Lapras

Lapras
Gyarados
131
Ditto
Ability	Water Absorb Shell Armor Hydration(Hidden)
First game	Pokémon Red and Blue (1996)
Creator	Game Freak
Artist	Ken Sugimori
Voice Actor (EN)	Faye Mata (Detective Pikachu)
Voice Actor (JP)	Rikako Aikawa

Lapras <sup>(JPJapanese: ラプラス

Romaji: Laplace)</sup> is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a dual-type Water/Ice Pokémon that made its first appearance in the first generation games Red and Blue. It also has a Gigantamax form.

Physiology and Behaviour

Lapras is a marine reptilian Pokémon that resembles a plesiosaur. It has a blue hide with darker blue spots and a cream-colored underside. It has large brown eyes, a short horn on its forehead, and tightly curled ears. It has a long neck and four flippers. The foremost flippers are larger than the hind. On its back is a heavy, gray shell covered in blunt knobs.

Lapras is a gentle, helpful Pokémon that enjoys ferrying people across bodies of water. In the past, its docility made it an easy target for hunters, and it was driven to near extinction. Recent protection efforts have seen Lapras become overabundant instead, which is now affecting the fish Pokémon numbers in some areas. An intelligent Pokémon, it can understand human speech. Lapras has been known to travel in large pods across the seas, spanning both polar and tropical areas. To keep in touch with others of its kind, it sings enchanting melodies. Lapras usually sing when it is in a good mood. In the anime it was shown that Lapras can develop psychic abilities such as telepathy. In Alola, Lapras is used as a Ride Pokémon called Lapras Paddle, Alolan natives use Lapras to travel and fish for Pokémon in the water.

Gigantamax Lapras

As Gigantamax Lapras, it becomes larger in size and more armored. Its shell resembles a cruise ship or ocarina with four gray and red stripes surrounding it, and it has four spikes on top of its shell with one steel spike resembling a funnel, which has three red clouds surrounding it. The sclera in Lapras' eyes change colors to white, yellow, and blue. A light blue ring of fine thin lines resembling a musical sheet created from ice particles circles around its shell.

5,000 people can ride on the shell of Gigantamax Lapras for a very comfortable ride without any issues. Lapras can use its giant ring to break any icebergs that may prevent it from swimming. Gigantamax Lapras's shell is not part of its body, as the shell has a logarithmic spiral structure.

Appearances

Other Pokémon games

Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky : Lapras is the Pokémon that ferries Pokémon to the Hidden Land. When Wigglytuff explored the Brine Cave and found the strange marking on the wall there, Lapras asked Wigglytuff not to investigate it further to keep the Hidden Land a secret. During the player's exploration of Brine Cave, the partner's Relic Fragment resonates with a painting in the deepest part of the cave, and this summons Lapras. Lapras ferries the player, the partner, and Grovyle to the Hidden Land, along the way telling the story of what happened when Wigglytuff and Chatot came to Brine Cave. Later, after the player defeats Dialga at Temporal Tower, Lapras will be waiting at the beach and can ferry the player and the partner back to the Hidden Land again. There is no limit to how many times Lapras can do this.

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Lapras runs the Lapras Travel Liner, which allows the player to visit other continents in the world. After the completion of the main story arc, Lapras will be recruitable after the player has established 100 connections.

Lapras can be used as an assist in Pokkén Tournament using Surf.

Super Smash Bros. series

In Super Smash Bros. Ultimate's Adventure Mode: World of Light, the player will need Lapras' spirit to travel the sea.

In the anime

Lapras in the anime

Lapras appeared in The Lost Lapras, where Ash Ketchum and his friends saved a young one from a trio of thugs, and then again from Team Rocket. Ash caught this Lapras and mostly used it as transportation between the islands of the Orange Archipelago. It was returned to its family in Viva Las Lapras. Ash's Lapras became the leader of the herd in their appearance in Lapras of Luxury. Lapras returned in Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master.

The song Riding on Lapras is dedicated to this Pokémon.

In Pokémon Origins, a Silph Co. Scientist gave Red a Lapras as thanks for saving him from Team Rocket. Since then, Red often used it to travel on water.

In Pokémon Generations, Lorelei used a Lapras against Blue's Alakazam. It lost after being thrown to the floor with Psychic.

In Pokémon: Twilight Wings, Lapras was living in the lake where Nessa was doing a photo shoot. Another Lapras appeared in Assistant, when Melony's Gigantamax Lapras had a battle against Gordie's Gigantamax Coalossal.

Other media

Lapras is featured in Project Voltage.

Origin and inspiration

Lapras is based on the fabled Loch Ness Monster in Scotland. The creature and this Pokémon resemble an extinct order of marine reptiles known as Plesiosauria. Lapras's shell and horn may be inspired by placodonts. Its intelligence, singing, and rarity can be comparable to some cetaceans, especially blue whales and humpback whales. Its long neck and robust body may also be inspired by the mastheads and hulls of Viking ships. Its Gigantamax form may be based on a cruise ship or possibly a music box or an ocarina.

Lapras may be derived from Laplace.

Laplace may be a reference to Pierre-Simon Laplace, a mathematician who wrote several books on the mathematical properties of the sea and tides. Alternatively, Laplace may be derived from la place (French for seat), referring to how passengers sit on its back like a seat to be ferried across bodies of water.

In-game information

Pokédex entries

Title	Entry
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	A Pokémon that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.
Pokémon Yellow	A gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
Pokémon Stadium	Capable of understand the language of humans, it enjoys ferrying people on its back. It is on the verge of extinction.
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
Pokémon Silver	It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
Pokémon Crystal	This gentle Pokémon loves to give people rides and provides a very comfortable way to get around.
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Emerald	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.
Pokémon FireRed	Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.
Pokémon LeafGreen	A Pokémon that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
Pokémon Pearl	It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
Pokémon Platinum	It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
Pokémon HeartGold	They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
Pokémon SoulSilver	It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
Pokémon White	It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
Pokémon Black 2	Able to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back.
Pokémon White 2	Able to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
Pokémon Y	Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.
Pokémon Omega Ruby	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.
Pokémon 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.
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Its high intelligence enables it to comprehend human speech. When it's in a good mood, it sings in its beautiful voice.
Pokémon Moon	These Pokémon were once near extinction due to poaching. Following protective regulations, there is now an overabundance of them.
Pokémon Ultra Sun	It likes swimming around with people on its back. In the Alola region, it's an important means of transportation over water.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	A gentle soul that can understand human speech. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	A gentle soul that can understand human speech. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	A smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it.
Pokémon Shield	Crossing icy seas is no issue for this cold-resistant Pokémon. Its smooth skin is a little cool to the touch.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
Pokémon Shining Pearl	It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
Pokémon Violet	Able to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back.

Game locations

Title	Location(s)
First Pokémon generation
Pokémon Red and Blue	Silph Co. (only one)
Pokémon Yellow	Silph Co. (only one)
Second Pokémon generation
Pokémon Gold	Union Cave (Weekly)Fr
Pokémon Silver	Union Cave (Weekly)Fr
Pokémon Crystal	Union Cave (Weekly)Fr
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby	Trade
Pokémon FireRed	Silph Co. (only one) Icefall Cave (Surfing)
Pokémon LeafGreen	Silph Co. (only one) Icefall Cave (Surfing)
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond	Victory Road (Surfing)
Pokémon Pearl	Victory Road (Surfing)
Pokémon Platinum	Victory Road (Surfing)
Pokémon HeartGold	Union Cave (Weekly)Fr Safari Zone (Surfing)
Pokémon SoulSilver	Union Cave (Weekly)Fr Safari Zone (Surfing)
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black	Village Bridge (Surfing in rippling water)
Pokémon White	Village Bridge (Surfing in rippling water)
Pokémon Black 2	Village Bridge (Surfing in rippling water)
Pokémon White 2	Village Bridge (Surfing in rippling water)
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X	Route 12 (only one) Route 12 and Azure Bay (Surfing) Friend Safari (Ice)
Pokémon Y	Route 12 (only one) Route 12 and Azure Bay (Surfing) Friend Safari (Ice)
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sun	Poni Wilds
Pokémon Moon	Poni Wilds
Pokémon Ultra Sun	Poni Breaker Coast
Pokémon Ultra Moon	Poni Breaker Coast
Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu	Received from a person in Silph Co. (Saffron City) Routes 19 and 20
Pokémon Let's Go Eevee	Received from a person in Silph Co. (Saffron City) Routes 19 and 20
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword	Route 9 (fishing) Route 2 (one), Lake of Outrage, North Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Wanderer) Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) Wild Area News (Gigantamax Factor)
Pokémon Shield	Route 9 (fishing) Route 2 (one), Lake of Outrage, North Lake Miloch, West Lake Axewell (Wanderer) Bridge Field, Dusty Bowl, East Lake Axewell, Giant's Cap, Giant's Mirror, Lake of Outrage, South Lake Miloch, Stony Wilderness, West Lake Axewell (Max Raid Battle) Giant's Seat (Max Raid Battle) (Gigantamax Factor)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond	Victory Road (Surfing)
Pokémon Shining Pearl	Victory Road (Surfing)
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet	Polar Biome
Pokémon Violet	Polar Biome

Form Change

Gigantamax

Lapras	Dynamax with Gigantamax Factor	Lapras Gigantamax Form

Base Stats

Base Stats
HP	130
Attack	85
Defense	80
Sp. Attack	85
Sp. Defense	95
Speed	60
Total	535

Gallery

Main article: Lapras/gallery

Sprites

Sprites
Red Green	Red Blue	Yellow
Gold File:PKMNG131-S.png	Silver File:PKMNS131-S.png	Crystal File:PKMNC131-S.gif
Ruby Sapphire File:PKMNRS131-S.png	Emerald File:PKMNE131-S.gif	Fire Leaf File:PKMNFRLG131-S.png
Diamond Pearl File:PKMNDP131-S.png	Platinum File:PKMNP131-S.png	Heart Soul File:PKMNHGSS131-S.png
Black White File:PKMNBW131-S.png	Black 2 White 2 File:PKMNBW2131.png File:PKMNBW2131-S.png	X Y File:PKMNXY131-S.png
Pikachu Eevee File:PKMNLGPE131-S.png	Sword Shield File:PKMNSS131-S.png	Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl File:PKMNBDSP131.png File:PKMNBDSP131-S.png
Scarlet Violet File:PKMNSV131-S.png

Trivia

• In July 2019, Lapras was appointed the Pokémon ambassador for Miyagi Prefecture.
• Lapras is the only Ice-type to have a Gigantamax form.
• Lapras can learn the most one-hit knockout moves of any Pokémon (excluding Smeargle), being able to learn Sheer Cold, Fissure, and Horn Drill.

External links

• Lapras (Pokémon) at Bulbapedia, the Pokémon wiki.
• Lapras at Pokémon Wiki, the Fandom wiki on Pokémon.