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'''Ash's Lapras''' (Japanese: '''サトシのラプラス''' ''Satoshi's Laplace'') was the first Pokémon obtained by [[Ash Ketchum]] in the [[Orange Archipelago|Orange Islands]]. It had been separated from its family, so Ash promised to reunite them. It served as the main transportation through the islands until its family was found on the way back to [[Pallet Town]]. Its voice actress in both Japanese and English is 愛河里花子 ''[[Rikako Aikawa]]''.
'''Ash's Lapras''' (Japanese: '''サトシのラプラス''' ''Satoshi's Laplace'') was the first {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} {{pkmn2|caught}} by {{Ash}} in the [[Orange Islands]], and his thirteenth overall.


==History==
==In the anime==
Ash first met Lapras on [[Tangelo Island]] when he and {{ashfr|his friends}} saw it being abused by [[Three punks|three boys]] who were trying to get it ready to fight the [[Orange Crew]]. {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|ThunderShock}} was able to send the trio running. {{Tracey}} examined Lapras and realized it needed help. He gave Ash medicine to give it while he went to tell [[Nurse Joy]]. However, Lapras refused to take the medicine from Ash. They then took it to the [[Pokémon Center]], where [[Nurse Joy]] explained that Lapras was afraid of humans. Soon Ash gained Lapras' trust after he saved it from [[Team Rocket]]. Later during that episode, Lapras decided to be a part of Ash's [[party|team]].
===History===
====[[Original series]]====
=====Orange Islands=====
[[File:EP084.png|thumb|left|220px|Lapras being abused]]
Ash first met Lapras in ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]''. It had become separated from [[Lapras herd|its family]] and washed onto the shores of [[Tangelo Island]], where it was being abused by [[Three punks|three boys]]. {{AP|Pikachu}}'s {{m|Thunder Shock}} quickly sent the trio running. {{Tracey}} examined Lapras and realized it needed help. He gave Ash some medicine for it, but Lapras refused to take it. Afterwards, they took Lapras to the local [[Pokémon Center]], where [[Nurse Joy]] explained that Lapras was afraid of [[human]]s. Soon, Ash gained Lapras's trust after he saved it from {{TRT}}. Lapras later decided to become a part of Ash's [[party|team]] after Ash promised to reunite it with its family.


Lapras was used extensively as a mean of transportation. Ash, [[Misty]] and Tracey rode on its back as it carried them through the seas from one [[Orange Archipelago|Orange island to another]].
Lapras was used extensively as a means of transportation, with Ash, {{an|Misty}}, and Tracey often crossing the seas between the [[Orange Islands]] on its back.
[[Image:Ash_Lapras.jpg|thumb|left|215px|Ash reuniting with his Lapras which is now an adult]]
Ash won a race against [[Cissy]] riding on Lapras in ''[[EP085|Fit to be Tide]]'' against Cissy and her {{TP|Cissy|Blastoise}}, gaining his first Orange League [[badge]] in the process.  


Lapras was also used against a {{p|Gengar}} in the final battle against {{oi|Drake}} in the Orange League. The cliffhanger of ''[[EP111|Hello Pummelo]]'' was the collision of attacks between the two. ''[[EP112|Enter the Dragonite]]'' began with the revelation that the collision had knocked out both Pokémon.
In ''[[EP085|Fit To Be Tide]]'', Ash rode on Lapras during a wave ride race against [[Cissy]] and her {{p|Blastoise}} at the [[Mikan Gym]]. Thanks to Lapras using its Ice Beam to create an icy track to slide on, Ash won the race and earned his first [[Orange League]] [[Badge]].


In ''[[EP113|Viva Las Lapras]]'', Ash and {{ashfr|friends}} found the school that Lapras got separated from. However, its school wanted nothing to do with Lapras because it was accompanied by humans. They gained a hatred towards humans because of [[Captain Crook]] who hunted the Lapras. After Ash and his Lapras defeated the large school of {{p|Tentacruel}} belonging to the captain, the Lapras began to trust humans and Ash's Lapras was able to rejoin the school, as well as its mother. Ash and Lapras went separate ways from that point.
In ''[[EP093|Navel Maneuvers]]'', Ash used Lapras against [[Danny]] when competing for his second Orange League Badge at the [[Navel Gym]]. It had to use Ice Beam to freeze a geyser, but it lost to Danny's {{p|Nidoqueen}}.


Ash was briefly reunited with Lapras in the episode ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]'', during which it was revealed to have become the leader of its herd.
In ''[[EP111|Hello, Pummelo!]]'', Lapras was used in Ash's [[Full Battle]] against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}}, going up against his {{p|Gengar}}. The episode concluded with a collision between Lapras's Ice Beam and Gengar's {{m|Night Shade}}, creating a big explosion. In ''[[EP112|Enter The Dragonite]]'', both Pokémon were revealed to have fainted simultaneously as a result. After Ash won the battle, Lapras was entered into the Orange League [[Hall of Fame]] with Ash's other Pokémon.
{{left clear}}


==Moves used==
[[File:Lapras aging.png|thumb|220px|Comparison between Lapras's younger and older appearances]]
In ''[[EP113|Viva Las Lapras]]'', Ash and {{ashfr}} found the herd that Lapras had become separated from. However, its school wanted nothing to do with Lapras, as humans accompanied it. They gained a hatred towards humans because of [[Captain Crook]], who hunted the Lapras. After Ash and his Lapras defeated the Captain's {{p|Tentacruel}}, the Lapras began to trust humans, and Ash's Lapras was able to rejoin the school, as well as its mother, tearfully parting ways with Ash in the process.


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=====Johto=====
{{anmu|ice|Ice Beam|EP085|Fit To Be Tide}}
Ash was briefly reunited with Lapras at the [[Marine Pokémon Laboratory]] in ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]'', where it was revealed to have {{pkmn|aging|matured into an adult}}. Ash spent some time with Lapras the following night, during which he also helped to save its herd from Team Rocket. Having witnessed Ash's Lapras help saving them, the original leader of the herd stepped down and let Ash's Lapras take the lead as the herd resumed its migration away from [[Johto]].
{{anmu|water|Water Gun}}
 
{{anmu/f|ice|no|c=a}}
====''[[Pokémon Journeys: The Series]]''====
[[File:Ash Kanto Pokémon JN132 2.png|thumb|250px|left|Lapras encouraging Pikachu in a vision]]
In ''[[JN132|Partners in Time!]]'', Lapras appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against [[Leon's Charizard]].
 
In ''[[JN135|Heroes Unite!]]'', Lapras appeared in a fantasy while Ash reminisced about the Pokémon he'd caught on his journey.
 
In ''[[JN143|Ride, Lapras, Ride!]]'', Lapras was reunited with Ash when it sought his help in freeing a trapped {{p|Wailmer}}. Despite Wailmer evolving into a {{p|Wailord}} and getting stuck again, they were able to free the {{pkmn|category|Float Whale Pokémon}}. In the process, however, Ash ended up getting stuck in a cave as the tide began to rise. Working with Wailord, Lapras froze the water while Wailord carved a path through it with {{m|Weather Ball}}. Lapras then slid through to find Ash and bring him back to safety. With everyone now secure, Lapras said its goodbyes to the group and returned to its herd.
{{-}}
 
===Personality and characteristics===
[[File:EP113.png|thumb|220px|left|Lapras and its mother]]
[[File:Ash and Lapras.png|thumb|250px|Lapras and Ash]]
Lapras was particularly afraid of all humans, namely because of the actions of [[Three punks|three boys]] who quickly attacked it after it washed up on [[Tangelo Island]]. {{Ash}} and Lapras quickly formed a strong bond after Ash saved it from {{TRT}} in ''[[EP084|The Lost Lapras]]''. Lapras's speed was critical to Ash's success during his [[Orange League]] campaign, as it was used in half of his [[Gym]] challenges.
 
It is an empathetic and reliable Pokémon who gained confidence during its time with Ash. Its more playful personality outshone its initial shyness. Lapras was hesitant to rejoin [[Lapras herd|its family]] in ''[[EP113|Viva Las Lapras]]'', though Ash convinced it to do so. When Lapras later appeared in [[Johto]], it was shown to have grown more mature, eventually even taking the leadership of its herd after helping to defeat Team Rocket and save the other Lapras they had stolen.
{{-}}
 
===Appearance===
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! style="background:#{{ice color light}}; {{roundytl|5px}}" | As a child
|- style="background:#fff"
| [[File:Ash Lapras young.png|250px]]
|}
 
===Moves used===
{{anmov/h|water|ice|Ash Lapras {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Ice Beam|1=Water Gun}}.png|Using {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=Ice Beam|1=Water Gun}}}}
{{anmov|ice|Ice Beam|EP085|Fit To Be Tide}}
{{anmov|water|Water Gun|EP111|Hello, Pummelo!}}
{{anmov/f|ice}}
 
===Artwork===
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| style="{{roundy|20px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{ice color light}}" | [[File:To Be a Pokémon Master poster.png|x250px]]
| style="{{roundy|5px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{ice color light}}" | [[File:JN143 AS.png|200px]]
|-
| Poster for<br>''{{color2|000|S25|Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master}}''
| Artwork from "After the story"<ref>https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1629722931101310976</ref>
|}
 
==In the manga==
[[File:Ash Lapras EToP.png|thumb|180px|Lapras in [[The Electric Tale of Pikachu]]]]
===The Electric Tale of Pikachu===
[[Ash Ketchum (EToP)|Ash]] encountered Lapras on [[Valencia Island]] in ''[[ET14|The Orange Islands]]'', where {{AP|Pikachu|Pikachu (EToP)}} found it being attacked by a group of {{p|Krabby}}. After Ash had managed to get rid of the Krabby with his {{AP|Squirtle}}, Pikachu was able to convince Lapras to go into a {{i|Poké Ball}}, allowing Ash to take it to a [[Pokémon Center]]. While Lapras was being healed, Ash learned that Lapras had gotten separated from its herd. As such, once the healing was complete, he decided to take care of Lapras, with Pikachu convincing the {{pkmn|category|Transport Pokémon}} that Ash was worthy of its trust. Since then, Ash used Lapras to transport himself from Orange Island to another.
 
Lapras also took part in Ash's dance battle with [[Rudy]] in ''[[ET16|You Bet Your Wife]]'' and his battle against {{OBP|Drake|Orange League}} in ''[[ET18|Pikachu's Plan]]''.
{{-}}


==Trivia==
==Trivia==
*Having Squirtle as the first of Ash's Pokémon to be caught off-screen, Lapras's capture follows suit, making it the second. The third off-screen capture is only present in the English version with the capturing of [[Ash's Tauros|Ash's 30 Tauros]] as a whole.
[[File:OPJ10 Lapras.png|thumb|220px|Lapras in [[Spurt!]]]]
*Lapras was the first Pokémon that Ash had that got separated from its mother and then returned to her later on. The second is {{AP|Larvitar}}.
* Lapras is the first {{type|Ice}} Pokémon owned by {{Ash}}.
**Coincidentally, Lapras reunited with Ash in the [[EP257|same episode]] that he received Larvitar's [[Pokémon egg|egg]].
* Lapras is Ash's only Pokémon:
*Lapras is the only character that has been shown to indisputably age during the show's time frame: When Ash met up with it in Johto, he initially did not recognize it, and an image of it maturing from when it was with Ash in the Orange Islands was shown.
** [[List of Pokémon by shape#Pokémon with fins|With fins]].
** To be consistently used as a means of transportation.
* Out of all Pokémon to have been {{pkmn2|released}} by Ash, Lapras is:
** The only one to not be part of an evolutionary line.
** The first to have reunited with Ash, as well as the only one to have done so in more than one [[series]].
* Lapras is tied with {{AP|Muk}} for having used the least amount of [[move]]s out of any Pokémon that Ash has owned for longer than one episode, at two.
* Lapras is the only non-temporary Pokémon caught by Ash during the [[original series]] to have not used a {{type|Normal}} move.
* In ''[[EP257|Lapras of Luxury]]'', Lapras was shown to have matured since it was {{pkmn2|released}} in ''[[EP113|Viva Las Lapras]]'', to the point of Ash initially not recognizing it when they reunited. As such, Lapras is the only character to have been shown indisputably {{pkmn|aging}} during the {{pkmn|anime}}'s time frame.
* Lapras made a cameo appearance in the tenth Japanese opening theme, [[Spurt!]]. However, it did not return in any episodes aired with the opening.
 
==References==
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Latest revision as of 08:15, 4 September 2024

Ash's Lapras
サトシのラプラス Satoshi's Laplace
Ash Lapras.png
Ash's Lapras
Debuts in The Lost Lapras
Caught at Tangelo Island
Gender Unknown
Ability Unknown
Released in Viva Las Lapras
Current location With its herd
HOME131.png
This Pokémon is fully evolved.
Voice actor Japanese English
As Lapras Rikako Aikawa

Ash's Lapras (Japanese: サトシのラプラス Satoshi's Laplace) was the first Pokémon caught by Ash in the Orange Islands, and his thirteenth overall.

In the anime

History

Original series

Orange Islands
Lapras being abused

Ash first met Lapras in The Lost Lapras. It had become separated from its family and washed onto the shores of Tangelo Island, where it was being abused by three boys. Pikachu's Thunder Shock quickly sent the trio running. Tracey examined Lapras and realized it needed help. He gave Ash some medicine for it, but Lapras refused to take it. Afterwards, they took Lapras to the local Pokémon Center, where Nurse Joy explained that Lapras was afraid of humans. Soon, Ash gained Lapras's trust after he saved it from Team Rocket. Lapras later decided to become a part of Ash's team after Ash promised to reunite it with its family.

Lapras was used extensively as a means of transportation, with Ash, Misty, and Tracey often crossing the seas between the Orange Islands on its back.

In Fit To Be Tide, Ash rode on Lapras during a wave ride race against Cissy and her Blastoise at the Mikan Gym. Thanks to Lapras using its Ice Beam to create an icy track to slide on, Ash won the race and earned his first Orange League Badge.

In Navel Maneuvers, Ash used Lapras against Danny when competing for his second Orange League Badge at the Navel Gym. It had to use Ice Beam to freeze a geyser, but it lost to Danny's Nidoqueen.

In Hello, Pummelo!, Lapras was used in Ash's Full Battle against Drake, going up against his Gengar. The episode concluded with a collision between Lapras's Ice Beam and Gengar's Night Shade, creating a big explosion. In Enter The Dragonite, both Pokémon were revealed to have fainted simultaneously as a result. After Ash won the battle, Lapras was entered into the Orange League Hall of Fame with Ash's other Pokémon.

Comparison between Lapras's younger and older appearances

In Viva Las Lapras, Ash and his friends found the herd that Lapras had become separated from. However, its school wanted nothing to do with Lapras, as humans accompanied it. They gained a hatred towards humans because of Captain Crook, who hunted the Lapras. After Ash and his Lapras defeated the Captain's Tentacruel, the Lapras began to trust humans, and Ash's Lapras was able to rejoin the school, as well as its mother, tearfully parting ways with Ash in the process.

Johto

Ash was briefly reunited with Lapras at the Marine Pokémon Laboratory in Lapras of Luxury, where it was revealed to have matured into an adult. Ash spent some time with Lapras the following night, during which he also helped to save its herd from Team Rocket. Having witnessed Ash's Lapras help saving them, the original leader of the herd stepped down and let Ash's Lapras take the lead as the herd resumed its migration away from Johto.

Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Lapras encouraging Pikachu in a vision

In Partners in Time!, Lapras appeared as a vision to Pikachu during his battle against Leon's Charizard.

In Heroes Unite!, Lapras appeared in a fantasy while Ash reminisced about the Pokémon he'd caught on his journey.

In Ride, Lapras, Ride!, Lapras was reunited with Ash when it sought his help in freeing a trapped Wailmer. Despite Wailmer evolving into a Wailord and getting stuck again, they were able to free the Float Whale Pokémon. In the process, however, Ash ended up getting stuck in a cave as the tide began to rise. Working with Wailord, Lapras froze the water while Wailord carved a path through it with Weather Ball. Lapras then slid through to find Ash and bring him back to safety. With everyone now secure, Lapras said its goodbyes to the group and returned to its herd.

Personality and characteristics

Lapras and its mother
Lapras and Ash

Lapras was particularly afraid of all humans, namely because of the actions of three boys who quickly attacked it after it washed up on Tangelo Island. Ash and Lapras quickly formed a strong bond after Ash saved it from Team Rocket in The Lost Lapras. Lapras's speed was critical to Ash's success during his Orange League campaign, as it was used in half of his Gym challenges.

It is an empathetic and reliable Pokémon who gained confidence during its time with Ash. Its more playful personality outshone its initial shyness. Lapras was hesitant to rejoin its family in Viva Las Lapras, though Ash convinced it to do so. When Lapras later appeared in Johto, it was shown to have grown more mature, eventually even taking the leadership of its herd after helping to defeat Team Rocket and save the other Lapras they had stolen.

Appearance

As a child
Ash Lapras young.png

Moves used

Ash Lapras Ice Beam.png
Using Ice Beam
Move First Used In
Ice Beam Fit To Be Tide
Water Gun Hello, Pummelo!
A † shows that the move was used recently, unless all moves fit this case or there are fewer than five known moves.

Artwork

To Be a Pokémon Master poster.png JN143 AS.png
Poster for
Pokémon: To Be a Pokémon Master 		Artwork from "After the story"[1]

In the manga

Lapras in The Electric Tale of Pikachu

The Electric Tale of Pikachu

Ash encountered Lapras on Valencia Island in The Orange Islands, where Pikachu found it being attacked by a group of Krabby. After Ash had managed to get rid of the Krabby with his Squirtle, Pikachu was able to convince Lapras to go into a Poké Ball, allowing Ash to take it to a Pokémon Center. While Lapras was being healed, Ash learned that Lapras had gotten separated from its herd. As such, once the healing was complete, he decided to take care of Lapras, with Pikachu convincing the Transport Pokémon that Ash was worthy of its trust. Since then, Ash used Lapras to transport himself from Orange Island to another.

Lapras also took part in Ash's dance battle with Rudy in You Bet Your Wife and his battle against Drake in Pikachu's Plan.

Trivia

Lapras in Spurt!
  • Lapras is the first Ice-type Pokémon owned by Ash.
  • Lapras is Ash's only Pokémon:
    • With fins.
    • To be consistently used as a means of transportation.
  • Out of all Pokémon to have been released by Ash, Lapras is:
    • The only one to not be part of an evolutionary line.
    • The first to have reunited with Ash, as well as the only one to have done so in more than one series.
  • Lapras is tied with Muk for having used the least amount of moves out of any Pokémon that Ash has owned for longer than one episode, at two.
  • Lapras is the only non-temporary Pokémon caught by Ash during the original series to have not used a Normal-type move.
  • In Lapras of Luxury, Lapras was shown to have matured since it was released in Viva Las Lapras, to the point of Ash initially not recognizing it when they reunited. As such, Lapras is the only character to have been shown indisputably aging during the anime's time frame.
  • Lapras made a cameo appearance in the tenth Japanese opening theme, Spurt!. However, it did not return in any episodes aired with the opening.

References

  1. ↑ https://twitter.com/anipoke_PR/status/1629722931101310976

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Lapras.



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