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Lapras (ラプラス, Rapurasu?) (LAP-rus[1]) is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

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What is the type of the Pokémon Lapras? toggle section
The Pokémon Lapras is classified as a Water/Ice-type, first introduced in Generation I. Resembling a plesiosaur, Lapras has light blue skin, a cream underside, a long neck, a rounded head, spiral-shaped ears, and a small forehead horn. It uses four flippers for water mobility.
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Lapras, a large Water/Ice-type Pokémon, bears a resemblance to a plesiosaur. It features a light blue skin with a white underside, a long neck, a rounded head, spiral-shaped ears, and a small forehead horn. For water mobility, it possesses four flippers instead of legs and a large gray shell on its back. The shell takes on a cruise ship-like appearance when Lapras Gigantamaxes.
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What is the name of Lapras in Japanese? toggle section
In Japanese, the Pokémon Lapras is known as 'Rapurasu'.
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What unique abilities does Lapras possess? toggle section
Lapras, a Pokémon, has unique abilities including Water Absorb, which heals a quarter of its max HP when hit with a Water-type attack, and Shell Armor, which blocks Critical Hits. Its hidden ability, Hydration, heals all Status conditions in Rain. Lapras can also transport people on its back, lull individuals to sleep with its song, and some can communicate with humans via Telepathy. In its Gigantamax form, Lapras can transport 5000 people and its music can shatter icebergs.
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Gigantamax Lapras increases in size, with its shell morphing to resemble a cruise ship. Its eyes adopt a yellow, blue, and white color scheme, and it's surrounded by a ring of an icy music score. Furthermore, its Ice-type moves convert into G-Max Resonance.
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Biology[]

Physiology[]

Lapras resembles a plesiosaur. Its skin is mainly a light blue with a cream/white underside. It has a very long neck with a rounded head. Its ears are shaped like spirals and it has a small horn on its forehead. Having no legs, it instead has four flippers for easy mobility in the water. Lapras also has a large, gray shell on its backs with "knobs" covering them.

Gigantamax[]

When it Gigantamaxes, it becomes much larger and its shell resembles a cruise ship. Its eyes now have a yellow, blue, and white color scheme. A ring of an icy music score surrounds it.

Behavior[]

Lapras is a gentle, helpful Pokémon that enjoys ferrying people across bodies of water. In the past, its docility made it an easy target for hunters, and it was driven to near-extinction. Recent protection efforts have seen Lapras become overabundant instead, which is now affecting the fish Pokémon numbers in some areas. An intelligent Pokémon, it is able to understand human speech. Lapras have been known to travel in large pods across the seas, spanning both polar and tropical areas. To keep in touch with other of its kind, it sings enchanting melodies. In the anime it was shown that Lapras is able to develop psychic abilities such as telepathy.

Also in Lapras's Feelings For Its Friends, that intelligence is exemplified by Lucius' Lapras, it was able to work and group together with other Pokémon that aren't it's own kind and cook up a scheme to steal food from ships.

Habitat[]

They live out in the ocean near polar and tropical areas.

Natural abilities[]

Lapras can have the ability Water Absorb or the ability Shell Armor. With Water Absorb, Lapras can heal 1/4 of its max HP if it is hit with a Water-type attack. With the ability Shell Armor, Lapras can block any Critical Hits. Its hidden ability hydration will heal all its Status conditions in Rain.

In addition to this, Lapras can ferry people on its back and also sing people to sleep. Some Lapras can use Telepathy to communicate with humans as well.

Its Gigantamax form is said to be able to ferry 5000 people at one go and the music score can smash through icebergs, like Walrein using its Headbutts.

Evolution[]

Lapras does not evolve, but can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Lapras.

Game data[]

Locations[]

Game(s)Location(s)
Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version Silph Co., given by an employee after defeating Blue
Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition Same as in Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version
Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version Union Cave, appearing every Friday
Pokémon Crystal Version Same as in Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version
Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version Trade
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version
Pokémon Emerald Version Trade
Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version Victory Road
Pokémon Platinum Version Same as in Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version
Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Village Bridge
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Same as in Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version
Pokémon X and Pokémon Y
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Trade
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee!
Pokémon Sword
Pokémon Shield
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Expansion Pass Frigid Sea, via surfing
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl Victory Road, via surfing
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet Trade, from version 3.0.0 onward
Pokémon Scarlet and Pokémon Violet: The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (The Indigo Disk) Polar Biome

Pokédex entries[]

GamesNo.Entries
Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version A POKéMON that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.'
Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition A gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.'
Pokémon Gold Version They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.'
Pokémon Silver Version It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.'
Pokémon Crystal Version This gentle POKéMON loves to give people rides and provides a very comfortable way to get around.'
Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version 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.'
Pokémon FireRed Version Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.'
Pokémon LeafGreen Version A POKéMON that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people on its back.'
It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.'
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.'
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Able to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back.'
Pokémon X They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.'
Pokémon Y Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.'
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon 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.'
Pokémon Sun Its high intelligence enables it to comprehend human speech. When it’s in a good mood, it sings in its beautiful voice.'
Pokémon Moon These Pokémon were once near extinction due to poaching. Following protective regulations, there is now an overabundance of them.'
Pokémon Ultra Sun It likes swimming around with people on its back. In the Alola region, it’s an important means of transportation over water.'
Pokémon 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.'
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! A gentle soul that can understand human speech. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.'
Pokémon Sword
  • A smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it.
  • Gigantamax: Over 5,000 people can ride on its shell at once. And it's a very comfortable ride, without the slightest shaking or swaying.
'
Pokémon Shield
  • Crossing icy seas is no issue for this cold-resistant Pokémon. Its smooth skin is a little cool to the touch.
  • Gigantamax: 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.
'
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Pokémon Shining Pearl It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.'
Pokémon Scarlet It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.'
Pokémon Violet Able to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back.'

Stats[]

Stats
HP
130
Attack
85
Defense
80
Sp. Atk
85
Sp. Def
95
Speed
60
Total
535

Learnset[]

Leveling[]

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Sing 55% 15 Normal Status
1 Growl 100% 40 Normal Status
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special
4 Mist —% 30 Ice Status
7 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status
10 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Ice Physical
14 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special
18 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical
22 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
27 Perish Song —% 5 Normal Status
32 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
37 Brine 65 100% 10 Water Special
43 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Status
47 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special
50 Sheer Cold —% 5 Ice Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Sing 55% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Growl 100% 40 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special Cute 4 0 ♥
4 Mist —% 30 Ice Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
7 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status Clever 2 1 ♥
10 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Ice Physical Beautiful 3 0 ♥
14 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
18 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 1 4 ♥
22 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
27 Perish Song —% 5 Normal Status Beautiful 4 0 ♥
32 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
37 Brine 65 100% 10 Water Special Tough 3 0 ♥
43 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
47 Hydro Pump 110 80% 5 Water Special Beautiful 1 0 ♥
50 Sheer Cold —% 5 Ice Special Beautiful 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Sing 55% 15 Normal Status
1 Growl 100% 40 Normal Status
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special
4 Mist —% 30 Ice Status
7 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status
10 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Ice Physical
14 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special
18 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical
22 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
27 Perish Song —% 5 Normal Status
32 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special
37 Brine 65 100% 10 Water Special
43 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Status
49 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Water Special
55 Sheer Cold —% 5 Ice Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Special Cute 3
1 Growl 100% 40 Normal Status Cute 2
1 Sing 55% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
4 Mist —% 30 Ice Status Beauty 2
7 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Status Smart 2
10 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Ice Physical Beauty 2
14 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special Beauty 2
18 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3
22 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Tough 2
27 Perish Song —% 5 Normal Status Beauty 2
32 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special Beauty 2
37 Brine 65 100% 10 Water Special Smart 2
43 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Status Beauty 2
49 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Water Special Beauty 2
55 Sheer Cold —% 5 Ice Special Beauty 0
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water Cute 4 0 ♥
1 Growl 100% 40 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
1 Sing 55% 15 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
7 Mist —% 30 Ice Beauty 2 0 ♥
13 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
19 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost Smart 3 0 ♥
25 Perish Song —% 5 Normal Beauty 2 1 ♥
31 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
37 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Tough 1 0 ♥
43 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
49 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Water Beauty 4 0 ♥
55 Sheer Cold —% 5 Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water
1 Growl 100% 40 Normal
1 Sing 55% 15 Normal
8 Mist —% 30 Ice
15 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal
22 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost
29 Perish Song —% 5 Normal
36 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice
43 Rain Dance —% 5 Water
50 Safeguard —% 25 Normal
57 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water
1 Growl 100% 40 Normal
16 Sing 55% 15 Normal
20 Mist —% 30 Ice
25 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal
31 Confuse Ray 100% 10 Ghost
38 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice
46 Hydro Pump 120 80% 5 Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TM/HM[]

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar —% 20 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special
TM67 Smart Strike 70 —% 10 Steel Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM79 Frost Breath 60 90% 10 Ice Special
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special
TM98 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar —% 20 Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Status Beautiful 2 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Status Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 90 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 110 70% 10 Electric Special Cool 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Clever 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical Tough 2 2 ♥
TM79 Frost Breath 60 90% 10 Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 90 100% 15 Water Special Beautiful 2 2 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
HM07 DiveORAS 80 100% 10 Water Physical Beautiful 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM49 Echoed Voice 40 100% 15 Normal Special
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM78 Bulldoze 60 100% 20 Ground Physical
TM79 Frost Breath 40 90% 10 Ice Special
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Special
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical
HM05 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical
HM06 Dive 80 100% 10 Water Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special Beauty 2
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Status Beauty 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special Beauty 2
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Tough 2
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Status Beauty 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Cool 2
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Special Cool 2
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Special Cool 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special Smart 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Electric Special Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM55 Brine 65 100% 10 Water Special Smart 2
TM58 Endure —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2
TM59 Dragon Pulse 90 100% 10 Dragon Special Smart 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM72 Avalanche 60 100% 10 Ice Physical Cool 2
TM78 Captivate 100% 20 Normal Status Beauty 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2
TM85 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special Smart 1
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Special Beauty 2
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3
HM05HGSS Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Water Special Beauty 0
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 2
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Physical Tough 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM20 Safeguard —% 25 Normal Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel Cool 1 4 ♥
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric Cool 4 0 ♥
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric Cool 2 2 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Smart 1 3 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM34 Shock Wave 60 —% 20 Electric Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water Beauty 3 0 ♥
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal Tough 2 1 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
HM07 Waterfall 80 100% 15 Water Tough 2 0 ♥
HM08 Dive 60 100% 10 Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Headbutt 70 100% 15 Normal
TM03 Curse —% 10 ???
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison
TM07 Zap Cannon 100 50% 5 Electric
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Normal
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal
TM16 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Ice
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water
TM20 Endure —% 10 Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal
TM23 Iron Tail 100 75% 15 Steel
TM24 DragonBreath 60 100% 20 Dragon
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal
TM42 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic
TM45 Attract 100% 15 Normal
TM50 Nightmare 100% 15 Ghost
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal
HM06 Whirlpool 15 70% 15 Water
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison
TM07 Horn Drill 30% 5 Normal
TM08 Body Slam 85 100% 15 Normal
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Water
TM12 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice
TM14 Blizzard 120 90% 5 Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Normal
TM22 Solar Beam 120 100% 10 Grass
TM23 Dragon Rage 100% 10 Dragon
TM24 Thunderbolt 95 100% 15 Electric
TM25 Thunder 120 70% 10 Electric
TM29 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic
TM34 Bide —% 10 Normal
TM40 Skull Bash 100 100% 15 Normal
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic
TM46 Psywave 80% 15 Psychic
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Normal
HM03 Surf 95 100% 15 Water
HM04 Strength 80 100% 15 Normal
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding[]

Breeding Generation VII
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
Ancient Power Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Corsola, Relicanth, Cranidos, Rampardos, Shieldon, Bastiodon, Tirtouga, Carracosta, Tyrunt, Tyrantrum, Amaura, Aurorus 60 100% 5 Rock Special
Avalanche Amaura, Aurorus, Bergmite, Avalugg 60 100% 10 Ice Physical
Curse Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Bidoof, Bibarel, Tirtouga, Carracosta, Bergmite, Avalugg, Pyukumuku —% 10 Ghost Status
Dragon Dance Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus —% 20 Dragon Status
Dragon Pulse Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Ampharos, Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus, Skrelp, Dragalge, Clawitzer, Salandit, Turtonator, Drampa 85 100% 10 Dragon Special
Fissure Stunfisk —% 5 Ground Physical
Foresight Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert —% 40 Normal Status
Freeze-Dry Aurorus 70 100% 20 Ice Special
Future Sight * Psyduck, Slowpoke, Marill, Delibird 120 100% 10 Psychic Special
Horn Drill Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Tyrunt, Tyrantrum —% 5 Normal Physical
Refresh Lickitung, Lickilicky, Corsola, Milotic —% 20 Normal Status
Sleep Talk Snorlax, Whismur, Loudred, Exploud —% 10 Normal Status
Tickle Omanyte, Omastar 100% 20 Normal Status
Whirlpool Mudkip, Clamperl, Huntail, Gorebyss, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Buizel, Floatzel, Alomomola 35 85% 15 Water Special

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* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation VI
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal Jam
Ancient Power Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Corsola, Relicanth, Cranidos, Rampardos, Shieldon, Bastiodon, Tirtouga, Carracosta, Tyrunt, Tyrantrum, Amaura, Aurorus 60 100% 5 Rock Special Tough 1 0 ♥
Avalanche Amaura, Aurorus, Bergmite, Avalugg 60 100% 10 Ice Physical Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Curse Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Bidoof, Bibarel, Tirtouga, Carracosta, Bergmite, Avalugg —% 10 Ghost Status Tough 3 0 ♥
Dragon Dance Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus —% 20 Dragon Status Cool 1 0 ♥
Dragon Pulse Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus, Skrelp, Dragalge, Clawitzer 85 100% 10 Dragon Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Fissure Stunfisk —% 5 Ground Physical Tough 2 1 ♥
Foresight Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert —% 40 Normal Status Clever 2 1 ♥
Freeze-Dry Aurorus 70 100% 20 Ice Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Future Sight * Psyduck, Delibird 120 100% 10 Psychic Special Clever 2 0 ♥
Horn Drill Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Tyrunt, Tyrantrum —% 5 Normal Physical Cool 2 1 ♥
Refresh Lickitung, Lickilicky, Corsola, Milotic —% 20 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Sleep Talk Snorlax, Whismur, Loudred, Exploud —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
Tickle Omanyte, Omastar 100% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
Whirlpool Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Clamperl, Huntail, Gorebyss, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Buizel, Floatzel 35 85% 15 Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation V
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category
AncientPower Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Corsola, Relicanth, Cranidos, Rampardos, Shieldon, Bastiodon, Tirtouga, Carracosta 60 100% 5 Rock Special
Avalanche Blastoise, Nidoking, Slowbro, Slowking, Dewgong, Rhydon, Rhyperior, Lapras, Feraligatr, Delibird, Tyranitar, Swampert, Exploud, Aggron, Crawdaunt, Milotic, Empoleon, Rampardos, Bastiodon, Snover, Abomasnow 60 100% 10 Ice Physical
Curse Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Bidoof, Bibarel, Tirtouga, Carracosta —% 10 Ghost Status
Dragon Dance Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite, Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus —% 20 Dragon Status
Dragon Pulse Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Axew, Fraxure, Haxorus 90 100% 10 Dragon Special
Fissure Stunfisk —% 5 Ground Physical
Foresight Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert —% 40 Normal Status
Future Sight * Psyduck, Delibird 100 100% 10 Psychic Special
Horn Drill Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior —% 5 Normal Physical
Refresh Lickitung, Lickilicky, Corsola, Milotic —% 20 Normal Status
Sleep Talk Snorlax, Whismur, Loudred, Exploud —% 10 Normal Status
Tickle Omanyte, Omastar 100% 20 Normal Status
Whirlpool Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Clamperl, Huntail, Gorebyss, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Buizel, Floatzel 35 85% 15 Water Special

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation IV
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Category Contest Category Appeal
AncientPower Omanyte, Omastar, Kabuto, Kabutops, Corsola, Relicanth, Cranidos, Rampardos, Shieldon, Bastiodon 60 100% 5 Rock Special Tough 2
Curse Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking, Turtwig, Grotle, Torterra, Bidoof, Bibarel —% 10 ??? Status Tough 0
Dragon Dance Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra, Dratini, Dragonair, Dragonite —% 20 Dragon Status Cool 0
Fissure * Spheal —% 5 Ground Physical Tough 0
Foresight Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert 100% 40 Normal Status Smart 1
Horn Drill Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Rhyhorn, Rhydon, Rhyperior —% 5 Normal Physical Cool 0
Refresh Lickitung, Lickilicky, Corsola, Milotic —% 20 Normal Status Cute 0
Sleep Talk Snorlax, Whismur, Loudred, Exploud —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3
Substitute * Marill —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1
Tickle Omanyte, Omastar 100% 20 Normal Status Cute 2
Whirlpool Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert, Clamperl, Huntail, Gorebyss, Piplup, Prinplup, Empoleon, Buizel, Floatzel 15 70% 15 Water Special Beauty 0

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation III
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Category Appeal Jam
Curse Slowpoke, Slowbro, Slowking —% 10 ??? Tough 3 0 ♥
Dragon Dance Horsea, Seadra, Kingdra —% 20 Dragon Cool 1 0 ♥
Foresight Mudkip, Marshtomp, Swampert 100% 40 Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
Horn Drill Nidoran♂, Nidorino, Rhyhorn, Rhydon —% 5 Normal Cool 2 1 ♥
Refresh Lickitung, Corsola, Milotic —% 20 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Sleep Talk Snorlax, Whismur, Loudred, Exploud —% 10 Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Substitute * Marill —% 10 Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Tickle Omanyte, Omastar 100% 20 Normal Cute 3 0 ♥

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Breeding Generation II
Move Father Power Accuracy PP Type
Aurora Beam Seel, Dewgong, Remoraid, Octillery 65 100% 20 Ice
Foresight * Psyduck, Marill 100% 40 Normal

Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
* indicates this move requires chain breeding.
◊ indicates the father must learn this move in a previous generation.
♈ indicates the father must learn this move via a TM.

Tutoring[]

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Aqua Tail USUM 90 90% 10 Water Physical
Block USUM —% 5 Normal Status
Dragon Pulse USUM 85 100% 10 Dragon Special
Drill Run USUM 80 95% 10 Ground Physical
Heal Bell USUM —% 5 Normal Status
Hyper Voice USUM 90 100% 10 Normal Special
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Iron Head USUM 80 100% 15 Steel Physical
Iron Tail USUM 100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Outrage USUM 120 100% 10 Dragon Physical
Shock Wave USUM 60 —% 20 Electric Special
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Water Special
Zen Headbutt USUM 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Aqua Tail ORAS 90 90% 10 Water Physical Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Block ORAS —% 5 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
Dragon Pulse ORAS 85 100% 10 Dragon Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Drill Run ORAS 80 95% 10 Ground Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
Heal Bell ORAS —% 5 Normal Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
Hyper Voice ORAS 90 100% 10 Normal Special Cool 2 2 ♥
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Iron Head ORAS 80 100% 15 Steel Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Iron Tail ORAS 100 75% 15 Steel Physical Cool 4 0 ♥
Outrage ORAS 120 100% 10 Dragon Physical Cool 6 0 ♥
Shock Wave ORAS 60 —% 20 Electric Special Cool 2 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Zen Headbutt ORAS 80 90% 15 Psychic Physical Clever 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Aqua Tail  90 90% 10 Water Physical
Block  —% 5 Normal Status
Dragon Pulse  90 100% 10 Dragon Special
Drill Run  80 95% 10 Ground Physical
Heal Bell  —% 5 Normal Status
Hyper Voice  90 100% 10 Normal Special
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Ice Special
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Steel Physical
Iron Tail  100 75% 15 Steel Physical
Outrage  120 100% 10 Dragon Physical
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Bug Special
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Psychic Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
AncientPower  60 100% 5 Rock Special Tough 2
Aqua Tail  90 90% 10 Water Physical Cute 3
Block HGSS —% 5 Normal Status Cute 2
Dive  80 100% 10 Water Physical Beauty 1
Headbutt HGSS 70 100% 15 Normal Physical Tough 3
Heal Bell HGSS —% 5 Normal Status Beauty 0
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Ice Special Beauty 2
Iron Head  80 100% 15 Steel Physical Tough 2
Outrage  120 100% 15 Dragon Physical Cool 2
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Bug Special Beauty 2
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3
Zen Headbutt  80 90% 15 Psychic Physical Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Body Slam FRLGEXD 85 100% 15 Normal Tough 1 4 ♥
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Dream Eater FRLGEXD 100 100% 15 Psychic Smart 2 2 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Ice Beam C 95 100% 10 Ice
Thunderbolt C 95 100% 15 Electric
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites[]

Appearances[]

Anime[]

Main[]

Supporting[]

Minor[]

Trivia[]

  • Lapras' name was originally to be "Ness" referring to the Loch Ness Monster. However, this was changed before the Red and Blue games' release.
  • In the Pokémon adventures manga and in Generation I, it was shown to have teeth.
  • Lapras always appears in pictures taken at Azure Bay, even when it is not in the player's Party.
  • Lapras can learn all one-hit knockout moves except Guillotine.
  • Lapras is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
  • It has the highest base HP of all ice types.
  • Lapras is the only Pokémon that does not evolve into or from any Pokémon, but can only Gigantamax, since Archaludon was introduced as Duraludon's new evolution.

Origin[]

Lapras is based on a sea turtle, a plesiosaur (likely the Loch Ness Monster), and a Viking ship. Its behavior resembles that of cetaceans.

Gigantamax Lapras is based on a cruise ship, likely either the Titanic, which famously sank after hitting an iceberg, or the Queen Mary, as both were British in origin.

Etymology[]

Lapras may be a corruption of La Place (French for seat). This refers to how Lapras is commonly used as a form of transportation. Alternatively, it may come from Pierre-Simon Laplace, a mathematician who wrote several books on the mathematical properties of the ocean and tides, or lapis lazuli, a blue gemstone.

Gallery[]

Lapras[]

Gigantamax Lapras[]

See also[]

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 201. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.