Best Shadow Latias counters in Pokémon GO

Looking for the best ways to take down Shadow Latias in Pokémon GO Raid Battles? Our guide has got you covered with a comprehensive list of the top Shadow Latias counters, including the highest DPS and tankiest options.

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Best Shadow Latias counters

#	Name	Fast Attack	Charged Attack	DPS	TDO	Faints	TTW	Score
1	Mega Rayquaza	Dragon Tail	Outrage	38.19	716.69	21	394.1s	79.5
2	Mega Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	31.15	1162.88	13	485.2s	77.0
3	Shadow Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	32.00	777.93	20	486.2s	71.1
4	Mega Gengar	Lick *	Shadow Ball	37.08	451.64	34	414.1s	69.3
5	Mega Gardevoir	Charm	Dazzling Gleam	30.02	810.58	19	513.1s	68.4
6	Shadow Salamence	Dragon Tail	Outrage *	35.77	438.90	35	429.5s	66.9
7	Shadow Garchomp	Dragon Tail	Outrage	33.02	556.58	27	455.1s	66.9
8	Mega Salamence	Dragon Tail	Outrage *	31.19	656.59	23	484.2s	66.8
9	Mega Latios	Dragon Breath	Dragon Claw	30.59	681.02	23	512.1s	66.4
10	Shadow Dragonite	Dragon Tail	Outrage	33.33	459.87	33	455.4s	64.2
11	Primal Groudon	Dragon Tail	Precipice Blades *	27.05	826.17	19	580.4s	63.6
12	Mega Banette	Shadow Claw	Shadow Ball	33.27	434.72	35	457.3s	63.3
13	Mega Latias	Dragon Breath	Outrage	27.72	744.69	21	564.2s	63.1
14	Shadow Latios	Dragon Breath	Dragon Claw	30.57	509.08	30	499.5s	61.8
15	Mega Houndoom	Snarl	Foul Play	27.94	660.53	23	543.7s	61.6
16	Shadow Mamoswine	Powder Snow	Avalanche	30.87	489.27	31	491.4s	61.6
17	Tyranitar	Bite	Brutal Swing	26.41	763.82	20	578.5s	61.2
18	Shadow Weavile	Snarl	Avalanche	30.64	483.39	32	504.9s	61.1
19	Shadow Mewtwo	Psycho Cut	Shadow Ball *	28.96	550.08	28	531.8s	60.5
20	Dialga	Dragon Breath	Draco Meteor	26.00	699.00	22	591.5s	59.2

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About the results

Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Shadow Latias in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Shadow Latias down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

This table displays a list of best Shadow Latias counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS, TDO, faints, and TTW.

The top-ranked Shadow Latias counter is Mega Rayquaza, followed by Mega Tyranitar, Shadow Tyranitar, and Mega Gengar. The table also includes Mega Gardevoir, Shadow Salamence, Shadow Garchomp, and Mega Salamence, among others. Each Pokemon's type is indicated by an icon beside their name.

Shadow Latias type chart

When fighting Shadow Latias, keep in mind the following that Dragon and Psychic-type Pokémon are weak to Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, and Ice type moves. They take reduced damage from Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Psychic, and Water type moves.

Weaknesses

Bug	160.0%
Dark	160.0%
Dragon	160.0%
Fairy	160.0%
Ghost	160.0%
Ice	160.0%

Resistances

Electric	62.5%
Fighting	62.5%
Fire	62.5%
Grass	62.5%
Psychic	62.5%
Water	62.5%

Type chart shows the percentage (%) of damage taken from an incoming attack of a particular type.