#131 · Generation 1
Gigantamax Lapras
Forms & variants
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 2,641 / 2,985
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 1,509 / 1,886
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,131
- Buddy distance
- 5 km
- 2nd charged move
- 75,000 dust · 75 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Situational
Gigantamax Lapras has a niche: C-tier Max Battle attacker (Gigantamax). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
Battle roles
- CMax Battle attackergigantamax#3 Ice · 214 per Max Move
Gigantamax Lapras ranks #3 of 11 Ice-type Max attackers: 214 damage per G-Max Resonance at level 40 (fast move Frost Breath). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
Collection value
- Has a Gigantamax form (G-Max Resonance): Gigantamax copies only come from Max Battle Days and cannot be re-obtained otherwise.
- 2 costume/event variants: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
- Cannot be traded, so transfer only real spares.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Does not evolve.
Check your Pokemon's IVs
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
Not ranked in any PvPoke league (usually because the CP or stats do not fit, or it is unreleased).
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Lapras is Gigantamax-only: it has no regular Dynamax form. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
- AttackerC Gigantamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
No raid data (unreleased or no damaging moves).
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Frost BreathSTAB | ice | 11 | +9 | 1.0s | 11.0 | 7 | +5 | 2 turns |
Water GunSTAB | water | 5 | +5 | 0.5s | 10.0 | 3 | +3 | 1 turn |
Psywave | psychic | 4 | +7 | 0.5s | 8.0 | 3 | +4 | 1 turn |
Ice ShardElite TMSTAB | ice | 10 | +10 | 1.0s | 10.0 | 9 | +10 | 3 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Hydro PumpSTAB | water | 135 | -100 | 3.5s | 1.35 | 130 | -75 | |
SurfSTAB | water | 60 | -50 | 1.5s | 1.20 | 75 | -45 | |
BlizzardSTAB | ice | 130 | -100 | 3.0s | 1.30 | 140 | -75 | |
Skull Bash | normal | 130 | -100 | 3.0s | 1.30 | 130 | -75 | 100% chance: +1 own Def |
Sparkling AriaSTAB | water | 85 | -33 | 3.0s | 2.58 | 80 | -45 | |
Dragon PulseElite TM | dragon | 90 | -50 | 3.5s | 1.80 | 90 | -55 | |
Ice BeamElite TMSTAB | ice | 95 | -50 | 3.5s | 1.90 | 90 | -55 |
Questions people ask
- Is Gigantamax Lapras good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Gigantamax Lapras is C-tier for Max Battle attacker.
- Should I keep or transfer Gigantamax Lapras?
- Gigantamax Lapras has a niche: C-tier Max Battle attacker (Gigantamax). Keep one with the right IVs and transfer the rest.
- Can Gigantamax Lapras be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Gigantamax Lapras is available from photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
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Donate on Ko-fiCostumes & event variants (2)
Team Mystic AccessoryEvent costume
Scarf (Water Festival 2022)Event costume