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Lapras
# 131.
Type: Water / Ice.
Ability: Water absorb / Shell armor.
Locations: Icefall cave (FireRed / LeafGreen), Snag from Cipher
Admin Eldes (XD).
Hi everyone. Welcome to another Pokémon of the Week. Today we’re
reviewing Lapras, the transport Pokémon
Lapras is a very cool Pokémon, it has a very good amount of HP
and all of its stats are decent, all of them but speed. Is has a
decent move pool as well, which lets us build many move sets
that are actually useable on today’s tournament environment.
Both abilities are very good. Water absorb is a counter for
other water sweepers and shell armor is effective against those
horn drill / fissure strategies.
Lapras is useable as a special or even a psychical Pokémon, I’ll
list both move combinations as well as a new one brought to us
by Pokémon XD.
Lapras.
Nature: Modest (+ Special attack, - Attack).
Equip: Leftovers.
EV´s: 252 Special attack, 252 HP, 6 Defense.
- Ice beam
- Thunderbolt
- Surf
- Rest
You might want to take out one of the attacks and use confuse
ray, for some extra turns to deal damage. Simple and effective,
the special sweeper is all about power and rest when necessary.
Lapras.
Nature: Adamant (+ Attack, - Special attack).
Equip: Leftovers.
EV´s: 252 Attack, 252 HP, 6 Defense.
- Dragon dance
- HP ghost
- Return
- Hydro pump
Dragon dance for another cool move combination. So, keep dancing
until you think it’s enough then sweep. You might want to try
another HP like Rock. Hydro pump is there for surprises.
Lapras.
Nature: Modest (+ Special attack, - Attack).
Equip: Leftovers.
EV´s: 252 Special attack, 252 HP, 6 Defense.
- Ice beam
- Heal bell
- Thunderbolt
- Rest
What do you think? Heal bell is a nice addition for this guy.
Thanks XD
When should I use this Pokémon?
Lapras is not the best Pokémon ever, but still can surprise your
opponent. Use it wisely and it will take out at least two
Pokémon by itself.
What should I use against this Pokémon?
Blissey or Suicune for the special sweeper, Lapras is still
vulnerable to repetitive attacks and Rest could be death. So
keep that in mind.
Bottom line:
Lapras is a very good Pokémon. Pick one and try it, you’ll love
it.
Rating:
4/5
Hope you enjoyed.
Reeve.
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