Lapras Pokemon GO — Max CP 2,985, Base Stats & Moveset

Q: What is the best moveset for Lapras in Pokemon GO?

Lapras's best moveset is Frost Breath with Blizzard. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

Q: What is Lapras's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Lapras reaches 2,985 CP at level 50 and 2,641 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

Q: What CP is a 100% IV Lapras?

A 15/15/15 Lapras shows 1,509 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,886 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,131 CP.

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

Weak to

Electric1.6× Fighting1.6× Grass1.6× Rock1.6×

Resists

Ice0.39× Water0.625×

Base stats

Attack 165

Defense 174

Stamina 277

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.

Shadow forms Shadow Lapras

Raids

Not in raids

Status: Lapras is not in the current raid rotation

Best counters against Lapras

1

Shadow Thundurus (Therian)Shadow Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 42.4DPS 681TDO 2

Mega BlazikenMega CounterAura Sphere 40.8DPS 830TDO 3

Mega LucarioMega Force PalmAura Sphere 40.7DPS 777TDO 4

Regieleki Lock OnThunder Cage 38.1DPS 578TDO 5

Shadow BlazikenShadow CounterAura Sphere 35.6DPS 508TDO 6

Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 35.5DPS 684TDO

Counters carrying Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock moves deal the most damage.

How to get Lapras

Team GO Rocket: Shadow Lapras arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
Purification: 5,000 Dust + 5 Candy → Return

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

Lapras in events

Most recent first

All events

Event	Date	Role	Shiny
Blanche's Quest for Knowledge	26 May 2026	Wild spawn	Yes
Pokémon Pokopia Celebration Event	10 Mar 2026	Raid boss	Yes

Is Lapras good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick

Power up	Stardust	Candy	XL Candy
Lv 20 → 40	135,000	15	—

Lapras has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.

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 with Blizzard. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.

What are Lapras's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Lapras takes super effective damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock. It resists Water. Ice damage is double resisted (0.39×).

What is Lapras's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Lapras reaches 2,985 CP at level 50 and 2,641 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.

What CP is a 100% IV Lapras?

A 15/15/15 Lapras shows 1,509 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 1,886 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,131 CP.

How do you get Lapras in Pokemon GO?

Its most recent event was Blanche's Quest for Knowledge (May 2026).

Can Lapras be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Yes, shiny Lapras is in the game. It could be shiny in Blanche's Quest for Knowledge (May 2026).

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