Lapras in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Lapras’s X/Y locations, Water/Ice typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Lapras is Kalos Coastal #150 and National #131. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Water / Ice.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 130 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 85 |
| Sp. Def | 95 |
| Speed | 60 |
| Total | 535 |
Where to find it in X and Y
A man at the Route 12 gate gives the player a level 30 Lapras.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Route 12 | X and Y | Surfing | 27 | — |
| Azure Bay | X and Y | Surfing | 27 | — |
| Route 12 | X and Y | Gift | 30 | — |
| Friend Safari — Ice | X and Y | Tall grass, caves or dungeon floors | 30 | Friend Safari slot 3 (postgame; depends on a registered friend’s safari) |
Evolution family
Lapras does not evolve in Pokémon X and Y.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Water Absorb | Regular ability |
| Shell Armor | Regular ability |
| Hydration | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | 50% female / 50% male |
| Egg group(s) | Monster / Water 1 |
| Base hatch cycles | 40 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 45 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 70 |
| EV yield | HP +2 |
| Height / weight | 2.5 m / 220 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Growl |
| 1 / start | Sing |
| 1 / start | Water Gun |
| 4 | Mist |
| 7 | Confuse Ray |
| 10 | Ice Shard |
| 14 | Water Pulse |
| 18 | Body Slam |
| 22 | Rain Dance |
| 27 | Perish Song |
| 32 | Ice Beam |
| 37 | Brine |
| 43 | Safeguard |
| 47 | Hydro Pump |
| 50 | Sheer Cold |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM20 | Safeguard | Normal | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM24 | Thunderbolt | Electric | Special |
| TM25 | Thunder | Electric | Special |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM29 | Psychic | Psychic | Special |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM45 | Attract | Normal | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | Special |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM78 | Bulldoze | Ground | Physical |
| TM79 | Frost Breath | Ice | Special |
| TM85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM03 | Surf | Water | Special |
| HM04 | Strength | Normal | Physical |
| HM05 | Waterfall | Water | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
Egg moves: Ancient Power, Avalanche, Curse, Dragon Dance, Dragon Pulse, Fissure, Foresight, Freeze-Dry, Future Sight, Horn Drill, Refresh, Sleep Talk, Tickle, Whirlpool.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Return to Lapras in the Kalos Pokédex.
Check Lapras’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.