Mega Latias raid battle guide

Mega Latias is a legendary mega pokemon. Alongside its counter part Mega Latios, these are the first legendary mega Pokemon to debut in Pokemon GO.
There is a chance that Mega Latias can be shiny
Mega Latias caught during this period will know the legacy move Mist ball. This is a Psychic type attack that deals 105 power in gyms and raids and 120 power in PvP with the chance to lower your opponent’s attack
Its Mega energy costs are :
- First evolution – 300 mega energy
- Subsequent evolutions – 60 mega energy
- Mega energy earned per candy while buddy – 100 mega energy
Stats
It has mega stats of:
HP 190
Defence 297
Attack 289
Mega Latias is a dual Dragon and Psychic type Pokemon. It has several weaknesses. These are Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost and Ice
Its raid boss CP is 50941
Its catch CP ranges are:
- 1921-2006
- Weather boosted: 2402-2507
Mega Latias is weather boosted by Windy weather
Movesets.
Mega Latias 3 fast moves and 3 charge moves
Its fast moves are:
- Charm (Fairy)
- Zen Headbutt (Psychic)
- Dragon Breath (Dragon)
Its charge moves are:
- Psychic (Psychic)
- Outrage (Dragon)
- Thunder (Electric)
Counters to Mega Latias
Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost and Ice are the types that Mega Latias is weak too therefore anything possessing this typing/move sets will be effective.
Here are some of the most effective counters and the movesets to go with:
Pokemon | Fast move | Charged move |
Mega Gengar | Shadow CLaw | Shadow Ball |
Zekrom | Dragon Breath | Outrage |
Dialga | Dragon Breath | Draco Meteor |
Garchomp | Dragon Tail | Outrage |
Shadow Dragonite | Dragon Tail | Dragon Claw |
Shadow Mamoswine | Powder Snow | Avalanche |
Some other effective options would also include: Rayquaza, Darkrai, Mega Houndoom, Shadow Weaville and Dragonite
Thoughts on Mega Latias
This is the first time a legendary mega has been released in Pokemon GO
Mega Latias has some solid fast moves but most of its charged moves are quite expensive to use
The introduction of its legacy move gives it a 4th charge move option
Whilst it wont be the greatest mega to grace Pokemon GO it is a solid option when looking for some Dragon/Psychic coverage
How many Mega Latias will you be raiding?!