MetaMons competitive notes
Lapras is a water/ice-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 535 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 60) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Water Absorb ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Lapras. Build around what Lapras actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Lapras takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Lapras into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- HP (130)
- Lowest stat
- Speed (60)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- mid-pack speed (base 60)
- BST
- 535 (strong for the format)
Lapras is a water/ice-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 535 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with mid-pack speed (base 60) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Water Absorb ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Lapras. Build around what Lapras actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Lapras
Lapras is the Transport Pokémon a Water/Ice type Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 535 with Water Absorb or Shell Armor as abilities.
What is Lapras weak to?
Lapras is a Water/Ice-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock. It resists Ice, Water.
How to counter Lapras
To counter Lapras in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Electric or Grass or Fighting or Rock moves and can withstand its Water/Ice STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Lapras in competitive teams
Lapras can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Lapras on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
