Shadow Lapras has just emerged in Pokémon GO as a Tier 3 Shadow Raid Boss. To take on this challenging raid, you’ll need to use in-person raid passes, and with a bit of luck, you might even encounter a shiny Shadow Lapras!
Lapras (Shadow)
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| Max CP at Level 40 2641 | Max CP at Level 50 2985 | |||||||||
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| ATK 165 | DEF 174 | HP 277 | |||||||
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CP Values
When you defeat Shadow Lapras in a raid, you can catch it with the following CP values:
- 1377 – 1509 CP (no weather boost, 100% Lapras at Level 20)
- 1721 – 1886 CP (Rainy or Windy weather, 100% IV Lapras at Level 25)
Type and Weaknesses
Shadow Lapras is a dual Water and Ice-type Pokémon, making it weak to the following types:
- Electric (2x Weakness)
- Rock (2x Weakness)
- Grass (2x Weakness)
- Fighting (2x Weakness)
Due to its type combination, Lapras can be challenging, but it also has several common weaknesses that you can exploit.
Best Raid Counters for Shadow Lapras
Shadow Lapras is a tough opponent, but with the right team, you can bring it down. Here are the top counters for this raid boss:
| # | Attacker | Fast Move | Charge Move | Faints | TTW |
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| 1. |
Keldeo (Ordinary)
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Low Kick Fighting | Sacred Sword Fighting | 4 | 124s |
| 2. |
Keldeo
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Low Kick Fighting | Sacred Sword Fighting | 4 | 124s |
| 3. |
Lucario (Mega)
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Force Palm Fighting | Aura Sphere Fighting | 5 | 119s |
| 4. |
Rampardos (Shadow)
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Smack Down Rock | Rock Slide Rock | 10 | 107s |
| 5. |
Magnezone (Shadow)
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Spark Electric | Wild Charge Electric | 6 | 121s |
| 6. |
Terrakion
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Smack Down Rock | Sacred Sword Fighting | 6 | 123s |
| 7. |
Sceptile (Mega)
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Bullet Seed Grass | Frenzy Plant Grass | 9 | 116s |
| 8. |
Xurkitree
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Spark Electric | Power Whip Grass | 7 | 121s |
| 9. |
Raikou (Shadow)
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Thunder Shock Electric | Wild Charge Electric | 7 | 124s |
| 10. |
Rhyperior (Shadow)
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Smack Down Rock | Rock Wrecker Rock | 9 | 120s |
| 11. |
Electivire (Shadow)
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Thunder Shock Electric | Wild Charge Electric | 9 | 122s |
| 12. |
Luxray (Shadow)
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Spark Electric | Wild Charge Electric | 9 | 122s |
| 13. |
Tyranitar (Mega)
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Smack Down Rock | Stone Edge Rock | 5 | 136s |
| 14. |
Manectric (Mega)
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Thunder Fang Electric | Wild Charge Electric | 7 | 127s |
| 15. |
Necrozma (Dusk Mane)
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Metal Claw Steel | Sunsteel Strike Steel | 4 | 142s |
| 16. |
Venusaur (Mega)
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Vine Whip Grass | Frenzy Plant Grass | 6 | 136s |
| 17. |
Rayquaza (Mega)
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Dragon Tail Dragon | Dragon Ascent | 8 | 130s |
| 18. |
Zapdos (Shadow)
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Thunder Shock Electric | Thunderbolt Electric | 9 | 129s |
| 19. |
Conkeldurr (Shadow)
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Counter Fighting | Dynamic Punch Fighting | 8 | 133s |
| 20. |
Necrozma (Dawn Wings)
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Shadow Claw Ghost | Moongeist Beam Ghost | 5 | 143s |
| 21. |
Rampardos
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Smack Down Rock | Rock Slide Rock | 10 | 130s |
| 22. |
Zarude
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Vine Whip Grass | Power Whip Grass | 6 | 143s |
| 23. |
Magnezone
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Spark Electric | Wild Charge Electric | 6 | 145s |
| 24. |
Kartana
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Razor Leaf Grass | Leaf Blade Grass | 7 | 137s |
| 25. |
Tangrowth (Shadow)
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Vine Whip Grass | Power Whip Grass | 8 | 137s |
| 26. |
Tyranitar (Shadow)
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Smack Down Rock | Stone Edge Rock | 7 | 139s |
| 27. |
Venusaur (Shadow)
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Vine Whip Grass | Frenzy Plant Grass | 9 | 135s |
| 28. |
Mewtwo (Shadow)
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Psycho Cut Psychic | Thunderbolt Electric | 8 | 139s |
| 29. |
Zekrom
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Charge Beam Electric | Fusion Bolt Electric | 7 | 142s |
| 30. |
Gengar (Mega)
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Shadow Claw Ghost | Focus Blast Fighting | 7 | 141s |
Shadow Lapras Moveset
As a raid boss, Shadow Lapras can have the following moves:
| Fast moves | Charged moves |
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Shadow Raid Information & Advice
Shadow Raids are notorious for being more challenging than regular raids, and Shadow Lapras is no exception. It will deal more damage than usual, and as the battle progresses, it will become enraged, boosting its attack and defence. To counter this, you’ll need to use Purified Gems.
Purified Gems
Purified Gems are essential in defeating Shadow Lapras, as they can lower its boosted attack and defence stats temporarily. Here’s how they work:
- Collecting Purified Gems: You can assemble these from Shadow Shards dropped by Team GO Rocket grunts, leaders, and Shadow Raids.
- Using Purified Gems: When Lapras becomes enraged, use Purified Gems to subdue it, returning it to its normal state. This can be the key to securing a victory in these tough raids.
Remember to coordinate with your raid group to maximize the effectiveness of Purified Gems, and avoid battling Shadow Lapras in Rainy or Snowy weather if possible, as these conditions will boost its power even further.
Best of luck, Trainers!
–Adam ‘avrip’
