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‹ National Pokédex

#0131Kanto · Generation 1

Lapras

LaplaceTransport Pokémon

WaterIce

Crossing icy seas is no issue for this cold-resistant Pokémon. Its smooth skin is a little cool to the touch. Pokédex, Shield

Height
2.5 m
Weight
220 kg
Habitat
Sea
Abilities
Water Absorb, Shell Armor, Hydration (hidden)
39Anime episodes
32Games found in
17Japanese cards
Anime debut

The Story

What the Pokédex says

  • Shield

    Crossing icy seas is no issue for this cold-resistant Pokémon. Its smooth skin is a little cool to the touch.

  • Sword

    A smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it.

  • Let’s Go, Eevee!

    A gentle soul that can understand human speech. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.

  • Ultra Moon

    They’ve been so cherished that there’s now an overabundance. The fish Pokémon population has declined in waters with too many Lapras.

14 more entries from older games
  • Ultra Sun

    It likes swimming around with people on its back. In the Alola region, it’s an important means of transportation over water.

  • Moon

    These Pokémon were once near extinction due to poaching. Following protective regulations, there is now an overabundance of them.

  • Sun

    Its high intelligence enables it to comprehend human speech. When it’s in a good mood, it sings in its beautiful voice.

  • Alpha Sapphire

    People have driven Lapras almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, this Pokémon is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.

  • Y

    Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.

  • X

    They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.

  • White 2

    Able to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back.

  • White

    It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.

  • SoulSilver

    It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.

  • LeafGreen

    A Pokémon that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people on its back.

  • Emerald

    People have driven LAPRAS almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, it is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.

  • Crystal

    This gentle Pokémon loves to give people rides and provides a ve­ ry comfortable way to get around.

  • Yellow

    A gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.

  • Blue

    A Pokémon that has been over­ hunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.

Evolution

The Lapras line

Does not evolve.

Where to find it

Found in 32 games

Regions: Kanto · Johto · Orre · Sinnoh · Unova · Kalos · Alola · Galar

Red (Japan)Kanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Saffron CityReceive as a gift15
Green (Japan)Kanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Saffron CityReceive as a gift15
RedKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Saffron CityReceive as a gift15
BlueKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Saffron CityReceive as a gift15
YellowKanto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Saffron CityReceive as a gift15
GoldJohto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Union CaveStatic encounter20
SilverJohto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Union CaveStatic encounter20
CrystalJohto1 location
LocationHowLevel
Union CaveStatic encounter20
XDOrre1 location
LocationHowLevel
Citadark IsleSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness.44
FireRedKanto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Icefall CaveSurfing30-45
Saffron CityReceive as a gift25
LeafGreenKanto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Icefall CaveSurfing30-45
Saffron CityReceive as a gift25
DiamondSinnoh1 location
LocationHowLevel
Victory RoadSurfing40-60
PearlSinnoh1 location
LocationHowLevel
Victory RoadSurfing40-60
PlatinumSinnoh1 location
LocationHowLevel
Victory RoadSurfing35-55
HeartGoldJohto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Johto Safari ZoneSurfing15-47
Union CaveStatic encounter20
SoulSilverJohto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Johto Safari ZoneSurfing15-47
Union CaveStatic encounter20
BlackUnova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Village BridgeSurfing in dark spots35-70
WhiteUnova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Village BridgeSurfing in dark spots35-70
Black 2Unova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Village BridgeSurfing in dark spots30-40
White 2Unova1 location
LocationHowLevel
Village BridgeSurfing in dark spots30-40
XKalos3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Azure BaySurfing27
Friend SafariWalking in tall grass or a cave30
Route 12Receive as a gift, Surfing27-30
YKalos3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Azure BaySurfing27
Friend SafariWalking in tall grass or a cave30
Route 12Receive as a gift, Surfing27-30
SunAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift49-55
Poni WildsSurfing40-43
MoonAlola2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift49-55
Poni WildsSurfing40-43
Ultra SunAlola4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Ancient Poni PathSurfing41-44
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift49-55
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift37-43
Poni Breaker CoastSurfing41-44
Ultra MoonAlola4 locations
LocationHowLevel
Ancient Poni PathSurfing41-44
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift49-55
Poké PelagoReceive as a gift37-43
Poni Breaker CoastSurfing41-44
Let’s Go, Pikachu!Kanto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Sea Route 19Rare spawn in water with lure or catch combo37-42
Sea Route 20Rare spawn in water with lure or catch combo37-42
Let’s Go, Eevee!Kanto2 locations
LocationHowLevel
Sea Route 19Rare spawn in water with lure or catch combo37-42
Sea Route 20Rare spawn in water with lure or catch combo37-42
SwordGalar14 locations
LocationHowLevel
Bridge FieldCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Dusty BowlCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
East Lake AxewellCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Giant's CapCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Giant's MirrorCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.56-60
Lake of Outrage · Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.56-60
Route 2Static encounter55
Route 9Fishing at bubbling spots in the water39-43
South Lake MilochCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Stony WildernessCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.56-60
West Lake Axewell · West Lake Axewell (Max Den B), West Lake Axewell (Max Den E), West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
ShieldGalar14 locations
LocationHowLevel
Bridge FieldCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Dusty BowlCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
East Lake AxewellCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Giant's CapCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Giant's MirrorCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Lake of OutrageSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.56-60
Lake of Outrage · Lake of Outrage (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
North Lake MilochSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.56-60
Route 2Static encounter55
Route 9Fishing at bubbling spots in the water39-43
South Lake MilochCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Stony WildernessCatch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
West Lake AxewellSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location in the water.56-60
West Lake Axewell · West Lake Axewell (Max Den B), West Lake Axewell (Max Den E), West Lake Axewell (Max Den F)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.55-60
Sword: The Crown TundraGalar3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Frigid SeaSurfing in the overworld60-65
Frigid Sea · Frigid Sea (Max Den A), Frigid Sea (Max Den F), Frigid Sea (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-60
Giant's Bed · Giant's Bed (Max Den O), Giant's Bed (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-60
Shield: The Crown TundraGalar3 locations
LocationHowLevel
Frigid SeaSurfing in the overworld60-65
Frigid Sea · Frigid Sea (Max Den A), Frigid Sea (Max Den F), Frigid Sea (Max Den N)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-60
Giant's Bed · Giant's Bed (Max Den O), Giant's Bed (Max Den Q)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle.15-60

Encounter tables cover the main series through Sword & Shield. Newer titles are added as their data lands.

In the anime

39 episodes on record

First appearanceHoliday Hi-JynxHoliday Hi-Jynx · Holiday Hi-Jynx

Major appearances 17

Original series

  • EP084The Lost Lapras1999
  • EP113Viva Las Lapras1999
  • EP257Lapras of Luxury2002

Ruby & Sapphire

  • AG180May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!2006

XY

  • XY049Bonnie for the Defense!2014
  • XY140Till We Compete Again!2016

Sun & Moon

  • SM001Alola to New Adventure!2016
  • SM005Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!2016
  • SM026So Long, Sophocles!2017

Journeys

  • JN037That New Old Gang of Mine!2020

Horizons

  • HZ025Rivals in the Dark of Night!2023
  • HZ031Song Within the Mist2023
  • HZ032Lapras's Feelings for its Friends2023
  • HZ125Battle for the Six Heroes!2026

Movie

  • M20I Choose You!2017

Pikachu short

  • PK09Snorlax Snowman2000

Side story

  • HS15Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!2004
Minor appearances · 22 episodes

Original series

  • EP050Who Gets to Keep Togepi?1998
  • EP216Dueling Heroes2001
  • EP238Nice Pryce, Baby!2002

Diamond & Pearl

  • DP091One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!2008

Black & White

  • BW141Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!2013

XY

  • XY001Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!2013

Sun & Moon

  • SM020Partner Promises!2017
  • SM049Mission: Total Recall!2017
  • SM093Lillier and the Staff!2018
  • SM099We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!2018
  • SM128League Offenders and Defenders!2019

Journeys

  • JN001Enter Pikachu!2019
  • JN025A Festival Reunion!2020
  • JN057Memories of a Warming Kindness!2021
  • JN073Grabbing the Brass Ring!2021
  • JN136This Could be the Start of Something Big!2022

Horizons

  • HZ087Guided by the Black Rayquaza!2025

Movie

  • M04Celebi: The Voice of the Forest2001
  • M05Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias2002
  • M13Zoroark: Master of Illusions2010
  • M19Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel2016

Pikachu short

  • PK01Pikachu's Vacation1998

Japanese cards

17 cards across 12 sets

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Start Deck 100 Battle Collection

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MEGA Promos

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Heat Wave Arena

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Stellar Miracle

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Raging Surf

20231 card
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Pokémon Card 151

20231 card
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VSTAR Universe

20222 cards
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Star Birth

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Mirage Forest

20051 card
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Mysterious Mountains

20021 card
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Pokémon VS

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Fossil

19971 card
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