Quick facts
Overview
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. |
Best Pokemon
Gigantamax-type Counters
- Toxtricity
- Rillaboom
- Machamp
Dynamax-type Counters
- Toxtricity
- Venusaur
- Gengar
- Entei
- Zapdos
- Rillaboom
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 Charizard | Air Slash, Fire Spin | G-Max Wildfire | Overheat, Fire Blast, Dragon Claw | Dragon Breath, Ember, Wing Attack, Flamethrower, Blast Burn | Fire Spin(13) and G-Max Wildfire(350) |
| Gigantamax Snorlax | Lick, Zen Headbutt | G-Max Replenish | Heavy Slam, Earthquake, Hyper Beam, Outrage, Skull Bash, Body Slam, Superpower | Yawn | Zen Headbutt(11) and G-Max Replenish(350) |
| Gigantamax Blastoise | Bite, Water Gun, Rollout | G-Max Cannonade | Flash Cannon, Ice Beam, Hydro Pump, Skull Bash | Hydro Cannon | Rollout(15) and G-Max Cannonade(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 Kingler | Metal Claw, Bubble | G-Max Foam Burst | Vise Grip, X-Scissor, Water Pulse, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot | Bubble(10) and G-Max Foam Burst(350) |
| Gigantamax Toxtricity | Spark, Poison Jab, Acid | G-Max Stun Shock | Acid Spray, Wild Charge, Discharge, Power-Up Punch | - | Poison Jab(13) and G-Max Stun Shock(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) |
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 Blissey | Max Strike, Max Mindstorm | Pound, Zen Headbutt | Dazzling Gleam, Hyper Beam, Psychic | Wild Charge |
| Dynamax Dubwool | Max Strike, Max Knuckle | Tackle, Take Down, Double Kick | Wild Charge, Payback, Body Slam | - |
| Dynamax Toxtricity | Max Lightning, Max Ooze | Acid, Spark, Poison Jab | Acid Spray, Discharge, Wild Charge, Power-Up Punch | - |
| Dynamax Inteleon | Max Geyser, Max Strike | Pound, Water Gun | Water Pulse, Surf, Shadow Ball | - |
| Dynamax Thwackey | Max Strike, Max Overgrowth | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot | - |
| Dynamax Venusaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Petal Blizzard, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam, Sludge | Frenzy Plant |
| Dynamax Greedent | Max Strike, Max Darkness, Max Overgrowth, Max Quake | Tackle, Bite, Bullet Seed, Mud Shot | Body Slam, Crunch, Tailblaze | - |
| Dynamax Kingler | Max Geyser, Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Bubble | Vise Grip, Water Pulse, X-Scissor, Crabhammer, Razor Shell | Mud Shot |
| Dynamax Ivysaur | Max Overgrowth | Razor Leaf, Vine Whip | Power Whip, Sludge Bomb, Solar Beam | - |
| Dynamax Rillaboom | Max Overgrowth, Max Strike | Scratch, Razor Leaf | Energy Ball, Grass Knot, Earth Power | - |
| Dynamax Excadrill | Max Quake, Max Steelspike | Metal Claw, Mud Slap, Mud Shot | Rock Slide, Earthquake, Drill Run, Iron head, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Charizard | Max Flare, Max Airstream, Max Wyrmwind | Fire Spin, Air Slash | Dragon Claw, Fire Blast, Overheat, Air Cutter | Ember, Wing Attack, Dragon Breath, Blast Burn, Flamethrower |
| Dynamax Gengar | Max Darkness, Max Phantasm | Sucker Punch, Hex, Shadow Claw | Focus Blast, Shadow Ball, Sludge Bomb, Drain Punch, Shadow Punch | Lick, Psychic, Dark Pulse, Sludge Wave |
| Dynamax Entei | Max Flare | Fire Spin, Fire Fang | Flamethrower, Fire Blast, Overheat, Iron Head, Flame Charge, Scorching Sands | - |
| Dynamax Zapdos | Max Lightning | Charge Beam | Zap Cannon, Thunder, Thunderbolt, Ancient Power, Drill Peck | Thunder Shock |
| Dynamax Machoke | Max Knuckle | Karate Chop, Low Kick | Brick Break, Dynamic Punch, Submission, Cross Chop | - |
| 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 Falinks | Max Knuckle | Rock Smash, Counter | Superpower, Brick Break, Megahorn | - |
| Dynamax Metagross | Max Mindstorm, Max Flutterby, Max Steelspike | Zen Headbutt, Bullet Punch, Fury Cutter | Flash Cannon, Psychic, Earthquake | Meteor Mash |
| Dynamax Moltres | Max Flare, Max Airstream | Fire Spin, Wing Attack | Fire Blast, Overheat, Heat Wave, Ancient Power | Sky Attack |
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.
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
- Favor Electric/Grass counters in the first 2 party slots for fastest TTK.
- Use Mega leads only if they boost the team’s primary damage type.
- Quick-dodge only very heavy Max Moves; constant dodging reduces overall DPS in longer fights.
- Star and favorite teams before the raid to minimize relobby time and maximize uptime.
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 Gengar, Gigantamax Kingler, Gigantamax Toxtricity, Dynamax Metagross, 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.