Mega Latios and Mega Latias are part of the select few Legendary Pokemon with this enhanced forme available in the game. To help you catch them both, here are Mega Latios and Mega Latias weaknesses and most effective counters in Pokemon Go.
While Mega Evolutions have been around for a while in Pokemon Go now, this more powerful version for Legendaries is scarce, with only a few like Mewtwo and Rayquaza having it available.
Latios and Latios, the Eon Duo Legendaries introduced in Gen 3’s Hoenn region, will be coming back in plenty of Raids alongside their Mega Evolutions.
Both of them will be part of the Pokemon Go Tour 2024 event that will take place in February. From January 31, 2024 until February 15, 2024 Mega Latios and Mega Latias will be part of the 5-Star Raid Battles as well as the Mega Raids.
More so, Mega Latios will appear during the Raid Hour on January 31, 2024 from 6 pm until 7 pm local time, while Mega Latias will do the same but on February 7, 2024.
Contents
- Mega Latios & Mega Latias weaknesses
- Mega Latios & Mega Latias counters
- How to get Mega Latios & Mega Latias
These two were the first Mega Legendaries in Pokemon Go.
Mega Latios & Mega Latias weaknesses in Pokemon Go
Mega Latios and Mega Latias are both Dragon/Psychic-type Pokemon, which means they’re weak to Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, and Ice-type attacks.
As for resistances, you’ll want to avoid using Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Psychic, and Water-type attacks wherever possible, as they won’t do much damage.
Mega Latios & Mega Latias counters in Pokemon Go
| POKEMON | MOVESET |
| Mega Gardevoir | Charm & Dazzling Gleam |
| Mega Salamence | Dragon Tail & Outrage |
| Mega Houndoom | Snarl & Foul Play |
| Mega Gengar | Shadow Claw & Shadow Ball |
| Rayquaza | Dragon Tail & Breaking Swipe |
| Hydreigon | Dragon Breath & Brutal Swing |
| Dragonite | Dragon Tail & Outrage |
| Dialga | Dragon Breath & Draco Meteor |
| Weavile | Snarl & Avalanche |
| Mamoswine | Powder Snow & Avalanche |
As you can see, most of the top counters for Mega Latios and Mega Latias are Dragon-types with Dragon-type attacks, although strong Dark, Fairy, and Ghost-type Pokemon will also do well.
Keep in mind that though they are strong counters, the Pokemon need to be leveled up and know the proper moves in order to stand a chance.
If you don’t have any of them, don’t worry – simply focus on your strongest Pokemon that can target Latios and Latias’ type weaknesses.
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How to get Mega Latios & Mega Latias in Pokemon Go
Mega Latios and Mega Latias will be appearing in Mega Raids and 5-Star Raids from Wednesday, January 31, 2024 until Thursday, February 15, 2024.
You can’t catch Mega Latios or Mega Latias in Pokemon Go, as Mega Evolutions are a temporary state, but you will get the chance to catch regular Latios or Latias after you defeat them in battle.
Once you’ve caught Latios or Latias, you’ll need to stock up on Mega Energy to Mega Evolve them. You can earn Mega Energy by defeating them in Mega Raids – and the faster you beat them, the more you’ll get.