Scarf Lapras Moves and Best Moveset - Pokémon GO (2026)

Scarf Lapras Best Moveset Rankings

Best Moves

Every fast and charged move combo Scarf Lapras can learn, ranked by simulated raid DPS. Pick a raid boss, weather, and level to see how the best moveset changes.

Raid boss

Neutral target

No boss selected. Rankings run against a typeless stand-in, so every move hits for neutral damage.

Defense

180

15,000

Type

None

Weather

Scarf Lapras level

Fast Move

Charged Move

1
Water Gun
Sparkling Aria
10.71
186.7
1401.0s
9.39
2
Psywave
Sparkling Aria
10.66
185.9
1407.2s
9.35
3
Frost Breath
Sparkling Aria
10.51
183.2
1427.7s
9.23
4
Ice Shard
Sparkling Aria
10.47
182.5
1433.3s
9.19
5
Water Gun
Surf
9.74
169.8
1540.1s
8.55
6
Water Gun
Blizzard
9.59
167.2
1564.6s
8.43
7
Water Gun
Ice Beam
9.57
166.8
1567.8s
8.41
8
Psywave
Surf
9.51
165.8
1577.4s
8.32
9
Frost Breath
Surf
9.46
164.9
1585.9s
8.28
10
Water Gun
Hydro Pump
9.41
164.0
1594.7s
8.24

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Scarf Lapras PvP Move Effects

Trainer Battles

These Scarf Lapras moves can raise or lower stats in Trainer Battles, on top of dealing damage.

Skull Bash

Normal type

100% chance to increase the User's Defense by 25%

Scarf Lapras Fast Moves

Fast Attacks

Scarf Lapras can learn 4 fast moves in Pokémon GO, covering Ice-, Psychic-, and Water-type damage. Frost Breath, Ice Shard, and Water Gun match Scarf Lapras's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Frost Breath

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.6s – 0.8s

DPS

Weather boost

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

2 turns

Archetype

Ice Shard

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.4s – 0.7s

DPS

Weather boost

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

3 turns

Archetype

Psywave

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.6s

DPS

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Water Gun

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.3s – 0.5s

DPS

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

Duration

1 turn

Archetype

Compare fast moves

Frost Breath
11
9
1.0s
11
Ice Shard
10
10
1.0s
10
Psywave
4
7
0.5s
8
Water Gun
5
5
0.5s
10

Fast Attack Type Coverage

Move
Frost Breath	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%
Ice Shard	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%
Psywave	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	100%	39.1%	62.5%	100%
Water Gun	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%

Scarf Lapras Charged Moves

Charged Attacks

Scarf Lapras can learn 7 charged moves in Pokémon GO, covering Ice-, Dragon-, Water-, and Normal-type damage. Blizzard, Hydro Pump, Ice Beam, Sparkling Aria, and Surf match Scarf Lapras's own typing and earn a 1.2× STAB bonus.

Blizzard

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

130

Energy

-100

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.4s – 2.8s

DPE

1.3

Weather boost

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

140

Energy

-75

DPE

1.87

Archetype

Dragon Pulse

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

2.0s – 3.2s

DPE

1.8

Weather boost

Windy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-55

DPE

1.64

Archetype

Hydro Pump

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

135

Energy

-100

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.1s – 3.2s

DPE

1.35

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

130

Energy

-75

DPE

1.73

Archetype

Ice Beam

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

3.5s

Damage window

1.5s – 3.0s

DPE

1.9

Weather boost

Snow

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-55

DPE

1.64

Archetype

Skull Bash

Gyms & Raids

Power

130

Energy

-100

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.7s – 2.2s

DPE

1.3

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Trainer Battles

Power

130

Energy

-75

DPE

1.73

Archetype

Effect

100% chance to increase the User's Defense by 25%

Sparkling Aria

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-33

Duration

3.0s

Damage window

1.7s – 2.9s

DPE

2.58

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.78

Archetype

Surf

STAB

Gyms & Raids

Power

Energy

-50

Duration

1.5s

Damage window

1.2s – 1.4s

DPE

1.2

Weather boost

Rainy

Trainer Battles

Power

Energy

-45

DPE

1.67

Archetype

Compare charged moves

Blizzard
130
-100
3.0s
43.33
Dragon Pulse
90
-50
3.5s
25.71
Hydro Pump
135
-100
3.5s
38.57
Ice Beam
95
-50
3.5s
27.14
Skull Bash
130
-100
3.0s
43.33
Sparkling Aria
85
-33
3.0s
28.33
Surf
60
-50
1.5s
40

Charged Attack Type Coverage

Move
Blizzard	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%
Dragon Pulse	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	39.1%
Hydro Pump	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%
Ice Beam	100%	62.5%	62.5%	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	100%	160%	160%	100%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%
Skull Bash	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	100%	62.5%	39.1%	100%	100%	62.5%	100%
Sparkling Aria	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%
Surf	100%	160%	62.5%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	100%	100%	160%	100%	62.5%	100%	100%	100%

Second charged move cost

Unlocking a second charged move lets Scarf Lapras carry two charged attacks at once, in raids and in Trainer Battles.

75,000

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Scarf Lapras's best moveset in Pokémon GO?

Water Gun and Sparkling Aria make up Scarf Lapras's best raid moveset, dealing 10.7 DPS against a neutral target at Level 40. See the best counters to Scarf Lapras for how it holds up as a raid boss.

How many moves can Scarf Lapras learn in Pokémon GO?

Scarf Lapras can learn 4 fast moves and 7 charged moves. Ice Shard, Dragon Pulse, and Ice Beam are legacy moves that can only be learned with an Elite TM or during special events.

How much does Scarf Lapras's second charged move cost?

Unlocking a second charged move for Scarf Lapras costs 75,000 Stardust and 75 Candy.

Gyarados

Ditto

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