Since its launch, Pokémon Go has greatly improved the encounters, balance, and variety of Pokémon it offers. We've seen some particularly rare Pokemon grow stronger with powerful attacks and high CP. In this guide, we will cover information about Lapras and the type of counters to use against him.
counters-in-pok-mon-go">Lapras weakness and counters in Pokémon Go
Lapras is a Water-type Pokemon, so your instinct might be to always use Electric Pokemon against him. While some of the Pokémon on this list are indeed electric, there are others that you might be surprised are very effective against Lapras! Below are facts about Lapras and the ten best Pokémon counters to use against this sea Pokémon.
Before proceeding, we would like to note a few key points.
- Not all of them are listed because they are Lapras' weaknesses, but because they are very resistant to his attacks.
- Second, some of the Pokemon listed might have a soft spot for Lapras. Still, if you have the right moveset, the benefits far outweigh the costs. For this reason, we have listed the best attacks to attribute to each Pokemon.
- Finally, each Pokémon's effectiveness against Lapras is somewhat dependent on your skill as a player, so we've listed them alphabetically rather than by effectiveness. Use the best Pokemon available that matches your play style!
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Lapras
- Type: water, ice
- CP max: 2985
- Attack/Defense/Stamina: 165/174/277
- Boost: rainy and snowy weather
- Weaknesses: Electric, Fighting, Grass, Rock
- Resistances: Ice, Water
counters
- Hard competition
- Quick Attack: Counter
- Charge Attack: Dynamic Punch
- Mega Venusaur
- Quick Attack: Vine Whip
- Charge Attack: Frenzied Plant
- Electivire
- Quick Attack: Thunder Shock
- Charge Attack: Wild Charge
- Lucario
- Quick Attack: Counter
- Charge Attack: Aura Sphere
- machamp
- Quick Attack: Counter
- Charge Attack: Dynamic Punch
- magnetone
- Quick Attack: Spark
- Charge Attack: Wild Charge
- Raikou
- Quick Attack: Thunder Shock
- Charge Attack: Wild Charge
- Tyranitar
- Quick Attack: Smack Down
- Charge Attack: Stone Edge
- Zapdos
- Quick Attack: Thunder Shock
- Charge Attack: Thunderbolt
- Zekrom
- Quick Attack: Charge Beam
- Charge Attack: Wild Charge
Now that you have the counters, you'll be ready to take on Lapras, trained or wild! Go out and grab one!
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