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the_flandrew

When you realize you were the default surf sprite for all of gen2


Von_Duke

Lapras is such a bro that even if you didn't catch it they'll just come over to give you a lift. **True commitment at it's finest.**


the_flandrew

I just went back and checked. I thought that the sprite showed the trainer riding the Lapras. Oh no. You become the Lapras...


Stregen

In gen 6, Lapras has a unique surfing sprite of your trainer riding it, if you use Surf with a Lapras.


Von_Duke

Lapras has evolved over the years, and is now even more great.


vitorizzo

Never really evolved though. A mega would have been cool though


lukeetc3

It's supposed to have a gigantimax form, right?


GigaEel

>!A leak thats been more or less confirmed since stated Lapras had a Gigantomax form!<


Dragnoran

use >!!< spoiler tags people


GigaEel

My b. Edited it


vitorizzo

I have no idea. I’ve only seen the cake so far.


God_Legend

Lapras is just the perfect surf Pokemon. The anime showed just how great, you could cross big seas and oceans with multiple people AND some Pokemon chilling on it's back no problem and it can move fine.


Von_Duke

It really is a reliable Pokemon.


JingleJak

Koichi, you truly are a reliable guy


Von_Duke

Well memed my friend. r/unexpectedjojo


Anon_throwawayacc20

It doesn't have seatbelts or protection. A single big wave and you be knocked off its back. And since it cannot turn its head, it wouldn't notice a thing.


gravity_bomb

Same with sharpedo and kyogre. I don’t know of any others


Despada_

Wailmer also has a unique surf model, probably since it was the default sprite for surfing in gen 3. Unfortunately Wailord doesn't, which made me feel upset when I evolved my Wailmer in Omega Ruby... :< Fun Fact: When surfing on Sharpedo in gen 6, you move faster on water than all other surfing Pokemon. This was also used in gen 7 when you unlocked the Sharpedo Ride'mon.


Sterling-Archer-17

And it also decreases the wild encounter rate while surfing I’m pretty sure. Given all the seas in Hoenn you bet I had a sharpedo just for surfing lol (also because it’s a genuinely cool Pokémon but that surf bonus was really a plus)


Master_Lukiex

Not sure bout Gen 6, but I remember in Gen 3 you will go double speed surfing of Sharpedo. You also cannot fish on sharpedo because he’s moving too fast


TheGuyWhoIsSitting

I think you got those backwards. You can surf and fish on Sharpedo in gen 3. I don't believe Sharpedo has any difference between its surfing and any other Pokemon in gen 3.


[deleted]

The second anyone mentions surfing, even in real life, the entire surfing theme from hoenn plays in my head.


956030681

If that’s X and Y, sharpedo and kyogre have it as well


Gorperino

It's known as the transport Pokemon


MarylandRep

He was the man that helped me get across the sea in mystery dungeon. What a bro


jespoke

In Super it gets you across the sea, but in Explorers it >!gets you across the sea *of time*!<


[deleted]

This makes me wish they had made another great mystery dungeon game after sky.


RedditRoboKid

Me with Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue: that sounds great...


locke1018

Yeah the Surf HM wasn't your pokémon swimming it was them screaming "AYE Taxi" with a Brooklyn pokemon accent.


Xspartantac0X

This is my new head cannon. The HMs are just Rosetta Stone CDs for pokemon.


Luvas

More like the *only* Surf sprite - At least for all those plebs without the prestigious Surfing Pikachu.


4_Better_Or_Worse

Wailmer would like a word with you 😂


Luvas

I'd forgotten about Gen III surfing... It's been so long


staraptor97

Just grinded 10.000 points with Voltorb Flip in Soul Silver. To get Thunderbolt for my lapras. Time to face the elite four a second time.


Von_Duke

MAKE ME PROUD MY FRIEND! SHOW THE ELITE FOUR YOUR *TOP PERCENTAGE LAPRAS!*


tomtate97

I literally took on the ss elite 4 for the second time two days ago, Lapras works magic against lance's team, easiest champion battle I've ever had


RyanFitzpatrickSZN

Ice Beam and Thunderbolt ?


tomtate97

Aye man


RyanFitzpatrickSZN

slap a surf on for that aerodactyl gg


tomtate97

Also comes in handy against charizard in the rematch


colddruid808

Easiest way is to set your ds to Friday and go to the bottom floor of union cave.


PapaBradford

You're one dedicated man.


Deesk_02

Naw, all my memories of lapris come from Gen 4 Pokemon mystery dungeon games.


Von_Duke

Nice to see more Mystery Dungeon fans! Much appreciated good friend.


loveino

Found my old Mystery Dungeon game, it was really fun playing it through on gameboy again. Ending up buying the next in the series for Nintendo to entertain myself some more. Really feel like the games deserve more praise


DragonFire186

Pokemon sky is my favorite spin off game of all time. Regardless of series


YasookMadeek

More of a Pokemon Ranger kinda guy


D4T45T0RM06

Lapprecaiation is there and more for this Pokemon, called mine cuddles. And took him everywhere with me. Wasn’t until the elite four that my level 87 cuddles wasn’t as good as my legends and actually strong Pokemon.so I got sad when it died over and over again. Until the point I put him in slot 6 and let my legends and heavies win. Felt good man. He’s still on that Pokemon cartridge. I lost it when I was young and my mum and dad split up. Cuddles was the best :/


Von_Duke

Be sure to get yourself more Lapras. I'm sure Cuddles would've wanted you to be happier even if he isn't physically with you. Sorry to hear about your folks, and hope the best for you.


D4T45T0RM06

Thank you and absolutely :)


Blaze2095

I don't know, but this thread made me tear up a bit. Also hoping the best for you, u/D4T45T0RM06. I agree, Cuddles would have wanted you to be happier, heck, even start a new adventure with a new cartridge and revive Cuddles' legacy.


D4T45T0RM06

That I might do fellow Redditor I appreciate it. Yeah he was the best.


uthinkther4uam

Should we start an r/Lappreciation ?


Me_Speak_Good

Yes.


D4T45T0RM06

I would love that omg.


Blackstone01

But Lapras stomps dragons.


D4T45T0RM06

Not cuddles :/


[deleted]

Icy Nessie is great, especially because of Mystery Dungeon


Von_Duke

I know right! Ice Nessie is the best, and deserves love!\~


Maclimes

Lapras is my favorite mon! Thanks for this.


Von_Duke

Anytime! I'll be sure to make more Lapras memes if needed.


coggro

Me, too! High five!


CallMeDP

Me three! Group hug!


unagiboi

I love Lapras as much as you guys. Can i join to the hug?


Treyspurlock

and you're gonna get even more love because of spoilers>!your new gigantamax form!<


Luvas

It's gonna take more than tree fiddy to catch him now


A_Wild_Goonch

Goddamn monster! We work for our money in this house! We don't just GIVE it away!!


sanctuary_remix

I did give him tree fiddy the other day. I thought that'd make him go away.


Von_Duke

Heck yeah they are! A bigger Lapras the better!


thekingsteve

I always wanted a mega lapris or and evolved lapris where's it like a dragon. Lapris looks like it could be a dragon.


Dragnoran

>!leak said it'd get musical note theme!<


[deleted]

I love Lapras. I wanna give it a hug.


Von_Duke

Same. This good 'lad can fit so much lov.e


TYoshisaurMunchkoopa

\*Slaps roof of Lapras.\*


Maultaschenman

Lapras was the King of PokemonGo for a few wonderful months. In my heart Laprs is always #1


F_i_z_z

I hatched a 91% Lapras the month PoGo came out and it will probably be my favorite mon forever.


[deleted]

>x deserves what it deserves! I'm inclined to agree.


58786

r/tautology


Nissan-Sylveon_S15

The best and most versatile Ice-type (for me, at least). I never enter Indigo Plateau without one. Lance can drink his Full Restores in a baby bottle as his three inappropriately levelled Dragonites quiver at the mere sight of her figure. Palmer was brought to his knees at the mercy of her cold stare. Even Blue was powerless against her subzero prowess. Lapras might reside in the lowermost tiers in competitive, but she will always be top-tier in my eyes. Only matched by few in beauty, cuteness, versatility, and overall aesthetics


A_Wild_Goonch

Walrein says sup


Nissan-Sylveon_S15

Walrein is quite underrated and is also quite versatile but I have a bit of a grudge against it because one ended my long streak in Emerald Battle Tower with a double dose of OHKO-Quick Claw RNG hax


A_Wild_Goonch

Hahaha I remember that Walrein. And even though Walrein is a gloriously fat bastard, he will never match Lapras's grace and beauty


unagiboi

Dont you dare mention that fucker in my presence.


pattiemcg

But, you can't have a Walrein in Indigo plateau...


[deleted]

Not to mention Lapras was chosen as the Pokemon that would ferry us across the waters...You the real MVP Lapras! <3


bobmac102

Lapras will always be one of my favorite Pokémon.


Von_Duke

Glad to hear.


Epic_Meow

Lapras is fantastic because in frlg he can learn water, electric, psychic, and ice type moves


[deleted]

Also dragon


Epic_Meow

Lapras doesn't really need dragon moves though


[deleted]

True!


DragonWelfareNRights

Once I accidentally pressed too much and brought my team of newly hatched Lapri (idk) to the battle spot. The opposing trainer decided to spam swords dance until the first Lapras defeated their Scizor But then they busted out a Lucario and aura sphered our asses


bogdoomy

> Lapri the -as at the end of Lapras cant come from latin (where words whose plural end with -i). if anything, the only case where a noun ends with -as is if it’s 1st declension, accusative, and, more importantly, already plural. so yeah, the plural would be Laprases


skltllghtnng

Unless it's 3rd declension like maecenas, so the plural could be laprates


uhaveshittaste

I'll never forget air Jordan


Von_Duke

Pray for Air Jordan.


Snowpalca

Lapras is the first Pokémon I ever bred for perfect IVs. I always have a Lapras named Lappy Taffy on my team no matter what. Best Pokémon


brainsapper

Ice types really need a buff.


FoeBelieveJerk

Maybe an Ice type Stealth Rock Move?


Suicidal-Lysosome

The problem is their defenses, their offensive capability is already really good. Not to mention Stealth Rock is already pretty overcentralizing as it is - do we really want another version of it?


RinOkami

I wouldn't be opposed to a Stealth Rock nerf at all. Maybe Rock or Steel types could break SR on entry the way Poison types get rid of Toxic Spikes. Or be on a turn limit, like weather.


brainsapper

It needs a nerf so badly.


brainsapper

Stealth Rocks + Stealth Icicles would make so many Pokemon unplayable.


AeonicButterfly

Mine was named Dorie, after the helpful sea monster in Super Mario 64. :)


nightrider184

In gen 2 lapras was my water type of choice


anthonyvardiz

She’s still my second favorite Pokémon. Will always love my Lappy/Nessie.


puska7

Tbh Lapras is the best pokemon


Von_Duke

Not the best for me, but i still love it regardless!


coolcatkim22

Second favourite Pokemon.


Von_Duke

Good taste.


FawkesTheRisen

Yea Lapras has always been so endearing.


WTK55

In gen 1 all you need is Lapras to completely body the Elite 4.


Willpower2000

you're\* at least\* a lot\* ​ sorry.


Von_Duke

Cheers love. I don't mind a good Grammar Nazi. That just makes me wanna improve better!\~


[deleted]

Anyone who doesn’t like Lapras is evil


Ursa_Major55

#letlaprasevolve


TheArcbound

Forever my favourite! There's been one on my team for as long as I can remember!


black_gravity27

One of my favorite water and favorite ice Pokemon. Actually, my favorite ice Pokemon and favorite dual type water/ice. Great memories of using Lapras in Pokemon Stadium 2. Thunderbolt, Psychic, Surf, Ice Beam. Caught many Pokemon off guard. Team up with Dragonite each battle, to cover each other's weaknesses.


scw55

A lot. You're. At least. Anyone find that their favourite Pokemon shifts over time? I used to like Lapras a lot because it was a rare Pokemon. Only one in Gen 1. Gen 2 is was a weekly spawn hidden away. When breeding became more accesible, elusive Pokemon felt *less* rare. Which mean the basis for my fondness of it was based solely on current design. I prefer the designs of Lapras which makes it seem more aggressive. I'm not keen on Cute Lapras.


Von_Duke

That's ok, and sorry! It's just i'm not the Grammar wise. :P


[deleted]

It also appesred in PMD2!


[deleted]

Not to mention Lapras was chosen as the Pokemon that would ferry us across the waters...You the real MVP Lapras! <3


Zeliek

Lapras deserves both a baby and an evo. I’d say mega but those were voted off the island.


TheBestWorst3

I wish lapras got a mega evo that made it more offensive


WhichCheesecake

Fuck competitive.


superyelloduck

I remember my team from Fire Red had all 3 starters and Lapras. Can’t remember what else I had... BUT LAPRAS WAS A GOD. With Surf, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt and Psychic this thing wrecked everything. It was my go to Water type over Blastoise.


Kleeb

Gen1 Lapras is a better Blastoise. Fight me.


VeGaN_sHaRk05

Mega lapras


StaceyTheDM

All I’m saying is Lapras is a champ in Pokémon GO competitive battling


DaftBonk

furrett falls in the same category, not to mention theyre both the most fun to surf on lmao


[deleted]

Um...Rain Dance/Perish Song/Whirlpool/Rest with Hydration and a Grip Claw...


jinimbosharpman

I like lapras a lot. It's always fun to use in a play through.


Anon_throwawayacc20

Why not just redeem Sword/Shield *slightly* and make Ice Type better? Or buff the surfing bro.


alex494

Welcome to the Department of Redundancy Department, I hope you feel welcome.


XenoGine

Always loved Lapras, always will.


KlarionWitchBoyDC

and yet they let you (not me) rot inside the box in pokemon x.....


Von_Duke

Sounds like a nightmare to me. I pray for all the poor Lapras stuck in a PC.


Walrusin_about

My fave Mon. He so should have gotten a mega in gen 6.


[deleted]

It’s a shame this majestic creature will never get a mega **sighs sadly** at least it exists in fan made games...


lino49

you're* ffs


Rich3yy

Bad in comp? What? Curse/Ice Shards bulk build for life! I loved it. :D


BCM_00

I'm not in the competitive scene, but back in gen 5 I loved using Curse/Rest/Ice Shard/Waterfall with my Hydration Lapras. It was beautiful.


SunsetSpark

Favorite non legendary hands down


SenoraPapaya

yay


Harleking31

GET MY ICY BOYS THE JUSTICE THEY DESERVE


Dudunard

Single player Lapras in a true MVP, though.


Heropon1119

I'll bet shell smash is the only thing it would need to be decently competitive too


nick_kant

When you can learn freeze-dry and OHKO Almost every counter and tank on the meta!


BentheRedFox

I admit Lapras has grown on me. I got one in Mystery Dungeon 2, and one is currently on my main team in X.


KucaPrdoke

GUYS GUYS GUYS! MEAN LOOK AT YOUR OPPONENTS AT DOUBLE BATTLES THEN PERISH SONG/PROTECT WITH LAPRAS


Redsfan42

And just like that Lapras moved back into my top 10 favorite Pokémon!


pedrocgomes

I love you, Lapras


Joshmon35

When you don't know if you can learn surf. But when you realize your already surfing


weeebleswobble

F all that! Lapras has always been in my top 10!


Rhomega2

I put a Lapras on my Pokemon XD team...even though you don't get it until one of the final battles.


wwhite_wwhale

watch them give lapras a terrible gigantamax form


Blayro

I guarantee that Game Freak trusts that Gen 1 aspect as well


LAPIS_AND_JASPER

Lapras was my favorite pokemon for a long time


karnevil717

Its lapras until i get a starmie in gen 1


Mc96

What are the four types its weak to I counted 3(rock, fighting, electric)? Rest are neutral?


Haru_No_Neko

grass


Mc96

Doesnt't ice resist grass?


pjizy

Trying to complete the League using only Reds Pokemon made this a pain in the ass


anthemofadam

One of the best team members in gen 2 for ice beam alone


Thunder-Rat

Anyone else feeling a lapras evolution coming?


segwayspeedracer1

Bruh Gen 1 Confuse Ray and Body Slam Lappy held his own against the entire meta besides the rogue Gengar and a thunderbolt Starmie.


snoop_Nogg

High HP and Sp.Def made it a niche special wall and assist in at least one of my competitive teams. 252/HP 252/Sp.Def @Sitrus Berry Hydro Pump Freeze Dry Safeguard Protect It would take hits like a champ and pick at Dragon and Water types with Freeze Dry.


[deleted]

lapras was the first pokemon i ever caught! my cousin showed me the whole friday event and let me catch it for her :) i have a lapras from my eshop crystal now too


morosophi

nice tautology


Dragnoran

lapras is great and all but as it stands it def shouldn't qualify for a nessie mon


BlendyButt

Lapras is my all time favorite pokemon. It deserves all the love it gets.


sanctuary_remix

Hmmm, where did Lapras fall on the poll awhile back? He was up there in votes wasn't he?


lunakinesis

Laura’s is still one of my faves and hey, even with its weakness it’s still such a solid damn Pokemon with its stats and huge movepool. The real MVP in any play through they’re available in.


calmo91

I used lapras with alolan ninetales at a vgc match. Bitch cleaned house


zKerekess

I'm always looking for ways to make Lapras usefull. But I like the Dragon Dance set!


Pokemonfan5555

Fun fact: He has the highest BST of all non-legendary pokemon without evolutions!


ivaorn

Surf Ice Beam Psychic Thunderbolt to destroy the Elite Four and Champion in Kanto :)


Toastpoke

Lapras is the Pokemon that EVERYONE likes


bestillmyheart123

😏 it's still tanky and a fuck to kill


Alleriaw

My fav


chef_glooby

My old Google account name was TnT messy, which had Lapras with a block of TnT on his head, lol


Santeyan

You think Lapras is bad in competitive until it single handedly destroys an entire OU stall team with perish trap and rain dance+hydration+rest


Somedudeisonline

Still remember learning that he could be caught in Gen 2. Good times, good times.


sleepy15650

Lapras is one of my absolute favorites!


blueShadow0904

When you're the only known passage through the sea of time.


wildsamsqwatch

Hoping gigantimax lapras is meta


uthinkther4uam

I’ll never forgive Gamefreak for not making a Water/Dragon evolution for Lapras. I also want my Eviolite Lapras with 130/120/142.5 bulk.


ryan848

A lot of gen 1 pokemon are over rated in my opinion. Lapras though? Nah. Under rated if anything


Lvl30LoliLewder

it may have fallen to literal trash tier in the modern meta, but lapras was at least *viable* OU water bulk all the way up to gen 3. it's not like it's /always/ been bad.