Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Lapras
Say it: LAP-russ
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Lapras is the Transport Pokémon — Water and Ice. In Pokémon GO it is a Water/Ice attacker and can use Ice Shard from Community Day (or an Elite TM). Water helps against Fire, Ground, and Rock; Ice helps against Dragon, Flying, Grass, and Ground. Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock punish it. Catch from raids, research, or events. Sparkling Aria is a strong Water option.
Say it: LAP-russ
Lapras (#131) is a Water / Ice Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Water/Ice attacker with Frost Breath / Water Gun / Psywave + Hydro Pump / Surf / Blizzard / Skull Bash / Sparkling Aria / Ice Shard. Against Lapras, lead with Electric, Grass, Fighting, or Rock. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Lapras is a Water / Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0131. Use the Water/Ice type chart below before powering up — metas shift every season.
Where in GO: Wild spawns, eggs, Field Research, and seasonal events
Invest tip: Priority Community Day move: Ice Shard (Elite Fast TM if you missed Lapras CD). Water Gun / Ice Shard + Surf / Sparkling Aria is the usual kit. Shadow Lapras is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing.
Type matchups
- Water moves hit Fire, Ground, and Rock hard.
- Ice moves hit Grass, Ground, Flying, and Dragon hard.
When Lapras is your opponent, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 165
- Defense
- 174
- Stamina
- 277
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 2. Shadow Zekrom · beats Electric
Charge Beam + Fusion Bolt
- 3. Shadow Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Xurkitree · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 5. Therian Thundurus · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 6. Mega Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 7. Raikou · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 8. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 9. Shadow Electabuzz · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunder Punch
- 10. Zapdos · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 11. Magnezone · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 12. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Electivire · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 2. Luxray · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 3. Manectric · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 4. Jolteon · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Thunderbolt
- 5. Ampharos · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Zap Cannon
- 6. Zebstrika · beats Electric
Spark + Wild Charge
- 7. Galvantula · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Discharge
- 8. Eelektross · beats Electric
Spark + Thunderbolt
- 9. Heliolisk · beats Electric
Volt Switch + Thunderbolt
- 10. Stunfisk · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Discharge
- 11. Raichu · beats Electric
Thunder Shock + Wild Charge
- 12. Magneton · beats Electric
Spark + Discharge
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Ice Shard is a Lapras Community Day exclusive — Elite TM if you missed the event.
Fast
- Ice Shard · Community Day / Elite TM
Ice energy / PvP
- Water Gun · Standard
Water STAB
- Frost Breath · Standard
Ice damage
- Psywave · Standard
Psychic energy
Charged
- Surf · Standard
Water / PvP
- Sparkling Aria · Standard
Water nuke
- Blizzard · Standard
Ice nuke
- Hydro Pump · Standard
Water alternate
- Skull Bash · Standard
Normal coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- frost breath
- water gun
- psywave
Charged
- hydro pump
- surf
- blizzard
- skull bash
- sparkling aria
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #269 of 954 · CP 1471
Frost Breath + Blizzard
- Ultra League · rank #129 of 747 · CP 2490
Frost Breath + Blizzard
- Master League · rank #265 of 1023 · CP 2985
Frost Breath + Blizzard
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
…viknight Steel Wing Payback Air Cutter UL safe switch; typing resists most common threats Lapras Water Gun Surf Skull Bash UL solid pick; bulk and versatile coverage Typhlosion (Hisuian)…
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).