Shadow Larvitar Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shadow Larvitar in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shadow Larvitar
Shadow Larvitar is a 1-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with rock/ground typing. Shadow Larvitar's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Shadow Larvitar 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: Shadow Larvitar is weak to Grass (double weak!), Water (double weak!), Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Poison, Fire-type moves as Shadow Larvitar 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.
Catching Shadow Larvitar: After defeating Shadow Larvitar, the catch encounter will have a CP between 562 and 609 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 699-757 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shadow Larvitar from raids will have exactly 609 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
How many trainers to beat Shadow Larvitar?
Shadow Larvitar 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 Shadow Larvitar weak to?
Shadow Larvitar is weak to Grass (double weak), Water (double weak), Fighting, Ground, Ice, Steel-type attacks. It resists Electric, Poison, Fire, Flying, Normal, Rock-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Shadow Larvitar be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Shadow Larvitar's shiny form is available from raid encounters. The shiny rate for legendary raids is approximately 1 in 20 (5%). Use a Pinap Berry if you already have a shiny and want extra candy.
What CP is a 100% IV Shadow Larvitar from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shadow Larvitar from raids will have 609 CP at level 20, or 757 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 562. If you see 609 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shadow Larvitar worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Larvitar 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 Shadow Larvitar?
For the best moveset for Shadow Larvitar itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shadow Larvitar 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.
What weather boosts Shadow Larvitar in raids?
Shadow Larvitar is weather boosted during partly cloudy,sunny weather. When boosted, Shadow Larvitar is harder to defeat (higher CP in the raid) but the catch encounter will be level 25 instead of 20, giving you a higher CP catch (699-757 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.