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Lapras - Evolutions, Location, and Learnset

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Lapras - Type and Abilities

Lapras - Type

Lapras
Transport Pokémon
Pokemon - Lapras
Type 1 Type 2
Pokemon Water Image Pokemon Ice Image

Lapras Weaknesses and Resistances

Type
Takes 4x damage
-
Takes 2x damage
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Takes 0.5x damage
Pokemon Water Type Icon
Takes 1/4x damage
Pokemon Ice Type Icon
Takes 0x damage
-

Lapras Pokédex Entries

Sword
Shield
A smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it.
Crossing icy seas is no issue for this cold-resistant Pokémon. Its smooth skin is a little cool to the touch.

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Lapras Abilities

Name Description
Shell Armor The Pokemon is protected against critical hits.
Water Absorb Restores HP if hit by an Water-type move.

Lapras Hidden Ability

Name Description
Hydration Heals status problem if it is raining.

Lapras Egg Group

Egg Groups
Pokemon - Monster Egg GroupMonster Pokemon - Water 1 Egg GroupWater 1

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
HP+2

Base Stats of Lapras

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

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Evolution Chart of Lapras

Evolution Line
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This Pokemon does not evolve.

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Gigantamax Lapras

Gigantamax Lapras

Pokédex Entries

Sword
Shield
A smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it.
Crossing icy seas is no issue for this cold-resistant Pokémon. Its smooth skin is a little cool to the touch.

Gigantamax Lapras's G-Max Move

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Move Type Effect
G-Max Resonance Pokemon Ice Image An Ice-type attack that Gigantamax Lapras use. This move reduces the damage received for five turns.

How to Get Gigantamax Lapras

Gigantamax Lapras can be caught in Max Raid Battles in the following locations.

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Location Hidden Ability?
Giant's Seat Special Den (E) Yes
Giant's Bed Rare Den D Yes
Giant's Bed Rare Den Q Yes
Frigid Sea Rare Den C Yes
Frigid Sea Rare Den J Yes
Frigid Sea Rare Den M Yes

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In the Wild

Random Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Route 9 Circhester Bay (Fishing) Rare

Visible Encounter

Map Weather Appearance Rate
Frigid Sea
Snow Snowstorm
Rare
Frigid Sea
Snow Snowstorm
Rare

Set Location Encounter

Route 2
Northern part of the lake
West Lake Axewell
Fog Snowstorm Snow Thunderstorm Rain Clear
Lake of Outrage
Fog Snowstorm Snow Thunderstorm Rain Clear
North Lake Miloch
Fog Snowstorm Snow Thunderstorm Rain Clear

Raid Encounter

Location Hidden Ability?
West Lake Axewell Rare Den (F) Yes
West Lake Axewell Rare Den (E) Yes
West Lake Axewell Special Den (C) Yes
South Lake Miloch Special Den (C) Yes
East Lake Axewell Rare Den (E) Yes
Stony Wilderness Rare Den (H) Yes
Dusty Bowl Den (E) Yes
Dusty Bowl Special Den (E) Yes
Bridge Field Rare Den (F) Yes
Giant's Mirror Rare Den (D) Yes
Giant's Cap Rare Den (C) Yes
Lake of Outrage Rare Den (C) Yes
Giant's Bed Den D Yes
Giant's Bed Den Q Yes
Giant's Bed Rare Den D Yes
Giant's Bed Rare Den Q Yes
Frigid Sea Den C Yes
Frigid Sea Den J Yes
Frigid Sea Den M Yes
Frigid Sea Rare Den C Yes
Frigid Sea Rare Den J Yes
Frigid Sea Rare Den M Yes

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Learnset of Lapras

Learnset by Leveling Up

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

Learnset by TM

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TM08 Hyper Beam Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM09 Giga Impact Pokemon Normal Image 150 90 5
TM19 Safeguard Pokemon Normal Image - - 25
TM21 Rest Pokemon Psychic Image - - 10
TM24 Snore Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 15
TM25 Protect Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TM27 Icy Wind Pokemon Ice Image 55 95 15
TM29 Charm Pokemon Fairy Image - 100 20
TM31 Attract Pokemon Normal Image - 100 15
TM33 Rain Dance Pokemon Water Image - - 5
TM35 Hail Pokemon Ice Image - - 10
TM36 Whirlpool Pokemon Water Image 35 85 15
TM39 Facade Pokemon Normal Image 70 100 20
TM41 Helping Hand Pokemon Normal Image - - 20
TM45 Dive Pokemon Water Image 80 100 10
TM46 Weather Ball Pokemon Normal Image 50 100 10
TM55 Brine Pokemon Water Image 65 100 10
TM64 Avalanche Pokemon Ice Image 60 100 10
TM76 Round Pokemon Normal Image 60 100 15
TM81 Bulldoze Pokemon Ground Image 60 100 20
TM96 Smart Strike Pokemon Steel Image 70 - 10

Learnset by TR

No. Move Type Power Acc. PP
TR01 Body Slam Pokemon Normal Image 85 100 15
TR03 Hydro Pump Pokemon Water Image 110 80 5
TR04 Surf Pokemon Water Image 90 100 15
TR05 Ice Beam Pokemon Ice Image 90 100 10
TR06 Blizzard Pokemon Ice Image 110 70 5
TR08 Thunderbolt Pokemon Electric Image 90 100 15
TR09 Thunder Pokemon Electric Image 110 70 10
TR11 Psychic Pokemon Psychic Image 90 100 10
TR16 Waterfall Pokemon Water Image 80 100 15
TR20 Substitute Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR24 Outrage Pokemon Dragon Image 120 100 10
TR26 Endure Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR27 Sleep Talk Pokemon Normal Image - - 10
TR28 Megahorn Pokemon Bug Image 120 85 10
TR31 Iron Tail Pokemon Steel Image 100 75 15
TR34 Future Sight Pokemon Psychic Image 120 100 10
TR42 Hyper Voice Pokemon Normal Image 90 100 10
TR51 Dragon Dance Pokemon Dragon Image - - 20
TR62 Dragon Pulse Pokemon Dragon Image 85 100 10
TR69 Zen Headbutt Pokemon Psychic Image 80 90 15
TR74 Iron Head Pokemon Steel Image 80 100 15
TR87 Drill Run Pokemon Ground Image 80 95 10
TR98 Liquidation Pokemon Water Image 85 100 10
TR99 Body Press Pokemon Fighting Image 80 100 10

Learnset through a Move Tutor

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Learnset via Egg Moves

Move Type Power Acc. PP
Tickle Pokemon Normal Image - 100 20
Ancient Power Pokemon Rock Image 60 100 5
Fissure Pokemon Ground Image - 30 5
Horn Drill Pokemon Normal Image - 30 5
Curse Pokemon Ghost Image - - 10
Freeze-Dry Pokemon Ice Image 70 100 20
Sparkling Aria Pokemon Water Image 90 100 10

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