Pokemon GO developers at Niantic regularly offer players chances to battle Legendary and Mega Pokemon through raids. Under the category of mighty fighters are Mega Latios and Mega Latias. Both of these monsters are very lethal and come as 5-star raid bosses with boosted battle prowess in the game.
Mega Latias has a dual typing of Dragon and Psychic-type, which provides it with versatile move types, giving it maximum coverage during Pokemon GO battles. As a 5-star raid boss, Mega Latias has boosted CP and battle prowess, so it is advised to prepare the raid counters wisely after studying the monster's weaknesses and resistance. One should avoid solo attempts and team up with other players to have a shot at defeating the 5-star raid boss. That said, this guide details all the weaknesses, resistances, and best counters against Mega Latias in the game.
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Pokemon GO: Mega Latias Weaknesses And Resistances
Mega Latias possesses a maximum Pokemon GO Combat Power (CP) of 5428, which increases even more as a 5-star raid boss. The legendary powerhouse has an outstanding stat spread of 289 ATK, 297 DEF, and 190 STA. It is an absolute beast as a raid boss, so players must team together while attempting to clear the raid; one must avoid solo gameplay.
Despite the fantastic battle prowess Mega Latias possesses, it still has type weaknesses and resistance that players can take advantage of. One must note that it is essential to study the 5-star raid boss’ type weaknesses and resistances while selecting counters to go against it. Pokemon GO trainers can also opt for counters with the Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) potential attacks. The core strategy is using monsters with STAB potential attacks aligned to Mega Latias’ weaknesses.
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Weaknesses |
Resistances |
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Bug-type Moves |
Electric-type Moves |
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Dark-type Moves |
Fighting-type Moves |
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Dragon-type Moves |
Fire-type Moves |
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Fairy-type Moves |
Grass-type Moves |
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Ghost-type Moves |
Psychic-type Moves |
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Ice-type Moves |
Water-type Moves |
Best Mega Latias Raid Counters In Pokemon GO
Once Pokemon GO trainers figure out Mega Latias' weaknesses and resistances, the next step is to make a roster for the 5-star raid battle. Select counters with moves that align with its weaknesses and avoid choosing the ones under its resistance. Here are a few of the best counters against Mega Latias raids.
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Pokemon |
Fast Move |
Charged Move |
|---|---|---|
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Dawn Wings Necrozma |
Shadow Claw (Ghost-type) |
Moongeist Beam (Ghost-type) |
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Origin Forme Dialga |
Metal Claw (Steel-type) |
Roar of Time (Dragon-type) (Legacy) |
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Dusk Mane Necrozma |
Shadow Claw (Ghost-type) |
Sunsteel Strike (Steel-type) |
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Mega Rayquaza |
Metal Claw (Steel-type) |
Outrage (Dragon-type) |
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Mega Tyranitar |
Bite (Dark-type) |
Brutal Swing (Dark-type) |
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Metal Claw (Steel-type) |
Outrage (Dragon-type) |
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Primal Groudon |
Metal Claw (Steel-type) |
Precipice Blades (Ground-type) (Legacy) |
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Shadow Tyranitar |
Bite (Dark-type) |
Brutal Swing (Dark-type) |
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Mega Gardevoir |
Charm (Fairy-type) |
Dazzling Gleam (Fairy-type) |
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Origin Forme Giratina |
Shadow Claw (Ghost-type) |
Shadow Force (Ghost-type) (Legacy) |
Defeating the monster as a 5-star raid boss may also provide Pokemon GO trainers with a chance to encounter Shiny Latias. Those who get a Shiny Latias can Mega Evolve the beast into a Shiny Mega Latias.
