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==Biology== | ==Biology== | ||
[[File:Lapras aging.png|thumb|left| | [[File:Lapras aging.png|thumb|left|250px|Comparison between Lapras's younger and older appearances]] | ||
Lapras is a large sea Pokémon that resembles a {{wp|plesiosaur}}. It has a blue hide with darker blue spots and a cream-colored underside. It has large brown eyes, a short horn on its forehead, and tightly curled ears. It has a long neck and four flippers. The foremost flippers are larger than the hind. On its back is a heavy, gray shell covered in blunt knobs. | Lapras is a large sea Pokémon that resembles a {{wp|plesiosaur}}. It has a blue hide with darker blue spots and a cream-colored underside. It has large brown eyes, a short horn on its forehead, and tightly curled ears. It has a long neck and four flippers. The foremost flippers are larger than the hind. On its back is a heavy, gray shell covered in blunt knobs. | ||
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As Gigantamax Lapras, it becomes larger in size and more armored. Its shell resembles a cruise ship with four gray and red stripes surrounding it, and it has four spikes on top of its shell with one steel spike resembling a funnel, which has three red clouds surrounding it. The sclera in Lapras' eyes change colors to white, yellow, and blue. A light blue ring of fine thin lines resembling a musical sheet created from ice particles circles around its shell. | As Gigantamax Lapras, it becomes larger in size and more armored. Its shell resembles a cruise ship with four gray and red stripes surrounding it, and it has four spikes on top of its shell with one steel spike resembling a funnel, which has three red clouds surrounding it. The sclera in Lapras' eyes change colors to white, yellow, and blue. A light blue ring of fine thin lines resembling a musical sheet created from ice particles circles around its shell. | ||
5,000 people can ride on the shell of Gigantamax Lapras for a very comfortable ride without any issues. Lapras can use its giant ring to break any icebergs that may prevent it from swimming. | 5,000 people can ride on the shell of Gigantamax Lapras for a very comfortable ride without any issues. Lapras can use its giant ring to break any icebergs that may prevent it from swimming. According to [[Oleana]], Gigantamax Lapras's shell is not part of its body as the shell has a logarithmic structure. | ||
Gigantamax Lapras is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the exclusive [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Resonance}}. | Gigantamax Lapras is the [[Signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of using the exclusive [[G-Max Move]] {{m|G-Max Resonance}}. | ||
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====Major appearances==== | ====Major appearances==== | ||
=====[[Ash's Lapras]]===== | =====[[Ash's Lapras]]===== | ||
In ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} saved a baby Lapras from [[Three punks|a trio of thugs]], and then again from {{TRT}}. Ash {{pkmn2|caught}} this Lapras and mostly used it as transportation between the islands of the [[Orange Archipelago]] | In ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]'', {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} saved a baby Lapras from [[Three punks|a trio of thugs]], and then again from {{TRT}}. Ash {{pkmn2|caught}} this Lapras and mostly used it as transportation between the islands of the [[Orange Archipelago]]. It was returned to its family in ''[[EP113|Viva Las Lapras]]''. Ash's Lapras became the leader of the herd in their appearance in ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]''. | ||
===== | =====Lapras (herd)===== | ||
The | [[File:EP257.png|thumb|200px|The Lapras herd in the anime]] | ||
In ''[[EP113|Viva Las Lapras]]'', Ash and his friends located Lapras's school off the coast of [[Tarroco Island]]. However, the group wanted nothing to do with Ash's Lapras and they swam away. Later, Ash's group rescued the school from [[Captain Crook]] and his crew of [[Pokémon poacher]]s, and Ash's Lapras subsequently returned to the herd. | |||
Ash and his friends met [[Naomi]], a marine biologist and Lapras expert, near [[New Bark Town]], in ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]''. They also re-encountered Ash's Lapras and its herd as they continued their annual migration from the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] to the [[Johto]] [[region]]. Ash's Lapras became the leader of the herd after it defeated {{TRT}}, who were attempting to snatch the group. The Lapras herd later left to continue their migration. | |||
Their known moves are {{m|Water Gun}}, {{m|Mist}}, and {{m|Ice Beam}}. | |||
=====[[Lapras (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]===== | =====[[Lapras (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)]]===== | ||
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=====Other===== | =====Other===== | ||
In ''[[Holiday Hi-Jynx]]'', a Lapras helped Ash and his friends reunite a {{p|Jynx}} with [[Santa Claus]]. This Lapras was able to [[talking Pokémon|talk]] via telepathy. | |||
In ''[[PK09|Snorlax Snowman]]'', two Lapras saved {{AP|Pikachu}} and his friends after their ice boat fell apart. | |||
In ''[[HS15|Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!]]'', three Lapras appeared whenever {{OBP|Crystal|HS15}} whistles. | |||
In ''[[AG180|May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!]]'', [[Solidad]] used a Lapras during the [[Appeal|Performance Stage]] of the [[Kanto Grand Festival]]. It was later used in a [[Double Battle|two-on-two]] [[Contest Battle]] along with {{p|Butterfree}}. | |||
Three Lapras appeared in ''[[XY049|Bonnie for the Defense!]]'', including | Three Lapras appeared in ''[[XY049|Bonnie for the Defense!]]'', including a young Lapras who was being taken care of by [[Heidi]], [[Kye]], and [[Jay]]. With the help of Ash and his friends, they returned this Lapras back to the sea. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[XY140|Till We Compete Again!]]''. | ||
{{an|Lana}} used a [[Poké Ride]] Lapras | In ''[[SM001|Alola to New Adventure!]]'', {{an|Lana}} used a [[Poké Ride]] Lapras. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]'', and physically reappeared in ''[[SM026|So Long, Sophocles!]]''. | ||
[[Verity]]'s Lapras ferried her, {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, and [[Sorrel]] across a lake | In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', [[Verity]]'s Lapras ferried her, {{OBP|Ash Ketchum|M20|Ash}}, and [[Sorrel]] across a lake after they escaped a group of angry {{p|Primeape}}. | ||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
In ''[[EP050|Who Gets to Keep Togepi?]]'', {{an|Misty}} hoped the {{pkmn|Egg}} the group had would hatch into a Lapras. | |||
In ''[[PK01|Pikachu's Vacation]]'', a Lapras was at the [[Pokémon Theme Park]]. | |||
Multiple Lapras appeared in the opening intro of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. | Multiple Lapras appeared in the opening intro of ''[[M04|Celebi: The Voice of the Forest]]'', which was reused for ''[[M05|Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias]]''. | ||
In ''[[EP216|Dueling Heroes]]'', a {{pkmn|Trainer}}'s Lapras competed the [[Whirl Cup]]. | |||
A Lapras parent and child appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''. | A Lapras parent and child appeared in ''[[The Legend of Thunder!]]''. | ||
In ''[[EP238|Nice Pryce Baby]]'', [[Pryce]] kept several Lapras at the [[Mahogany Gym]]. | |||
[[Angie]] used a Lapras provided to her by the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]] | In ''[[DP091|One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!]]'', [[Angie]] used a Lapras provided to her by the [[Pokémon Summer Academy]] for the second leg of the [[Pokémon Triathlon]]. | ||
A Lapras appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | A Lapras appeared in the opening sequence of ''[[M13|Zoroark: Master of Illusions]]''. | ||
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A Lapras appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. | A Lapras appeared in ''[[M19|Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel]]''. | ||
Three | Three Poké Ride Lapras appeared in a fantasy in ''[[SM005|Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!]]''. | ||
A Poké Ride Lapras appeared in ''[[SM020|Partner Promises!]]''. | A Poké Ride Lapras appeared in ''[[SM020|Partner Promises!]]''. | ||
In ''[[M20|I Choose You!]]'', multiple Lapras were swimming in the ocean. | |||
{{an|Lusamine}}, {{an|Gladion}}, and {{an|Lillie}} used a Poké Ride Lapras | In a flashback in ''[[SM049|Mission: Total Recall!]]'', {{an|Lusamine}}, {{an|Gladion}}, and {{an|Lillie}} used a Poké Ride Lapras. | ||
A Lapras | A Lapras was swimming in the ocean in the [[Where Are You Going, Eevee?]] segment at the end of ''[[SM093|Lillier and the Staff!]]''. It reappeared in a flashback in ''[[SM099|We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!]]''. | ||
A Trainer's Lapras appeared in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]''. | A Trainer's Lapras appeared in ''[[SM128|League Offenders and Defenders!]]''. | ||
{{an|Mew}} transformed from a {{p|Tauros}} directly into a Lapras in ''[[JN001|Enter Pikachu!]]'' while being chased by [[Goh]] and [[Chloe]]. | |||
A Trainer's Lapras appeared in [[JN025]]. | |||
====Pokédex entries==== | ====Pokédex entries==== | ||
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{{Animedexbody|XY049|Lapras|Serena's Pokédex|Lapras, the Transport Pokémon. Lapras enjoys carrying people on its back, and it understands what people are saying.}} | {{Animedexbody|XY049|Lapras|Serena's Pokédex|Lapras, the Transport Pokémon. Lapras enjoys carrying people on its back, and it understands what people are saying.}} | ||
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}} | {{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|Kalos}} | ||
===In Pokémon Origins=== | ===In Pokémon Origins=== | ||
[[File:Scientist Lapras PO.png|thumb|left|250px|Lapras in [[Pokémon Origins]]]] | |||
In ''[[PO03|File 3: Giovanni]]'', a [[Silph Co.]] {{tc|Scientist}} gave {{OBP|Red|Origins}} a Lapras as thanks for saving him from [[Team Rocket]]. Since then, Red often used it to {{m|Surf|travel}} on water. | |||
===In Pokémon Generations=== | ===In Pokémon Generations=== | ||
[[Lorelei]] used a Lapras against {{ga|Blue}}'s {{p|Alakazam}} | [[File:Lorelei Lapras PG.png|thumb|250px|Lapras in [[Pokémon Generations]]]] | ||
In ''[[PG03|The Challenger]]'', [[Lorelei]] used a Lapras against {{ga|Blue}}'s {{p|Alakazam}}. It lost after being thrown to the floor with {{m|Psychic}}. | |||
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===In Pokémon: Twilight Wings=== | ===In Pokémon: Twilight Wings=== | ||
[[File:Lapras TW.png|thumb|left|250px|Lapras in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]] | |||
[[File:Melony Gigantamax Lapras TW.png|thumb|250px|Gigantamax Lapras in [[Pokémon: Twilight Wings]]]] | |||
In ''[[TW04|Early-Evening Waves]]'', a Lapras was living in the lake where [[Nessa]] was doing a photo shoot. | |||
[[Melony]]'s [[Gigantamax]] Lapras | In ''[[TW05|Assistant]]'', [[Melony]]'s [[Gigantamax]] Lapras had a battle against [[Gordie]]'s Gigantamax {{p|Coalossal}}. | ||
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==In the manga== | ==In the manga== | ||
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Adventures manga=== | ||
In ''[[PS050|Lapras Lazily]]'', {{adv|Blue}} | In a flashback in ''[[PS050|Lapras Lazily]]'', {{adv|Blue}} {{pkmn2|caught}} a {{pkmn2|wild}} Lapras and gave it to [[Evan]], at around the same time as {{adv|Red}}'s first fight with {{adv|Giovanni}}. | ||
{{spoilers}} | {{spoilers}} | ||
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===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga=== | ||
[[Spenser]] owns a Lapras, as seen in ''[[CBF5|The Predestined Battle!]]''. | |||
===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga=== | ===In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga=== | ||
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==Other appearances== | ==Other appearances== | ||
===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]=== | ===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]=== | ||
In the Spirits mode, the player will need Lapras to travel the sea. | In the Spirits mode, the player will need Lapras to travel the sea. Lapras also appears as a {{sbw|Spirit}}. | ||
==In the TFG== | ==In the TFG== | ||
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===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
{{Dex/Header|type=water|type2=ice}} | {{Dex/Header|type=water|type2=ice}} | ||
{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=131}} | {{Dex/Gen/1|gen=I|reg1=Kanto|num1=131}} | ||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=A smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=A smart and kindhearted Pokémon, it glides across the surface of the sea while its beautiful song echoes around it.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Crossing icy seas is no issue for this cold-resistant Pokémon. Its smooth skin is a little cool to the touch.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=Crossing icy seas is no issue for this cold-resistant Pokémon. Its smooth skin is a little cool to the touch.}} | ||
{{Dex/Form|[[Gigantamax]] Lapras}} | |||
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Over 5,000 people can ride on its shell at once. And it's a very comfortable ride, without the slightest shaking or swaying.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Sword|entry=Over 5,000 people can ride on its shell at once. And it's a very comfortable ride, without the slightest shaking or swaying.}} | ||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=It surrounds itself with a huge ring of gathered ice particles. It uses the ring to smash any icebergs that might impede its graceful swimming.}} | {{Dex/Entry1|v=Shield|entry=It surrounds itself with a huge ring of gathered ice particles. It uses the ring to smash any icebergs that might impede its graceful swimming.}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Galar Route 2|Route 2]], [[Galar Route 9|Route 9]], [[Lake of Outrage]], [[North Lake Miloch]]<br> | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=[[Galar Route 2|Route 2]], [[Galar Route 9|Route 9]], [[Lake of Outrage]], [[North Lake Miloch]]<br>[[Bridge Field]], [[Dusty Bowl]], [[East Lake Axewell]], [[Giant's Cap]], [[Giant's Mirror]], [[Lake of Outrage]], [[South Lake Miloch]], [[Stony Wilderness]], [[West Lake Axewell]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Sword|area=[[Trade]]}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Sword|area=[[Trade]]}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shield|area= | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shield|area=[[Giant's Seat]], [[Wild Area News]] ([[Max Raid Battle]])}} | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Jirachi Sea]], [[Aegislash Sea]], [[Mewtwo Sea]], [[Rowlet Sea]], [[Butterfree Sea]], [[Bulbasaur Sea]], [[Jirachi Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mewtwo Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Rowlet Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}} | |||
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Sync pair|Sync Pair]] Scout ([[Lorelei]]'s)}} | {{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Masters|color={{orange color}}|area=[[Sync pair|Sync Pair]] Scout ([[Lorelei]]'s)}} | ||
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====In events==== | ====In events==== | ||
{{eventAvail/h|type=water|type2=ice}} | {{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=water|type2=ice}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Bite Lapras|English|United States|5|July 12 to August 8, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Bite Lapras}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Bite Lapras|English|United States|5|July 12 to August 8, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Bite Lapras}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Future Sight Lapras|English|United States|5|November 8 to 14, 2002;<br>December 20 to 26, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Future Sight Lapras}} | {{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev2|GSC}}|Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Future Sight Lapras|English|United States|5|November 8 to 14, 2002;<br>December 20 to 26, 2002|link=List of Gotta Catch 'Em All event Pokémon#Future Sight Lapras}} | ||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev8|SwSh}}|Winter 2020 World Hobby Fair Gigantamax Lapras|Worldwide|Japan|50|January 19 to February 29, 2020|link=List of serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VIII#Lapras}} | |||
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{{learnlist/breedh/8|Lapras|Water|Ice|2}} | {{learnlist/breedh/8|Lapras|Water|Ice|2}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|222G|Corsola}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|864|Cursola}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|222|Corsola}}{{MSP|222G|Corsola}}{{MSP|422|Shellos}}{{MSP|423|Gastrodon}}{{MSP|864|Cursola}}|Ancient Power|Rock|Special|60|100|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|079G|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|222G|Corsola}}{{MSP|712|Bergmite}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}{{MSP|771|Pyukumuku}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|079|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|079G|Slowpoke}}{{MSP|080|Slowbro}}{{MSP|080G|Slowbro}}{{MSP|199|Slowking}}{{MSP|222G|Corsola}}<br>{{MSP|712|Bergmite}}{{MSP|713|Avalugg}}{{MSP|771|Pyukumuku}}{{MSP|864|Cursola}}{{MSP|871|Pincurchin}}|Curse|Ghost|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}{{MSP|618G|Stunfisk}}|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|618|Stunfisk}}{{MSP|618G|Stunfisk}}|Fissure|Ground|Physical|—|30|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|875|Eiscue}}|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Special|70|100|20||'''}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|875|Eiscue}}|Freeze-Dry|Ice|Special|70|100|20||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}|Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|—|30|5}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|111|Rhyhorn}}{{MSP|112|Rhydon}}{{MSP|464|Rhyperior}}|Horn Drill|Normal|Physical|—|30|5}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|730|Primarina}}|Sparkling Aria|Water|Special|90|100|10||'''}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|730|Primarina}}|Sparkling Aria|Water|Special|90|100|10||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|270|Lotad}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|*}} | {{learnlist/breed8|{{MSP|183|Marill}}{{MSP|270|Lotad}}{{MSP|349|Feebas}}{{MSP|771|Pyukumuku}}{{MSP|780|Drampa}}|Tickle|Normal|Status|—|100|20|*}} | ||
{{learnlist/breedf/8|Lapras|Water|Ice|2}} | {{learnlist/breedf/8|Lapras|Water|Ice|2}} | ||
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===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Lapras is based on the fabled {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}} in {{wp|Scotland}}. The creature and this Pokémon resemble an extinct order of marine reptiles known as {{wp|Plesiosauria}}. Lapras's shell and horn may be inspired by {{wp|Placodontia|placodonts}}. Its intelligence, singing, and rarity can be comparable to some {{wp|cetacea}}ns, especially {{wp|blue whale}}s and {{wp|humpback whale}}s. Its long neck and robust body may also be inspired by the | Lapras is based on the fabled {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}} in {{wp|Scotland}}. The creature and this Pokémon resemble an extinct order of marine reptiles known as {{wp|Plesiosauria}}. Lapras's shell and horn may be inspired by {{wp|Placodontia|placodonts}}. Its intelligence, singing, and rarity can be comparable to some {{wp|cetacea}}ns, especially {{wp|blue whale}}s and {{wp|humpback whale}}s. Its long neck and robust body may also be inspired by the mastheads and hulls of {{wp|Viking}} ships. Its Gigantamax form may be based on a {{wp|cruise ship}} or possibly a {{wp|music box}} or an {{wp|ocarina}}. | ||
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Lapras (Japanese: ラプラス Laplace) is a dual-type Water/Ice Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Lapras has a Gigantamax form.
Biology
Lapras is a large sea Pokémon that resembles a plesiosaur. It has a blue hide with darker blue spots and a cream-colored underside. It has large brown eyes, a short horn on its forehead, and tightly curled ears. It has a long neck and four flippers. The foremost flippers are larger than the hind. On its back is a heavy, gray shell covered in blunt knobs.
Lapras is a gentle, helpful Pokémon that enjoys ferrying people across bodies of water. In the past, its docility made it an easy target for hunters, and it was driven to near-extinction. Recent protection efforts have seen Lapras become overabundant instead, which is now affecting the fish Pokémon numbers in some areas. An intelligent Pokémon, it is able to understand human speech. Lapras have been known to travel in large pods across the seas, spanning both polar and tropical areas. To keep in touch with other of its kind, it sings enchanting melodies. In the anime it was shown that Lapras is able to develop psychic abilities such as telepathy.
As Gigantamax Lapras, it becomes larger in size and more armored. Its shell resembles a cruise ship with four gray and red stripes surrounding it, and it has four spikes on top of its shell with one steel spike resembling a funnel, which has three red clouds surrounding it. The sclera in Lapras' eyes change colors to white, yellow, and blue. A light blue ring of fine thin lines resembling a musical sheet created from ice particles circles around its shell.
5,000 people can ride on the shell of Gigantamax Lapras for a very comfortable ride without any issues. Lapras can use its giant ring to break any icebergs that may prevent it from swimming. According to Oleana, Gigantamax Lapras's shell is not part of its body as the shell has a logarithmic structure.
Gigantamax Lapras is the only known Pokémon capable of using the exclusive G-Max Move G-Max Resonance.
In the anime
In the main series
Major appearances
Ash's Lapras
In The Lost Lapras, Ash and his friends saved a baby Lapras from a trio of thugs, and then again from Team Rocket. Ash caught this Lapras and mostly used it as transportation between the islands of the Orange Archipelago. It was returned to its family in Viva Las Lapras. Ash's Lapras became the leader of the herd in their appearance in Lapras of Luxury.
Lapras (herd)
In Viva Las Lapras, Ash and his friends located Lapras's school off the coast of Tarroco Island. However, the group wanted nothing to do with Ash's Lapras and they swam away. Later, Ash's group rescued the school from Captain Crook and his crew of Pokémon poachers, and Ash's Lapras subsequently returned to the herd.
Ash and his friends met Naomi, a marine biologist and Lapras expert, near New Bark Town, in Lapras of Luxury. They also re-encountered Ash's Lapras and its herd as they continued their annual migration from the Orange Islands to the Johto region. Ash's Lapras became the leader of the herd after it defeated Team Rocket, who were attempting to snatch the group. The Lapras herd later left to continue their migration.
Their known moves are Water Gun, Mist, and Ice Beam.
Lapras (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)
A Lapras took Team Poképals across the Sea of Time in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness.
Other
In Holiday Hi-Jynx, a Lapras helped Ash and his friends reunite a Jynx with Santa Claus. This Lapras was able to talk via telepathy.
In Snorlax Snowman, two Lapras saved Pikachu and his friends after their ice boat fell apart.
In Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl!, three Lapras appeared whenever Crystal whistles.
In May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!, Solidad used a Lapras during the Performance Stage of the Kanto Grand Festival. It was later used in a two-on-two Contest Battle along with Butterfree.
Three Lapras appeared in Bonnie for the Defense!, including a young Lapras who was being taken care of by Heidi, Kye, and Jay. With the help of Ash and his friends, they returned this Lapras back to the sea. It reappeared in a flashback in Till We Compete Again!.
In Alola to New Adventure!, Lana used a Poké Ride Lapras. It reappeared in a flashback in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!, and physically reappeared in So Long, Sophocles!.
In I Choose You!, Verity's Lapras ferried her, Ash, and Sorrel across a lake after they escaped a group of angry Primeape.
Minor appearances
In Who Gets to Keep Togepi?, Misty hoped the Egg the group had would hatch into a Lapras.
In Pikachu's Vacation, a Lapras was at the Pokémon Theme Park.
Multiple Lapras appeared in the opening intro of Celebi: The Voice of the Forest, which was reused for Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
In Dueling Heroes, a Trainer's Lapras competed the Whirl Cup.
A Lapras parent and child appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.
In Nice Pryce Baby, Pryce kept several Lapras at the Mahogany Gym.
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team!, Angie used a Lapras provided to her by the Pokémon Summer Academy for the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
A Lapras appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Multiple Lapras appeared in Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!.
Multiple Lapras appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
A Lapras appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel.
Three Poké Ride Lapras appeared in a fantasy in Yo, Ho, Ho! Go, Popplio!.
A Poké Ride Lapras appeared in Partner Promises!.
In I Choose You!, multiple Lapras were swimming in the ocean.
In a flashback in Mission: Total Recall!, Lusamine, Gladion, and Lillie used a Poké Ride Lapras.
A Lapras was swimming in the ocean in the Where Are You Going, Eevee? segment at the end of Lillier and the Staff!. It reappeared in a flashback in We Know Where You're Going, Eevee!.
A Trainer's Lapras appeared in League Offenders and Defenders!.
Mew transformed from a Tauros directly into a Lapras in Enter Pikachu! while being chased by Goh and Chloe.
A Trainer's Lapras appeared in JN025.
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In Pokémon Origins
In File 3: Giovanni, a Silph Co. Scientist gave Red a Lapras as thanks for saving him from Team Rocket. Since then, Red often used it to travel on water.
In Pokémon Generations
In The Challenger, Lorelei used a Lapras against Blue's Alakazam. It lost after being thrown to the floor with Psychic.
In Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In Early-Evening Waves, a Lapras was living in the lake where Nessa was doing a photo shoot.
In Assistant, Melony's Gigantamax Lapras had a battle against Gordie's Gigantamax Coalossal.
In the manga
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Ash's Lapras
In Play Misty For Me, Misty was revealed to own a Lapras.
In The Orange Islands, Ash saved a Lapras from a swarm of Krabby tormenting it. Like in the anime, Ash used this Lapras as a mode of transportation through the Orange Islands saga. It is not known if it was released in this canon or not.
In the Magical Pokémon Journey manga
A Lapras appeared in Horsea's Necklace.
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In a flashback in Lapras Lazily, Blue caught a wild Lapras and gave it to Evan, at around the same time as Red's first fight with Giovanni.
The most notable role of Lapras in Pokémon Adventures was being one of the Pokémon of Pryce. In his youth, Pryce lost two of his favorite Lapras, La Pris and La Prus, in an avalanche just as the Egg borne by them hatched. Unable to get over his loss, Pryce swore to save his Lapras and thus began researching into time travel, setting the events of the Johto saga in motion. Eventually, Pryce was able to capture Celebi and enter time, only to lose Celebi as the GS Ball containing it was shattered, causing him to be unable to override time any further. However, the baby Lapras, La Glace, was able to enter the time in which Pryce's Lapras were separated, and the family enjoyed a happy reunion while Pryce was eventually lost in time. The child Lapras first appeared in Irked Igglybuff and Curmudgeonly Cleffa and the parents appeared in The Last Battle XIV.
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A Lapras appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to participate in the fight in Ilex Forest.
Iris was seen owning a Lapras in One Way or Another.
Sun uses a Ride Lapras to transport him through water. It first appeared in True Identity and the Totem Pokémon of Brooklet Hill.
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In the Pokémon Battle Frontier manga
Spenser owns a Lapras, as seen in The Predestined Battle!.
In the Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys manga
A Lapras appeared in Extreme Power!! The Friday Pokémon and Get up Again, Bayleef.
In the Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All manga
A Charmander appeared in a flashback in GDZ33, under the ownership of a researcher.
In the Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Blazing Exploration Team manga
- Main article: Lapras (Explorers of Time, Darkness, and Sky)
Lapras appeared in BET5.
In the Pokémon + Nobunaga's Ambition ~ Ranse's Color Picture Scroll ~ manga
A Lapras appeared in The Scarlet Scroll: Kunoichi's Situation, under the ownership of Mitsuhide.
In the Pokémon Pocket Monsters manga
A Lapras appeared in To the Pokémon League!!, under the ownership of Lorelei.
A Lapras appeared in Escape from Magma!?.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
In PZ07, Sabrina was revealed to own a telepathic Lapras. After Satoshi helped Sabrina defeat Giovanni at Silph Co., she gave Lapras to him.
In the TCG
- Main article: Lapras (TCG)
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
In the Spirits mode, the player will need Lapras to travel the sea. Lapras also appears as a Spirit.
In the TFG
One Lapras figure has been released.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and Explorers of Sky: Lapras is the Pokémon that ferries Pokémon to the Hidden Land. When Wigglytuff explored the Brine Cave and found the strange marking on the wall there, Lapras asked Wigglytuff not to investigate it further to keep the Hidden Land a secret. During the player's exploration of Brine Cave, the partner's Relic Fragment resonates with a painting in the deepest part of the cave, and this summons Lapras. Lapras ferries the player, the partner, and Grovyle to the Hidden Land, along the way telling the story of what happened when Wigglytuff and Chatot came to Brine Cave. Later, after the player defeats Dialga at Temporal Tower, Lapras will be waiting at the beach and can ferry the player and the partner back to the Hidden Land again. There is no limit to how many times Lapras can do this.
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Lapras runs the Lapras Travel Liner, which allows the player to visit other continents in the world. After the completion of the main story arc, Lapras will be recruitable after the player has established 100 connections.
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Gigantamax Lapras
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Lapras will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using a Wonder Mail code such as the following:
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- Objective: Rescue Lapras on floor 2 of Tiny Woods.
In events
Games | Event | Language/Region | Location | Level | Distribution period |
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GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Bite Lapras | English | United States | 5 | July 12 to August 8, 2002 |
GSC | Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Future Sight Lapras | English | United States | 5 | November 8 to 14, 2002; December 20 to 26, 2002 |
SwSh | Winter 2020 World Hobby Fair Gigantamax Lapras | Worldwide | Japan | 50 | January 19 to February 29, 2020 |
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Sword | Shield | Mystic Water (100%) |
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Energy Ball | Lapras ex (EX Ruby & Sapphire 99) |
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Trivia
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Lapras was originally going to be called "Ness", a reference to the Loch Ness Monster.
- Lapras was depicted with teeth in its Generation I official artwork and in Pokémon Adventures.
- Lapras has the highest base HP of all Ice-type Pokémon.
- Lapras is one of two Pokémon to use telepathy to speak to humans in a regular episode of the anime. The other is Ralts.
- Lapras is one of Veronica Taylor's favorite Pokémon.
- In Pokémon X and Y, Lapras has a unique 3D model when surfing, whereas all other surfing Pokémon are depicted as dark blobs. This may be an homage to the Generation II surfing sprites ( ), which greatly resemble Lapras, or Lapras's role as a means of transport.
- Lapras can learn the most one-hit knockout moves of any Pokémon (excluding Smeargle), being able to learn Sheer Cold, Fissure, and Horn Drill.
Origin
Lapras is based on the fabled Loch Ness Monster in Scotland. The creature and this Pokémon resemble an extinct order of marine reptiles known as Plesiosauria. Lapras's shell and horn may be inspired by placodonts. Its intelligence, singing, and rarity can be comparable to some cetaceans, especially blue whales and humpback whales. Its long neck and robust body may also be inspired by the mastheads and hulls of Viking ships. Its Gigantamax form may be based on a cruise ship or possibly a music box or an ocarina.
Name origin
Lapras is a corruption of Laplace.
Laplace may be a reference to Pierre-Simon Laplace, a mathematician who wrote several books on the mathematical properties of the sea and tides. Alternatively, Laplace may be derived from la place (French for seat), referring to how passengers sit on its back like a seat to be ferried across bodies of water. It may also be derived from lapis lazuli, a bright blue gem.
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