Mega Latios and Latias Debut in Pokémon GO – Raid Guide!

Background

Latios and Latias, also known as the Eon Duo, are Dragon/Psychic type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. They are  highly intelligent and capable of understanding human speech. They are covered with a glass-like down. The Pokémon enfolds its body with its down and refracts light to alter its appearance. By tucking in their forelegs, they can fly faster than a jet plane.

Availability

  • Mega Latios and Latias will be in raids from May 3rd 2022, 10am local time, to May 10th 2022, 10am local time.
  • Their shiny form will be available.
  • Since they are Dragon/Psychic type Pokémon , they are boosted by Windy weather.
  •  100% IV: 
    Latios: 2006cp (Non-Boosted) and 2507cp (Boosted).
    Latias: 2178cp (Non-Boosted) and 2723cp (Boosted.
  • They will be featured during a raid hour on May 4th at 6pm-7pm Local Time.
  • Latios caught during this event will know the exclusive charged move, Luster Purge.
  • Latias caught during this event will know the exclusive charged move, Mist Ball.

Counters

Since Latios and Latias are Dragon/Psychic types, they are weak to Dragon, Ghost, Bug, Dark, Ice and Fairy Type Moves!

Normal Counters 

  • Dialga with Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor.
  • Darkrai with Snarl and Shadow Ball.
  • Garchomp with Dragon Tail and Outrage.
  • Zacian with Snarl and Play Rough.

Mega Counters

  • Mega Gengar with Lick (Legacy) and Shadow Ball.
  • Mega Latios and Mega Latias with Dragon Breath and Dragon Claw/Outrage.

Shadow Counters

  • Shadow Salamence with Dragon Tail and Outrage.
  • Shadow Dragonite with Dragon Tail and Outrage.
  • Shadow Mamoswine with Powder Snow and Avalanche.

Budget

  • Weavile with Snarl and Avalanche.
  • Glaceon with Frost Breath and Avalanche.
  • Togekiss with Charm and Dazzling Gleam.
  • Gardevoir with Charm and Dazzling Gleam.

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