# Lapras - VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lapras in VGC 2024 Regulation Set H. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2024 Regulation Set H (`gen9vgc2024regh`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2024regh |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Lapras)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Lapras
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Lapras.

## Common Moves
- **Protect**: 87.329%
- **Perish Song**: 69.044%
- **Sheer Cold**: 55.912%
- **Substitute**: 45.945%
- **Life Dew**: 20.021%
- **Freeze-Dry**: 17.982%
- **Blizzard**: 12.120%
- **Ice Beam**: 11.958%
- **Muddy Water**: 9.066%
- **Chilling Water**: 8.585%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 92.300%
- **Shell Armor**: 6.818%
- **Hydration**: 0.882%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 81.650%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.978%
- **Assault Vest**: 3.846%
- **Mystic Water**: 2.118%
- **Choice Scarf**: 1.667%
- **Light Clay**: 1.177%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 1.159%
- **Other**: 4.406%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 62.331%
- **Gothitelle**: 52.085%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 24.299%
- **Golurk**: 21.520%
- **Bronzong**: 21.091%
- **Clefable**: 18.578%

## FAQ for Lapras in gen9vgc2024regh-1760

### What are the top moves for Lapras?
The most common moves for Lapras are Protect, Perish Song, Sheer Cold, Substitute. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Lapras?
Lapras is frequently paired with Incineroar, Gothitelle, Ninetales-Alola, Golurk. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Lapras?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Lapras?
The top build for Lapras features a **Sassy** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/60/0/196/0`. This configuration accounts for 8.830% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lapras?
Lapras is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (92.300%) and the item **Leftovers** (81.650%).

### What is the most common role for Lapras?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Lapras often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9vgc2024regh-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Lapras?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 130 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 60 |
| **BST** | **535** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Lapras on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh/Lapras) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2024 Regulation Set H Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2024regh) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2024regh) - Build teams with Lapras
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*