.73 | Buff / debuff |
| Sparkling Aria | Water | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Surf | Water | 75 | 45 | 1.67 | — |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Frost Breath (11 DPS); Psywave builds energy fastest (14 EPS). Dragon Pulse, Ice Beam are Elite TM moves and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Lapras does not evolve.
Raids
- Raid tier
- 3-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Lapras raid guide
Best counters against Lapras
How to get Lapras
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Raids
- 3-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Lapras knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 66 | 2,282 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 66 | 2,471 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,471 | 1,546 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,830 | 1,924 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,471 | 1,546 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,112 | 1,169 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,471 | 1,546 |
Is Lapras good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Lapras has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (174 Defense / 277 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 75,000 Dust and 75 Candy, and with 7 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Lapras deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Snow weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 37 |
| Lv 2 | 117 |
| Lv 3 | 196 |
| Lv 4 | 276 |
| Lv 5 | 356 |
| Lv 6 | 435 |
| Lv 7 | 515 |
| Lv 8 | 595 |
| Lv 9 | 675 |
| Lv 10 | 754 |
| Lv 11 | 830 |
| Lv 12 | 905 |
| Lv 13 | 981 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,056 |
| Lv 15 | 1,131 |
| Lv 16 | 1,207 |
| Lv 17 | 1,282 |
| Lv 18 | 1,358 |
| Lv 19 | 1,433 |
| Lv 20 | 1,509 |
| Lv 21 | 1,584 |
| Lv 22 | 1,660 |
| Lv 23 | 1,735 |
| Lv 24 | 1,811 |
| Lv 25 | 1,886 |
| Lv 26 | 1,962 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,037 |
| Lv 28 | 2,112 |
| Lv 29 | 2,188 |
| Lv 30 | 2,263 |
| Lv 31 | 2,301 |
| Lv 32 | 2,339 |
| Lv 33 | 2,377 |
| Lv 34 | 2,414 |
| Lv 35 | 2,452 |
| Lv 36 | 2,490 |
| Lv 37 | 2,527 |
| Lv 38 | 2,565 |
| Lv 39 | 2,603 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,641 |
| Lv 41 | 2,674 |
| Lv 42 | 2,708 |
| Lv 43 | 2,742 |
| Lv 44 | 2,776 |
| Lv 45 | 2,810 |
| Lv 46 | 2,845 |
| Lv 47 | 2,880 |
| Lv 48 | 2,915 |
| Lv 49 | 2,950 |
| Lv 50 | 2,985 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0131
- Height
- 2.50 m
- Weight
- 220.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0131_POKEMON_LAPRAS
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Lapras in Pokemon GO?
Lapras's best moveset is Frost Breath (fast) with Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Lapras's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Lapras takes super effective damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock-type moves. It resists Ice, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Lapras's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Lapras reaches 2,985 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,641 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Lapras?
A perfect 15/15/15 Lapras shows 1,509 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,886 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Lapras better than regular Lapras?
Shadow Lapras deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Lapras in Pokemon GO?
Lapras spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 3-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Lapras be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Lapras depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.