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| * In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Lapras was originally going to be called "Ness", a reference to the {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}}. | | * In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Lapras was originally going to be called "Ness", a reference to the {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}}. |
| * Due to their similar appearance, {{p|Shellos}} was initially thought to be a [[baby Pokémon|pre-evolution]] of Lapras, but this was eventually proven to be {{p|Gastrodon|false}}. | | * Due to their similar appearance, {{p|Shellos}} was initially thought to be a [[baby Pokémon|pre-evolution]] of Lapras, but this was eventually proven to be {{p|Gastrodon|false}}. |
| * Excluding [[Mega Evolution]]s and [[Legendary Pokémon]], Lapras' base stat total of 535 is the highest of all unevolved Pokémon. Before {{p|Munchlax}} was introduced in [[Generation IV]], however, Lapras came second to {{p|Snorlax}}'s 540. | | * Excluding [[Mega Evolution]]s and [[Legendary Pokémon]], Lapras's base stat total of 535 is the highest of all unevolved Pokémon. Before {{p|Munchlax}} was introduced in [[Generation IV]], however, Lapras came second to {{p|Snorlax}}'s 540. |
| * Lapras was depicted with teeth in its [[Generation I]] official artwork and in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. | | * Lapras was depicted with teeth in its [[Generation I]] official artwork and in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. |
| * Lapras has the highest base HP of all Ice types. | | * Lapras has the highest base HP of all Ice types. |
| * Lapras is one of two Pokémon to use telepathy to speak to humans in a regular episode of the anime. The other is {{p|Ralts}}. | | * Lapras is one of two Pokémon to use telepathy to speak to humans in a regular episode of the anime. The other is {{p|Ralts}}. |
| * Lapras is one of [[Veronica Taylor]]'s favorite Pokémon. | | * Lapras is one of [[Veronica Taylor]]'s favorite Pokémon. |
| * In [[Generation VI]], Lapras has a unique 3D model when {{m|surf}}ing, whereas all other surfing Pokémon are depicted as dark blobs. This may be an homage to the [[Generation II]] surfing sprites ( [[File:GSC Surf M.png]] [[File:C Surf F.png]] ), which greatly resemble Lapras, or Lapras' role as a means of transport. | | * In [[Generation VI]], Lapras has a unique 3D model when {{m|surf}}ing, whereas all other surfing Pokémon are depicted as dark blobs. This may be an homage to the [[Generation II]] surfing sprites ( [[File:GSC Surf M.png]] [[File:C Surf F.png]] ), which greatly resemble Lapras, or Lapras's role as a means of transport. |
| ** A Shiny Lapras uses the same 3D model as a regular one while surfing. | | ** A Shiny Lapras uses the same 3D model as a regular one while surfing. |
| ** In [[Photography#Pokémon X and Y|photos]] taken at [[Azure Bay]], the player is seen riding a Lapras even if no Lapras is in the party. | | ** In [[Photography#Pokémon X and Y|photos]] taken at [[Azure Bay]], the player is seen riding a Lapras even if no Lapras is in the party. |
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| ===Origin=== | | ===Origin=== |
| Lapras is based on the fabled {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}} in {{wp|Scotland}}. The creature and this Pokémon resemble an extinct order of marine reptiles known as {{wp|Plesiosauria}}. Lapras' shell and horn may be inspired by {{wp|placodont}}s. Its intelligence, singing, and rarity can be comparable to some {{wp|cetacea}}ns, especially {{wp|blue whale}}s and {{wp|humpback whale}}s. Its long neck and robust body may also be inspired by the mast heads and hulls of {{wp|Viking}} ships. | | Lapras is based on the fabled {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}} in {{wp|Scotland}}. The creature and this Pokémon resemble an extinct order of marine reptiles known as {{wp|Plesiosauria}}. Lapras's shell and horn may be inspired by {{wp|placodont}}s. Its intelligence, singing, and rarity can be comparable to some {{wp|cetacea}}ns, especially {{wp|blue whale}}s and {{wp|humpback whale}}s. Its long neck and robust body may also be inspired by the mast heads and hulls of {{wp|Viking}} ships. |
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Lapras (Japanese: ラプラス Laplace) is a dual-type Water/Ice Pokémon.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
Biology
The aging process of Lapras, from child to adult
Lapras is a large sea creature that resembles a plesiosaur. It has a spotted, blue hide with a cream underside. Its neck is long, and it has large black eyes. There is a short horn in the middle of its forehead and curled ears placed farther back on its head. Instead of legs, it has four flippers with the foremost pair being larger than the hind. On its back is a heavy, gray shell covered in blunt knobs.
Lapras is a gentle, helpful Pokémon that enjoys ferrying people across bodies of water. However, this docility has made it an easy target for hunters, who have nearly driven it to extinction. An intelligent Pokémon, it is able to understand human speech. It has been known to travel the seas in large pods. To keep in touch with other of its kind, it sings enchanting melodies. In the anime it was shown that Lapras is able to develop psychic abilities such as telepathy. Lapras is native to the seas.
In the anime
Major appearances
In The Lost Lapras, Ash and his friends saved a baby Lapras from a trio of thugs, and then again from Team Rocket. Ash captured this Lapras and mostly used it as transportation between the islands of the Orange Archipelago. Lapras also took part in Ash's Gym battle with Danny from Navel Island to get his second Orange League Gym Badge, the Sea Ruby Badge, in Navel Maneuvers. It was returned to its family in Viva Las Lapras. Ash's Lapras made a return appearance in Lapras of Luxury along with his herd and it was revealed to have become the leader of them.
Other
Lapras first appeared in Holiday Hi-Jynx. This one helped Ash and his friends reunite a Jynx with Santa Claus. This Lapras was able to talk via telepathy.
In Putting the Air Back in Aerodactyl, multiple Lapras appear when Crystal whistles.
Solidad also owns a Lapras, which debuted in May, We Harley Drew'd Ya!.
Lapras appeared in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky - Beyond Time & Darkness, taking Team Poképals across the Sea of Time.
In One Team, Two Team, Red Team, Blue Team, Angie used a Lapras in the second leg of the Pokémon Triathlon.
Three Lapras appeared in Bonnie for the Defense!, including the young Lapras who was taken care of by Heidi, Kye, and Jay.
Minor appearances
A Lapras appeared in a fantasy in Who Gets to Keep Togepi?.
Multiple Lapras also appeared in Celebi: Voice of the Forest and Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
A Lapras appeared in Dueling Heroes.
A Lapras parent along with its child appeared in The Legend of Thunder!.
Pryce of Mahogany Town owns multiple Lapras in Nice Pryce Baby.
A Lapras appeared in the beginning of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
Multiple Lapras appeared in Best Wishes Until We Meet Again!.
Multiple Lapras appeared in Kalos, Where Dreams and Adventures Begin!.
Pokédex entries
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| XY049
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Lapras
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Serena's Pokédex
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Lapras, the Transport Pokémon. Lapras enjoys carrying people on its back, and it understands what people are saying.
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In Pokémon Origins
Lapras in Pokémon Origins
Red's Lapras
A Scientist gave Red a Lapras in File 3 - Giovanni for thanks after defeating Team Rocket. Since then, it was often used to travel on water.
In the manga
In the Pokémon Adventures manga
In Lapras Lazily in the Yellow arc, Blue is seen capturing a wild Lapras and giving it to Evan in a flashback that dates to around the same time as Red's first fight with Giovanni.
Another Lapras appeared in The Last Battle XIII as one of the Pokémon sent to help the fight in Ilex Forest.
The most notable role of Lapras in Pokémon Adventures was being one of the Pokémon of Pryce. In his youth, Pryce lost two of his favorite Lapras, La Pris and La Prus, in an avalanche just as the Egg borne by them hatched. Unable to get over his loss, Pryce swore to save his Lapras and thus began researching into time travel, setting the events of the Johto saga in motion. Eventually, Pryce was able to capture Celebi and enter time, only to lose Celebi as the Poké Ball containing it was shattered, causing him to be unable to override time any further. However, the baby Lapras, La Glace, was able to enter the time in which Pryce's Lapras were separated, and the family enjoyed a happy reunion while Pryce was eventually lost in time.
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In The Electric Tale of Pikachu manga
- Main article: Ash's Lapras
In The Electric Tale of Pikachu, Ash saves a Lapras from a swarm of Krabby tormenting it. Like in the anime, Ash used this Lapras as a mode of transportation through the Orange Islands saga. It is not known in this version if he releases it. Misty also uses one as a mode of transportation.
In the Pokémon Zensho manga
Satoshi has a Lapras which originally belonged to Sabrina and was given to him after trying to defeat Giovanni.
Pokédex entries
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Extremely intelligent, able to understand human speech. A Pokémon that has been over-hunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people over water.
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In the TCG
- Main article: Lapras (TCG)
In the TFG
One Lapras figure has been released.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness and Explorers of Sky: Lapras is the Pokémon that ferries Pokémon to the Hidden Land. When Wigglytuff explored the Brine Cave and found the strange marking on the wall there, Lapras asked Wigglytuff not to investigate it further to keep the Hidden Land a secret. When the player and partner had to get to the Hidden Land to save the world, Lapras responded to the presence of the Relic Fragment that matched the pattern on the wall, shooting a beam into the sea, summoning Lapras. Lapras ferries the player, the partner, and Grovyle to the Hidden Land, along the way telling the story of what happened when Wigglytuff and Chatot came to Brine Cave. Later, after the player defeats Dialga at Temporal Tower, Lapras will be waiting at the beach and can ferry the player and the partner back to the Hidden Land again. There is no limit to how many times Lapras can do this.
Pokédex entries
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A Pokémon that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.
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A gentle soul that can read the minds of people. It can ferry people across the sea on its back.
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Capable of understand the language of humans, it enjoys ferrying people on its back. It is on the verge of extinction.
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They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
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It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
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This gentle Pokémon loves to give people rides and provides a very comfortable way to get around.
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They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
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People have driven Lapras almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, this Pokémon is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.
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Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.
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A Pokémon that has been overhunted almost to extinction. It can ferry people across the water.
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It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
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They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
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It ferries people across the sea on its back. It may sing an enchanting cry if it is in a good mood.
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It loves crossing the sea with people and Pokémon on its back. It understands human speech.
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Able to understand human speech and very intelligent, it loves to swim in the sea with people on its back.
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They have gentle hearts. Because they rarely fight, many have been caught. Their number has dwindled.
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Its high intelligence enables it to understand human speech. It likes to ferry people on its back.
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People have driven Lapras almost to the point of extinction. In the evenings, this Pokémon is said to sing plaintively as it seeks what few others of its kind still remain.
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Game locations
In side games
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Lapras will not appear in Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team until a rescue mission involving it has been completed, using the following Wonder Mail code:
- F ? J ? 6 9 0 ? 4 Q 6 C
- C ! ? ? 8 ? 6 6 8 Q ? ♀
- Objective: Rescue Lapras on floor 2 of Tiny Woods.
In events
Held items
Stats
Base stats
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130
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190 - 237
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370 - 464
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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60
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58 - 123
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112 - 240
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Total: 535
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 95.
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Type effectiveness
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lapras
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lapras
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lapras
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lapras
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Lapras in Generation VI
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Lapras in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lapras
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lapras
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- A black or white abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Lapras can be tutored the move in that game
- A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Lapras cannot be tutored the move in that game
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Lapras
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Lapras
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
Lapras shown with teeth in its Generation I artwork.
- In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Lapras was originally going to be called "Ness", a reference to the Loch Ness Monster.
- Due to their similar appearance, Shellos was initially thought to be a pre-evolution of Lapras, but this was eventually proven to be false.
- Excluding Mega Evolutions and Legendary Pokémon, Lapras's base stat total of 535 is the highest of all unevolved Pokémon. Before Munchlax was introduced in Generation IV, however, Lapras came second to Snorlax's 540.
- Lapras was depicted with teeth in its Generation I official artwork and in Pokémon Adventures.
- Lapras has the highest base HP of all Ice types.
- Lapras is one of two Pokémon to use telepathy to speak to humans in a regular episode of the anime. The other is Ralts.
- Lapras is one of Veronica Taylor's favorite Pokémon.
- In Generation VI, Lapras has a unique 3D model when surfing, whereas all other surfing Pokémon are depicted as dark blobs. This may be an homage to the Generation II surfing sprites (
), which greatly resemble Lapras, or Lapras's role as a means of transport.
- A Shiny Lapras uses the same 3D model as a regular one while surfing.
- In photos taken at Azure Bay, the player is seen riding a Lapras even if no Lapras is in the party.
- Lapras is the heaviest unevolved, non-Legendary Pokémon.
- Lapras can learn the most one-hit knockout moves of any Pokémon (excluding Smeargle), being able to learn Sheer Cold, Fissure, and Horn Drill.
Origin
Lapras is based on the fabled Loch Ness Monster in Scotland. The creature and this Pokémon resemble an extinct order of marine reptiles known as Plesiosauria. Lapras's shell and horn may be inspired by placodonts. Its intelligence, singing, and rarity can be comparable to some cetaceans, especially blue whales and humpback whales. Its long neck and robust body may also be inspired by the mast heads and hulls of Viking ships.
Name origin
Lapras is a corruption of Laplace.
Laplace may be a reference to Pierre-Simon Laplace, a mathematician who wrote several books on the mathematical properties of the sea and tides. Alternatively, Laplace may be derived from la place (French for seat), referring to how passengers sit on its back like a seat to be ferried across bodies of water. It may also be derived from lapis lazuli, a bright blue gem.
In other languages
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ラプラス Laplace
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From Pierre-Simon Laplace or la place
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Lokhlass
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Combination of a corruption of Loch and Laplace
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 Spanish
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Lapras
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Same as English name
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 German
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Lapras
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Same as English name
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 Italian
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Lapras
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Same as English name
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 Korean
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라프라스 Rapeuraseu
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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 Mandarin Chinese
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乘龍 Chénglóng
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Means "Riding dragon", but is literally "To ride on a dragon"
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 Cantonese Chinese
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背背龍 Buihbuihlùhng
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Means "Carrying dragon"
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 Hindi
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लॅप्रस Lapras
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Same as English name
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 Russian
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Лапрас Lapras
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Same as English name
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Related articles
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
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For other sprites and images, please see Lapras images on the Bulbagarden Archives.
