# Lapras - VGC 17 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lapras in VGC 17. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 17 (`vgc2017`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2017 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017/Lapras)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017/Lapras
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2017](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2017)

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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
- **Hydro Pump**: 92.840%
- **Freeze-Dry**: 87.574%
- **Ice Beam**: 46.163%
- **Protect**: 45.723%
- **Sheer Cold**: 39.496%
- **Perish Song**: 39.273%
- **Thunderbolt**: 8.635%
- **Rest**: 6.705%
- **Thunder**: 6.393%
- **Ice Shard**: 5.727%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 89.590%
- **Shell Armor**: 6.204%
- **Hydration**: 4.207%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 35.828%
- **Wiki Berry**: 25.374%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 11.125%
- **Leftovers**: 6.962%
- **Waterium Z**: 4.590%
- **Chople Berry**: 4.209%
- **Choice Specs**: 3.849%
- **Electrium Z**: 2.843%
- **Chesto Berry**: 1.288%
- **Other**: 3.933%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Koko**: 60.415%
- **Garchomp**: 40.447%
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 36.143%
- **Buzzwole**: 31.159%
- **Muk-Alola**: 29.726%
- **Nihilego**: 28.706%

## FAQ for Lapras in vgc2017-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Lapras?
Lapras is frequently paired with Tapu Koko, Garchomp, Ninetales-Alola, Buzzwole. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `244/0/148/116/0/0`. This configuration accounts for 31.147% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lapras?
Lapras is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (89.590%) and the item **Assault Vest** (35.828%).

### What is the most common role for Lapras?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Lapras often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2017-1760 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/vgc2017/Lapras) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 17 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2017) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2017) - 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).*