MATCHUP · SIMULATOR RESULT

Lapras vs. Snorlax: Who wins?

Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Lapras wins 11 and Snorlax 89.

Assumptions: level 50, no items, neutral nature, last four level-up moves, Gen 9 mechanics, greedy AI on both sides.

Lapras — modern sprite

Lapras

WaterIce
VS
Snorlax — modern sprite

Snorlax

Normal

WIN RATE

LaprasSnorlax

WHY IT PLAYS OUT THIS WAY

Lapras is faster than Snorlax (80 vs. 50 Speed) and moves first.

Best answer of Lapras: Ice Beam deals 17.9–20.9% of Snorlax's HP per hit.

Best answer of Snorlax: Hammer Arm hits Lapras super effectively (×2) for 48.8–57.6% HP per hit.

SPEED CHECK

Lapras
80
Snorlax
50

Lapras moves first.

BATTLE LENGTH

2turns (median)

Half of the 100 battles were over within 2 turns.

Lapras → Snorlax

  • Ice Beam42–49 HP17.9–20.9%×1
  • Body Slam40–48 HP17–20.4%×1
  • Brine31–37 HP13.2–15.7%×1

Snorlax → Lapras

  • Hammer Arm100–118 HP48.8–57.6%×2
  • High Horsepower47–56 HP22.9–27.3%×1

TRANSPARENCY

Simulated standard sets

Lapras

Brine · Body Slam · Ice Beam · Rain Dance

Snorlax

Amnesia · High Horsepower · Hammer Arm · Belly Drum

Both sides fought at level 50 with their last four level-up moves, no items and neutral natures. 100 seeded battles with greedy AI on both sides — fully reproducible.

Think it goes differently? Simulate it yourself

The same pairing is preloaded in the battle simulator — change moves, items, abilities and level, then fight it out turn by turn.

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Q&A

Lapras. At level 50 Lapras reaches 80 Speed, Snorlax only 50 — so Lapras moved first in every simulated battle.

Rarely. Of 100 simulated battles (level 50, standard sets), Snorlax wins 89 and Lapras only 11. Custom moves or items can change the picture — try it in the simulator above.

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