Lapras

Contents
Info
Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
Sprites
Locations
Language

Lapras is a Water/Ice type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Transport Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	131
Type	Water Ice
Species	Transport Pokémon
Height	2.5 m (8′02″)
Weight	220.0 kg (485.0 lbs)
Abilities	1. Water Absorb 2. Shell Armor Hydration (hidden ability)
Local №	131 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 219 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 131 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 224 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 242 (Black 2/White 2) 150 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 268 (Sun/Moon — Alola dex) 353 (U.Sun/U.Moon — Alola dex) 131 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 361 (Sword/Shield) 190 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield	2 HP
Catch rate	45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	50 (normal)
Base Exp.	187
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Monster, Water 1
Gender	50% male, 50% female
Egg cycles	40 (10,024–10,280 steps)

Base stats

HP	130	370	464
Attack	85	157	295
Defense	80	148	284
Sp. Atk	85	157	295
Sp. Def	95	175	317
Speed	60	112	240
Total	535	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Lapras.

Water Absorb ability Shell Armor ability Hydration ability

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
		0	2	2	¼	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
			2

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
		½	2	2	¼	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
			2

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
		½	2	2	¼	2

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
			2

Evolution chart

Lapras does not evolve.

Lapras changes

In Generation 1, Lapras has a base Special stat of 95.
In Generations 1-4, Lapras has a base experience yield of 219.
In Generations 2-7, Lapras has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Lapras

Red Blue	A POKéMON that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.
Yellow	A gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
Gold	They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
Silver	It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
Crystal	This gentle POKéMON loves to give people rides and provides a very comfortable way to get around.
Ruby Sapphire	People have driven LAPRAS almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, this POKéMON is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.
FireRed	Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.
LeafGreen	A POKéMON that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people on its back.
Emerald	People have driven LAPRAS almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, it is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
HeartGold	They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
SoulSilver	It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
Black White	It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
Black 2 White 2	Able to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back.
X	They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
Y	Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	People have driven Lapras almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, this Pokémon is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.
Sun	Its high intelligence enables it to comprehend human speech. When it’s in a good mood, it sings in its beautiful voice.
Moon	These Pokémon were once near extinction due to poaching. Following protective regulations, there is now an overabundance of them.
Ultra Sun	It likes swimming around with people on its back. In the Alola region, it’s an important means of transportation over water.
Ultra Moon	They’ve been so cherished that there’s now an overabundance. The fish Pokémon population has declined in waters with too many Lapras.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	A gentle soul that can understand human speech. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
Sword	A smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it.
Shield	Crossing icy seas is no issue for this cold-resistant Pokémon. Its smooth skin is a little cool to the touch.

Gigantamax

Sword	Over 5,000 people can ride on its shell at once. And it’s a very comfortable ride, without the slightest shaking or swaying.
Shield	It surrounds itself with a huge ring of gathered ice particles. It uses the ring to smash any icebergs that might impede its graceful swimming.

Moves learned by Lapras

In other generations
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Sword/Shield Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee

Moves learnt by level up

Lapras learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Growl	Normal	—	100
1	Water Gun	Water	40	100
5	Sing	Normal	—	55
10	Mist	Ice	—	—
15	Life Dew	Water	—	—
20	Ice Shard	Ice	40	100
25	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
30	Water Pulse	Water	60	100
35	Brine	Water	65	100
40	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
45	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
50	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
55	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
60	Perish Song	Normal	—	—
65	Sheer Cold	Ice	—	30

Egg moves

Lapras learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Lapras egg moves page.

Move	Type	Power	Acc.
Ancient Power	Rock	60	100
Curse	Ghost	—	—
Fissure	Ground	—	30
Freeze-Dry	Ice	70	100
Horn Drill	Normal	—	30
Sparkling Aria	Water	90	100
Tickle	Normal	—	100

Moves learnt by TM

Lapras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
19	Safeguard	Normal	—	—
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
29	Charm	Fairy	—	100
31	Attract	Normal	—	100
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
35	Hail	Ice	—	—
36	Whirlpool	Water	35	85
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
41	Helping Hand	Normal	—	—
45	Dive	Water	80	100
46	Weather Ball	Normal	50	100
55	Brine	Water	65	100
64	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
81	Bulldoze	Ground	60	100
96	Smart Strike	Steel	70	—

Moves learnt by TR

Lapras is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
03	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80
04	Surf	Water	90	100
05	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
06	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
08	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
09	Thunder	Electric	110	70
11	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
16	Waterfall	Water	80	100
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
24	Outrage	Dragon	120	100
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
28	Megahorn	Bug	120	85
31	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
34	Future Sight	Psychic	120	100
42	Hyper Voice	Normal	90	100
51	Dragon Dance	Dragon	—	—
62	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
69	Zen Headbutt	Psychic	80	90
74	Iron Head	Steel	80	100
87	Drill Run	Ground	80	95
98	Liquidation	Water	85	100
99	Body Press	Fighting	80	100

Moves learnt by level up

Lapras learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Sing	Normal	—	55
1	Water Gun	Water	40	100
6	Growl	Normal	—	100
13	Mist	Ice	—	—
19	Ice Shard	Ice	40	100
26	Confuse Ray	Ghost	—	100
32	Body Slam	Normal	85	100
39	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
45	Surf	Water	90	100
52	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
58	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
65	Hydro Pump	Water	110	80

Moves learnt by TM

Lapras is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	Normal	70	100
05	Rest	Psychic	—	—
07	Protect	Normal	—	—
08	Substitute	Normal	—	—
09	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
12	Facade	Normal	70	100
19	Iron Tail	Steel	100	75
25	Waterfall	Water	80	100
27	Toxic	Poison	—	90
34	Dragon Pulse	Dragon	85	100
36	Thunderbolt	Electric	90	100
38	Thunder	Electric	110	70
39	Outrage	Dragon	120	100
40	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
45	Solar Beam	Grass	120	100
47	Surf	Water	90	100
48	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
51	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
55	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
58	Drill Run	Ground	80	95
59	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
60	Megahorn	Bug	120	85

In other generations
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2
3
4
5
6
7
8

Lapras sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal
Shiny	—							—

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Where to find Lapras

Red Blue Yellow	Silph Co.
Gold Silver Crystal	Union Cave
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Icefall Cave, Silph Co.
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl Platinum	Victory Road
HeartGold SoulSilver	Union Cave
Black White Black 2 White 2	Village Bridge
X Y	Route 12, Azure Bay
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon	Poni Wilds, Poké Pelago
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Ancient Poni Path, Poni Breaker Coast, Poké Pelago
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Route 19, 20, Saffron City
Sword Shield	Route 9, Frigid Sea

Answers to Lapras questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Lapras
Japanese	ラプラス (Laplace)
German	Lapras
French	Lokhlass

Name origin

Loch Ness: lake where the mythical ‘Loch Ness Monster’ (on which Lapras is based) supposedly resides