MetaMons competitive notes
Gigantamax 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 Gigantamax Lapras. Build around what Gigantamax 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.
Gigantamax Lapras is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
Gigantamax Lapras is a Water/Ice-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock. It resists Ice, Water.
- Electric2× damage
- Grass2× damage
- Fighting2× damage
- Rock2× damage
- Ice0.25× damage
- Water0.5× damage
Gigantamax Lapras has no type immunities.
To counter Gigantamax 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.
Want the full picture? See Gigantamax Lapras's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
