Shadow Latios Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Shadow Latios in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Shadow Latios
Shadow Latios is a 5-Star Raids raid boss in Pokemon GO with dragon/psychic typing. The best counter is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and 482, dealing 34.828 DPS. Shadow Latios's shiny form is available from raid encounters.
Shadow 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: Shadow Latios is weak to Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice -type attacks. Avoid using Electric, Fighting, Fire-type moves as Shadow 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 Shadow Latios is Eternatus (34.828 DPS), Mega Rayquaza (32.833 DPS), and Shadow Palkia (Origin) (31.515 DPS).
Catching Shadow Latios: After defeating Shadow 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 Shadow 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 Shadow Latios?
The best counter for Shadow 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 Shadow Latios?
Shadow 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 Shadow Latios weak to?
Shadow 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 Shadow Latios be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes! Shadow Latios'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 Latios from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Shadow 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 Shadow Latios worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Shadow 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 Shadow Latios?
For the best moveset for Shadow Latios itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Shadow 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 Shadow Latios without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Shadow 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 Shadow Latios in raids?
Shadow Latios is weather boosted during windy weather. When boosted, Shadow Latios 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 (2665-2778 CP) with potentially better IVs. Weather boost is a double-edged sword — harder raid, better reward.