Where can I find Lapras in SoulGold?

Lapras can be found in 6 locations in SoulGold. Check the Locations section on this page for encounter details.

Lapras is a water/ice-type Pokémon in SoulGold.

What moves can Lapras learn in SoulGold?

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

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Laprasin Pokémon SoulGold

waterice

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Transport Pokémon

People have driven Lapras almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, it is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

WaterIce

Dex

#131

Abilities

Water Absorb(Primary)

Changes water into HP.

Shell Armor(Secondary)

Blocks critical hits.

Hydration(Hidden)

Cures status in rain.

Growth Rate

slow

Gender Ratio

50% Male, 50% Female

Egg Groups

monster, water1

Hatch Rate

Medium Fast (20 cycles)

Catch Rate

Poké Ball5.3%

Great Ball7.5%

Ultra Ball8.9%

Base Exp

187

EV Yield

2 Hp

Wild Held Items

Mysticwater(55%)

Weak To

electric ×2grass ×2fighting ×2rock ×2

Resists

water ×0.5ice ×0.25

Forms

Normal,Gmax

Evolution Chain

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How to Obtain

Look for Lapras in Mt. Silver 1F Waterfall Room while surfing (rare), and in Mt. Silver 2F while surfing (rare). Wild ones range from level 40 to 60. There's a one-time encounter in Union Cave B2F at level 45.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Union Cave B2F	Lv. 45	static	-	-	-

Wild Encounters (2)

Level Up Moves (15)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	normal	0	100	40
1	GrowlLevel: 1Growl	Growls cutely to reduce the foe's Attack.
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	water	40	100	25
1	Water GunLevel: 1Water Gun	Squirts water to attack the foe.
5	SingLevel: 5Sing	normal	0	55	15
5	SingLevel: 5Sing	A soothing song lulls the foe into a deep slumber.
10	MistLevel: 10Mist	ice	0	0	30
10	MistLevel: 10Mist	Creates a mist that stops reduction of stats.
15	Life DewLevel: 15Life Dew	water	0	0	10
15	Life DewLevel: 15Life Dew	Scatters water to restore the HP of itself and allies.
20	Ice ShardLevel: 20Ice Shard	ice	40	100	30
20	Ice ShardLevel: 20Ice Shard	Hurls a chunk of ice that always strikes first.
25	Confuse RayLevel: 25Confuse Ray	ghost	0	100	10
25	Confuse RayLevel: 25Confuse Ray	A sinister ray that confuses the foe.
30	Water PulseLevel: 30Water Pulse	water	60	100	20
30	Water PulseLevel: 30Water Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
35	BrineLevel: 35Brine	water	65	100	10
35	BrineLevel: 35Brine	Does double damage to foes with half HP or less.
40	Body SlamLevel: 40Body Slam	normal	85	100	15
40	Body SlamLevel: 40Body Slam	A full-body slam that may cause paralysis.
45	Ice BeamLevel: 45Ice Beam	ice	0	100	10
45	Ice BeamLevel: 45Ice Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
50	Rain DanceLevel: 50Rain Dance	water	0	0	5
50	Rain DanceLevel: 50Rain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
55	Hydro PumpLevel: 55Hydro Pump	water	0	80	5
55	Hydro PumpLevel: 55Hydro Pump	Blasts water at high power to strike the foe.
60	Perish SongLevel: 60Perish Song	normal	0	0	5
60	Perish SongLevel: 60Perish Song	Any Pokémon hearing this song faints in 3 turns.
65	Sheer ColdLevel: 65Sheer Cold	ice	1	30	5
65	Sheer ColdLevel: 65Sheer Cold	A chilling attack that causes fainting if it hits.

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Egg Moves (14)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
ForesightForesight	normal	0	0	40
ForesightForesight	Negates the foe's efforts to heighten evasiveness.
TickleTickle	normal	0	100	20
TickleTickle	Makes the foe laugh to lower Attack and Defense.
RefreshRefresh	normal	0	0	20
RefreshRefresh	Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn.
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	dragon	0	0	20
Dragon DanceDragon Dance	A mystical dance that ups Attack and Speed.
CurseCurse	ghost	0	0	10
CurseCurse	A move that functions differently for GHOSTS.
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	normal	0	0	10
Sleep TalkSleep Talk	Uses an available move randomly while asleep.
Horn DrillHorn Drill	normal	1	30	5
Horn DrillHorn Drill	A one-hit KO attack that uses a horn like a drill.
Ancient PowerAncient Power	rock	60	100	5
Ancient PowerAncient Power	An attack that may raise all stats.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.
FissureFissure	ground	1	30	5
FissureFissure	A one-hit KO move that drops the foe in a fissure.
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	dragon	0	100	10
Dragon PulseDragon Pulse	Generates a shock wave to damage the foe.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	60	100	10
AvalancheAvalanche	An attack that moves last and gains power if hit.
Future SightFuture Sight	psychic	80	0	0
Future SightFuture Sight	Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later.
Freeze DryFreeze Dry	ice	70	100	20
Freeze DryFreeze Dry	Super effective on Water- types. May cause frostbite.types. May cause freezing.

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TM/HM Moves (35)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
AttractAttract	normal	0	100	15	TM45TM45
AttractAttract	Makes the opposite gender less likely to attack.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	0	0	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it.
BulldozeBulldoze	ground	60	100	20	TM78TM78
BulldozeBulldoze	Stomps down on the ground. Hits all and lowers Speed.
DiveDive	water	0	100	10	HM08HM08
DiveDive	Dives underwater the first turn and strikes next turn.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	0	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness.
EarthquakeEarthquake	ground	100	100	10	TM26TM26
EarthquakeEarthquake	A powerful quake that hits all other Pokémon.
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	normal	40	100	15	TM49TM49
Echoed VoiceEchoed Voice	Does more damage every turn it is used.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
Frost BreathFrost Breath	ice	0	90	10	TM79TM79
Frost BreathFrost Breath	This attack always results in a critical hit.
FrustrationFrustration	normal	1	100	20	TM21TM21
FrustrationFrustration	An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
HailHail	ice	0	0	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	normal	0	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	0	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it.
ProtectProtect	normal	0	0	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession.
PsychicPsychic	psychic	90	100	10	TM29TM29
PsychicPsychic	A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	0	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	0	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns.
RestRest	psychic	0	0	0	TM44TM44
RestRest	The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that increases in power with friendship.
Rock SmashRock Smash	fighting	0	100	15	HM06HM06
Rock SmashRock Smash	A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense.
RoundRound	normal	60	100	15	TM48TM48
RoundRound	A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too.
SafeguardSafeguard	normal	0	0	25	TM20TM20
SafeguardSafeguard	Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns.
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	steel	70	0	10	TM67TM67
Smart StrikeSmart Strike	Hits with an accurate horn that never misses.
Solar BeamSolar Beam	grass	120	100	10	TM22TM22
Solar BeamSolar Beam	Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn.
StrengthStrength	normal	80	100	15	HM04HM04
StrengthStrength	Builds enormous power, then slams the foe.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	0	10	TM90TM90
SubstituteSubstitute	Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP.
SurfSurf	water	0	100	15	HM03HM03
SurfSurf	Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes.
ThunderThunder	electric	0	70	10	TM25TM25
ThunderThunder	A lightning attack that may cause paralysis.
ThunderboltThunderbolt	electric	0	100	15	TM24TM24
ThunderboltThunderbolt	A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	0	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin.
WaterfallWaterfall	water	80	100	15	HM07HM07
WaterfallWaterfall	Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM88TM88
Water PulseWater Pulse	Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe.
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	water	0	0	15	HM10HM10
WhirlpoolWhirlpool	Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns.

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Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Type Summary

Weaknesses

Resistances

Immunities

Neutral

Weaknesses

Types that deal increased damage to Lapras. Use these types to counter it effectively.

electric2×grass2×fighting2×rock2×

Resistances & Immunities

Types that Lapras resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.

ice0.25×water0.5×

Best Counters

Pokémon that have type advantages against Lapras, either offensively or defensively.

Laprasin Pokémon SoulGold

Pokédex Entry