# Lapras - OU Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lapras in OU. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | OU (`ou`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ou |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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## Common Moves
- **Freeze-Dry**: 73.883%
- **Ice Beam**: 72.721%
- **Hydro Pump**: 70.591%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 63.414%
- **Surf**: 10.800%
- **Toxic**: 10.707%
- **Protect**: 10.450%
- **Perish Song**: 9.581%
- **Whirlpool**: 8.937%
- **Thunderbolt**: 7.809%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 94.155%
- **Hydration**: 3.303%
- **Shell Armor**: 2.542%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 62.991%
- **Leftovers**: 23.496%
- **Assault Vest**: 7.859%
- **Wide Lens**: 1.447%
- **Other**: 4.207%

## Common Teammates
- **Landorus-Therian**: 71.228%
- **Ferrothorn**: 63.663%
- **Gyarados**: 63.189%
- **Heatran**: 63.057%
- **Altaria-Mega**: 62.973%
- **Snorlax**: 8.291%

## FAQ for Lapras in ou-1825

### What are the top moves for Lapras?
The most common moves for Lapras are Freeze-Dry, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, Hidden Power Fire. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Lapras?
Lapras is frequently paired with Landorus-Therian, Ferrothorn, Gyarados, Heatran. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/4/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 59.882% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lapras?
Lapras is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (94.155%) and the item **Choice Specs** (62.991%).

### What is the most common role for Lapras?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Lapras often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the ou-1825 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/ou/Lapras) - Full interactive stats page
- [OU Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ou) - 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).*