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| Lapras' most notable role in [[Pokémon Special]] was being one of the Pokémon of Pryce. In his youth, Pryce lost two of his favourite Lapras 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 PokéBall containing it was shattered, causing him to be unable to override time any further. However, the baby Lapras, Hewger, 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 most notable role of Lapras in [[Pokémon Special]] was being one of the Pokémon of [[Pryce]]. In his youth, Pryce lost two of his favourite Lapras in an avalanche, just as the {{pkmn|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 {{p|Celebi}} and enter time, only to lose Celebi as the [[Poké Ball]] containing it was shattered, causing him to be unable to override time any further. However, the baby Lapras, Hewger, 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. |
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| In [[Electric Tale of Pikachu|The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], Ash saves 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 Island saga. It is not known in this version if he releases it. | | In [[Electric Tale of Pikachu|The Electric Tale of Pikachu]], Ash saves a Lapras from a swarm of {{p|Krabby}} tormenting it. Like in the {{pkmn|anime}}, Ash used this Lapras as a mode of transportation through the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]] saga. It is not known in this version if he releases it. |
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Revision as of 05:03, 2 August 2007
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Artwork from FR/LG
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Height
8′02″
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2.5 m
Metric
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8′02″/2.5 m
Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
485.0 lbs.
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220.0 kg
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485.0 lbs./220.0 kg
Red-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Blue-Striped
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP
0
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Atk
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Def
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Speed
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| Base Exp.: 219
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Battle Exp.: 2191*
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Lapras (Japanese: ラプラス Laplace) is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon.
Biology
Physiology
Gender differences
None.
Special abilities
Lapras can sing Pokémon and people to sleep and can carry Pokémon and people on their backs. Some Lapras are able to develop Psychic abilities such as telepathy, like the one belonging to Santa Claus or Satoshi's in Pokémon Zensho.
Behavior
Lapras swim through the sea in large pods. They keep track of their fellow pod members through use of high-pitched songs they constantly sing, much like whales.
Habitat
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Lapras first appeared in "Holiday Hi-Jynx". This one helped Ash and co. reunite a Jynx with Santa Claus.
In EP084, Ash and co. saved a baby Lapras from Team Rocket. Ash captured this Lapras and was mostly used as transportation for the majority of the Orange Island episodes. It was returned to its family in EP113. Ash's Lapras made a return appearance in EP257.
A Lapras has also been owned by Solidad.
In the manga
The most notable role of Lapras in Pokémon Special was being one of the Pokémon of Pryce. In his youth, Pryce lost two of his favourite Lapras 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 Poké Ball containing it was shattered, causing him to be unable to override time any further. However, the baby Lapras, Hewger, 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.
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Ash saves 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 in this version if he releases it.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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| Generation I
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A Pokémon that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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A gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
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{{{stadiumdex}}}
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| Gold
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They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
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| Silver
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It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
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| Crystal
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This gentle Pokémon loves to give people rides and provides a very comfortable way to get around.
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Unknown
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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.
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| Sapphire
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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.
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.
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A Pokémon that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.
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It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on it's back. It understands human speech.
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It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on it's back. It understands human speech.
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{{{platinumdex}}}
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{{{heartgolddex}}}
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| SoulSilver
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Lapras will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:
- F ? J ? 6 9 0 ? 4 Q 6 C
- C ! ? ? 8 ? 6 6 8 Q ? ♀
- Objective: Rescue Lapras on floor 2 of Tiny Woods.
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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130
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190 - 237
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370 - 464
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 535
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 95.
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Type effectiveness
| Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Special moves
In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Lapras knows Shadow Shed, Shadow Sky and Shadow Storm as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Heal Bell after being purified.
Side game data
Template:Side game
Evolution
Trivia
Lapras was originally going to be called "Ness," derived from the Loch Ness monster, but it was changed before Pokémon Red and Pokémon Blue.
Aside from legendary Pokémon, Lapras has the second-highest base stat averages of all, behind Snorlax.
It was once speculated that Shellos was to be a pre-evolution of Lapras. This was eventually proven to be false.
Origin
This Pokémon is based on the fabled Loch Ness Monster in Scotland. The creature and this Pokémon are said to resemble the aquatic dinosaur known as the plesiosaurus. However, Lapras does not have the plesiosaurus's long neck, whereas the body is very similar to the creature that is said to be in Loch Ness.
Name origin
Lapras's name seems to be a corruption of its Japanese name, Laplace. The name may be a reference to Pierre-Simon Laplace, a mathematician who wrote several books on the mathematical properties of the sea and tides. Its name might also be derived from Lapis, a bright blue gem.
In other languages
- German: Lapras
- French: Lokhlass - This name is a corrupted combination of Loch Ness and Laplace.
- Korean: 라프라스 Rapeuraseu
Related articles
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