
Pokemon Guide
Lapras is a Water and Ice-type Pokemon known for carrying people across water, strong bulk and Gigantamax Lapras.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Gigantamax
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Lapras guide supports current Pokemon games and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| FAQ |
Lapras is a Water and Ice-type Pokemon that does not evolve. In Pokemon Sword and Shield, it has a Gigantamax form.
Competitive Overview
Lapras can be useful as a bulky Water and Ice-type attacker with strong coverage, support moves and Gigantamax utility in supported formats.
Its biggest strengths are bulk, coverage and Water Absorb, while its biggest issue is several common weaknesses.
Here are the key facts to know about Lapras, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Lapras
National Dex
#0131
Type
Water / Ice
Species
Transport Pokemon
Height
8’02” / 2.5 m
Weight
485.0 lbs / 220.0 kg
Abilities
Water Absorb, Shell Armor, Hydration
Lapras has high HP and balanced offensive and defensive stats. It works best as a bulky attacker or support Pokemon.
Lapras uses Water, Ice, Electric, Psychic and disruptive utility moves across Pokemon games.
Reliable Water-type damage across many Pokemon games.
A high-power Water-type attack.
Reliable Ice-type coverage and a Lapras staple.
High-power Ice-type damage.
Ice-type damage that is super-effective against Water-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Water and Flying-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Fighting and Poison-type Pokemon.
A disruptive timer move in supported games.
Lapras can learn a different move pool depending on the Pokemon game. Use the section below to view Lapras move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Lapras is a Water / Ice-type Pokemon. This gives it resistances to Water and Ice-type moves, but leaves it weak to Fighting, Rock, Grass and Electric-type attacks.
Type
Water, Ice
Weaknesses
Fighting, Rock, Grass, Electric
Resistances
Water, Ice
Immunity
None
Lapras abilities support Water immunity, critical-hit protection or rain-based status recovery.
Restores HP when Lapras is hit by a Water-type move.
Prevents critical hits.
Cures status conditions in rain when this hidden ability is available.
Lapras does not evolve. In supported games, Lapras can Gigantamax into Gigantamax Lapras.
Base Pokemon
Does not evolve
Gigantamax
Gigantamax form in supported games
Lapras availability changes by game. It is often rare and appears as a gift Pokemon, water encounter or special overworld encounter.
| Game | Where to Find Lapras |
|---|---|
Pokemon Red |
Silph Co. gift Pokemon. |
Pokemon Blue |
Silph Co. gift Pokemon. |
Pokemon Yellow |
Silph Co. gift Pokemon. |
| Game | Where to Find Lapras |
|---|---|
Pokemon Gold |
Union Cave on Fridays. |
Pokemon Silver |
Union Cave on Fridays. |
Pokemon Crystal |
Union Cave on Fridays. |
| Game | Where to Find Lapras |
|---|---|
Pokemon Ruby |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Sapphire |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Emerald |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon FireRed |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon LeafGreen |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
| Game | Where to Find Lapras |
|---|---|
Pokemon Diamond |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Pearl |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Platinum |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon HeartGold |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon SoulSilver |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
| Game | Where to Find Lapras |
|---|---|
Pokemon Black |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon White |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Black 2 |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon White 2 |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
| Game | Where to Find Lapras |
|---|---|
Pokemon X |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Y |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
| Game | Where to Find Lapras |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sun |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Moon |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
| Game | Where to Find Lapras |
|---|---|
Pokemon Sword |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Shield |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Catch, receive as a gift or transfer from another compatible game depending on the generation. |
Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Lapras |
|---|---|
Pokemon Scarlet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
Pokemon Violet |
Trade or transfer from another compatible game. |
Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Location data not yet available. |
| Game | Where to Find Lapras |
|---|---|
Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Lapras. This FAQ is visible on-page content only.
Lapras is a Water and Ice-type Pokemon.
Lapras does not evolve.
Yes, Lapras has a Gigantamax form in Pokemon Sword and Shield.
Current location data for Lapras in Pokemon Legends Z-A is not yet available.
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