How to get G-Max Lapras in Pokemon GO, and can it be shiny?

Gigantamax Lapras, also known as G-Max Lapras in Pokemon GO, is scheduled to appear in Max Battles for the first time on December 8, 2024, from 2:00 pm to 5:00 pm local time. During the Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day, if you manage to take down this Power Spot Boss, you may even get an encounter with Shiny G-Max Lapras. So, get ready to add these Pocket Monsters to your collection tomorrow.

During the Battle Day, you can gather more Max Particles, with a limit reaching up to 1,600. Fortunately, all Power Spots will host 6-star Max Battles of G-Max Lapras in Pokemon GO during the three-hour window.

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How to get G-Max Lapras in Pokemon GO

Gigantamax Larpas (Image via The Pokemon Company)

The Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day debuts G-Max Lapras in Niantic’s mobile game. This is the right time to get your hands on this humongous pocket monster.

Here's how to do it:

• Beat Max Battles.
• Trade

1) Beat Max Battles

If you want to defeat Gigantamax Lapras in Pokemon GO Max Battle, you need to use super-effective Max Moves against it. As a dual Water and Ice-type monster, G-Max Lapras is weak to Fighting-, Electric-, Rock-, and Grass-type attacks.

Here are the best Max Moves to use against G-Max Lapras in Pokemon GO:

• Fighting: Max Knuckle
• Electric: Max Lightning and G-Max Stun Shock
• Rock: Max Rockfall
• Grass: Max Overgrowth and G-Max Vine Lash

You will need 800 Max Particles to join this competition. So, if you manage to defeat this giant monster, only then will these items be used. If you lose, you can take on the challenge once again with these items.

On top of this, Niantic will introduce Max Mushroom, an item to amplify the damage output of Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, and Max Moves for 30 minutes, during Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle Day. Make sure you utilize this item to inflict multiplied damage on G-Max Lapras in Pokemon GO.

To make things easier, this Gigantamax Lapras Max Battle guide will provide you with the best counters and their respective roles.

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2) Trade

Do note that you cannot transfer a G-Max Lapras to Pokemon Home. However, you can trade this pocket monster with your friends in Pokemon GO.

If you have never obtained a Lapras in the game, you must perform a Special Trade. But, if you have registered it in the Pokedex, you can call your friends, meet them locally, spend Stardust, and grab yourself a Gigantamax Lapras.

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How to get Shiny G-Max Lapras in Pokemon GO

Shiny Gigantamax Lapras (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Shiny Gigantamax Lapras can be obtained by defeating G-Max Battles featuring G-Max Lapras or receiving one by performing a trade with your friend. The chance to encounter this variation in Max Battles will be approximately 1-in-10.

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