Shadow Latias Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shadow Latias in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shadow Latias
Shadow Latias is a 5-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with dragon/psychic typing. Shadow Latias's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Shadow Latias 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 Latias is weak to Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Fire-type moves as Shadow Latias 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 Latias: After defeating Shadow Latias, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1970 and 2056 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 2450-2557 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Shadow Latias from raids will have exactly 2056 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 Latias?
Shadow Latias 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 Latias weak to?
Shadow Latias 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 Shadow Latias be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Shadow Latias'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 Latias from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shadow Latias from raids will have 2056 CP at level 20, or 2557 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1970. If you see 2056 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Shadow Latias worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shadow Latias 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 Latias?
For the best moveset for Shadow Latias itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shadow Latias 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 Latias in raids?
Shadow Latias is weather boosted during windy weather. When boosted, Shadow Latias 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 (2450-2557 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.