Landorus Raid Guide – Counters, Strategies & FAQs

Weaknesses & resistances

Category	Details
Weak to	Water • Ice
Resists to	Fighting • Poison • Ground • Bug • Electric

Notes Rock-type moves are also strong, while Electric- and Grass-types only deal neutral damage due to its Flying-type. Avoid Ground moves—Therian Landorus is immune to them.

Best Landorus Counters

Ice-type Counters

• Weavile: (Ice Shard / Triple Axel)
• Blastoise: (Ice Beam)
• Vanilluxe: (Frost Breath / Avalanche)

Best Mega Evolutions

Recommended Megas to use against Landorus:

• Abomasnow, Glalie, Blastoise, Gardevoir – Ice boost
• Gardevoir – Grass boost
• Swampert, Blastoise – Water boost
• Rayquaza – Dragon boost
• Rayquaza - Flying boost

Difficulty

Small teams require fast-charging Ice-type moves and careful timing of shields, while larger groups can rely on sheer DPS. Its combination of high Attack and moderate HP makes it a challenging, but rewarding, raid boss.

Best Team Composition

For best results, your team should include:

• 4–5 Ice-type attackers
• 1 Water-type backup Pokémon

Because Landorus has a double weakness to Ice, Ice-type Pokémon are by far the best choice for this raid.

How Many Trainers Are Needed?

• 2 trainers: Possible with top Ice counters and Mega boost
• 3 trainers: Easy with good Ice teams
• 4+ trainers: Very comfortable win

Recommended Teams

Full Ice Team

• Mega Abomasnow
• Shadow Mamoswine
• Mamoswine
• Galarian Darmanitan
• Weavile
• Glaceon

Ice + Water Mixed Team

• Mega Abomasnow
• Kyurem
• Baxcalibur
• Swampert
• Glaceon
• Articuno

Catch Tips

• Use Golden Razz Berries
• Go for curve Excellent throws
• Wait until Landorus finishes its attack animation
• Aim slightly above center due to its flying position

Battle Tips

• Ice-type Pokémon are the absolute best counters
• Dodge Earthquake if your team is small
• Use Mega Abomasnow or Mega Glalie for Ice boost
• Avoid Electric, Poison, and Rock-type attackers

Is Landorus Worth Raiding?

Landorus is one of the best Ground-type attackers in Pokémon GO, especially in its Therian form. It is absolutely worth raiding for both PvE and collection purposes.

Rewards

• Chance to catch Landorus (with boosted IVs)
• Rare Candy & XL Candy

Conclusion

Landorus is a powerful raid boss, but its double weakness to Ice makes it much easier to defeat with the right team. Bring strong Ice-type Pokémon, use a Mega evolution for extra damage, and you will defeat Landorus efficiently and secure a high-CP catch.

Related Guides

Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Abomasnow Raid Guide

Summary

To efficiently defeat Therian Landorus, focus on Ice-type counters with high DPS while supplementing with Rock-type Pokémon for Flying coverage. Small raids require coordination and shielding, while large groups can overwhelm it with a mix of strong attackers. Always consider weather boosts and move types to optimize your strategy.