Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.4s - 0.7s

Damage	9
Energy	10

Damage	11
Energy	9
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	7
Energy	5

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.6s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 3.2s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.5s - 3.0s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	130
Energy	100
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.8s

Damage	140
Energy	75

Damage	130
Energy	100
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.7s - 2.2s

Damage	130
Energy	75

Damage	10
Energy	33
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	2.0s
Damage window	1.0s - 1.8s

Damage	10
Energy	70

Damage	135
Energy	100
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.1s - 3.2s

Damage	130
Energy	75

Damage	60
Energy	50
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	1.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 1.4s

Damage	75
Energy	45

Damage	85
Energy	33
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.7s - 2.9s

Damage	80
Energy	45

Shadow Lapras

Shadow Lapras is a Water- and Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Shadow Lapras has a maximum CP of 2,985. It is weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Shadow Lapras is Frost Breath and Ice Beam.

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

Raid Attacker

Water-type

Ice-type

Great League

Ultra League

Master League

Shadow Lapras Type Chart

Shadow Lapras takes increased damage from:

Electric160.0%

Fighting160.0%

Grass160.0%

Rock160.0%

Shadow Lapras takes reduced damage from:

Ice39.1%

Water62.5%

Shadow Lapras best moveset

Frost Breath + Ice Beam

Frost Breath

Ice Beam

The best Ice-type moveset for Shadow Lapras is Frost Breath and Ice Beam (11.61 DPS, 280.9 TDO). In raids, Shadow Lapras ranks #43 among Ice-type attackers (B Tier).

Water Gun + Sparkling Aria

Water Gun

Sparkling Aria

The best Water-type moveset for Shadow Lapras is Water Gun and Sparkling Aria (13.13 DPS, 317.8 TDO). In raids, Shadow Lapras ranks #44 among Water-type attackers (B Tier).

32 of 32 matches

Data table

1.	Water Gun	Sparkling Aria	11.94	13.13	317.8
2.	Psywave	Sparkling Aria	11.90	13.09	316.8
3.	Frost Breath	Sparkling Aria	11.75	12.93	312.8
4.	Ice Shard	Sparkling Aria	11.70	12.88	311.6
5.	Water Gun	Surf	10.84	11.93	288.8
6.	Water Gun	Blizzard	10.81	11.90	287.9
7.	Water Gun	Ice Beam	10.71	11.79	285.3
8.	Water Gun	Hydro Pump	10.61	11.68	282.6

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Fast Attacks

Ice Shard *10101.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 10
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.4s - 0.7s
Trainer Battles
Damage 9
Energy 10

Effects
Ice Shard has no special effects.
See Ice Shard details page ↗
Frost Breath1191.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 11
Energy 9
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.6s - 0.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 7
Energy 5

Effects
Frost Breath has no special effects.
See Frost Breath details page ↗
Psywave470.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 4
Energy 7
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.6s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 4

Effects
Psywave has no special effects.
See Psywave details page ↗
Water Gun550.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 5
Energy 5
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.3s - 0.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 3
Energy 3

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

Damage	10
Energy	10
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.4s - 0.7s

Damage	9
Energy	10

Damage	11
Energy	9
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.6s - 0.8s

Damage	7
Energy	5

Damage	4
Energy	7
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.6s

Damage	3
Energy	4

Damage	5
Energy	5
Weather boost	Rain
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.3s - 0.5s

Damage	3
Energy	3

Charged Attacks

Dragon Pulse *90503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fairy39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 90
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 2.0s - 3.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Dragon Pulse has no special effects.
See Dragon Pulse details page ↗
Ice Beam *95503.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 95
Energy 50
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.5s - 3.0s
Trainer Battles
Damage 90
Energy 55

Effects
Ice Beam has no special effects.
See Ice Beam details page ↗
Blizzard1301003.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Flying160%
Ground160%
Grass160%
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Ice62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 130
Energy 100
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.4s - 2.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 140
Energy 75

Effects
Blizzard has no special effects.
See Blizzard details page ↗
Skull Bash1301003.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 130
Energy 100
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.7s - 2.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 130
Energy 75

Effects
Special
Skull Bash has a 100.0% chance to:
Increase User's Defense by 25.0%
See Skull Bash details page ↗
Frustration10332.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 10
Energy 33
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 2.0s
Damage window 1.0s - 1.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 70

Effects
Frustration has no special effects.
See Frustration details page ↗
Hydro Pump1351003.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 135
Energy 100
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.5s
Damage window 1.1s - 3.2s
Trainer Battles
Damage 130
Energy 75

Effects
Hydro Pump has no special effects.
See Hydro Pump details page ↗
Surf60501.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 60
Energy 50
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 1.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 1.4s
Trainer Battles
Damage 75
Energy 45

Effects
Surf has no special effects.
See Surf details page ↗
Sparkling Aria85333.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ground160%
Rock160%
Fire160%
Resisted by
Water62.5%
Grass62.5%
Dragon62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 85
Energy 33
Weather boost
Rain
Duration 3.0s
Damage window 1.7s - 2.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 80
Energy 45

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

Damage	90
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	2.0s - 3.2s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	95
Energy	50
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.5s
Damage window	1.5s - 3.0s

Damage	90
Energy	55

Damage	130
Energy	100
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.4s - 2.8s

Damage	140
Energy	75

Damage	130
Energy	100
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	3.0s
Damage window	1.7s - 2.2s

Damage	130
Energy	75

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Shadow Lapras can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Shadow Lapras can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Shadow Lapras CP Chart

At Level 50, Shadow Lapras maxes out at 2,985 CP. Raid catches are 1,377 to 1,509 CP, or 1,721 to 1,886 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,076 to 1,131 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	2985 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1076 CP - 1131 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	1435 CP - 1509 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	1377 CP - 1509 CP
	Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
	1721 CP - 1886 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Lapras’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	37 CP	2	117 CP	3	196 CP
4	276 CP	5	356 CP	6	435 CP
7	515 CP	8	595 CP	9	675 CP
10	754 CP	11	830 CP	12	905 CP
13	981 CP	14	1056 CP	15	1131 CP
16	1207 CP	17	1282 CP	18	1358 CP
19	1433 CP	20	1509 CP	21	1584 CP
22	1660 CP	23	1735 CP	24	1811 CP
25	1886 CP	26	1962 CP	27	2037 CP
28	2112 CP	29	2188 CP	30	2263 CP
31	2301 CP	32	2339 CP	33	2377 CP
34	2414 CP	35	2452 CP	36	2490 CP
37	2527 CP	38	2565 CP	39	2603 CP
40	2641 CP	41	2674 CP	42	2708 CP
43	2742 CP	44	2776 CP	45	2810 CP
46	2845 CP	47	2880 CP	48	2915 CP
49	2950 CP	50	2985 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with 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, with a 6/6/6 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Lapras

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Lapras’s Water and Ice-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Shadow Lapras.

Water

Ice

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

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.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#131
Height	2.5 m
Weight	220 kg
Region	Generation 1
Can be traded	Allowed
Gender	♂ 50% Male ♀ 50% Female
Buddy distance	5 km
Released	Yes
Shiny released	Yes
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	9%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	75 75000

How to purify Shadow Lapras

Purification cost	5 Candy
Purification cost	5000 Stardust
Shadow Charged Attack	Frustration
Purified Charged Attack	Return

Family and Evolution

Shadow Lapras family

Shadow Lapras’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

1.23 m	1.25 m	2.5 m	3.75 m	4.38 m

Size bounds

Shadow Lapras's height ranges from 1.225 m to 4.375 m, with the average being 2.5 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	1.225 m4′00″	1.25 m4′01″
XS	1.25 m4′01″	1.875 m6′02″
M	1.875 m6′02″	3.125 m10′03″
XL	3.125 m10′03″	3.75 m12′04″
XXL	3.75 m12′04″	4.375 m14′04″

Encounter data

Movement type: Jumping
Movement Timer: 3s
Jump Time: 1.2s
Attack Probability: 70%
Attack Timer: 8s
Dodge Probability: 20%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	624,000	406	360
40	336,000	406	12
35	228,000	274	-
30	150,000	185	-
25	96,000	136	-
20	57,000	97	-
15	30,600	67	-
10	13,200	38	-
5	3,600	18	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Shadow Lapras from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy and 360 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Shadow Lapras

Shadow Lapras high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Shadow Lapras. Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

List of Shadow Lapras costumes

A list of Shadow Lapras costumes available in Pokémon GO.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Shadow Lapras Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Red, Blue	A POKéMON that has been over hunted almost toextinction. It can ferry people across the water.
Yellow	A gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It canferry people across the sea on its back.
Gold	They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight,many have been caught. Their num ber has dwindled.
Silver	It ferries people across the sea on its back. It maysing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
Crystal	This gentle POKéMON loves to give people ridesand provides a ve ry 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 plaintivelyas it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.
Emerald	People 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.
FireRed	Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.
LeafGreen	A POKéMON that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people on its back.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White	It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
HeartGold	They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
SoulSilver	It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
Black 2, White 2	Able to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back.
X	They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
Y	Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.
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.
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.
Sun	Its high intelligence enables it to comprehend human speech. When it’s in a good mood, it sings in its beautiful voice.
Moon	These Pokémon were once near extinction due to poaching. Following protective regulations, there is now an overabundance of them.
Ultra Sun	It likes swimming around with people on its back. In the Alola region, it’s an important means of transportation over water.
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.
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.
Sword	A smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it.
Shield	Crossing icy seas is no issue for this cold-resistant Pokémon. Its smooth skin is a little cool to the touch.

Frequently Asked Questions

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

Shadow Lapras’s best moves are Frost Breath and Ice Beam, for 11.61 DPS and 280.9 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Shadow Lapras’s strengths and weaknesses?

Water and Ice-type Pokémon are weak to Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Water and Ice-type moves.

How does Shadow Lapras perform in Raids?

Shadow Lapras ranks #44 among Water-type attackers (B Tier).

Shadow Lapras ranks #43 among Ice-type attackers (B Tier).

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

Shadow Lapras tops out at 2,641 CP at Level 40 and 2,985 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.

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.