Where can I find Lapras in Polished Crystal?

Lapras cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

Lapras is a water/ice-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Lapras learn in Polished Crystal?

Lapras can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Laprasin Pokémon Polished Crystal

waterice

Pokédex Entry

Transport Pokémon

This gentle Pokémon loves to give people rides and provides a very comfortable way to get around.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

Type

WaterIce

Dex

#256 Johto Dex · #131 National

Abilities

Water Absorb(Primary)

Restores HP if hit by Water moves. Nullifies Water-type damage.

Shell Armor(Secondary)

Protects from critical hits.

Hydration(Hidden)

Heals status problems in rain.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

monster, water1

Hatch Rate

Slowest (40 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

219

EV Yield

2 Hp

Wild Held Items

Mysticwater(100%)

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2fighting ×2rock ×2

Resists

water ×0.5ice ×0.25

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

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How to Obtain

There's a one-time encounter in Union Cave B2F at level 25.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Union Cave B2F	Lv. 25	static	-	-	Day: Fridays

Level Up Moves (19)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	AncientpowerLevel: 1Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
1	AncientpowerLevel: 1Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
1	Dragon RageLevel: 1Dragon Rage	dragon	40	100	10
1	Dragon RageLevel: 1Dragon Rage	Always inflicts 40HP damage.
1	DragonbreathLevel: 1Dragonbreath	dragon	60	100	20
1	DragonbreathLevel: 1Dragonbreath	A strong breath attack.
1	SingLevel: 1Sing	normal	0	75	15
1	SingLevel: 1Sing	May cause the foe to fall asleep.
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	A move that lowers the foe's Attack.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack.
4	BiteLevel: 4Bite	dark	60	100	25
4	BiteLevel: 4Bite	An attack that may cause flinching.
7	Confuse RayLevel: 7Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
7	Confuse RayLevel: 7Confuse Ray	A move that may confuse the foe.
10	Ice ShardLevel: 10Ice Shard	ice	40	100	30
10	Ice ShardLevel: 10Ice Shard	Hurls icy shards. Always goes first.
14	Water PulseLevel: 14Water Pulse	water	60	100	20
14	Water PulseLevel: 14Water Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
18	Body SlamLevel: 18Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
18	Body SlamLevel: 18Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
22	Rain DanceLevel: 22Rain Dance	water	0	100	5
22	Rain DanceLevel: 22Rain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
27	Perish SongLevel: 27Perish Song	normal	0	100	5
27	Perish SongLevel: 27Perish Song	Both user and foe faint in 3 turns.
32	Ice BeamLevel: 32Ice Beam	ice	90	100	10
32	Ice BeamLevel: 32Ice Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
37	Future SightLevel: 37Future Sight	psychic	120	100	10
37	Future SightLevel: 37Future Sight	An attack that hits on 3rd turn.
43	SafeguardLevel: 43Safeguard	normal	0	100	25
43	SafeguardLevel: 43Safeguard	Prevents all status problems.
47	Hydro PumpLevel: 47Hydro Pump	water	110	80	5
47	Hydro PumpLevel: 47Hydro Pump	A powerful Watertype attack.
50	OutrageLevel: 50Outrage	dragon	120	100	10
50	OutrageLevel: 50Outrage	Works 2-3 turns and confuses user.
54	MegahornLevel: 54Megahorn	bug	120	85	10
54	MegahornLevel: 54Megahorn	A powerful charge attack.

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Egg Moves (5)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Aurora BeamAurora Beam	ice	65	100	20
Aurora BeamAurora Beam	An attack that may lower Attack.
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	dragon	0	100	20
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	Raises the user's Attack and Speed.
ForesightForesight	normal	0	100	40
ForesightForesight	Negates foe's evasion and immunity.
Future SightFuture Sight	psychic	120	100	10
Future SightFuture Sight	An attack that hits on 3rd turn.
Heal BellHeal Bell	normal	0	100	5
Heal BellHeal Bell	Eliminates all status problems.

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Wild Moves (1)

Note: These moves are only available on wild Pokémon caught at specific locations.

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Shell Smash (Union Cave)Shell Smash	normal		0	100	15	Union Cave
Shell Smash (Union Cave)Shell Smash	Lowers defenses, raises offenses.

TM/HM Moves (32)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
HailHail	ice	0	100	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Inflicts damage every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	100	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Prevents all status problems.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM21TM21
BulldozeBulldoze	A Ground attack that lowers Speed.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	1st turn: Prepare 2nd turn: Attack
Iron TailIron Tail	steel	100	75	15	TM23TM23
Iron TailIron Tail	An attack that may lower Defense.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	90	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderThunder	electric	110	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	An attack that may cause paralysis.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	An attack that may lower Sp.Def.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender infatuated.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	85	100	10	TM59TM59
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Attacks foe with a shock wave.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	60	100	10	TM67TM67
AvalancheAvalanche	Damage doubles if user is hit first.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
SurfSurf	water	90	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	A strong Watertype attack.
StrengthStrength	fighting	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	A powerful physical attack.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	40	90	15	HM05HM05
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps the foe for 2-5 turns.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM06HM06
WaterfallWaterfall	An attack that may cause flinching.

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	water	90	90	10	Route 4	TutorTutor
Aqua Tail (Route 4)Aqua Tail	Swings tail like a wave in a storm.
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	normal	85	100	15	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Body Slam (Warm Beach Shack)Body Slam	An attack that may cause paralysis.
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	fairy	0	100	20	Route 35 National Park Gate	TutorTutor
Charm (Route 35 National Park Gate)Charm	Sharply lowers the foe's Attack.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	psychic	100	100	15	Viridian City	TutorTutor
Dream Eater (Viridian City)Dream Eater	Steals HP from a sleeping victim.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	normal	70	100	15	Ilex Forest	TutorTutor
Headbutt (Ilex Forest)Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	normal	90	100	10	Goldenrod Harbor	TutorTutor
Hyper Voice (Goldenrod Harbor)Hyper Voice	Attack the foe with sound waves.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	steel	80	100	15	Route 4	TutorTutor
Iron Head (Route 4)Iron Head	An attack that may cause flinching.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	electric	120	50	5	Power Plant	TutorTutor
Zap Cannon (Power Plant)Zap Cannon	An attack that always paralyzes.
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	psychic	80	90	15	Mr Psychics House	TutorTutor
Zen Headbutt (Mr Psychics House)Zen Headbutt	An attack that may cause flinching.