A new holiday means a new Collection challenge to participate in Pokemon Go. This guide will show players the best Latios Raid Counters for the Valentine Collection event. Collection Challenges have been occurring all year in Pokemon Go as players are tasked with capturing a specific set of Pokemon within a limited time. If players are able to complete this challenge within the time limit, they will be reward with 3 Silver Berries, 3 Rocket Radars, and 2 TMs. Although, the true prize is the exclusive collection medal that players are given. Unlike the other items that can be found in a variety of different ways, the collection medal will be gone forever. This collection challenge requires players to find 12 different Pokemon, all themed around the idea of love. This guide will show players how they can find Latios for the Valentine Collection challenge.
All of the Pokemon for this Collection Challenge either evolve from friendship, are collected in pairs, or look like actual hearts. In the case with Latios, players will need to find it in a 5-star raid. These typically aren’t too challenging with a solid group of other players but you should make sure to bring your A-game to bring it down. Here are the best counters for Latios.
The Best Latios Raid Counters in Pokemon Go (Valentine Collection)
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Since Latios is a Psychic and Dragon-type Pokemon, here are some of the best Pokemon to bring along to battle it.
- Mega Gengar with Lick and Shadow Ball
- Dialga with Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor
- Rayquaza with Dragon Tail and Outrage
- Darkrai with Snarl and Shadow Ball
- Salamance with Dragon Tail and Draco Meteor
- Reshiram with Dragon Breath and Draco Meteor
The issue with bringing Dragon-type Pokemon is that they are also weak to their own attacks so if the Latios has a Dragon-type move, the player might be in trouble. It’s best to participate in this raid with at least 5 other players to make it easier. To save a bit of time, back out of the raid until more players show up. The real challenge is all based on luck since Latios has the chance to escape if the player runs out of Premier Balls. Remember to remain patient when throwing them and only toss them once its attack animation is over. Use tons of Golden Razz Berries as well to increase your chances. Latios is one of the more challenging Pokemon to find for this Collection challenge.
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