# Lapras - Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lapras in Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles (`series8`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | series8 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8/Lapras)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8/Lapras
- **Format Overview**: [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/series8](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/series8)

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## Common Moves
- **Hydro Pump**: 97.737%
- **Protect**: 86.597%
- **Freeze-Dry**: 75.429%
- **Perish Song**: 48.377%
- **Thunder**: 27.432%
- **Helping Hand**: 22.011%
- **Ice Beam**: 17.418%
- **Blizzard**: 9.706%
- **Other**: 15.293%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 88.989%
- **Shell Armor**: 9.732%
- **Hydration**: 1.280%

## Common Items
- **Light Clay**: 52.579%
- **Life Orb**: 33.766%
- **Weakness Policy**: 6.803%
- **Wacan Berry**: 2.448%
- **Other**: 4.403%

## Common Teammates
- **Zacian-Crowned**: 78.063%
- **Incineroar**: 66.395%
- **Amoonguss**: 48.049%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 42.932%
- **Regieleki**: 39.509%
- **Ferrothorn**: 11.362%

## FAQ for Lapras in series8-1760

### What are the top moves for Lapras?
The most common moves for Lapras are Hydro Pump, Protect, Freeze-Dry, Perish Song. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Lapras?
Lapras is frequently paired with Zacian-Crowned, Incineroar, Amoonguss, Landorus-Therian. 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 `108/0/100/252/4/44`. This configuration accounts for 8.929% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lapras?
Lapras is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (88.989%) and the item **Light Clay** (52.579%).

### What is the most common role for Lapras?
Based on common item usage (Light Clay), Lapras often functions as a **tactical** in the series8-1760 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/series8/Lapras) - Full interactive stats page
- [Series 8 VGC 2021 Battle Stadium Doubles Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/series8) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/series8) - 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).*