The best counters against Lavados in Pokémon GO have been compiled for you in our raid guide. Here on MeinMMO, we show you the strongest attackers against the legendary Pokémon and their corresponding movesets.
When can you find Lavados in raids? From July 1, 2026 to July 5, 2026, you can find it in 5-star raids.
What kind of Pokémon is Lavados? Lavados is a legendary Pokémon from the 1st generation of games and belongs to the Fire and Flying types. Just like Arktos and Zapdos, it has no pre-evolutions or further developments. To defeat Lavados in level 5 raids as quickly as possible, we have listed the 20 best counters for you below.
Defeating Lavados – Use these counters in the raid
- Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
- Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
- Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
- Shadow Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
- Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
- Shadow Gigalith with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
- Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
- Shadow Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
- Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
- Glimmora with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
- Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
- Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
- Shadow Aggron with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
- Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Slide
- Shadow Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
- Shadow Aurorus with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
- Shadow Omastar with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
- Gigalith with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
- Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
- Shadow Golem with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
Weaknesses of Lavados: The legendary Pokémon is particularly vulnerable to Rock attacks due to its type. Additionally, it has a weakness against Water and Electric types.
Is there Shiny Lavados? Yes, with a bit of luck, you can encounter a shiny Lavados after the level 5 raid. You recognize it by its reddish body.
How many trainers are needed? With the best counters and a high trainer level, you can defeat Lavados with just two people. However, we recommend having a few more trainers for a more relaxed raid.
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