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Take on the powerful Mega Latias in Pokémon GO with our Raid Guide.
Mega Latias is back in Pokémon GO Six Star Mega Raids from December 19 until December 26. This will include a Raid Hour on Christmas Day, December 25.
Mega Latias, like Mega Latios, is a very strong Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It features as both a good Psychic-type and Dragon-type Raid Attacker in the game. However, as it appears in Six Star Raids, it can be pretty difficult to take down. Thankfully, it shares a typing with Latios so you should already be well prepared.
So, here is everything you need to know to take on Mega Latias in Pokémon GO.
Best Mega Latias counters in Pokémon GO:
Mega Latias has a weakness to Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost and Ice-type attacks in Pokémon GO. It has resistances to Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Psychic and Water-type attacks.
Here are the best Pokémon you’re able to use to counter Mega Latias.
With Mega Latias having so many weaknesses in Pokémon GO, there is no shortage of Pokémon to take it on. Some of the most notable includeMega Rayquaza, which is the single most powerful Pokémon in the game.
BothOrigin Forme Palkia, andOrigin Forme Dialgafeature as good counters. These two Pokémon just returned in thePokémon GO Wild Areaevent, which means you should also have one or both of these Pokémon ready to take on this Raid.
Additionally both of theNecrozma fusion forms,Dusk Mane NecrozmaandDawn Wings Necrozmaare good counters for this Raid. If you didn’t play Pokémon GO Fest 2024, hopefully you played onNecrozma Raid Dayand now have these fusions in your collection.
Can Latias be shiny in Pokémon GO?
Yes, the Latias you encounter after the Raid can be shiny in Pokémon GO.
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Mega Evolutions to get you more Latias candy in Pokémon GO
Mega Evolutions can help you get more candy and XL candy with every catch. Having a mega level 3 active that boosts candy for Dragon and Psychic-types will give you an extra 2 candy per catch, as well as a 25% bonus to your XL candy chance.
Here are the Pokémon you may Mega Evolve for more Latias candy in Pokémon GO:
Mega Rayquaza, being the best counter and a Mega Pokémon that can give bonus XP and candy is by far the best choice for this Raid.
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How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Latias in Pokémon GO?
Mega Latias is a very difficult Raid, being a very powerful six-star Mega Raid in Pokémon GO. You will need at least five Trainers in Pokémon GO to beat Mega Latias. Make sure you are using Party Play if you can.
For lower level Trainers, or those with weaker counters, aim for at least eight Trainers. Don’t forget the faster you beat a Mega Raid in Pokémon GO, the more Mega Energy you will get.
The hundo 100% IV CP’s for Latias are:
Weather Effects:
Weather boost can help you save candy, get better IVs and benefit from power boosts on your team. Here are the weather effects to keep an eye on when taking on these raids.
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