Gyarados vs Lapras
Gyarados has the higher base stat total (540 vs 535), Gyarados is faster (base Speed 81 vs 60), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Gyarados: 1× at best against Lapras; Lapras: 1× at best against Gyarados).
Two large Water-type Pokémon from Kanto.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Gyarados | Lapras |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 95 | 130 (higher) |
| Attack | 125 (higher) | 85 |
| Defense | 79 | 80 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 60 | 85 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 100 (higher) | 95 |
| Speed | 81 (higher) | 60 |
| Total | 540 (higher) | 535 |
| Bulk | 274 | 305 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Gyarados is faster (81 vs 60 base Speed) and has the higher Attack (125 vs 85), but Lapras has the higher Sp. Atk (85 vs 60) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (305 vs 274).
Gyarados is ahead on
- is faster (81 vs 60 base Speed)
- has the higher Attack (125 vs 85)
Lapras is ahead on
- has the higher Sp. Atk (85 vs 60)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (305 vs 274)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Gyarados: Intimidate, Moxie; Lapras: Water Absorb, Shell Armor, Hydration), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Gyarados has 133 Speed and Lapras has 112, so Gyarados moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Gyarados | Lapras |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 81 | 60 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 133 | 112 |
Type matchup, both ways
Gyarados (Water/Flying) attacking Lapras
Water ½×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Gyarados hits Lapras for ½× with Water moves (not very effective) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Lapras (Water/Ice) attacking Gyarados
Water ½×, Ice 1×. Using only its own types, Lapras hits Gyarados for ½× with Water moves (not very effective) and 1× with Ice moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Gyarados: Electric 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective).
- Lapras: Electric 2× (super effective), Grass 2× (super effective), Fighting 2× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Gyarados
- Intimidate. Lowers opponents' Attack one stage upon entering battle.
- Moxie (hidden ability). Raises Attack one stage upon KOing a Pokémon.
Lapras
- Water Absorb. Absorbs Water moves, healing for 1/4 max HP.
- Shell Armor. Protects against critical hits.
- Hydration (hidden ability). Cures any major status ailment after each turn during rain.
Size, generation and evolution
Gyarados is taller (6.5 m vs 2.5 m for Lapras), and Gyarados is heavier (235 kg vs 220 kg for Lapras).
| Detail | Gyarados | Lapras |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 6.5 m | 2.5 m |
| Weight | 235 kg | 220 kg |
| Generation | 1 (Kanto) | 1 (Kanto) |
| Evolution line | Magikarp → Gyarados | Lapras (does not evolve) |
Gyarados (#0130) is a Water/Flying-type Atrocious Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Its evolution line is Magikarp → Gyarados.
Lapras (#0131) is a Water/Ice-type Transport Pokémon from Kanto, first seen in Generation 1. Lapras does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Gyarados and Lapras in the Compare tool
- Gyarados and Lapras Pokédex pages
- Water/Flying weaknesses · Water/Ice weaknesses
- Speed tiers