How To Get Shiny Mega Latias And Shiny Mega Latios

Pokemon GO players can get Shiny Mega Latias and Shiny Mega Latios by winning 5-star raids. While most Shiny monsters are rare, legendary Shiny are even rarer, and players always look for new ways to get them. The Mega Latias and Mega Latios 5-star raids are the perfect opportunity to grab their Shiny variants.

Although one can get Shiny Mega Latias and Shiny Mega Latios in Pokemon GO, the initial step is to get Shiny Latias and Shiny Latios. Unlike other monsters available in the wild, Shiny Latias and Shiny Latios are raid-specific spawns. Players first must win 5-star raids featuring Mega Latias and Mega Latios to get a chance at their Shiny encounter. But these legendaries are extremely hard to win against; players must have proper counters to achieve it. That said, this guide explores the best way to get Shiny Mega Latias and Shiny Mega Latios in the game.

Pokemon GO: Get Shiny Mega Latias And Shiny Mega Latios Through Mega Raids

Shiny Pokemon are precious in Pokemon GO, and legendary Shiny are some of the rarest. One must first defeat Mega Latias and Mega Latios in raids; only then will a chance to encounter their Shiny variants appear.

Mega Latias has a maximum Pokemon GO CP of 5428, and Mega Latios possesses a maximum CP of 5661. The stat spread of Mega Latias focuses on both offense and defense, with a stat spread of 289 ATK, 297 DEF, and 190 STA, whereas Mega Latios’ performance orbits around its attack power with a stat spread comprising 335 ATK, 241 DEF, and 190 STA. These monsters are powerhouses and require a team of players rather than solo gameplay.

Each Pokemon has a set of weaknesses and resistances for certain types of attacks. Players can make use of Mega Latias and Mega Latios’ weaknesses and resistances to form a battle roster capable enough to take them down. One should also look for counters with the Pokemon GO Same Type of Attack Bonus (STAB) moves aligning with both these monsters’ weaknesses. When a beast’s attribute type and attack type are identical, using the specific type of attack can inflict bonus damage to the opponent.

Mega Latias And Mega Latios Weaknesses And Resistance

Best Pokemon GO Counters For Mega Latias

Best Pokemon GO Counters For Mega Latios

After defeating Mega Latios and Mega Latias in raids, their Shiny variants may be spawning. But since the Shiny encounter isn’t guaranteed, one might get a Standard variant instead. One has to win several of these Pokemon GO 5-star raids to spawn numerous Latias/Latios and match their Shiny odds.

Once players get their hands on a Shiny Latias or a Shiny Latios, the final step is Mega Evolution in Pokemon GO. Mega Evolving these Shiny monsters results in Shiny Mega Latias and Shiny Mega Latios. Trainers can Mega Evolve their Shiny Latias and Shiny Latios for 300 Mega Energy for the initial process; it only costs 60 Mega Energy for later Mega Evolutions.