Pokemon GO Mega Latias raid guide: Best counters, shiny odds, 100% CP, and more

A Pokemon GO Mega Latias raid guide will come in handy for players wishing to capture the Legendary Pocket Monster. The critter will return to 6-star raids from 10 am local time on Tuesday, September 16, 2025, and will be around until 10 am local time on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.

Raids for Mega Gardevoir, Mega Latios and Mega Gallade will take its place on these days as well.

This article highlights Mega Latias' weaknesses and best counters so you have an easier time overcoming the Pokemon GO Mega Latias raids.

Note: This article is subjective and reflects the writer's opinions.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Latias raids

The best counters against Mega Latias are listed below:

Eternatus with Dragon Tail and Dynamax Cannon
Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
Mega or Shadow Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
Necrozma - Dawn Wings with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam

Mega Latias as seen in the anime (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Best Dragon-type counters to Pokemon GO Mega Latias

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Eternatus	Dragon Tail	Dynamax Cannon
Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe
Mega or Shadow Garchomp	Dragon Tail	Breaking Swipe
Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Draco Meteor
Dialga - Origin	Dragon Breath	Roar of Time

Best Ghost-type counters to Pokemon GO Mega Latias

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Dawn Wings Necrozma	Shadow Claw	Moongeist Beam
Mega Gengar	Lick*	Shadow Ball
Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball
Shadow Chandelure	Hex	Shadow Ball
Shadow Cursola	Hex	Shadow Ball

Best Dark-type counters to Pokemon GO Mega Latias

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega or Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing
Mega Absol	Snarl	Brutal Swing*
Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play
Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Foul Play
Hydreigon	Bite	Brutal Swing*

Best Fairy-type counters to Pokemon GO Mega Latias

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega or Shadow Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam
Crowned Sword Zacian	Metal Claw	Play Rough
Incarnate Forme Enamorus	Fairy Wind	Dazzling Gleam
Tapu Lele	Astonish	Nature's Madness*
Xerneas	Geomancy*	Moonblast

Best Ice-type counters to Pokemon GO Mega Latias

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
White Kyurem	Ice Fang	Ice Burn
Black Kyurem	Dragon Tail	Freeze Shock
Shadow Mamoswine	Powder Snow	Avalanche
Shadow Weavile	Ice Shard	Triple Axel
Baxcalibur	Ice Fang	Avalanche

Best Bug-type counters to Pokemon GO Mega Latias

Pokemon	Fast Move	Charged Move
Mega Heracross	Struggle Bug	Megahorn
Mega Pinsir	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor
Mega Scizor	Fury Cutter	X-Scissor
Shadow Vikavolt	Bug Bite	X-Scissor
Mega Beedrill	Bug Bite*	X-Scissor

Also read: Pokemon GO Mega Evolution tier list

What are Mega Latias' weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Mega Latias is a dual Psychic- and Dragon-type creature that takes super-effective damage from Bug-, Ghost-, Dark-, Dragon-, Fairy-, and Ice-type attacks.

On the contrary, it resists Fire-, Water-, Grass-, Electric-, Fighting-, and Psychic-type moves, so do not use these in battle.

To learn more about type matchups, check out our Pokemon type calculator.

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Can you solo defeat Pokemon GO Mega Latias raids?

No, It is impossible to take down Pokemon GO Mega Latias raids with just one trainer.

Also read: Pokemon GO Shadow Pokemon tier list for Raid Attackers

Shiny odds from Mega Latias raids in Pokemon GO

Shiny Latias and Shiny Mega Latias (Image via The Pokemon Company)

Shiny Latias will be available to catch from the Pokemon GO Mega Latias raids. Every encounter with the beast has a 1-in-20 or 5% chance of being shiny.

Encounters with shiny legendaries in Pokemon GO are guaranteed catches as long as you are not moving too fast and can land the last ball.

Also read: Pokemon GO Spotlight Hour schedule

Latias 100% CP from raids (hundo CP)

Based on the weather and the IVs of the Latias you encounter, its CP will lie in one of the following ranges:

No weather boost: 1,921 - 2,006 CP at level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)
Weather boosted (Windy): 2,402 - 2,507 CP at level 25 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

Also read: Pokemon GO current Raid Bosses: 5-star Raids, Megas, and more

Pokemon GO Mega Latias stats and moves as a raid boss

As a 6-star Legendary Mega Raid boss in Pokemon GO, Mega Latias has the following stats:

Combat Power: 80,545
Attack: 289
Defense: 297
Stamina: 22,500 HP
Fast Attacks: Charm, Dragon Breath, and Zen Headbutt
Charged Attacks: Outrage, Psychic, Aura Sphere, Thunder and Mist Ball*

Up to 20 trainers can challenge the Pokemon GO Mega Latias raids together. The battle lasts for 300 seconds. Both remote and in-person participation is allowed.

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About the author

Abhipsito is an Esports and Gaming Journalist at Sportskeeda. A self-identified pop culture enthusiast, he spends his time thinking, reading, doing theatre, watching films, or trying to wiggle his way out of Valorant elo-hell.

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Edited by Rachel Syiemlieh