Lapras Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Lapras in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Lapras
Lapras is a 3-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with water/ice typing. The best counter is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (Shadow) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 42.400 DPS. Lapras's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Lapras can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Lapras is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Ice, Water-type moves as Lapras resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Lapras is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) (42.400 DPS), Mega Blaziken (40.750 DPS), and Mega Lucario (40.667 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Lapras: After defeating Lapras, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1471 and 1546 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1830-1924 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Lapras from raids will have exactly 1546 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Lapras?
The best counter for Lapras is Shadow Thundurus (Therian) with Volt Switch and Wildbolt Storm, dealing 42.400 DPS. Other top options include Mega Blaziken (40.750 DPS) and Mega Lucario (40.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Lapras?
Lapras can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Lapras weak to?
Lapras is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock-type attacks. It resists Ice, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Lapras be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Lapras's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Lapras from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Lapras from raids will have 1546 CP at level 20, or 1924 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1471. If you see 1546 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Lapras worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Lapras is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Lapras?
For the best moveset for Lapras itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Lapras stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Lapras without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Lapras can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Regieleki (38.118 DPS) and Thundurus (Therian) (35.500 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Lapras in raids?
Lapras is weather boosted during rainy,snow weather. When boosted, Lapras is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (1830-1924 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.