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Take on the powerful Mega Latios in Pokémon GO with our Raid Guide.

Mega Latios is back in Pokémon GO Six Star Mega Raids from December 12 until December 19. This will include a Raid Hour on December 18.

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Mega Latios is a very strong Pokémon in Pokémon GO, featuring as 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.

So, here is everything you need to know to take on Mega Latios in Pokémon GO.

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Best Mega Latios counters in Pokémon GO:

Mega Latios 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 Latios.

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With Mega Latios 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, so hopefully all Trainers have had the chance to get their hands on both of these Pokémon.

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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, you can get a second chance to add these Pokémon to your collection on Saturday December 14th via theNecrozma Raid Day.

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Can Latios be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, the Latios you encounter after the Raid can be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Mega Evolutions to get you more Latios 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’re able to Mega Evolve for more Latios candy in Pokémon GO:

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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.

How do you get Raid Passes in Pokémon GO?

Everything you need to know about Raid Passes in Pokémon GO.

How many trainers do I need to beat Mega Latios in Pokémon GO?

Mega Latios is a very difficult Raid, being a very powerful six-star Mega Raid in Pokémon GO. You will need at least four Trainers in Pokémon GO to beat Mega Latios. Make sure you are using Party Play if you can.

For lower level Trainers, or those with weaker counters, aim for at least seven Trainers. Don’t forget the faster you beat a Mega Raid in Pokémon GO, the more Mega Energy you will get.

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The hundo 100% IV CP’s for Latios 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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