How to beat Dynamax Latias Max Battles in Pokemon GO: Best counters, shiny odds, 100% CP, and more

To defeat Dynamax Latias Max Battles in Pokemon GO, you must use a set of counters that can exploit the Power Spot boss's weaknesses. The creature can be challenged between 6 am and 9 pm local time on July 26 and 27, 2025. You can do so either in person using 800 MP or remotely using one Remote Raid Pass in addition to the Max Particles.

This article covers all Dynamax Latias' weaknesses and suggests the best counters to use to defeat it in 5-star Max Battles in Pokemon GO.

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Best counters to use against Dynamax Latias Max Battles in Pokemon GO

Defenders

Defender	Fast Move	Key Skill	Notes
Crown Sword Zacian	Metal Claw	Max Guard	Relobby if Latias has Thunder
Crown Shield Zamazenta	Metal Claw	Max Guard	Relobby if Latias has Thunder
Dynamax Hatterene	Charm	Max Attack	Relobby if Latias has Thunder
Dynamax Corviknight	Sand Attack	Max Guard	Relobby if Latias has Thunder
Dynamax Blissey	Pound	Max Spirit	Relobby if Latias has Thunder
Dynamax Metagross	Fury Cutter	Max Spirit	Relobby if Latias has Thunder
Dynamax Latias	Dragon Breath	Max Guard	-

Attackers

Attacker	Fast Move	Key Skill	Notes
Gigantamax Gengar	Lick	Level 3 Max Attack	Use only during Dynamax Phase to avoid getting OHKO
Dynamax Latios	Dragon Breath	Level 3 Max Attack	-
Dynamax Gengar	Lick	Level 3 Max Attack	Use only during Dynamax Phase to avoid getting OHKO
Dynamax Single Strike Urshifu	Sucker Punch	Level 3 Max Attack	-
Dynamax Hatterene	Charm	Level 3 Max Attack	Can double-up as defender as well.
Dynamax Latias	Dragon Breath	Level 3 Max Attack	Can double-up as defender as well.
Dynamax Charizard	Dragon Breath	Level 3 Max Attack	-
Dynamax Cryogonal	Ice Shard	Level 3 Max Attack	-
Gigantamax Lapras	Psywave	Level 3 Max Attack	-

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Best team composition and strategy for Pokemon GO Dynamax Latias Max Battles

The best team to take down Dynamax Latias Max Battles includes Crown Sword Zacian, Dynamax Blissey, and Gigantamax Gengar. The first two are great at soaking hits, while Gengar will deal chunks of damage with its Ghost-type super-effective attacks.

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Dynamax Latias' weaknesses and resistances in Pokemon GO

Weaknesses

• Dragon
• Ice
• Fairy
• Bug
• Ghost
• Dark

Resistances

• Psychic
• Fighting
• Grass
• Fire
• Water
• Electric

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Pokemon GO Dynamax Latias shiny odds from Max Battles

Shiny Latias comparison (Image via TPC)

There is a 1-in-20 chance you will encounter the shiny variant of Latias after you take down the creature in Power Spots. Being a legendary, shiny Latias is a guaranteed catch as long as you can land at least one ball.

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Dynamax Latias 100% CP from Max Battles (Hundo CP)

Dynamax Latias' Hundo CP is as follows:

• No weather boost: 2,006 CP

The creature can be found at the following CP range:

• No weather boost: 1,921 CP to 2,006 CP at Level 20 (10/10/10 - 15/15/15 IVs)

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Dynamax Latias in Pokemon GO: Stats, moves, and upgrade cost

• Attack: 228
• Defense: 246
• Stamina: 190
• Fast Attacks/Max Moves: Zen Headbutt (Max Mindstorm), Dragon Breath (Max Wyrmwind), Charm (Max Starfall)
• Charged Attacks: Thunder, Psychic, Outrage, and Mist Ball
• Max Move upgrade costs: Level 1 - 400 MP and 80 Candy; Level 2 - 600 MP and 130 Candy; Level Max - 800 MP and 55 Candy XL

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