Landorus (Therian) is a Legendary Ground/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Unova region (#645, Generation 5). With a max CP of 4,434 and base stats of 289/179/205 (Atk/Def/Sta), Landorus (Therian) has a total stat product of 673. Landorus (Therian)'s best moveset is Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, making it a competitive Ground-type attacker for raids.
Landorus (Therian) is weak to Ice, Water-type moves (double weak to Ice). It resists Ground, Bug, Electric, Fighting, Poison-type attacks. Landorus (Therian) is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Mud Shot
Sandsear Storm
Extrasensory
Sandsear Storm
Mud Shot
Sandsear Storm
Mud Shot
Stone Edge
Extrasensory
Sandsear Storm
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Landorus (Therian)'s best offensive moveset is Mud Shot combined with Sandsear Storm, achieving 21.8 DPS and 471 TDO as a Ground-type attacker (ranked #1, Tier S). Alternatively, Landorus (Therian) can serve as a Psychic-type attacker with Extrasensory and Sandsear Storm (#4, Tier A).
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Extrasensory (11 DPS), while Mud Shot generates energy the fastest (12 EPS). Note that Sandsear Storm is an Elite TM move and cannot be obtained through regular TMs.
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Landorus (Therian) as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsLandorus (Therian) is not currently available as a raid boss. When Landorus (Therian) returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Landorus (Therian) from raids would have 2241 CP at level 20, or 2801 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Landorus (Therian)
Landorus (Therian) is weak to Ice, Water-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Landorus (Therian) as Raid Counter
Landorus (Therian) is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Landorus (Therian)
Landorus (Therian) can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Landorus (Therian) is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Landorus (Therian) knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Landorus (Therian) as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Landorus (Therian) Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Landorus (Therian) in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Landorus (Therian) from raids or eggs will show 2,241 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Landorus (Therian) is a Ground/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 673. With its high Attack stat (289), Landorus (Therian) is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Be careful of Landorus (Therian)'s double weakness to Ice-type moves, which deal 156% increased damage. Opponents with these move types can take down Landorus (Therian) very quickly.
Landorus (Therian)'s moves get a damage boost in Sunny and Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 5 charged moves available, a second move gives Landorus (Therian) much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Landorus (Therian)?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Landorus (Therian) is a top-tier Ground-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #1 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 4,434 at level 50 and base stats of 289/179/205 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Ground-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.