Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Zen Headbutt Solar Beam 16.5 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Zen Headbutt. Solar Beam costs 100 energy for 180 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Mega Latios takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 766
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 100 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,861 CP
Mega Latios moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Zen Headbutt Best STAB | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Sphere | Fighting | 100 | 50 | 2.0s | 50 | 2.00 |
| Dragon Claw STAB | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Solar Beam Best | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Luster Purge STAB Elite | Psychic | 100 | 100 | 1.5s | 66.7 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Sphere | Fighting | 80 | 40 | 2.00 | — |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Luster Purge | Psychic | 120 | 60 | 2.00 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Mega Latios runs Zen Headbutt with Solar Beam — 16.5 DPS and 331 TDO as a Grass-type attacker. It also covers the Fighting slot with Zen Headbutt and Aura Sphere.
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Breath (12 DPS); Zen Headbutt builds energy fastest (9 EPS). Luster Purge is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Rankings
Where Mega Latios places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | #7 | A | 16.5 | 331 | Zen Headbutt Solar Beam |
| Fighting | #7 | A | 18.6 | 373 | Zen Headbutt Aura Sphere |
| Psychic | #12 | B | 17.9 | 358 | Zen Headbutt Psychic |
| Dragon | #24 | C | 16.5 | 330 | Dragon Breath Dragon Claw |
Evolution
Raids
- Raid tier
- Mega
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Mega Latios raid guide
Best counters against Mega Latios
Use Mega Latios against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Mega Latios
- Evolve from
- Latios · Candy
- Raids
- Mega raid boss
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 130 | 4,328 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 130 | 4,686 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,827 | 2,933 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 3,517 | 3,648 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,827 | 2,933 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 2,138 | 2,217 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,827 | 2,933 |
Is Mega Latios good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Mega Latios is a Tier A Grass-type attacker at rank #7, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (335), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 70 |
| Lv 2 | 222 |
| Lv 3 | 373 |
| Lv 4 | 524 |
| Lv 5 | 675 |
| Lv 6 | 826 |
| Lv 7 | 977 |
| Lv 8 | 1,128 |
| Lv 9 | 1,280 |
| Lv 10 | 1,431 |
| Lv 11 | 1,574 |
| Lv 12 | 1,717 |
| Lv 13 | 1,860 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 2,003 |
| Lv 15 | 2,146 |
| Lv 16 | 2,289 |
| Lv 17 | 2,432 |
| Lv 18 | 2,575 |
| Lv 19 | 2,718 |
| Lv 20 | 2,861 |
| Lv 21 | 3,004 |
| Lv 22 | 3,147 |
| Lv 23 | 3,290 |
| Lv 24 | 3,433 |
| Lv 25 | 3,577 |
| Lv 26 | 3,720 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 3,863 |
| Lv 28 | 4,006 |
| Lv 29 | 4,149 |
| Lv 30 | 4,292 |
| Lv 31 | 4,364 |
| Lv 32 | 4,435 |
| Lv 33 | 4,507 |
| Lv 34 | 4,578 |
| Lv 35 | 4,650 |
| Lv 36 | 4,721 |
| Lv 37 | 4,793 |
| Lv 38 | 4,864 |
| Lv 39 | 4,936 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 5,007 |
| Lv 41 | 5,071 |
| Lv 42 | 5,135 |
| Lv 43 | 5,199 |
| Lv 44 | 5,264 |
| Lv 45 | 5,329 |
| Lv 46 | 5,395 |
| Lv 47 | 5,461 |
| Lv 48 | 5,527 |
| Lv 49 | 5,594 |
| Lv 50 | 5,661 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0381
- Form
- Mega
- Height
- 2.01 m
- Weight
- 60.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0381_POKEMON_LATIOS_MEGA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Mega Latios in Pokemon GO?
Mega Latios's best moveset is Zen Headbutt (fast) with Solar Beam (charged), worth 16.5 DPS as a Grass-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Mega Latios's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Mega Latios takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Psychic, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Mega Latios's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Mega Latios reaches 5,661 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 5,007 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Mega Latios?
A perfect 15/15/15 Mega Latios shows 2,861 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 3,577 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
How do you get Mega Latios in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Latios ( Candy). It is currently a Mega Raids raid boss.
Can Mega Latios be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Mega Latios depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.