Master League PvP guide
Latios (Shadow) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Latios (Shadow) is a Dragon/Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #35. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Aura Sphere and Luster Purge.
Master League
#35
Strong pick
Type
Dragon/Psychic
Best Fast Move
Dragon Breath
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,310
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT LATIOS (SHADOW)
Is Latios (Shadow) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Latios (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #35.
Latios (Shadow) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #268 and a situational PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #390.
Latios (Shadow) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #390 | 78.0 | Dragon Breath, Aura Sphere, Luster Purge |
| Ultra League | #268 | 80.2 | Dragon Breath, Aura Sphere, Luster Purge |
| Master LeagueBest | #35 | 86.1 | Dragon Breath, Aura Sphere, Luster Purge |
Best Moveset for Latios (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 Latios (Shadow) is Dragon Breath with Aura Sphere and Luster Purge.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Latios (Shadow) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
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: 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 · 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: Ground, Rock, Water
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Ice, Normal, Psychic
Weak vs: Bug, Dragon, Fire, Flying, Grass, Poison, Steel
Latios (Shadow) PvP Move Counts
Dragon Breath → Aura Sphere
10 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Breath → Luster Purge
15 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Latios (Shadow) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Latios (Shadow) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
Difficult Matchups
Latios (Shadow) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Latios (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 Latios (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Latios (Shadow) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Latios (Shadow)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
33% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
92% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Taildragon
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Crunchdark
Charged Move
Super Effective
45% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Super Effective
94% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
78% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Resisted
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
41% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
27% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
44% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
84% HP
Ratings are shown from Latios (Shadow)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Latios (Shadow).
Best Teammates for Latios (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Latios (Shadow) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Latios (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Latios (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Latios (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Latios (Shadow)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Latios (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 Latios (Shadow)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,496 | 14.5 | 1,637,271 |
| #2 | 1/14/15 | 1,498 | 14.5 | 1,636,140 | |
| #3 | 2/13/15 | 1,500 | 14.5 | 1,634,956 | |
| #4 | 2/15/13 | 1,499 | 14.5 | 1,633,629 | |
| #5 | 0/14/15 | 1,492 | 14.5 | 1,630,058 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 2/15/15 | 2,494 | 24 | 3,517,453 |
| #2 | 0/12/13 | 2,498 | 24.5 | 3,517,050 | |
| #3 | 3/14/15 | 2,498 | 24 | 3,514,928 | |
| #4 | 0/10/15 | 2,499 | 24.5 | 3,511,661 | |
| #5 | 0/15/10 | 2,496 | 24.5 | 3,510,958 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,310 | 50 | 7,802,063 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,295 | 50 | 7,774,494 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,301 | 50 | 7,767,693 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 4,300 | 50 | 7,756,702 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,280 | 50 | 7,746,925 |
Latios (Shadow) Stats in Pokémon GO
Latios (Shadow)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Latios (Shadow) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 14.5
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 136.3
- Defense
- 115.5
- HP
- 104
Ultra League
Latios (Shadow) 2/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 24
- CP
- 2,494
- Attack
- 176.7
- Defense
- 148.6
- HP
- 134
Master League
Latios (Shadow) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,310
- Attack
- 237.8
- Defense
- 190.7
- HP
- 172
Latios (Shadow) Evolution
Latios (Shadow) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
Shadow Pokémon cannot Mega Evolve in Pokémon GO. You have to purify Latios (Shadow) first, and the purified Pokémon can then Mega Evolve into Latios (Mega). Purifying removes the Shadow attack bonus, so the Mega form never keeps Shadow stats.
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Latios (Shadow) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Latios (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Latios (Shadow)'s recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Aura Sphere and Luster Purge.
Is Latios (Shadow) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Latios (Shadow) is currently a strong PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #35.
What counters Latios (Shadow) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Xerneas, Zygarde (Complete Forme) and Lunala are among the strongest current counters to Latios (Shadow) in Master League.
What is Latios (Shadow) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Latios (Shadow) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Dark (1.6×), Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ice (1.6×).