# Lapras - VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lapras in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2026regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Lapras)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Lapras
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)

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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**: 99.243%
- **Perish Song**: 99.197%
- **Sheer Cold**: 96.210%
- **Ice Beam**: 95.801%
- **Other**: 9.549%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 99.268%
- **Shell Armor**: 0.732%
- **Hydration**: 0.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 96.229%
- **Other**: 3.771%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 96.211%
- **Bronzong**: 96.209%
- **Golurk**: 96.209%
- **Dragonite**: 95.831%
- **Smeargle**: 95.801%

## FAQ for Lapras in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Lapras?
Lapras is frequently paired with Incineroar, Bronzong, Golurk, Dragonite. 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 `252/0/228/0/24/0`. This configuration accounts for 95.801% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lapras?
Lapras is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (99.268%) and the item **Leftovers** (96.229%).

### 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 gen9vgc2026regf-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/gen9vgc2026regf/Lapras) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regf) - 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).*