Type Matchups
Lapras is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon. It's weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting moves, so you'll want teammates that resist those types.
Resists
Best Teammates
These Pokémon complement Lapras by covering its weaknesses:
Role Analysis
Lapras excels as a bulky pivot with a base stat total of 535.
Abilities
Notable STAB Moves
Common Cores
Lapras fits into these proven competitive cores:
Fire-Water-Grass
Perfect triangle — every type that threatens one is resisted by another
Water-Ground-Grass
Excellent defensive synergy
Fire-Steel-Water
Industrial core — each member covers the others
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Build Team Around Lapras →Frequently Asked Questions
What is Lapras weak to?
Lapras is weak to Electric (2×), Grass (2×), Fighting (2×), Rock (2×) type moves.
What are the best teammates for Lapras?
The best teammates for Lapras are Bulbasaur, Ivysaur, Venusaur because they resist Lapras's key weaknesses.
Is Lapras good for competitive?
Yes, Lapras is competitively viable with a BST of 535. Lapras excels as a bulky pivot with a base stat total of 535.
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Lapras is a Water-type Pokémon
Lapras is a Ice-type Pokémon
Lapras has a Build Around guide
Bulbasaur covers Lapras's weaknesses
Ivysaur covers Lapras's weaknesses
Venusaur covers Lapras's weaknesses
Nidoqueen covers Lapras's weaknesses
Nidoking covers Lapras's weaknesses
Lapras is available in Scarlet Violet
Lapras is available in Sword Shield
Lapras is available in Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl
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