# Lapras - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Lapras in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Lapras)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Lapras
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Freeze-Dry**: 90.508%
- **Hydro Pump**: 84.508%
- **Sheer Cold**: 79.230%
- **Ice Shard**: 64.040%
- **Protect**: 17.496%
- **Icy Wind**: 16.078%
- **Thunderbolt**: 6.862%
- **Ice Beam**: 6.017%
- **Perish Song**: 5.749%
- **Toxic**: 4.576%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 96.198%
- **Shell Armor**: 3.513%
- **Hydration**: 0.289%

## Common Items
- **Assault Vest**: 74.907%
- **Wiki Berry**: 7.552%
- **Leftovers**: 6.243%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 5.208%
- **Never-Melt Ice**: 1.864%
- **Other**: 4.227%

## Common Teammates
- **Kommo-o**: 34.596%
- **Sylveon**: 20.592%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 18.918%
- **Gothitelle**: 18.475%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 17.567%
- **Bisharp**: 17.196%

## FAQ for Lapras in vgc2018-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Lapras?
Lapras is frequently paired with Kommo-o, Sylveon, Tapu Bulu, Gothitelle. 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 **Quiet** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/196/212/100/0`. This configuration accounts for 29.507% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lapras?
Lapras is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (96.198%) and the item **Assault Vest** (74.907%).

### What is the most common role for Lapras?
Based on common item usage (Assault Vest), Lapras often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 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/vgc2018/Lapras) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - 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).*