There are multiple powerful legendary Pokemon that players can encounter inPokemon GO. Although many are limited to events, special research tasks, or limited-time raids, it is very common to see them active in the GO Battle League.
Latios and Latias are two legendary Pokemon that used to be very easy to get inPokemon GO. Because of this, some players use them in the game’s PVP scene, among other powerful and legendary Pokemon.
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Both Latios and Latias share the same dual typing of Psychic and Dragon. This also means that they share the same weaknesses of Fairy, Ghost, Dark, Dragon, Ice, and Bug-type moves. The two also share their resistances to Fighting, Water, Grass, Electric, Psychic, and Fire-type moves.
While it may seem risky, there are multiple Dragon-type Pokemon that can use a combination of moves to take down Latios and Latias. These Pokemon are:
Of course, the recommendedDragon-type Pokemonare mostly legendary Pokemon themselves. Many players won’t have access to these Pokemon however, making it less recommended to even try using another Dragon-type against either Latios or Latias. Thankfully, they have other weaknesses that can be exploited.
While more powerful Fairy-types will be coming when more ofthe Kalos regionis implemented inPokemon GO, there are still a few that are effective against Latios and Latias. They are:
One of the ways to take advantage of Latios and Latias being part Psychic-type is by usingGhost-type Pokemon. The better ones to use against them are:
Like with the Ghost-type Pokemon, Dark-types are also a great way to take advantage of Latios and Latias' weaknesses. Some of the better choices are:
Ice types are effective when it comes to taking down the majority of Dragon-type Pokemon inPokemon GO. With it being winter in the Northern Hemisphere, it is also one of the better times to hunt for them in the wild. The best ones to bring up against Latios and Latias however, are:
Finally, Bug-type Pokemon are usually easy to find and evolve. While many aren’t known for their power in battle, these ones can be quite effective for this match-up:
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