Shadow 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 Shadow 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
Shadow 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
Shadow Lapras does not evolve.
Raids
- Status
- Shadow Lapras is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Shadow Lapras
How to get Shadow Lapras
- Wild
- Spawns in the wild — rarity depends on biome and active events
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Lapras knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- 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 |
Is Shadow Lapras good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow 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.
- 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
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 2.50 m
- Weight
- 220.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 2 released forms
- Game ID
- V0131_POKEMON_LAPRAS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Lapras in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Lapras's best moveset is Frost Breath (fast) with Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Lapras's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Lapras takes super effective damage from Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock-type moves. It resists Ice, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Shadow Lapras's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Lapras?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow 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.
How do you get Shadow Lapras in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Lapras spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Lapras be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.