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Lapras is a majestic Water/Ice-type Pokemon that’s been around since the first generation of Pokemon and has made a name for itself by being one ofAsh Ketchum’s main Pokemon in the anime series, at least in the first few seasons. ForPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlplayers looking to catch themselves a Lapras, this guide will go over any prerequisites and steps to find Lapras' location in Sinnoh.
Before players get ahead of themselves, they need to be aware thatLapras can only be obtained once trainers become Pokemon League Champions and get the National Dex from Rowan.
Updated on July 29, 2025, by Greysun Morales:Lapras has always been one of the most sought-after Water-type Pokemon in the mainline games. Fortunately, Lapras makes a return to the Sinnoh region in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, but players will need to have some tasks completed before finding it. This guide goes over where players canfind Lapras in BDSPand has been recently updated to provide more details on the best nature for Lapras, their base stats, and their weaknesses/resistances to keep an eye out for.
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How to Get the National Dex in Pokemon BDSP
to get the National Dex inPokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearl, players must firstbeat the Elite Four and see all 150 Pokemon in the base Sinnoh Pokedex. Once all the monsters have been seen, players musthead to Sandgem Town and speak with Professor Rowan. He will then add the National Mode to the player’s Pokedex, and new areas will be available for players, as well as “new” Pokemon.
Where to Find Lapras in BDSP
OncePokemon BDSPplayers havedefeated the Elite Fourand obtained the National Dex, they will have access to the area where wild Lapras can be encountered.
The easiest way to get to its location is to firstuse the Hidden Move Fly to travel to the front of the Pokemon League.Lapras is inside Victory Road, but players need to enter it from the back, or else it’ll take them way too long to find whereLaprasis exactly.
Pokemon Brilliant DiamondandShining Pearlplayers should follow these steps exactly to reach Lapras' location in Victory Road, starting from the Pokemon League itself:
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Lapras is a fairly balanced Pokemon when it comes to its stats. Its highest stat is special defense at 95, and its lowest is speed at 60.
As far aswhat is the best nature for a Laprasto have for competitive battling, trainers will want to aim for something that lowers speed and prioritizes Lapras' best assets, like its attack or special attack. Since trainers are most likely going to use Lapras' special attacks like Hydro Pump and Ice Beam,going with the Quiet naturemight be the best route.
