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Shadow Lapras

Shadow Lapras (Shadow)Water Ice
  • rain
  • snow
Shadow Lapras is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon
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Shadow Lapras is a Water and Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 2,641 CP and is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Frost Breath / Ice Beam. It is boosted by Rain and Snow weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Lapras Stats and Max CP

165 ATK
174 DEF
277 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
2985 CP
Lvl 40
2641 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
1886 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
1509 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1131 CP

Shadow Lapras's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

Read meta analysis

Shadow Lapras PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

⚔️ Raids

Despite the shadow boost, Shadow Lapras is built for the PvP scene, and lags behind other water type attackers.

🛡️ Gyms

Shiny shadow flex! Lapras is an A-Tier gym defender thanks to its excellent bulk and great moveset, but the shadow boost doesn’t help it overall in gym defence.

Shadow Lapras PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

Preferred Moveset - Psywave, Sparkling Aria and Ice Beam* / Skull Bash

Lapras was the recent lucky dip winner of multiple movepool updates that drastically improved its standing in PvP. With one of the best fast moves in the game, combined with access to excellent charged moves, amazing bulk and excellent typing, Lapras is back with a vengeance! For many older players they will already have spent Elite TMs to get the previously optimal moveset - but now, that is no longer necessary.

🧸 Little League

Shadow Lapras loses out on performance compared to the non-shadow variant. Bulk matters in the sub 500CP meta, and you’re better off with the non-shadow form in this case.

🔵 Great League

Lapras’ bulk is what helps it stand out in the Great League, so the shadow variant is overall what you would consider a sidegrade to the non-shadow version. It can pick up some helpful wins that the non-shadow cannot achieve, but its comparative lesser bulk means it starts to lose unexpected matchups that you would hope to win. The shadow’s role is probably more suited to the closer role, particularly with a shield advantage. Overall though - if you have a good ‘PvP IV’ shadow version (ie: low attack, high defense and HP) then it is absolutely worth your while to build one!

🟡 Ultra League

As in the Great League, the shadow variant is more of a sidegrade to the non-shadow version. It does pick up some additional wins in the 2 shield scenario, but sees some additional losses in the 0 and 1 shield scenarios. This is slightly problematic, as you are typically wanting to use your bulky Nessy as a damage absorber, rather than investing all shields on it. It’s definitely not a bad investment, but its performance compared to the non-shadow may not be worth the cost.

🟣 Master League

Nessy can’t compete in the highest CP meta, no matter how good its moveset!

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#253
WaterWater-type
#44
IceIce-type
#43
Great LeagueGreat League
#63
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#23
Master LeagueMaster League
#247

Shadow Lapras Type Chart

Shadow Lapras takes increased damage from:Shadow Lapras takes increased damage from:

ElectricElectric160.0%
FightingFighting160.0%
GrassGrass160.0%
RockRock160.0%

Shadow Lapras takes reduced damage from:Shadow Lapras takes reduced damage from:

IceIce39.1%
WaterWater62.5%

Shadow Lapras best moveset

Moves

Frost Breath + Ice Beam

Ice
IceFrost Breath
IceIce Beam
Shadow Lapras's best Ice-type moveset is Frost Breath / Ice Beam, with 11.61 DPS and 280.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Snow weather. Shadow Lapras ranks #43 (B Tier) as a Ice attacker with that moveset.

Water Gun + Sparkling Aria

Water
WaterWater Gun
WaterSparkling Aria
Shadow Lapras's best Water-type moveset is Water Gun / Sparkling Aria, with 13.13 DPS and 317.8 TDO. These moves are boosted by Rain weather. Shadow Lapras ranks #44 (B Tier) as a Water attacker with that moveset.
1.WaterWater GunWaterSparkling Aria11.9413.13317.8
2.PsychicPsywaveWaterSparkling Aria11.9013.09316.8
3.IceFrost BreathWaterSparkling Aria11.7512.93312.8
4.IceIce ShardWaterSparkling Aria11.7012.88311.6
5.WaterWater GunWaterSurf10.8411.93288.8
6.WaterWater GunIceBlizzard10.8111.90287.9
7.WaterWater GunIceIce Beam10.7111.79285.3
8.WaterWater GunWaterHydro Pump10.6111.68282.6
1–8 of 32

Fast Attacks

  • IceIce Shard *10101.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Shard
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy10
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.4s - 0.7s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage9
    Energy10

    Effects
    Ice Shard has no special effects.
    See Ice Shard details page ↗
  • IceFrost Breath1191.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frost Breath
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.6s - 0.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage7
    Energy5

    Effects
    Frost Breath has no special effects.
    See Frost Breath details page ↗
  • PsychicPsywave470.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Psywave
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage4
    Energy7
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.6s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Psywave has no special effects.
    See Psywave details page ↗
  • WaterWater Gun550.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Water Gun
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage5
    Energy5
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy3

    Effects
    Water Gun has no special effects.
    See Water Gun details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DragonDragon Pulse *90503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Pulse
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage90
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window2.0s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Dragon Pulse has no special effects.
    See Dragon Pulse details page ↗
  • IceIce Beam *95503.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Ice Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.5s - 3.0s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage90
    Energy55

    Effects
    Ice Beam has no special effects.
    See Ice Beam details page ↗
  • IceBlizzard1301003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Blizzard
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FlyingFlying
      • GroundGround
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • WaterWater
      • IceIce
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • snowSnow
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.4s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage140
    Energy75

    Effects
    Blizzard has no special effects.
    See Blizzard details page ↗
  • NormalSkull Bash1301003.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Skull Bash
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage130
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 2.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Skull Bash has a 100.0% chance to:

    • Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
    See Skull Bash details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • WaterHydro Pump1351003.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Hydro Pump
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage135
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.5s
    Damage window1.1s - 3.2s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage130
    Energy75

    Effects
    Hydro Pump has no special effects.
    See Hydro Pump details page ↗
  • WaterSurf60501.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Surf
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage60
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.4s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy45

    Effects
    Surf has no special effects.
    See Surf details page ↗
  • WaterSparkling Aria85333.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Sparkling Aria
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • FireFire
    • 62.5%
      • WaterWater
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage85
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • rainRain
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.7s - 2.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy45

    Effects
    Sparkling Aria has no special effects.
    See Sparkling Aria details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Lapras's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Lapras's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Lapras has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Lapras CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Lapras reaches a maximum of 2,641 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 1,377–1,509 CP, rising to 1,721–1,886 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,076–1,131 CP.

Max CPMax CP2641 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1076 CP - 1131 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs1435 CP - 1509 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids1377 CP - 1509 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
1721 CP - 1886 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Lapras Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
137 CP2117 CP3196 CP
4276 CP5356 CP6435 CP
7515 CP8595 CP9675 CP
10754 CP11830 CP12905 CP
13981 CP141056 CP151131 CP
161207 CP171282 CP181358 CP
191433 CP201509 CP211584 CP
221660 CP231735 CP241811 CP
251886 CP261962 CP272037 CP
282112 CP292188 CP302263 CP
312301 CP322339 CP332377 CP
342414 CP352452 CP362490 CP
372527 CP382565 CP392603 CP
402641 CP412674 CP422708 CP
432742 CP442776 CP452810 CP
462845 CP472880 CP482915 CP
492950 CP502985 CP

Pokédex information

Kanto
Pokédex Number#131
Height2.5 m
Weight220 kg
RegionGeneration 1
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance5 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate9%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy75
Stardust75000

Evolution Chart

Shadow Lapras has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.

How to purify Shadow Lapras
Purification cost5 Candy
5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Lapras

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A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Lapras's Water and Ice-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Lapras.

Water Water

Ice Ice

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Lapras Candy360 Shadow Lapras Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Lapras Candy12 Shadow Lapras Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Lapras Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Lapras Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Lapras Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Lapras Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Lapras Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Lapras Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Lapras Candy-

Shadow Lapras Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Lapras from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Lapras in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Lapras family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Lapras in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

LaprasLapras
Dynamax Lapras (Dynamax)Dynamax Lapras
Gigantamax Lapras (Gigantamax)Gigantamax Lapras
Shadow Lapras (Shadow)Shadow Lapras

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_JUMP
Movement Timer3s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer8s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

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Regular and Shiny Shadow Lapras

Shadow Lapras high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Lapras. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Lapras Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Lapras Pokédex entries

Kanto
VersionsPokédex entry
Red, BlueA POKéMON that has been over­ hunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.
YellowA gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
GoldThey have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their num­ ber has dwindled.
SilverIt ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
CrystalThis gentle POKéMON loves to give people rides and provides a ve­ ry comfortable way to get around.
Ruby, SapphirePeople 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.
EmeraldPeople have driven LAPRAS almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, it is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.
FireRedIts high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.
LeafGreenA POKéMON that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people on its back.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, WhiteIt loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
HeartGoldThey have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
SoulSilverIt ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
Black 2, White 2Able to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back.
XThey have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
YIts high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.
Omega RubyPeople 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.
Alpha SapphirePeople 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.
SunIts high intelligence enables it to comprehend human speech. When it’s in a good mood, it sings in its beautiful voice.
MoonThese Pokémon were once near extinction due to poaching. Following protective regulations, there is now an overabundance of them.
Ultra SunIt likes swimming around with people on its back. In the Alola region, it’s an important means of transportation over water.
Ultra MoonThey’ve been so cherished that there’s now an overabundance. The fish Pokémon population has declined in waters with too many Lapras.
Let's Go, Pikachu!, Let's Go, Eevee!A gentle soul that can understand human speech. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
SwordA smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it.
ShieldCrossing icy seas is no issue for this cold-resistant Pokémon. Its smooth skin is a little cool to the touch.

List of Shadow Lapras costumes

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A list of Shadow Lapras costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Lapras’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Water and Ice-type Pokémon, Shadow Lapras is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Lapras in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Lapras in Pokémon GO are Water Gun and Sparkling Aria. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 13.135 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 317.829.

How does Shadow Lapras perform in Raids?

Shadow Lapras is not recommended for Raid use.

How does Shadow Lapras rank as a Water-type attacker?

Shadow Lapras is a B-Tier Water-type attacker, ranking at number #44 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Shadow Lapras rank as a Ice-type attacker?

Shadow Lapras is a B-Tier Ice-type attacker, ranking at number #43 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Lapras?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Lapras: Mega Blastoise, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Gyarados, Mega Swampert, Mega Sharpedo, Primal Kyogre, Mega Greninja, Mega Glalie, and Mega Abomasnow.

What is Shadow Lapras’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Lapras’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 2641 CP and 2985 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Lapras be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Lapras can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Lapras Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Lapras cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.