On Saturday, you can challenge Latias and Latios in their Dynamax forms for the first time in Pokémon GO. To succeed, we have put together tips and counters for you.
What kind of event is this? The Dyna Battle weekend takes place this weekend. It starts on Saturday, July 26, 2025, at 6:00 AM and runs until Sunday, July 27, 2025, at 9:00 PM. During this time, you can challenge Latias and Latios in their Dynamax forms for the first time.
Additionally, there are the following bonuses for you during the event:
- Collection limit for Dyna particles is increased to 1,600
- Quartered walking distance to receive Dyna particles
- Power sources regenerate more frequently
- 8 times the amount of Dyna particles at power sources
- Costs for unlocking and training Dyna attacks are reduced by 25% (already since Monday, July 21, 2025, at 6:00 AM)
To face the two legendary Pokémon as effectively as possible in battle, we have gathered some tips and counters for you.
1. Use strong counters
To deal the most damage possible, you should rely on the strongest counters against Latias and Latios. Both monsters have the types Dragon and Psychic. Therefore, attacks of the types Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, and Ice are particularly effective.
Since the number of previous Dynamax and Gigantamax monsters is comparatively limited, you should ideally rely on these attackers:
- Gigantamax Gengar
- Zacian (Sword King)
- Dynamax Gengar
- Wulaosu (Focused Style)
- Dynamax Silembrim
2. Use strong defenders
To fill your dynameter, you should also use strong defenders that can absorb the damage from the legendary Pokémon well. The following monsters are especially suitable for this:
- Dynamax Heitera
- Dynamax Chansey
- Zacian (Sword King)
- Zamazenta (Shield King)
- Dynamax Metagross
- Gigantamax Lapras
3. Fight strategically
You should use your defender or, if you take 2 into your team, your defenders until your dynameter is filled. Then switch to your attacker and perform powerful Dyna attacks.
Once these are exhausted, switch back to the defending Pokémon and fight with it until your dynameter is filled again. Repeat this process until Latias or Latios are defeated.
Discuss with your group whether trainers should also take on the role of a supporter and provide the group with healing or shields. If you are the supporter, then use these abilities instead of your attacks.
4. Coordinate with each other
Speaking of the group: to successfully defeat the two legendary Dyna monsters, you will need several trainers. To increase your chances of a successful battle outcome, you should coordinate and plan accordingly.
Assign roles before the battle and take the appropriate Pokémon with you. It should be clear who will deal damage and who will provide the group with shields and healing. This way you ensure a good starting position to defeat the two monsters.
Not only is the Dyna Battle weekend on in Pokémon GO. As usual, there are several events and content this month that you can participate in in the game. What they are and when they take place can be found in our overview with all events in July 2025 in Pokémon GO.
