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[[File:131Lapras RG.png|thumb|150px|right|Lapras shown with teeth in its Generation I artwork.]] | [[File:131Lapras RG.png|thumb|150px|right|Lapras shown with teeth in its Generation I artwork.]] | ||
* In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Lapras was originally going to be called "Ness", | * In the [[Pokémon Red and Green beta|Pokémon Red and Blue beta]], Lapras was originally going to be called "Ness", a reference to the {{wp|Loch Ness Monster}}. | ||
* Due to their similar appearance, {{p|Shellos}} was initially thought to be a [[baby Pokémon|pre-evolution]] of Lapras | * Due to their similar appearance, {{p|Shellos}} was initially thought to be a [[baby Pokémon|pre-evolution]] of Lapras, but this was eventually proven to be {{p|Gastrodon|false}}. | ||
* Excluding [[Mega Evolution]]s and [[legendary Pokémon]], Lapras's base stat total of 535 is the highest of all unevolved Pokémon. Before {{p|Munchlax}} was introduced in [[Generation IV]], however, Lapras came second to {{p|Snorlax}}'s 540. | * Excluding [[Mega Evolution]]s and [[legendary Pokémon]], Lapras's base stat total of 535 is the highest of all unevolved Pokémon. Before {{p|Munchlax}} was introduced in [[Generation IV]], however, Lapras came second to {{p|Snorlax}}'s 540. | ||
* Lapras was depicted with teeth in its [[Generation I]] official artwork and in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. | * Lapras was depicted with teeth in its [[Generation I]] official artwork and in [[Pokémon Adventures]]. | ||
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* Lapras is one of two Pokémon to use telepathy to speak to humans in a regular episode of the anime. The other is {{p|Ralts}}. | * Lapras is one of two Pokémon to use telepathy to speak to humans in a regular episode of the anime. The other is {{p|Ralts}}. | ||
* Lapras is one of [[Veronica Taylor]]'s favorite Pokémon. | * Lapras is one of [[Veronica Taylor]]'s favorite Pokémon. | ||
* In [[Generation VI]], Lapras has a unique 3D model when {{m|surf}}ing, whereas all other surfing Pokémon are depicted as dark blobs. This may | * In [[Generation VI]], Lapras has a unique 3D model when {{m|surf}}ing, whereas all other surfing Pokémon are depicted as dark blobs. This may be an homage to the [[Generation II]] surfing sprites ( [[File:GSC Surf M.png]] [[File:C Surf F.png]] ), which greatly resemble Lapras, or Lapras's role as a means of transport. | ||
** A Shiny Lapras uses the same 3D model as a regular one while surfing. | ** A Shiny Lapras uses the same 3D model as a regular one while surfing. | ||
* Lapras is the heaviest unevolved non-[[Legendary Pokémon|legendary]] Pokémon. | * Lapras is the heaviest unevolved non-[[Legendary Pokémon|legendary]] Pokémon. | ||