Lapras is a large, sea-dwelling Pokémon that resembles a plesiosaur. It has a blue hide with darker blue spots and a cream-colored underside. Known as the Transport Pokémon, Lapras is renowned for its intelligence and gentle nature, capable of understanding human speech. This Water/Ice-type Pokémon has been a beloved part of the Pokémon franchise since Generation I.
Lapras has a long history of interaction with humans. In the past, its docility made it an easy target for hunters, driving it to near extinction. However, recent conservation efforts have been so successful that Lapras populations have become overabundant in some areas, affecting local fish Pokémon numbers. Lapras is known for its beautiful singing voice, which it uses to communicate and sometimes to put others to sleep.
This Pokémon is famous for its ability to ferry people across bodies of water. It can comfortably carry up to 5,000 people on its back at once, providing a smooth ride without any swaying. Lapras is also known to appear near shores during the evenings, singing plaintively as it searches for others of its kind.
Pokédex Data
- Height: 2.5 m (8'02")
- Weight: 220.0 kg (485.0 lbs)
- Type: Water/Ice
- Abilities: Water Absorb, Shell Armor, Hydration (Hidden Ability)
- Catch Rate: 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP)
Breeding
- Egg Groups: Monster, Water 1
- Gender Ratio: 50% male, 50% female
- Egg Cycles: 40 (10,024–10,280 steps)
Pokédex Entries Across Versions
- Red/Blue: A gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
- Yellow: They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
- Gold: They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
- Crystal: This gentle Pokémon loves to give people rides and provides a very comfortable way to get around.
- Ruby/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.
Evolutions
Lapras does not evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Habits and Additions Across Generations
In Generation VIII, Lapras gained the ability to Gigantamax, taking on a massive form with a shell resembling an ice fortress. The Alola region saw Lapras become an important means of transportation over water. In Pokémon GO, Lapras has been featured in special events and research tasks, highlighting its popularity among trainers.