Quick facts
Species: Lapras (Gigantamax)
Types: Water / Ice
Primary weaknesses: Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock
Recommended lobby: 18–20 trainers
Gigantamax Lapras brings its icy majesty to the battlefield, towering over trainers with both bulk and power. Its Water/Ice typing makes it a raid boss that can freeze and drench your team if you’re unprepared. Knowing its weaknesses and optimal counters is essential to claiming victory.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Best Gigantamax Counters Dynamax & Support Picks Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQsOverview
Gigantamax Lapras is an Ice / Water-type Pokémon introduced in Pokémon Sword & Shield. Its Gigantamax form enhances its bulk and provides the unique move G-Max Resonance, which sets up a dual Aurora Veil — protecting your team from both physical and special attacks.
In Pokémon GO, Gigantamax Lapras functions similarly to a bulky raid boss with access to strong Ice-type moves, making it a formidable foe for unprepared trainers.
Weakness & Typing
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Weak to |
 Electric •
 Grass •
 Fighting •
 Rock
|
| Resists |
 Fire •
 Water •
 Ice •
 Steel
|
| Notes | Gigantamax bosses have large HP pools and often use Max/G-Max moves with battlefield effects. Expect longer fights and coordinate Revives/Max Revives. |
Pro tip: Use Electric and Rock-type Pokémon for maximum damage. Avoid Ice and Water-types—they won’t dent Lapras’ defenses.
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Toxtricity (Spark / G-Max Stun Shock)
- Rillaboom (Scratch / G-Max Drum Solo)
- Machamp (Karate Chop / G-Max Chi Strike)
- Flapple (Dragon Breath / G-Max Tartness)
Dynamax-type Counters
- Zapdos (Thunder Shock / Max Lightning)
- Raikou (Volt Switch / Max Lightning)
- Machamp (Karate Chop / Max Knuckle)
Best Gigantamax Counters
Gigantamax Pokémon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Gigantamax counters with short notes on why they excel vs G-Max Lapras.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Gigantamax Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Gigantamax Rillaboom | Razor Leaf, Scratch | G-Max Drum Solo | Grass Knot, Energy Ball, Earth Power | - | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Drum Solo(350) |
| Gigantamax Machamp | Bullet Punch, Counter | G-Max Chi Strike | Cross Chop, Rock Slide, Close Combat, Dynamic Punch, Heavy Slam | Karate Chop, Stone Edge, Submission, Payback | Counter(13) and G-Max Chi Strike(350) |
| Gigantamax Toxtricity | Spark, Poison Jab, Acid | G-Max Stun Shock | Discharge, Wild Charge, Acid Spray, Power Up Punch | - | Poison Jab(13) and G-Max Stun Shock(350) |
| Gigantamax Flapple | Dragon Breath, Bullet Seed | G-Max Tartness | Seed Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Outrage, Fly | - | Bullet Seed(7) and G-Max Tartness(350) |
| Gigantamax Venusaur | Vine Whip, Razor Leaf | G-Max Vine Lash | Sludge, Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam | Frenzy Plant | Razor Leaf(13) and G-Max Vine Lash(350) |
| Gigantamax Appletun | Astonish, Bullet Seed | G-Max Sweetness | Seed Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Energy Ball, Outrage | Yawn | Astonish / Bullet Seed(7) and G-Max Sweetness(350) |
| Gigantamax Gengar | Sucker Punch, Shadow Claw, Hex | G-Max Terror | Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Focus Blast, Drain Punch | Lick, Dark Pulse, Shadow Punch, Sludge Wave, Psychic | Hex(8) and G-Max Terror(350) |
| Gigantamax Coalossal | Smack Down, Incinerate | G-Max Volcalith | Rock Slide, Flame Charge, Rock Blast | - | Incinerate(32) and G-Max Volcalith(350) |
| Gigantamax Duraludon | Metal Claw, Dragon Tail | G-Max Depletion | Hyper Beam, Flash Cannon, Dragon Claw | - | Dragon Tail(14) and G-Max Depletion(350) |
| Gigantamax Cinderace | Tackle, Fire Spin | G-Max Fireball | Flamethrower, Flame Charge, Focus Blast | - | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Fireball(350) |
| Gigantamax Hatterene | Psycho Cut, Confusion, Charm | G-Max Smite | Psyshock, Dazzling Gleam, Psychic, Power Whip | - | Charm(20) and G-Max Smite(350) |
Dynamax & Support Picks
Not every raid group will have multiple Gigantamax picks. Dynamax Pokémon make excellent support, either by adding burst damage or soaking time during G-Max residual windows.
| Pokémon | Dynamax Moves | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dynamax Urshifu | Max Geyser, Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter, Waterfall | Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Aqua Jet | - |
| Dynamax Zapdos | Max Lightning | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck | Thunder Shock |
| Dynamax Raikou | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Shadow Ball, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Wild Charge, Aura Sphere | - |
| Dynamax Rillaboom | Max Overgrowth, Max Strike | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Earth Power | - |
| Dynamax Machamp | Max Knuckle, Max Steelspike | Bullet Punch, Counter | Heavy Slam, Dynamic Punch, Close Combat, Rock Slide, Cross Chop | Karate Chop, Stone Edge, Submission, Payback |
| Dynamax Jolteon | Max Lightning | Thunder Shock, Volt Switch | Discharge, Thunderbolt, Thunder | Last Resort, Zap Cannon |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - |
| Dynamax Hitmonlee | Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Low Kick, Double Kick | Low Sweep, Stone Edge, Close Combat, Blaze Kick | Stomp, Brick Break |
| Dynamax Passimian | Max Knuckle, Max Strike | Counter, Rock Smash, Take Down | Brick Break, Close Combat, Superpower, Brutal Swing, Drain Punch | - |
| Eternatus | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail, Poison Jab | Sludge Bomb, Dragon Pulse, Flamethrower | - |
| Dynamax Leafeon | Max Overgrowth | Quick Attack, Razor Leaf | Solar Beam, Leaf Blade, Energy Ball | Bullet Seed, Last Resort |
| Dynamax Omastar | Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Rockfall | Mud Shot, Water Gun | Ancient Power, Hydro Pump, Rock Blast | Rock Throw, Rock Slide |
| Zacian | Behemoth Blade | Metal Claw, Air Slash | Play Rough, Giga Impact, Close Combat | - |
| Dynamax Venusaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Sludge | Frenzy Plant |
| Dynamax Falinks | Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter | Superpower, Brick Break, Megahorn | - |
| Dynamax Kabutops | Max Knuckle, Max Quake, Max Geyser, Max Flutterby | Rock Smash, Mud Shot, Waterfall | Ancient Power, Stone Edge, Water Pulse | Fury Cutter |
| Dynamax Hitmonchan | Max Steelspike | Counter , Bullet Puch | Close Combat, Power-Up Punch, Fire Punch, Thunder Punch, Ice Punch | Rock Smash, Brick Break |
Moves & Threats
Lapras common fast moves are Frost Breath or Water Gun or Psyqave. Charged moves include Blizzard or Sparkling Aria or Skull Bash or Hydro Pump and Surf. Elite moves include Ice Shard or Ice Beam and Dragon Pulse. G-Max Resonance not only delivers heavy damage but also leaves a damaging area for a short time — timing your swaps and using at least one bulky support reduces wipe risk.
Threat: Ice Beam / Blizzard – can severely damage Grass-types. Surf / Hydro Pump – powerful Water-type STAB moves. Frost Breath – consistent fast damage
Tip: Dodge Blizzard and Hydro Pump for survival, focus on high-DPS counters..
Weather Effects & Battle Flow
Rainy weather : boosts Water damage. Snow weather : boosts Grass damage. Snow weather : boosts Ice attackers.
If Lapras opens with Ice Beam/Blizzard, avoid fragile Grass counters and switch to Electric or Fighting attackers. Keep some shields to block heavy charged moves and bring Revives/Potions for quick swaps during extended fights.
Battle Tips
- Lead with Electric-types to hit Lapras’ Water weakness.
- Switch to Rock-types if Ice moves are overwhelming.
- Avoid Ice/Water-types—they resist or are weak to Lapras’ moves.
Size
Recommended: 15–20 trainers for comfortable clears with mixed player levels. With many Gigantamax / Dynamax counters, 10–14 can work. Under 8 trainers should be attempted only if all participants are high-level and coordinated with ideal counters and Dynamax/G-Max boosts.
Rewards
Reasons include Pokédex entry, strong Water / Ice attacker, shiny chance, and XL Candy farming.
When To Avoid
Avoid using fragile Ice and Water attackers against Lapras when it knows Ice Beam or Blizzard — they'll faint quickly. Also be cautious with Grass counters if Lapras uses a heavy Ice charged move; swap out when necessary.
Raid Strategy & Catch Tips
If Lapras uses Blizzard or Ice Beam, conserve shields for your highest-DPS attackers. Use Golden Razz for high-IV or weather-boosted catches. Silver Pinap helps when you want Candy and don't risk missing the catch.
FAQ
What is Gigantamax Lapras type and weakness?
Lapras is a Water / Ice type. It is weak to Electric, Grass, Fighting, Rock type moves.
What are good counters for G-Max Resonance?
Strong fire, flying, ice, psychic attackers such as Gigantamax Venusaur, Gigantamax Flapple, Gigantamax Rillaboom, Gigantamax Toxtricity, Dynamax Machamp, Dynamax Zapdos.
Can Gigantamax Lapras be shiny?
Yes, but in certain events.
Is Gigantamax Lapras catchable after the raid?
Yes — standard raid catch mechanics apply.
Does weather change move sets?
Rain boosts Water moves, Snow boosts Ice moves, Sunny boosts Grass counters.
Conclusion
Gigantamax Lapras is a mechanically interesting raid boss: its Water/Ice combo is predictable, but the G-Max residual damage forces teams to plan for survivability, not just pure DPS. Prioritize Fire and Flying Gigantamax picks, add Dynamax support for sustained windows, and include at least one high-TDO tank if your lobby is smaller. With the counters and tactics above, you’ll clear Lapras efficiently and maximize your rewards.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Gigantamax Rillaboom Raid Guide, Gigantamax Flapple Raid Guide, Gigantamax Machamp Raid Guide
Summary
- Lead with Electric-types
- Use Rock- or Grass-types strategically
- Dodge Ice Beam / Blizzard
- Exploit Water/Ice weaknesses for fast victory