# 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** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## 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
- **Freeze-Dry**: 87.142%
- **Haze**: 84.379%
- **Sheer Cold**: 72.148%
- **Life Dew**: 64.100%
- **Rest**: 24.328%
- **Fissure**: 21.466%
- **Protect**: 15.251%
- **Perish Song**: 13.718%
- **Other**: 17.469%

## Common Abilities
- **Shell Armor**: 85.597%
- **Water Absorb**: 14.175%
- **Hydration**: 0.228%

## Common Items
- **Covert Cloak**: 60.362%
- **Chesto Berry**: 24.045%
- **Leftovers**: 9.900%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.428%
- **Other**: 3.264%

## Common Teammates
- **Grimmsnarl**: 84.042%
- **Clefairy**: 84.008%
- **Goodra-Hisui**: 84.005%
- **Annihilape**: 84.004%
- **Spectrier**: 84.004%
- **Dragonite**: 9.040%

## FAQ for Lapras in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

### What are the top moves for Lapras?
The most common moves for Lapras are Freeze-Dry, Haze, Sheer Cold, Life Dew. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Lapras?
Lapras is frequently paired with Grimmsnarl, Clefairy, Goodra-Hisui, Annihilape. 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 **Bold** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/156/0/100/0`. This configuration accounts for 73.233% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lapras?
Lapras is most effectively run with the ability **Shell Armor** (85.597%) and the item **Covert Cloak** (60.362%).

### What is the most common role for Lapras?
Based on common item usage (Covert Cloak), Lapras often functions as a **tactical** 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).*