Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Dragon Breath Solar Beam 16.7 DPS
Same-type attack bonus on Dragon Breath. Solar Beam costs 100 energy for 180 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Shadow Latios takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 670
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,178 CP
Shadow Latios moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath Best STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Zen Headbutt 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, Shadow Latios runs Dragon Breath with Solar Beam — 16.7 DPS and 335 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 Shadow Latios places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Grass | #6 | A | 16.7 | 335 | Dragon Breath Solar Beam |
| Fighting | #9 | B | 18.3 | 365 | Zen Headbutt Aura Sphere |
| Psychic | #14 | B | 17.4 | 349 | Zen Headbutt Psychic |
| Dragon | #28 | C | 16.2 | 323 | Dragon Breath Dragon Claw |
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Shadow Latios is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Shadow Latios
How to get Shadow Latios
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Shadow Latios knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 98 | 3,295 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 98 | 3,567 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,142 | 2,233 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,665 | 2,778 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,142 | 2,233 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,620 | 1,688 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,142 | 2,233 |
Is Shadow Latios good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Shadow Latios is a Tier A Grass-type attacker at rank #6, 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 (268), 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 | 53 |
| Lv 2 | 169 |
| Lv 3 | 284 |
| Lv 4 | 399 |
| Lv 5 | 514 |
| Lv 6 | 629 |
| Lv 7 | 744 |
| Lv 8 | 859 |
| Lv 9 | 974 |
| Lv 10 | 1,089 |
| Lv 11 | 1,198 |
| Lv 12 | 1,307 |
| Lv 13 | 1,416 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,525 |
| Lv 15 | 1,634 |
| Lv 16 | 1,743 |
| Lv 17 | 1,852 |
| Lv 18 | 1,960 |
| Lv 19 | 2,069 |
| Lv 20 | 2,178 |
| Lv 21 | 2,287 |
| Lv 22 | 2,396 |
| Lv 23 | 2,505 |
| Lv 24 | 2,614 |
| Lv 25 | 2,723 |
| Lv 26 | 2,832 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,941 |
| Lv 28 | 3,050 |
| Lv 29 | 3,159 |
| Lv 30 | 3,268 |
| Lv 31 | 3,322 |
| Lv 32 | 3,377 |
| Lv 33 | 3,431 |
| Lv 34 | 3,486 |
| Lv 35 | 3,540 |
| Lv 36 | 3,595 |
| Lv 37 | 3,649 |
| Lv 38 | 3,704 |
| Lv 39 | 3,758 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,812 |
| Lv 41 | 3,861 |
| Lv 42 | 3,910 |
| Lv 43 | 3,959 |
| Lv 44 | 4,008 |
| Lv 45 | 4,057 |
| Lv 46 | 4,107 |
| Lv 47 | 4,158 |
| Lv 48 | 4,208 |
| Lv 49 | 4,259 |
| Lv 50 | 4,310 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0381
- Form
- Shadow
- Height
- 2.01 m
- Weight
- 60.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0381_POKEMON_LATIOS_SHADOW
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Shadow Latios in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Latios's best moveset is Dragon Breath (fast) with Solar Beam (charged), worth 16.7 DPS as a Grass-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Shadow Latios's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Latios's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Latios reaches 4,310 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,812 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 Shadow Latios?
A perfect 15/15/15 Shadow Latios shows 2,178 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,723 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 Shadow Latios in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Latios spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event.
Can Shadow Latios be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Shadow 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.