Master League PvP guide
Latias (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Latias (Shadow) is a Dragon/Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #57. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Aura Sphere and Mist Ball.
Master League
#57
Strong pick
Type
Dragon/Psychic
Best Fast Move
Dragon Breath
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,968
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT LATIAS (SHADOW)
Is Latias (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Latias (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #57.
Latias (Shadow) is also a viable PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #152 and a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #245.
Latias (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #245 | 81.4 | Dragon Breath, Aura Sphere, Mist Ball |
| Ultra League | #152 | 83.8 | Dragon Breath, Mist Ball, Aura Sphere |
| Master LeagueBest | #57 | 82.0 | Dragon Breath, Aura Sphere, Mist Ball |
Best Moveset for Latias (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Latias (Shadow) is Dragon Breath with Aura Sphere and Mist Ball.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Latias (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Ice, Normal, Rock, Steel
Neutral vs: Dragon, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Ground, Water
Weak vs: Bug, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Poison, Psychic
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Flying, Water
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Steel
Weak vs: Dragon, Electric, Grass, Ground
Latias (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Dragon Breath → Aura Sphere
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Breath → Mist Ball
15 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Latias (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Latias (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Latias (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Latias (Shadow)'s Dragon/Psychic typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- bug1.6×
- dark1.6×
- dragon1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ice1.6×
Resistant to
- electric0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- fire0.625×
- grass0.625×
- psychic0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Latias (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Latias (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Latias (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
29% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
80% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
81% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
68% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
38% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
73% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
143% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Outragedragon
Charged Move
Super Effective
107% HP
- Fusion Boltelectric
Charged Move
Resisted
34% HP
Ratings are shown from Latias (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Latias (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Latias (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Latias (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 5 of Latias (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Latias (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Latias (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Latias (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Latias (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Latias (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/14 | 1,499 | 16 | 1,844,987 |
| #2 | 1/12/14 | 1,500 | 16 | 1,838,825 | |
| #3 | 0/13/14 | 1,496 | 16 | 1,837,891 | |
| #4 | 0/13/15 | 1,500 | 16 | 1,837,891 | |
| #5 | 0/15/13 | 1,498 | 16 | 1,835,092 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 1/15/14 | 2,498 | 26.5 | 3,957,155 |
| #2 | 2/13/14 | 2,500 | 26.5 | 3,943,979 | |
| #3 | 1/14/14 | 2,494 | 26.5 | 3,941,993 | |
| #4 | 1/14/15 | 2,500 | 26.5 | 3,941,993 | |
| #5 | 0/14/9 | 2,498 | 27 | 3,941,722 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,968 | 50 | 7,702,717 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 3,961 | 50 | 7,673,205 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 3,952 | 50 | 7,671,019 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,959 | 50 | 7,657,934 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 3,953 | 50 | 7,643,693 |
Latias (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Latias (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Latias (Shadow) 0/14/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 16
- CP
- 1,499
- Attack
- 121.8
- Defense
- 138.9
- HP
- 109
Ultra League
Latias (Shadow) 1/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 26.5
- CP
- 2,498
- Attack
- 157.5
- Defense
- 179.5
- HP
- 140
Master League
Latias (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,968
- Attack
- 204.2
- Defense
- 219.3
- HP
- 172
Latias (Shadow) Evolution
Latias (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Latias (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Latias (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
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Latias (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Latias (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Latias (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Aura Sphere and Mist Ball.
Is Latias (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Latias (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #57.
What counters Latias (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Lunala and Zacian (Crowned Sword) are among the strongest current counters to Latias (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Latias (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Latias (Shadow) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ice (1.6×).