Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Lapras

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Lapras.

WaterIce
Lapras Pokémon sprite

Lapras

#0131

Quick answer

Lapras is best pressured by Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Electric×2Grass×2Fighting×2Rock×2

Top weaknesses (4)

Electric×2Grass×2Fighting×2Rock×2

Type matchup table

Electric type iconElectric2x
Grass type iconGrass2x
Fighting type iconFighting2x
Rock type iconRock2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Fire type iconFire1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Psychic type iconPsychic1x
Bug type iconBug1x
Ghost type iconGhost1x
Dragon type iconDragon1x
Dark type iconDark1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fairy type iconFairy1x
Ice type iconIce0.25x
Water type iconWater0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Lucario Pokémon sprite

Lucario

#0448

Bulky switch-inBudget option
FightingSteel
  • Deals 2x damage with Fighting-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fighting-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeFighting×2

Safe into Ice 0.5x

115 offense · 90 Speed

Kabutops Pokémon sprite

Kabutops

#0141

Bulky switch-inBudget option
RockWater
  • Deals 2x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Ice 0.5x

115 offense · 80 Speed

Drednaw Pokémon sprite

Drednaw

#0834

Bulky switch-inBudget option
WaterRock
  • Deals 2x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Ice 0.5x

115 offense · 74 Speed

Omastar Pokémon sprite

Omastar

#0139

Bulky switch-inBudget option
RockWater
  • Deals 2x damage with Rock-type attacks
  • Has STAB Rock-type attacks
  • Resists the target's Ice 0.5x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
Best typeRock×2

Safe into Ice 0.5x

115 offense · 55 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Electric×2Grass×2Fighting×2Rock×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Electric type pageGrass type pageFighting type pageRock type page

Counter notes for Lapras

  • Lapras is a Water / Ice Pokémon with 60 base Speed and stronger mixed offenses. Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Lapras has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Water / Ice STAB.
  • Known abilities include Water Absorb, Shell Armor, and Hydration. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Water / Ice unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Lapras has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Water / Ice matchup.

What not to use

Ice×0.25Water×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Lapras weakness chartLapras PokédexWater / Ice countersElectric type pageGrass type pageFighting type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Lapras?

Lapras is best countered by Pokémon that can use Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Water / Ice STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Lapras?

Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock are the strongest attacking types against Lapras, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Lapras super-effectively?

Lapras has 4 super-effective attacking options: Electric, Grass, Fighting, and Rock. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Water / Ice STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Lapras counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Lapras?

Avoid relying on Ice and Water attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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