# Lapras - XY Usage Statistics

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

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

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

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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
- **Dragon Dance**: 99.623%
- **Waterfall**: 99.614%
- **Ice Shard**: 91.888%
- **Substitute**: 88.295%
- **Facade**: 6.857%
- **Other**: 13.724%

## Common Abilities
- **Water Absorb**: 94.968%
- **Shell Armor**: 4.983%
- **Hydration**: 0.050%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 88.642%
- **Weakness Policy**: 6.857%
- **Other**: 4.501%

## Common Teammates
- **Talonflame**: 78.005%
- **Scizor**: 77.992%
- **Smeargle**: 77.991%
- **Medicham-Mega**: 77.991%
- **Diggersby**: 77.991%
- **Ninetales**: 6.600%

## FAQ for Lapras in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Lapras?
The most common moves for Lapras are Dragon Dance, Waterfall, Ice Shard, Substitute. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Lapras?
Lapras is frequently paired with Talonflame, Scizor, Smeargle, Medicham-Mega. 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 **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/0/4`. This configuration accounts for 88.295% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Lapras?
Lapras is most effectively run with the ability **Water Absorb** (94.968%) and the item **Leftovers** (88.642%).

### What is the most common role for Lapras?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Lapras often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the xy-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/xy/Lapras) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Lapras
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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