lapras

Lapras is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon introduced in Generation I.

Type: Water / Ice

Abilities:

• Water Absorb: Restores HP if hit by a Water-type move.
• Shell Armor: Protects against critical hits.
• Hydration (Hidden Ability): Heals status conditions if it's raining.

Physical Characteristics:

• Large, plesiosaur-like Pokémon resembling a sea creature.
• Blue body with a cream-colored underside.
• Long neck and a rounded head with horn-like protrusions.
• Large, dark eyes and a gentle, expressive face.
• Has a hard, shell-like structure on its back with knob-like protrusions.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known for its gentle and friendly nature.
• Often found in the ocean, especially in colder regions.
• Famous for ferrying people across bodies of water.
• Known to sing, which calms others and can be heard over long distances.
• Faces threats from overhunting, leading to its status as a protected species in some areas.

In Battle:

• Versatile Pokémon with both defensive and supportive capabilities.
• Access to a variety of moves including Ice Beam, Surf, and Sing.
• Strong against Dragon, Ground, and Flying types due to its Ice moves.
• Weak against Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock types.
• Can utilize its abilities to recover health or prevent critical damage.

Evolution:

• Lapras does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon.

Interesting Facts:

• Based on the mythological Loch Ness Monster and plesiosaurs.
• Its name derives from the French word "la place" meaning "the seat," referencing its use as a transport Pokémon.
• Known for its harmonizing song, which is a significant aspect of its behavior.
• Featured prominently in various Pokémon media, including games and the anime, where it is often depicted as a reliable and friendly companion.
• Conservation efforts in the Pokémon world have reportedly led to a population recovery in certain areas.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Red: A Pokémon that has been over­ hunted almost toextinction. It can ferry people across the water.
• Blue: A Pokémon that has been over­ hunted almost toextinction. It can ferry people across the water.
• Yellow: A gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It canferry 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 maysing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
• Crystal: This gentle Pokémon loves to give people ridesand provides a ve­ ry comfortable way to get around.
• 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.
• 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.
• 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: It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
• Pearl: It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
• Platinum: 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: It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
• White: It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
• Black-2: Able to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back.
• 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.
• Lets-Go-Pikachu: A gentle soul that can understand human speech. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
• Lets-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.