DEXERTOGigantamax Lapras is returning to Pokemon Go‘s 6-Star raids during the Water Festival, so learn how to take this powerful dual Water/Ice-type beast down using the perfect counters.
Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon are taking over Niantic’s game. However, battling these mighty creatures is no easy task, as 10 to 40 trainers are needed to take them down.
The first to make a comeback out of the short list of Gigantamax Pokemon available is G-Max Lapras, who will return to the game during the Dual Destiny‘s Water Festival. So, learn which counters to add to your team to take this creature down.
Gigantamax Lapras weaknesses in Pokemon Go
As a dual Water/Ice-type Pokemon, Gigantamax Lapras is weak against Electric, Fighting, Grass, and Rock-type attacks, so you should focus on those while building your team. On the other hand, it is only resistant to fellow Water and Ice-type moves, so avoid using them.
As it’s known, only Dynamax and Gigantamax Pokemon are eligible in Max Battles. Luckily for players, even though these creatures are still very new to the game, there are a few good Grass, Fighting, and Electric choices they can rely on to take G-Max Lapras down.
Gigantamax Lapras best counters
These are some of the best counters to take down Gigantamax Lapras in Pokemon Go:
POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
Rillaboom (Gigantamax) |  | Scratch & G-Max Drum Solo |
Machamp (Gigantamax) |  | Karate Chop & G-Max Chi Strike |
Toxtricity (Gigantamax) |  | Spark & G-Max Stun Shock |
Venusaur (Gigantamax) |  | Vine Whip & G-Max Vine Lash |
Urshifu Single Strike Style (Dynamax) |  | Rock Smash & Max Knuckle |
Urshifu Rapid Strike Style (Dynamax) |  | Rock Smash & Max Knuckle |
Zapdos (Dynamax) |  | Thunder Shock & Max Lightning |
Raikou (Dynamax) |  | Volt Switch & Max Lightning |
Passimian (Dynamax) |  | Rock Smash & Max Knuckle |
Falinks (Dynamax) |  | Rock Smash & Max Knuckle |
The absolute best choices are Gigantamax Machamp and Toxtricity, or their Dynamax versions if you don’t own the G-max ones. Rillaboom and Venusaur are also good options, but G-Max Lapras can deal super effective damage to Grass types with Ice moves.
Another option is to complete the free Timed Research that will be available during the event, which will get you a special encounter with Dynamax Passimian.
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If you don’t have any of the mentioned, you can go with the rest of the list and try to challenge Gigantamax Lapras with a bigger group of trainers.
How to get Gigantamax Lapras in Pokemon Go
Gigantamax Lapras will return with its own Max Battle Day during the Water Festival. This means players will have another chance to challenge this enormous boss on July 19, 2025, from 2:00 PM until 5:00 PM local time.
Keep in mind that, as of May 13, 2025, players can join Max Battles remotely. This means they can use Remote Raid Passes to jump into Power Spots from wherever they are.
NIANTICTo enter a Gigantamax battle, you must pay 800 Max Particles, which can be collected from visiting such Power Spots daily. If you fail to defeat the Max Battle boss, the MPs will be returned so you can try again.
It’s worth noting that these special creatures cannot be caught in their gigantic forms, so after defeating Gigantamax Lapras, players will have the opportunity to try and catch a regular Lapras with the Gigantamax ability.
How to evolve Lapras into Gigantamax Lapras
While Gigantamax Pokemon are stronger forms of a particular creature, they are not considered evolutions, as they are temporary and are limited to battles.
This means players cannot evolve Lapras into Gigantamax Lapras. Instead, they can defeat and catch a regular Lapras with the Gigantamax ability. That way, when it joins a Max Battle, it will turn into its enormous form for as long as the encounter lasts.
DEXERTOGigantamax Lapras CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Gigantamax Lapras has during a Max battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it after defeating it. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
| Max Battle Boss CP | TBD |
| CP range once captured | 1435 – 1509 |
| Lapras max CP (Level 50) | 2985 |
Gigantamax Lapras stats & moves
As a dual Water/Ice-type Pokemon, Gigantamax Lapras has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 165 | 174 | 277 | 2985 |
Fast Moves
- Ice Shard (Ice/STAB/Legacy Move)
- Frost Breath (Ice/STAB)
- Water Gun (Water/STAB)
- Psywave (Psychic)
Charged Moves
- Ice Beam (Ice/STAB/Legacy Move)
- Blizzard (Ice/STAB)
- Dragon Pulse (Dragon/Legacy Move)
- Hydro Pump (Water/STAB)
- Surf (Water/STAB)
- Skull Bash (Normal)
- Sparkling Aria (Water/STAB)
- G-Max Resonance (Ice/STAB)
Can Gigantamax Lapras be Shiny?
Yes, Gigantamax Lapras can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special variant debuted on the very same day it was added to the game. Players can recognize Shiny Gigantamax Lapras by its purple body instead of its usual light blue.
NIANTIC/DEXERTOKeep in mind that the odds of spotting a Shiny Pokemon are very slim, so in order to increase your chances, you must challenge as many G-Max Lapras as you can during its time as a Max Battle boss.
That’s everything you need to know about Gigantamax Lapras’ weaknesses and best counters in Pokemon Go. Check out some more guides, including the Spotlight Hour schedule and event calendar, as well as the upcoming Community Day.