Latios Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Latios in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Latios
Latios is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon/Psychic typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 34.828 DPS.
Latios can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Latios is weak to Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Fire-type moves as Latios resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Latios is Eternatus (34.828 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (32.833 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (31.515 DPS).
Catching Latios: After defeating Latios, the catch encounter will have a CP between 2142 and 2233 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2665-2778 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Latios from raids will have exactly 2233 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Latios?
The best counter for Latios is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 34.828 DPS. Other top options include Mega Rayquaza (32.833 DPS) and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (31.515 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Latios?
Latios can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Latios weak to?
Latios is weak to Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice-type attacks. It resists Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Psychic, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Latios be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Latios's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Latios from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Latios from raids will have 2233 CP at level 20, or 2778 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 2142. If you see 2233 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Latios worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Latios is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Latios?
For the best moveset for Latios itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Latios stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Latios without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Latios can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Eternatus (34.828 DPS) and Kyurem (Black) (27.688 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Latios in raids?
Weather boost information for Latios is not currently available. Dragon-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.