# Lapras - VGC 15 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lapras in VGC 15. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 15 (`vgc2015`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2015 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015/Lapras)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015/Lapras
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2015](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2015)

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## Common Moves
- **Freeze-Dry**: 95.531%
- **Hydro Pump**: 83.195%
- **Ice Shard**: 52.744%
- **Protect**: 34.194%
- **Perish Song**: 32.402%
- **Icy Wind**: 28.474%
- **Ancient Power**: 20.621%
- **Sheer Cold**: 11.728%
- **Roar**: 10.867%
- **Sing**: 3.840%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 90.406%
- **Shell Armor**: 8.237%
- **Hydration**: 1.357%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 40.829%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 36.466%
- **Weakness Policy**: 7.584%
- **Quick Claw**: 5.155%
- **Leftovers**: 4.899%
- **Choice Specs**: 2.465%
- **Other**: 2.601%

## Common Teammates
- **Charizard-Mega-X**: 24.930%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 22.448%
- **Raichu**: 20.680%
- **Arcanine**: 20.659%
- **Conkeldurr**: 17.651%
- **Breloom**: 17.537%

## FAQ for Lapras in vgc2015-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Lapras?
Lapras is frequently paired with Charizard-Mega-X, Gengar-Mega, Raichu, Arcanine. 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 `252/0/0/252/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 17.525% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lapras?
Lapras is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (90.406%) and the item **Assault Vest** (40.829%).

### What is the most common role for Lapras?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Lapras often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2015-1760 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/vgc2015/Lapras) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 15 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2015) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2015) - 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).*