Quick facts
Species: Latias (Mega)
Types: Dragon / Psychic
Primary weaknesses: Bug, Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Fairy
Recommended lobby: 3–7 trainers
🐉✨ Mega Latias Raid Guide in Pokémon GO
Mega Latias is a Dragon and Psychic-type Mega Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It is extremely bulky and one of the hardest Mega Raid bosses to defeat, often requiring a well-coordinated group.
In this guide, you will learn everything about Mega Latias raids including its weaknesses, best counters, moveset, weather boost, how many trainers are needed, catch CP values, and whether it is worth raiding.
Table of Contents
Weakness Best Pokemon Regular Counters Shadow Counters Mega Counters Moveset Weather Effects Size Rewards FAQs🧬 About Mega Latias in Pokémon GO
Mega Latias is a Dragon / Psychic-type Pokémon. When Mega Evolved, it becomes one of the bulkiest Mega Pokémon in the game and provides damage bonuses to Dragon-type and Psychic-type Pokémon in raids.
Mega Latias is useful because:
- It boosts Dragon-type and Psychic-type attackers
- It has extremely high bulk, making it useful in tough raid battles
- It is a valuable Mega Pokémon for Dragon-type raid groups
Weaknesses & resistances
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| ❌ Weak To: |
 Bug •
 Ghost •
 Ice •
 Dragon •
 Fairy •
 Dark
|
| ✅ Resistant To: |
 Fighting •
 Fire •
 Electric •
 Psychic •
 Water •
 Grass
|
| Notes | Lead with high-DPS Ice, Dragon, or Dark Pokémon for maximum efficiency. |
🗡️ Best Counters for Mega Latias
The best way to defeat Mega Latias is to use strong Dragon-type, Fairy-type, Ice-type, Dark-type, and Ghost-type Pokémon.
🐉Mega-type Counters
- Rayquaza: Dragon Tail / Breaking Swipe
- Garchomp: Dragon Tail / Breaking Swipe
Shadow-type Counters
- Garchomp: Dragon Tail / Breaking Swipe
Regular-type Counters
- Eternatus: Dragon Tail / Dynamax Cannon
- Dawn Wings Necrozma: Shadow Claw / Moongeist Beam
- Black Kyurem: Dragon Tail / Freeze Shock
- White Kyurem: Dragon Breath / Ice Burn
Best Mega Evolutions
Recommended Megas to use against Mega Latias:
- Sceptile, Pinsir – Bug boost
- Tyranitar, Houndoom – Dark boost
- Gardevoir – Fairy boost
- Rayquaza, Garchomp, Salamence, Sceptile, Latios – Dragon boost
- Gengar – Ghost boost
Best Regular Counters
Regular pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Regular counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Eternatus | Poison Jab / Dragon Tail | Flamethrower / Dragon Pulse / Sludge Bomb | Dynamax Cannon | Dragon Tail (14) and Dynamax Cannon (215) |
| White Kyurem | Dragon Breath / Steel Wing / Ice Fang | Ancient Power / Blizzard / Dragon Pulse / Focus Blast / Fusion Flare / Ice Burn | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Freeze Shock (160) |
| Primal Groudon | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Fire Blast / Solar Beam | Precipice Blades / Fire Punch | Dragon Tail (14) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
| Lunala | Air Slash / Shadow Claw / Confusion | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Future Sight / Moonblast | - | Confusion (19) and Moonblast (130) |
| Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Regidrago | Bite | Hyper Beam / Vise Grip / Outrage / Dragon Pulse / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Breath / Dragon Energy | Bite (6) and Dragon Energy (155) |
| Origin Palkia | Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Hydro Pump / Fire Blast / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Zacian | Metal Claw / Air Slash | Play Rough / Close Combat / Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade | - | Air Slash (12) and Giga Impact / Behemoth Blade (200) |
| Origin Dialga | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | Roar of Time | Dragon Breath / Metal Claw (6) and Roar of Time (160) |
| Black Kyurem | Shadow Claw / Dragon Tail | Stone Edge / Blizzard / Iron Head / Outrage / Fusion Bolt / Freeze Shock | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Freeze Shock (160) |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw / Psycho Cut | Dark Pulse / Iron Head / Future Sight / Outrage / Moongeist Beam | - | Shadow Claw / Metal Claw (6) and Moongeist Beam (230) |
Best Shadow Counters
Shadow pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Shadow counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Shadow Dialga | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath | Iron Head / Thunder / Draco Meteor | - | Metal Claw / Dragon Breath (6) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Darkrai | Snarl / Feint Attack | Focus Blast / Shadow Ball / Dark Pulse | Sludge Bomb | Snarl / Feint Attack (11) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Shadow Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Shadow Hydreigon | Dragon Breath / Bite | Fly / Flash Cannon / Dragon Pulse / Dark Pulse | Brutal Swing | Dragon Breath / Bite (6) and Flash Cannon (100) |
| Shadow Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Dragonite | Steel Wing / Dragon Tail / Dragon Breath | Hyper Beam / Superpower / Hurricane / Thunder Punch / Outrage / Dragon Claw | Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse | Steel Wing / Dragon Tail (14) and Hyper Beam / Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Palkia | Dragon Breath / Dragon Tail | Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Aqua Tail / Draco Meteor | - | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Shadow Latios | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath | Aura Sphere / Solar Beam / Psychic / Dragon Claw | Luster Purge | Zen Headbutt (11) and Solar Beam (180) |
Best Mega Counters
Mega pokemon that amplify the right types give you a powerful edge. Below are top Mega counters with short notes on why they excel.
| Pokémon | Fast Moves | Charged Moves | Elite Moves | Best Moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mega Garchomp | Mud Shot / Dragon Tail | Earthquake / Sand Tomb / Fire Blast / Outrage / Breaking Swipe | Earth Power | Dragon Tail (14) and Fire Blast / Earthquake(140) |
| Mega Gardevoir | Magical Leaf / Charge Beam / Confusion / Charm | Shadow Ball / Psychic / Triple Axel / Dazzling Gleam | Synchronoise | Charm (20) and Shadow Ball / Dazzling Gleam (180) |
| Mega Sceptile | Fury Cutter / Bullet Seed | Aerial Ace / Earthquake / Leaf Blade / Dragon Claw / Breaking Swipe | Frenzy Plant | Bullet Seed (7) and Earthquake (140) |
| Mega Gengar | Hex / Shadow Claw / Sucker Punch | Focus Blast / Drain Punch / Sludge Bomb / Shadow Ball | Lick / Sludge Wave / Shadow Punch / Psychic / Dark Pulse | Hex (8) and Focus Blast (140) |
| Mega Latios | Zen Headbutt / Dragon Breath | Aura Sphere / Solar Beam / Psychic / Dragon Claw | Luster Purge | Zen Headbutt (11) and Solar Beam (180) |
| Mega Salamence | Fire Fang / Dragon Tail / Bite | Fly / Fire Blast / Hydro Pump / Draco Meteor / Brutal Swing / Crunch | Outrage | Dragon Tail (14) and Draco Meteor (150) |
| Mega Tyranitar | Iron Tail / Dragon Breath / Bite | Stone Edge / Fire Blast / Crunch / Brutal Swing | Smack Down | Iron Tail (14) and Fire Blast (140) |
| Mega Rayquaza | Air Slash / Dragon Tail | Aerial Ace / Dragon Ascent / Ancient Power / Outrage | Hurricane / Breaking Swipe | Dragon Tail (14) and Dragon Ascent (140) |
🌀 Mega Latias Moveset
Latias common fast moves are Zen Headbutt (reliable damage) or Dragon Breath (fast energy generation) or Charm. Charged moves include Thunder (possible coverage moves) or Aura Sphere or Psychic (heavy STAB psychic damage) and Outrage (very strong charged move). Elite moves include Mist Ball (possible coverage moves).
Pro tip: Mega Latias can quickly cycle through fast moves, making dodging and shield timing crucial. Use resilient Dragon or Dark counters to absorb Psychic damage while dealing consistent DPS
🌦️ Weather Boost
Mega Latias gets a weather boost in:
- Windy → boosts Dragon and Psychic
Your counters get boosted in:
- Snow → boosts Ice
- Windy → boosts Dragon
- Cloudy → boosts Fairy
- Fog → boosts Dark and Ghost
Dragon counters like Mega Rayquaza and Eternatus deal massive damage due to STAB and type advantage, while Ghost, Dark, Ice, and Fairy types cover Mega Latias’s diverse weaknesses.
Recommended Team Setups
Optimized Team (6–8 Trainers)
- Mega Rayquaza
- Eternatus
- Mega Garchomp
- Dawn Wings Necrozma
- Black Kyurem
- Shadow Weavile
Alternate/Secondary Options
- Mega Tyranitar
- Mega Gardevoir
- Hydreigon
- Dragonite
Dragon and Ghost attackers should form the core of your team, with Dark, Ice, and Fairy types filling in resistances and coverage gaps.
💡 Best Strategy to Defeat Mega Latias
- Start with your highest Dragon DPS (like Mega Rayquaza or Eternatus).
- Dodge charged moves like Outrage and Psychic when possible to extend your counters’ longevity.
- Use Ghost and Dark counters to exploit Psychic resistances.
- If your team faints, rejoin quickly to maximize total DPS within the time limit.
👥 How Many Trainers Are Needed?
- 5–6 strong trainers → Possible but difficult
- 7–9 trainers → Comfortable clear
- Lower-level groups → 10+ recommended
Rewards
- Mega Energy for Latias
- Chance to catch Latias (with boosted IVs)
- Rare Candy & XL Candy
📌 Is Mega Latias Worth Raiding?
Mega Latias is mainly worth raiding for its Mega Pokédex entry and for collectors. It is very bulky but not the best damage-dealing Mega Pokémon compared to others.
FAQ
Can Mega Latias be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes. Shiny Latias has been released in raids or events.
What are best moveset of Latias?
Best moveset of Latias are Charm which does damage of 20 under Fast Attack and Outrage of 110 under Charged Attack.
Are Shadow Pokémon better?
Yes—Shadow forms have +20% attack, making them excellent choices if available.
What is the best weather to raid Mega Latias?
Fog weather to boost Dark and Ghost type counters, Cloudy weather to boosts Fairy types counters, Snow weather to boosts Ice types counters.
What makes Mega Latias strong?
Its high attack, strong resistances, and Meteor Mash make it a top-tier raid and PvP option.
🏁 Conclusion
Mega Latias is a challenging Mega Raid boss with a mix of Dragon and Psychic moves, but focusing on its weaknesses with high-DPS Dragon, Ghost, Dark, Ice, and Fairy counters will tilt the battle in your favor. Coordinate with fellow trainers, make use of weather boosts, and dodge key moves to defeat it efficiently and reap rewards.
Related Guides
Looking for more counters? Check out our Mega Rayquaza Raid Guide, Mega Garchomp Raid Guide, Mega Salamence Raid Guide
Summary
- Lead with Ice, Dragon, or Dark counters
- Rotate counters to absorb charged attacks
- Focus on high-DPS multi-bar moves
- Weather boost: Rainy = Water, Snowy = Ice, Partly Cloudy = Fighting
- Avoid fragile Pokémon – Mega Latias strikes fast