Lapras is one of the classic rare Pokémon, and it finds a new rarity in thꦫanks to Gigantamax. The transformation gives it an even longer neck and bigger, bulkier shell, as well as swirling musical bars and notes in the shape 🐲of ice crystals. It's a sight to behold, and one well worth adding to your Pokédex.
Where To Find Lapras In Sword & Shield
Lapras has always been a rare spawn in bodies of water, and that tradit🌳ion continues in Galar. Only now the Wild Area gives Lapras the ability to appear in the overworld, neck sticking out of a lake like a true nessie.
Trainers can find such a sight at Route 2, Route 9, Lake of Outrage, and No🎃rth Lake Miloch. They're most often encountered while "surfing" on a body of water, and like rain, snow, and fog.
If it's Gigantamax Lapras you're looking for, then only Shield players have access. They can find it at Giant's Seat. Sword players will have to wait for🐻 a special event to find G-man Lapras rai𒊎ds.
What Lapras Does In Battle
Lapras is a decent Water and Ice-type tank. It can have the Ability Water Absorb, which makes it great for 💯switching into a Water-type foe. If you think your Fire or Ground-type is about to get hit🔯 with Surf, swap Lapras in. It will take the hit, take no damage, and even heal a little bit.
When it Gigantamaxes, Lapras can use G-Max Res💎onance, which reduces all damage for five turns. Overall, Lapras is a great support/tank for your team when used right.