Lapras is a Water/Ice-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#131, Generation 1). With a max CP of 2,985 and base stats of 165/174/277 (Atk/Def/Sta), Lapras has a total stat product of 616. Lapras's best moveset is Frost Breath and Blizzard.
Lapras is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock-type moves. It resists Ice, Water-type attacks. Lapras is a 5.0 km buddy Pokemon. Lapras is currently available as a 3-Star Raids raid boss.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Frost Breath
Blizzard
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
In Ultra League PvP, Lapras runs Frost Breath and Blizzard, ranked #32 (Tier A) with a 64.62% win rate. Lapras has access to 4 fast moves and 7 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Frost Breath (11 DPS), while Psywave generates energy the fastest (14 EPS). Note that Dragon Pulse, Ice Beam are Elite TM moves and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Lapras as Raid Boss
3-Star Raids Active Now Shiny AvailableLapras is currently available as a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO. A 100% IV Lapras from raids will have 1509 CP at level 20, or 1886 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Lapras
Lapras is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
How to Get Lapras
Lapras can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
Lapras is currently available as a 3-Star Raids raid boss. After defeating it in a raid, you can catch it at level 20 (1509 CP for a perfect 15/15/15 IV) or level 25 with weather boost (1886 CP).
A Shadow version of Lapras is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Lapras knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 5,000 Stardust and 5 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Lapras as your buddy earns 1 candy every 5.0 km.
Lapras Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Lapras in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Lapras from raids or eggs will show 1,509 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Lapras is a Water/Ice-type Pokemon with a stat total of 616. With its bulk spread of 174 Defense and 277 Stamina, Lapras has solid survivability in battles.
Watch out for Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock-type moves when using Lapras. These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Lapras's performance.
Lapras's moves get a damage boost in Rainy and Snow weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy. With 7 charged moves available, a second move gives Lapras much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Lapras?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Recommended for PvP
Lapras doesn't stand out as a raid attacker but has a place in PvP, ranked #32 (Tier A) in Ultra League with a 64.62% overall win rate. With base stats of 165/174/277 and a max CP of 2,985, its stat distribution favors bulk, which is ideal for PvP formats. Run Frost Breath with Blizzard for best results. Worth investing in a second charged move to expand coverage and improve matchups across the board.
Shadow vs Regular: Shadow Lapras deals 20% more damage but takes ~20% more. For raids, Shadow is generally the better investment. For PvP, evaluate matchups carefully — the bulk loss can be significant.