Shadow Latios Raid Guide — Best Counters, Weaknesses & Is It Worth Catching? (2026)

Shadow Latios is here and it is not messing around. 😤 This enraged Eon Pokémon hits harder than almost anything else in Shadow Raids, so you'll want to come prepared. Here's your complete guide to taking it down and deciding whether it's worth the investment.

🐉 What Type Is Shadow Latios?

Shadow Latios is a Dragon/Psychic-type Legendary, which gives it a surprisingly wide range of weaknesses to exploit:

• ❌ Weak to: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Ghost, Ice, and Fairy type moves
• ✅ Resists: Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Psychic, and Water type moves

Lots of weaknesses to choose from but its Shadow-boosted attack stat means it will still hit your team like a truck. Come ready.

⚔️ Best Counters for Shadow Latios

This is a 5-star Shadow Raid, so you need at minimum 3–5 trainers with solid counters and Purified Gems. Aim for 5–8+ trainers if your group has lower-level Pokémon.

💎 Don't Forget Purified Gems — They're Essential

Shadow Raids are unique because the boss grows enraged mid-battle, massively boosting its Attack and Defense. The only way to calm it down is with Purified Gems.

Here's how to get them:

1. Defeat Team GO Rocket Grunts and Leaders to collect Shadow Shards
2. Feed the shards into Professor Willow's Shard Refiner
3. You'll receive a Purified Gem in return

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⚠️ Coordinate with your raid group before the battle — agree on who tosses Purified Gems and when. Wasting them during enrage is a quick way to lose the raid. Communication is everything here!

Also Shadow Raids are in-person only, so use Party Play to trigger the Party Power bonus. It activates when your group's Charge Attacks sync up, giving a serious damage spike. 🎉

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📊 Is Shadow Latios Worth Powering Up?

Great news yes, very much so! Shadow Latios is a genuinely strong Pokémon:

• S-Tier Psychic attacker — ranks #9 among all Psychic attackers in the game
• A-Tier Dragon attacker — ranks #22, reliable in most Dragon raid matchups
• Its max CP is 4,310 (Level 50) — impressive bulk
• Best moveset: Dragon Breath + Luster Purge for Psychic, or Dragon Breath + Dragon Claw for Dragon raids
• Excellent in Ultra League PvP — beats tough threats like Regidrago and Lapras

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💡 Shadow Latios is a top-tier Psychic attacker that most trainers don't have powered up. If you can pull a high-IV one from this raid, invest the Stardust you won't regret it.

✨ Can Shadow Latios Be Shiny?

Yes! Shiny Shadow Latios is available and looks gorgeous a beautiful green tint replacing its usual blue and white coloring. Since it's a Shadow Legendary raid, shiny odds are boosted compared to standard encounters. Still rare, but definitely worth hunting! 🌟

Hundo CP to watch for after the raid:

• No weather boost: 2,021 – 2,178 CP
• Windy weather boost: 2,526 – 2,723 CP

✅ Quick Checklist Before the Raid

• Bring Dragon, Dark, or Ice-type counters
• Lead with Mega Rayquaza or Mega Garchomp
• Stock up on Purified Gems beforehand
• Coordinate your group's gem usage strategy
• Use Party Play for the Party Power bonus
• Aim for 5+ trainers minimum
• Windy weather = best CP rolls for catches

Shadow Latios doesn't go down easy but with the right squad, you'll tame the Eon Pokémon and add one of the game's best Psychic legends to your team. Let's go! 🚀