Pokemon GO Mega Latias raid guide: Weaknesses and best counters

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 Thursday, December 19, and will be around until 10 am local time on Thursday, December 26, 2024. Altered Forme Giratina and Mega Abomasnow will take its place on this day.

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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Pokemon GO Mega Latias raid weaknesses

Mega Latias' type matchups (Image via Sportskeeda)

What is super-effective against Mega Latias in Pokemon GO?

Mega Latias is a Psychic- and Dragon-type creature that takes super-effective damage from Bug-, Ghost-, Dark-, Dragon-, Fairy-, and Ice-type attacks. 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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Mega Latias's stat distribution and moveset in Pokemon GO

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, and Thunder

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.

Can you solo defeat Mega Latias in Pokemon GO?

It is impossible to take down Pokemon GO Mega Latias raids with just one trainer.

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Best counters to Pokemon GO Mega Latias raids

Mega Latias in the anime (Image via TPC)

The best Pocket Monsters to counter 6-star Pokemon GO Mega Latias raids are Mega Tyranitar, Mega Gadevoir, Dawn Wings Necrozma, Shadow Mamoswine, or Mega Rayquaza with their best movesets.

Best Ghost-type counters to Mega Latias

• Mega Gengar With Lick and Shadow Ball
• Dawn Wings Necrozma with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam
• Mega Banette with Shadow Claw and Shadow Ball
• Shadow Chandelure with Hex and Shadow Ball

Here's the search string to find the best Ghost-type counters in your collection:

• Ghost&@Ghost&cp2000-

Best Dark-type counters to Mega Latias

• Mega or Shadow or regular Tyranitar with Bite and Brutal Swing
• Mega Houndoom with Snarl and Foul Play
• Shadow Weavile with Snarl and Foul Play
• Hydreigon with Bite and Brutal Swing

Here's the search string to find the best Dark-type counters in your collection:

• Dark&@Dark&cp2000-

Best Bug-type counters to Mega Latias

• Mega or Shadow Pinsir with Bug Bite and X-Scissor
• Mega or Shadow Scizor with Fury Cutter and X-Scissor
• Pheromosa with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz
• Volcarona with Bug Bite and Bug Buzz

You can use the following search string to find the best Bug-type attackers at your disposal:

• Bug&@Bug&cp2000-

Best Dragon-type counters to Mega Latias

• Mega Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Breaking Swipe
• Mega or Shadow Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage
• Mega or Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
• Origin Forme Dialga with Dragon Breath and Roar of Time
• Origin Forme Palkia with Dragon Tail and Spacial Rend

Here's the search string to find the best Dragon-type counters in your collection:

• Dragon&@Dragon&cp2000-

Best Fairy-type counters to Mega Latias

• Mega or Shadow Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
• Xerneas with Geomancy and Moonblast
• Shadow Granbull with Charm and Play Rough
• Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam
• Tapu Lele with Astonish and Nature's Madness

Here's the search string to find the best Dragon-type counters in your collection:

• Fairy&@Fairy&cp2000-

Best Ice-type counters to Mega Latias

• Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche
• Shadow Weavile with Ice Shard and Avalanche
• Kyurem with Dragon Breath and Glaciate
• Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche
• Baxcalibur with Dragon Breath and Avalanche

Here's the search string to find the best Ice-type counters in your collection:

• Ice&@Ice&cp2000-

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Pokemon GO Mega Latias raid catch CP and shiny availability

Shiny Latias and Shiny Mega Latias (Image via TPC)

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)

What are the 100% IV CPs from Pokemon GO Mega Latias raids?

Here are the 100% CPs from the Pokemon GO Mega Latias raids:

• No weather boost: 2,006 CP
• Weather boosted (Windy): 2,507 CP

Can Mega Latias be shiny in Pokemon GO?

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.

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Check out our other Pokemon GO guides:

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• Buddy Evolution Adventure Together guide
• Best Fast Attacks in Pokemon GO
• Sierra counters
• Cliff counters
• Arlo counters
• Giovanni counters