When it comes to the world ofPokémon, Lapras is one of the most beloved Water-types in the entire franchise, so this new figurine is great news for fans. It’s a widely held belief that every Pokémon is someone’s favorite and while Lapras may not be able to compete with the likes ofLucario, Gengar, Charizard, and Mimikyu, the Gen 1 pocket monster is still beloved by a decent group of fans. Whether it’s sailing across the ocean or simply catching some sunlight,Lapras' design is one of the best in the earlyPokémongames.
Over onThe Pokémon Center, fans of the plesiosaur-like creature can now pick upa new Lapras Pop! figure that sports a shiny Pearlescent color scheme. An item exclusively available in the Pokémon Center, this Pop! is unique in that it gives off a delicate shimmer when exposed to the right lighting, making Lapras glisten as though it just emerged from a body of water. While not explicitly linked to Lapras' Terastalized form, the pearlescent effect does evoke the glimmering version of the Pokémon albeit with less jagged edges.
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Water is one of the most common types in Pokémon. Some Water-type Pocket Monsters have only this typing and can be very strong in battle.
Why Is Lapras So Popular?
A Great All-Rounder
While Lapras may not be the most powerful or rare Pokémon, many players havedeveloped a fondness for the Water-typethanks to its effectiveness in earlier generations. In the originalRedandBlue, as well as the remakesFire RedandLeaf Green,Lapras is a fantastic all-rounder who comes along at just the right time in a playthrough. Not only does it sport decent offensive states, but it can also learn Surf, one of the most vital abilities in the games, and Water Absorb which is similarly powerful.
Perhaps the biggest reason Lapras is so popular is its type combination:It doubles as both a Water-type and an Ice-Type, the latter of which was relatively rare in older games. Given how deadly Lance, the Dragon-type trainer for Gen 1, can be for unprepared players, having an Ice-type in Lapras makes the battle against the boss significantly easier. Teaching it Ice Beam is one of the most common strategies for defeating the Gym Leader.
Pokémonplayers who’d prefer to pick up merch for a critter other than Lapras are also in luck.The Pokémon Center has something for everyone, and given the size of the online store, there’s always new stock coming in to give every Pokémon a time in the spotlight. With Halloween around the corner, expect someGhost-types to take over the storein the near future.
