Ultra League PvP guide
Lapras (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Lapras (Shadow) is a Water/Ice-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #22. Its recommended PvP moveset is Psywave with Sparkling Aria and Ice Beam.
Ultra League
#22
Meta staple
Type
Water/Ice
Best Fast Move
Psywave
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,985
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT LAPRAS (SHADOW)
Is Lapras (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lapras (Shadow) is currently one of the strongest options in Ultra League where it is ranked #22.
Lapras (Shadow) is also a strong PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #62 and a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #247.
Lapras (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #62 | 88.9 | Psywave, Sparkling Aria, Ice Beam |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #22 | 90.3 | Psywave, Sparkling Aria, Ice Beam |
| Master League | #247 | 58.4 | Psywave, Sparkling Aria, Ice Beam |
Best Moveset for Lapras (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Lapras (Shadow) is Psywave with Sparkling Aria and Ice Beam.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Lapras (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Fast Move
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fire, Ground, Rock
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Grass, Water
Lapras (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Psywave → Sparkling Aria
12 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Psywave → Ice Beam
14 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Lapras (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Lapras (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Tinkaton603
- Corviknight569
- Florges564
- Empoleon504
Difficult Matchups
Lapras (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Lapras (Shadow)'s Water/Ice typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- electric1.6×
- fighting1.6×
- grass1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- ice0.391×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Lapras (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Lapras (Shadow) in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Lapras (Shadow)'s league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Sucker Punchdark
Fast Move
Neutral
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
32% HP
- Brave Bird
Charged Move
Neutral
53% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
29% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
51% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Hexghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Surfwater
Charged Move
Resisted
18% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
35% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Volt Switchelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Brutal Swingdark
Charged Move
Neutral
20% HP
- Trailblazegrass
Charged Move
Super Effective
39% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Astonishghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Super Effective
60% HP
- Shadow Punchghost
Charged Move
Neutral
28% HP
Ratings are shown from Lapras (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Lapras (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Lapras (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Lapras (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 2 of Lapras (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Lapras (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Performs well against Moltres (Galarian), one of Lapras (Shadow)'s most difficult Ultra League opponents.
Covers
Performs well against Melmetal, one of Lapras (Shadow)'s most difficult Ultra League opponents.
Covers
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Lapras (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/10/14 | 1,498 | 22 | 2,169,244 |
| #2 | 0/11/12 | 1,497 | 22 | 2,169,050 | |
| #3 | 0/11/13 | 1,500 | 22 | 2,169,050 | |
| #4 | 0/12/11 | 1,499 | 22 | 2,168,726 | |
| #5 | 0/13/9 | 1,498 | 22 | 2,168,272 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 2,498 | 42.5 | 4,703,060 |
| #2 | 0/13/15 | 2,500 | 43 | 4,702,284 | |
| #3 | 0/15/12 | 2,500 | 43 | 4,691,904 | |
| #4 | 1/15/12 | 2,500 | 42.5 | 4,691,123 | |
| #5 | 0/14/13 | 2,498 | 43 | 4,687,196 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,985 | 50 | 5,885,307 |
| #2 | 15/15/14 | 2,980 | 50 | 5,861,285 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 2,977 | 50 | 5,854,168 | |
| #4 | 14/15/15 | 2,969 | 50 | 5,852,611 | |
| #5 | 15/15/13 | 2,975 | 50 | 5,837,264 |
Lapras (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Lapras (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Lapras (Shadow) 0/10/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 22
- CP
- 1,498
- Attack
- 103.4
- Defense
- 115.3
- HP
- 182
Ultra League
Lapras (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 42.5
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 132.5
- Defense
- 151.7
- HP
- 234
Master League
Lapras (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,985
- Attack
- 151.3
- Defense
- 158.8
- HP
- 245
Lapras (Shadow) Evolution
Lapras (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Lapras (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Lapras (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lapras (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Psywave with Sparkling Aria and Ice Beam.
Is Lapras (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Lapras (Shadow) is currently one of the strongest options in Ultra League, where it is ranked #22.
What counters Lapras (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Moltres (Galarian), Melmetal and Jellicent are among the strongest current counters to Lapras (Shadow) in Ultra League.
What is Lapras (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Lapras (Shadow) is weak to Electric (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×), Grass (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).