What is Lapras's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Lapras's maximum CP is 3,021 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Lapras good in Pokémon GO?

Lapras has 165 Attack, 174 Defense, and 277 Stamina. It's viable in raids and PvP.

Can Lapras be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Lapras is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,435 - 1,509 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

1,794 - 1,886 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

2,994 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,435 - 1,509 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,076 - 1,131 CP

Lapras

#131 · Kanto

WaterIce

☁️ Rainy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 165

Defense 174

Stamina 277

Total: 616

Pokémon Info

Max CP	3,021
Generation	Kanto (Gen 1)
Buddy Distance	5km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Lapras

Lapras is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,021 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Lapras has base stats of 165 Attack, 174 Defense, and 277 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 616.

Lapras can be used in various battle formats depending on its moveset and the current meta. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Lapras is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Rainy weather, Lapras receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Lapras is 5km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Frost Breath	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Water Gun STAB	Water	5	+5	10.0	-	-	-
Psywave	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Ice Shard ELITE STAB	Ice	12	+12	10.0	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Hydro Pump	-	-	-	-	-	-
Surf STAB	Water	65	-50	-	65	-40
Blizzard	-	-	-	-	-	-
Skull Bash	-	-	-	-	-	-
Sparkling Aria	-	-	-	-	-	-
Dragon Pulse ELITE	Dragon	90	-60	-	90	-60
Ice Beam ELITE STAB	Ice	90	-55	-	90	-55

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Lapras takes increased damage from these types:

Electric 1.6×

Grass 1.6×

Fighting 1.6×

Rock 1.6×

Resistances

Lapras takes reduced damage from these types:

Ice 0.391×

Water 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Lapras

Top Pokémon to use when battling Lapras in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
3	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
4	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
5	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
6	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
7	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
8	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
9	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
10	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101

🏆 Lapras PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	10	14	22	1,498
2	0	11	12	22	1,497
3	0	11	13	22	1,500
4	0	12	11	22	1,499
5	0	13	9	22	1,498
6	0	13	10	22	1,500
7	0	14	8	22	1,499
8	0	15	6	22	1,498
9	0	15	7	22	1,500
10	1	8	14	22	1,499

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	1	15	14	42	2,500
2	1	14	15	42	2,497
3	0	15	15	42	2,489
4	0	14	11	43	2,499
5	0	13	12	43	2,496
6	1	15	13	42	2,495
7	0	12	14	43	2,498
8	1	14	14	42	2,493
9	0	11	15	43	2,496
10	0	15	9	43	2,497

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Lapras IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	2,263	1,131	1,509	1,886	2,641	2,994
98% (15/15/14)	2,260	1,130	1,506	1,883	2,636	2,989
96% (15/14/15)	2,257	1,128	1,505	1,881	2,634	2,986
93% (14/14/14)	2,241	1,120	1,494	1,867	2,614	2,964
91% (15/13/13)	2,244	1,122	1,495	1,870	2,618	2,968
87% (13/13/13)	2,219	1,109	1,479	1,849	2,588	2,935
82% (12/12/12)	2,197	1,098	1,464	1,830	2,563	2,906
80% (10/15/15)	2,201	1,100	1,467	1,834	2,567	2,911
67% (10/10/10)	2,153	1,076	1,435	1,794	2,511	2,847
0% (0/0/0)	1,939	969	1,292	1,616	2,262	2,565

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Lapras with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	2,994 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	2,641 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,435 - 1,509 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	1,794 - 1,886 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,435 - 1,509 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,076 - 1,131 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Lapras with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	37	26	2,641
2	2,641	27	2,641
3	2,641	28	2,641
4	2,641	29	2,641
5	356	30	2,263
6	2,641	31	2,641
7	2,641	32	2,641
8	2,641	33	2,641
9	2,641	34	2,641
10	754	35	2,452
11	2,641	36	2,641
12	2,641	37	2,641
13	2,641	38	2,641
14	2,641	39	2,641
15	1,131	40	2,641
16	2,641	41	2,641
17	2,641	42	2,641
18	2,641	43	2,641
19	2,641	44	2,641
20	1,509	45	2,824
21	2,641	46	2,641
22	2,641	47	2,641
23	2,641	48	2,641
24	2,641	49	2,641
25	1,886	50	2,994

📖 Complete Lapras Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Lapras (#131) is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,021 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Lapras is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Lapras in 2026.

📊 Lapras Stats Analysis

Lapras's Attack stat is 165 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Lapras to contribute meaningful damage.

With 174 Defense (Good) and 277 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 616. This gives Lapras reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Water-type Pokémon, Lapras's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Lapras Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Lapras depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Frost Breath (Fast) with Hydro Pump (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Lapras has 4 Fast Attacks and 7 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Lapras has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Lapras PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Lapras can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Water/Ice typing provides useful matchups against Ice, Water-type threats while being weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting types.

Master League

In Master League, Lapras faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Lapras Raid Guide & Counters

Lapras appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Electric, Grass, Fighting-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Lapras at Level 20 (1,435 - 1,509 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (1,794 - 1,886 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,509 CP.

🎯 How to Get Lapras in Pokémon GO

Lapras can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Rainy weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 5km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

😈 Shadow Lapras

Shadow Lapras is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Lapras's effective Attack becomes ~198. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Lapras in Pokémon GO

Shiny Lapras is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Lapras gets a weather boost in Rainy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (1,794 - 1,886 CP). The buddy distance is 5km per candy. Consider Rare Candy to supplement.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Lapras

Q: What is Lapras's max CP?
A: 2,994 CP at Level 50, or 2,641 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Lapras good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.

Q: Can Lapras be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Lapras is available.

Q: What is Lapras weak to?
A: Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Frost Breath + Hydro Pump for optimal DPS.

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.