Pokemon GO Landorus: Best moveset, counters, and is it any good?

Landorus is a Generation V Legendary Pocket Monster whose Incarnate Forme was released in Pokemon GO in March 2020. Its Therian Forme was added to the game in April 2021. Both forms can be caught from 5-star raids and GO Battle League rewards. Their shiny forms have also been released. Each encounter may turn out to be shiny if you are lucky.

Once you have Landorus in your Pokemon GO collection, you might want to use it in battle. However, to get the most value out of it, you must know which form to use where and what moveset suits the critter the best. This article covers everything you need to know.

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What moves can Landorus learn in Pokemon GO?

Incarnate Landorus (Image via TPC)

Incarnate Forme

Fast Attacks

• Mud Shot
• Rock Throw

Charged Attacks

• Earth Power
• Focus Blast
• Outrage
• Rock Slide

Base Stats

• Attack: 261
• Defense: 182
• Stamina: 205

Therian Forme

Fast Attacks

• Extrasensory
• Mud Shot

Charged Attacks

• Bulldoze
• Earthquake
• Stone Edge
• Sandsear Storm [may require an Elite Charged TM]
• Superpower

Base Stats

• Attack: 289
• Defense: 179
• Stamina: 205

Both forms of Landorus are Ground and Flying-type, getting the benefit of same-type-attack-bonus when using moves of these types. The Incarnate Forme maxes out at 4,057 CP, while the Therian Forme reaches a max CP of 4,434.

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Best PvP moveset for Landorus in Pokemon GO

With a minimum catch CP of 1,965 and 2,151, respectively, the Incarnate and Therian Formes of Landorus are ineligible for the Great League. In the Ultra League and the Master League, their go-to movesets are as follows:

Incarnate Forme

• Fast Attack: Mud Shot
• Charged Attacks: Rock Slide and Earth Power

Mud Shot is an excellent Ground-type Fast Attack that deals 1.8 damage (including STAB) and generates 4.5 energy per turn. Landorus reaches a Rock Slide in five Mud Shots and an Earth Power in seven. This allows it to exert substantial shield pressure on opponents.

Rock Slide deals 75 damage at 45 energy, and Earth Power deals 108 damage (STAB included) at 55 energy. The latter also has a 10% chance of lowering the target's Defense by one stage.

Therian Forme

• Fast Attack: Mud Shot
• Charged Attacks: Sandsear Storm and Stone Edge

With Mud Shot as the Fast Attack, Landorus is able to threaten a lot of damage with Sandsear Storm and Stone Edge. The former deals 72 damage (STAB included) at 45 cost, and it is guaranteed to lower the target's Attack by one stage every time it is used. Stone Edge is a 100 base damage attack that consumes 55 energy.

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Best PvE moveset for Landorus in Pokemon GO

Therian Landorus (Image via TPC)

Both of Landorus' forms are useful as Ground-type attackers in raids and Gym Battles. The Therian Forme, with Mud Shot and Sandsear Storm, deals 18.89 DPS, while the Incarnate Forme, with Mud Shot and Earth Power, deals 15.87 DPS.

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Is Landorus good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

While Landorus' Incarnate Forme is mediocre in PvE, it is not that great in PvP battles. The Therian Forme, on the other hand, has a lot of potential in both PvP and PvE settings with its new move. Check out our in-depth analysis of Therian Landorus with Sandsear Storm for more details.

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Best counters to Landorus in Pokemon GO

Incarnate Forme

Ultra League	Master League
Swampert	Origin Forme Giratina
Cresselia	Dragonite
Altered Forme Giratina	Mewtwo
Walrein	Groudon
Obstagoon	Gyarados

Therian Forme

Ultra League	Master League
Charizard	Origin Forme Giratina
Cresselia	Lugia
Altered Forme Giratina	Mewtwo
Walrein	Groudon
Pidgeot	Metagross

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Check out our guide on how to defeat Landorus in 5-star raids to get your hand on the formidable beast.