How to beat Pokemon Go Landorus Therian Raid: Weaknesses, counters & can it be shiny?

Landorus Therian is one of the best Legendaries in Pokemon Go and players can now catch it from 5-Star Raids. So here’s everything you need to know to beat Landorus Therian Raids in Pokemon Go, including its weaknesses, best counters, and shiny chances.

After taking on the Therian forms of Thundurus and Tornadus in 5-Star Raids of Pokemon Go, fans are now excited to catch the third Unovan Legendary Pokemon, the powerful Landorus Therian.

This Legendary is a top pick for both PvP and PvE battles, and this time around, it is available with its signature move, Sandsear Storm, making it a must-have for your collection.

So without any further ado, here are the details on the weaknesses, top counters, and shiny availability for Landorus Therian Raids in Pokemon Go.

• How to get Landorus Therian in Pokemon Go
• Pokemon Go Landorus Therian weaknesses
• Best Landorus Therian Raid counters in Pokemon Go
• Pokemon Go Landorus Therian complete moveset
  • Fast Moves
  • Charged Moves
• Is shiny Landorus Therian available in Pokemon Go?

How to get Landorus Therian in Pokemon Go

You can get Landorus Therian in Pokemon Go by beating it in 5-Star Raids running until January 31, 2024.

Pokemon Go Landorus Therian weaknesses

Landorus Therian is only weak to Ice and Water-type attacks in Pokemon Go.

You will be glad to know that Landorus Therian is double weak (4x) to Ice-type moves, so you should focus on prioritizing Ice-type Pokemon as your counters during the Raid battle.

Best Landorus Therian Raid counters in Pokemon Go

The overall best Landorus Therian Raid counter in Pokemon Go is Galarian Darmanitan with Ice Fang and Avalanche.

Here are the best counters for Landorus Therian Raids in Pokemon Go:

• Galarian Darmanitan: Sporting an excellent Attack stat of 263, and the perfect Ice-type move combo of Ice Fang and Avalanche, Galarian Darmanitan is your top Landorus Therian Raid counter.
• Baxcalibur: Arguably the rarest Pokemon in the game, very few trainers have Baxcalibur but this Pseudo Legendary is totally worth it when it comes to Ice-type damage.
• Mamoswine: One of the most reliable Pokemon to deal with Raid bosses weak to Ice-type attacks, Mamoswine is an excellent counter.
• Mega Glalie: Aside from impressive DPS (Damage Per Second) figures, Mega Glalie also helps other Ice-type attackers by boosting their damage output during the Raid battle.
• Primal Kyogre: If you’re looking to use a Water-type counter, there’s none better than Primal Kyogre in Pokemon Go.

Other good Landorus Therian Raid counters in Pokemon Go include Mega Abomasnow, Glaceon, Cetitan, Weavile, and Mega Swampert.

All Pokemon Go Landorus Therian moves

Here are all the moves that Landorus Therian can learn in Pokemon Go:

Pokemon Go Landorus Therian Fast Moves

• Mud Shot (Ground)
• Extrasensory (Psychic)

Pokemon Go Landorus Therian Charged Moves

• Sandsear Storm (Ground)
• Earthquake (Ground)
• Bulldoze (Ground)
• Stone Edge (Rock)
• Superpower (Fighting)

Can Landorus Therian be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, you can get shiny Landorus Therian in Pokemon Go.

Lucky players can catch the shiny version after defeating the Raid battle. It’s also worth knowing that a shiny Legendary from a Raid has a 100% catch rate, making shiny Lndorus Therian a guaranteed catch.

The odds of encountering a shiny Legendary after its 5-Star Raid Battle is 1 in 60 or 1.67% chance.

That was all you need to know to beat Landorus Therian Raids in Pokemon Go. While you’re here, you can check out more Pokemon Go guides below:

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