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Shadow Latios

Shadow Latios (Shadow)Dragon Psychic
  • windy
Shadow Latios is available in Pokémon GOShiny Pokémon icon

Shadow Latios is a Legendary Dragon and Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It reaches 3,812 CP and is weak to Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, and Ice-type moves. Its recommended moveset is Zen Headbutt / Psychic. It is boosted by Windy weather. Its shiny form is available.

Shadow Latios Stats and Max CP

268 ATK
212 DEF
190 HP
Lvl 50 Max CP
4310 CP
Lvl 40
3812 CP
Lvl 25 Weather Boost
2723 CP
Lvl 20 Raids
2178 CP
Lvl 15 Research
1634 CP

Shadow Latios's Tier Ranking & Meta Analysis

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Shadow Latios PvE Analysis

Recommended moves

Shadow Latios’ ATK stat is roughly around the level of Pseudo Legendary Dragons, higher than Dragapult and lower than Salamence. It’s close but also lower than Alakazam’s ATK. With the Shadow boost, it is reasonably strong in the Psychic-type department while being rather underwhelming as a Dragon Pokémon.

⚔️ Raids

As a Dragon type, the competition is fierce and Shadow Latios leaves a lot to be desired in its performance. Even Shadow Alolan Exeggutor delivers more damage than Shadow Latios.

In the Psychic typing, it's again outclassed but at least decent. Shadow Latios’s DPS is between Mega Gallade and Hoopa Unbound. The Dragon subtyping grants it additional resistances to Grass, Fire, Water, and Electric, making Shadow Latios better in matchups against Fighting Raid Bosses with any of those subtyping.

Shadow Latios PvP Analysis

Recommended moves

🔵 Great League

Shadow Latios is a decent Pokémon in the Great League, grabbing a few impressive wins that make it spice in this format. The Shadow version is actually a slight downgrade to the regular, with the latter beating the likes of Clodsire, Morpeko, Furret, and Shadow Scizor. Shadow Latios can't beat these Pokémon but gains Shadow Annihilape, Cradily, Feraligatr, and Gastrodon.

🟡 Ultra League

Shadow Latios is solid in the Ultra League and unlike the Great League, it is an improvement over the regular variant. Regidrago, Lapras, Forretress, and Shadow Feraligatr all fall victim to Shadow Latios’ onslaught. Additionally, it beats Primeape, Cobalion, Virizion, Togekiss, Shadow Scizor, Empoleon, and Tentacruel.

However, it struggles against Steelix, Gastrodon, and Cradily, while regular Latios beats.

🟣 Master League

Shadow Latios is a straight upgrade over the regular variant in the Master League, overpowering threats such as Dawn Wings Necrozma, Reshiram, Zekrom, Origin Forme Dialga, Zacian (Hero of Many Battles) and Xerneas (which regular Latios can't). However, it loses to Primarina and Zamazenta (Crowned Shield).

Other major wins include Black Kyurem and White Kyurem, Origin Forme Palkia, Melmetal, Therian Forme Landorus, Groudon, Kyogre, and Ho-Oh. Overall, it's a nice Pokémon to have in your team, with quick and raw damage output to size down opponents. It's not top tier but certainly a viable pick.

Raid AttackerRaid Attacker
#53
DragonDragon-type
#26
PsychicPsychic-type
#11
Great LeagueGreat League
#417
Ultra LeagueUltra League
#294
Master LeagueMaster League
#35

Shadow Latios Type Chart

Shadow Latios takes increased damage from:Shadow Latios takes increased damage from:

BugBug160.0%
DarkDark160.0%
DragonDragon160.0%
FairyFairy160.0%
GhostGhost160.0%
IceIce160.0%

Shadow Latios takes reduced damage from:Shadow Latios takes reduced damage from:

ElectricElectric62.5%
FightingFighting62.5%
FireFire62.5%
GrassGrass62.5%
PsychicPsychic62.5%
WaterWater62.5%

Shadow Latios best moveset

Moves

Zen Headbutt + Psychic

Psychic
PsychicZen Headbutt
PsychicPsychic
Shadow Latios's best Psychic-type moveset is Zen Headbutt / Psychic, with 18.47 DPS and 376.9 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Shadow Latios ranks #11 (B Tier) as a Psychic attacker with that moveset.

Dragon Breath + Dragon Claw

Dragon
DragonDragon Breath
DragonDragon Claw
Shadow Latios's best Dragon-type moveset is Dragon Breath / Dragon Claw, with 17.63 DPS and 359.7 TDO. These moves are boosted by Windy weather. Shadow Latios ranks #26 (B Tier) as a Dragon attacker with that moveset.
1.DragonDragon BreathFightingAura Sphere17.8819.98407.7
2.PsychicZen HeadbuttFightingAura Sphere17.3919.44396.7
3.DragonDragon BreathPsychicPsychic17.0019.00387.7
4.PsychicZen HeadbuttPsychicPsychic16.5218.47376.9
5.DragonDragon BreathPsychicLuster Purge15.8517.73361.7
6.DragonDragon BreathDragonDragon Claw15.7617.63359.7
7.PsychicZen HeadbuttDragonDragon Claw15.1616.96346.1
8.DragonDragon BreathGrassSolar Beam15.1216.91345.0
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Fast Attacks

  • DragonDragon Breath640.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Breath
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage6
    Energy4
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration0.5s
    Damage window0.3s - 0.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage3
    Energy4

    Effects
    Dragon Breath has no special effects.
    See Dragon Breath details page ↗
  • PsychicZen Headbutt1191.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Zen Headbutt
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage11
    Energy9
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.0s
    Damage window0.8s - 0.9s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage8
    Energy6

    Effects
    Zen Headbutt has no special effects.
    See Zen Headbutt details page ↗

Charged Attacks

  • DragonDragon Claw45331.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Dragon Claw
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • DragonDragon
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • FairyFairy
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage45
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.9s - 1.1s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy50

    Effects
    Dragon Claw has no special effects.
    See Dragon Claw details page ↗
  • FightingAura Sphere100502.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Aura Sphere
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • NormalNormal
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
      • IceIce
      • DarkDark
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • PsychicPsychic
      • FairyFairy
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • cloudyCloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.2s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage80
    Energy40

    Effects
    Aura Sphere has no special effects.
    See Aura Sphere details page ↗
  • GrassSolar Beam1801005.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Solar Beam
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • GroundGround
      • RockRock
      • WaterWater
    • 62.5%
      • FlyingFlying
      • PoisonPoison
      • BugBug
      • SteelSteel
      • FireFire
      • GrassGrass
      • DragonDragon
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage180
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • sunnySunny
    Duration5.0s
    Damage window2.8s - 4.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage150
    Energy80

    Effects
    Solar Beam has no special effects.
    See Solar Beam details page ↗
  • NormalFrustration10332.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Frustration
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 62.5%
      • RockRock
      • SteelSteel
    • 39.1%
      • GhostGhost
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage10
    Energy33
    Weather boost
    • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy
    Duration2.0s
    Damage window1.0s - 1.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage10
    Energy70

    Effects
    Frustration has no special effects.
    See Frustration details page ↗
  • PsychicPsychic95503.0s
    Toggle more information for move: Psychic
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage95
    Energy50
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration3.0s
    Damage window1.5s - 2.8s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage75
    Energy55

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Psychic has a 10.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Psychic details page ↗
  • PsychicLuster Purge *1001001.5s
    Toggle more information for move: Luster Purge
    Type effectiveness chart
    • 160.0%
      • FightingFighting
      • PoisonPoison
    • 62.5%
      • SteelSteel
      • PsychicPsychic
    • 39.1%
      • DarkDark
    Gym and Raid Battles
    Damage100
    Energy100
    Weather boost
    • windyWindy
    Duration1.5s
    Damage window0.5s - 1.5s
    Trainer Battles
    Damage120
    Energy60

    Effects
    Special effectsSpecial

    Luster Purge has a 50.0% chance to:

    • Decrease Target's Defense by 20.0%
    See Luster Purge details page ↗
Pokédex informationMore information

The following chart shows Shadow Latios's DPS and TDO for every fast and charged attack combination. This chart is useful for comparing the relative strength of Shadow Latios's movesets. You can change the weather and the opposing Pokémon to see how it affects the rankings.

Legacy Elite Fast and Charged Attacks can only be obtained during special events, or by using an Elite Fast TM or an Elite Charged TM. Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). The table above provides information on different moves Shadow Latios has in Pokémon GO, along with their corresponding DPS (Damage per Second) and TDO (Total Damage Output).

Shadow Latios CP Chart

CP Chart

Shadow Latios reaches a maximum of 3,812 CP at Level 50. Raid encounters have 2,021–2,178 CP, rising to 2,526–2,723 CP when weather boosted. Field and Special Research encounters have 1,568–1,634 CP.

Max CPMax CP3812 CP
Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Field ResearchResearch1568 CP - 1634 CP
Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Pokémon EggEggs2090 CP - 2178 CP
Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raid catchRaids2021 CP - 2178 CP
Level 20, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
2526 CP - 2723 CP
Weather boosted, Level 25, 6/6/6 minimum IVs
InfoMore information
  • Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Field Research encounters have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20. IVs range from 10 (min) to 15 (max). Egg Hatches have a 10/10/10 IV floor.
  • Raid Bosses caught without weather boost are always Level 20. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25. IVs range from 6 (min) to 15 (max). Weather boosted Raid Catches have a 6/6/6 IV floor.
    • 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
  • Wild encounters range from Level 1 to Level 30 Pokémon. Their IVs range from 0 (min) to 15 (max) for each stat.
  • Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5 Level boost, bringing their Level range to Level 6 to Level 35. In addition, they have a guaranteed minimum IV value of 4 for each stat, resulting in a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Shadow Latios Max CP per level chart. This table shows maximum Combat Power values from Level 1 to Level 50. CP Calculator

LVLMax CPLVLMax CPLVLMax CP
153 CP2169 CP3284 CP
4399 CP5514 CP6629 CP
7744 CP8859 CP9974 CP
101089 CP111198 CP121307 CP
131416 CP141525 CP151634 CP
161743 CP171852 CP181960 CP
192069 CP202178 CP212287 CP
222396 CP232505 CP242614 CP
252723 CP262832 CP272941 CP
283050 CP293159 CP303268 CP
313322 CP323377 CP333431 CP
343486 CP353540 CP363595 CP
373649 CP383704 CP393758 CP
403812 CP413861 CP423910 CP
433959 CP444008 CP454057 CP
464107 CP474158 CP484208 CP
494259 CP504310 CP

Pokédex information

Hoenn
Pokédex Number#381
Height2.01 m
Weight60 kg
RegionGeneration 3
Can be tradedAllowed
Buddy distance20 km
ReleasedYes
Shiny releasedYes
Pokémon Home transferAllowed
Base Flee Rate1%
Catch rewards
Candy3
Stardust100
Additional Move Cost
Candy100
Stardust100000
Mega Energy reward
For walking as a Buddy
Candy100 Mega Energy

Evolution Chart

PokémonRequiresEvolution
LatiosLatios
  • 300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)300 / 60 Energy (Mega Evolution)
Mega Latios (Mega)Mega Latios
  • Latios can transform into Mega Latios through Mega Evolution. This costs 300 energy the first time and 60 energy each subsequent time.
How to purify Shadow Latios
Purification cost20 Candy
20000 Stardust
Shadow Charged AttackNormalFrustration
Purified Charged AttackNormalReturn

Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Latios

Photobomb

A list of Mega Pokémon that boost Shadow Latios's Dragon and Psychic-type moves, Candy, and Candy XL from catching Shadow Latios.

Dragon Dragon

Psychic Psychic

Pokédex informationMore information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –Mega Pokémon boost the attack power of all other Pokémon when battling in Raid Battles by 10%. Attacks that share their type with the Mega Pokémon's type(s) receive a 30% boost. However, these bonuses do not stack if there are multiple Mega-Evolved Pokémon battling simultaneously; only the higher boost will be applied.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While a Pokémon is Mega-Evolved, additional XP and Candy is granted when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it, or for any raid boss caught. These do not stack with each other. Additionally, High and Max Level Mega-Evolved Pokémon grant an increased chance to obtain Candy XL when catching a Pokémon that shares a type with it.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza
  • Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
  • Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Power-up costs

StardustCandyCandy XL
LVL 50624,000 Stardust406 Shadow Latios Candy360 Shadow Latios Candy XL
LVL 40336,000 Stardust406 Shadow Latios Candy12 Shadow Latios Candy XL
LVL 35228,000 Stardust274 Shadow Latios Candy-
LVL 30150,000 Stardust185 Shadow Latios Candy-
LVL 2596,000 Stardust136 Shadow Latios Candy-
LVL 2057,000 Stardust97 Shadow Latios Candy-
LVL 1530,600 Stardust67 Shadow Latios Candy-
LVL 1013,200 Stardust38 Shadow Latios Candy-
LVL 53,600 Stardust18 Shadow Latios Candy-

Shadow Latios Power Up costs in Pokémon GO. The table shows the total Stardust, Candy, and Candy XL required to power up Shadow Latios from Level 1 to Level 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, and 50. It will cost you 624,000 Stardust, 406 Candy, and 360 Candy XL to fully power up Shadow Latios in Pokémon GO.

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Shadow Latios family

A list of Pokémon that are somehow related to Shadow Latios in Pokémon GO. Includes evolutions, regional, and form variations.

LatiosLatios
Dynamax Latios (Dynamax)Dynamax Latios
Mega Latios (Mega)Mega Latios
Shadow Latios (Shadow)Shadow Latios

Size information

No size information available for this Pokémon

Encounter data

Movement typeMOVEMENT_FLYING
Movement Timer11s
Jump Time2s
Attack Probability70.0%
Attack Timer20s
Dodge Probability20.0%
Dodge Duration0.0s
Dodge Distance1
Min Action Frequency1s
Max Action Frequency2s

Sprites

Photobomb

Regular and Shiny Shadow Latios

Shadow Latios high resolution sprites

A list of high resolution Pokémon HOME sprites related to Shadow Latios. Sprite description is a best guess on what the sprite is related to, use your own judgment. Click to download full 512x512 resolution.

Official artwork

Shadow Latios Pokémon GO

Wallpaper

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Shadow Latios Pokédex entries

Hoenn
VersionsPokédex entry
RubyLATIOS has the ability to make its foe see an image of what it has seen or imagines in its head. This POKéMON is intelligent and understands human speech.
SapphireLATIOS will only open its heart to a TRAINER with a compassionate spirit. This POKéMON can fly faster than a jet plane by folding its forelegs to minimize air resistance.
EmeraldEven in hiding, it can detect the locations of others and sense their emotions since it has telepathy. Its intelligence allows it to understand human languages.
FireRed, LeafGreenIt has a docile temperament and dislikes fighting. Tucking in its forelegs, it can fly faster than a jet plane.
Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Black, White, Black 2, White 2A highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes.
HeartGold, SoulSilverIt understands human speech and is highly intelligent. It is a tender Pokémon that dislikes fighting.
XA highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes.
YIt understands human speech and is highly intelligent. It is a tender Pokémon that dislikes fighting.
Omega RubyLatios has the ability to make others see an image of what it has seen or imagines in its head. This Pokémon is intelligent and understands human speech.
Alpha SapphireLatios will only open its heart to a Trainer with a compassionate spirit. This Pokémon can fly faster than a jet plane by folding its forelegs to minimize air resistance.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are Shadow Latios’s strengths and weaknesses?

As a Dragon and Psychic-type Pokémon, Shadow Latios is weak to Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, and Ice-type moves.

What are the best moves for Shadow Latios in Pokémon GO?

The best moves for Shadow Latios in Pokémon GO are Dragon Breath and Aura Sphere. This moveset has a DPS (Damage Per Second) of 19.983 and a TDO (Total Damage Output) of 407.729.

How does Shadow Latios perform in Raids?

Shadow Latios struggles to perform in Raids.

How does Shadow Latios rank as a Dragon-type attacker?

Shadow Latios is a B-Tier Dragon-type attacker, ranking at number #26 with limited utility in specific matchups.

How does Shadow Latios rank as a Psychic-type attacker?

Shadow Latios is a B-Tier Psychic-type attacker, ranking at number #11 with limited utility in specific matchups.

What Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Latios?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Shadow Latios: Mega Charizard X, Mega Dragonite, Mega Ampharos, Mega Sceptile, Mega Altaria, Mega Salamence, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Garchomp, Mega Alakazam, Mega Slowbro, Mega Starmie, Mega Mewtwo X, Mega Mewtwo Y, Mega Gardevoir, Mega Medicham, Mega Metagross, Mega Latias, Mega Latios, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Gallade, Mega Delphox, and Mega Malamar.

What is Shadow Latios’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Shadow Latios’s maximum CP at Level 40 is 3812 CP and 4310 CP at Level 50.

Can Shadow Latios be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Latios can be Shiny in Pokémon GO ✨.

Can Shadow Latios Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Shadow Latios cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.