DEXERTOThe Legendary Landorus Therian Forme is one of the best Ground-type attackers in Pokemon Go, so players should take advantage of it being back in 5-Star Raid battles – though for a very limited time – and grab one.
The Forces of Nature trio – Landorus, Tornadus, and Thundurus – are three mighty Legendaries that have two versions each: Incarnate and Therian.
While they were introduced with their standard Incarnate forms in Pokemon Black & White, players loved the Therian Forms from Black & White 2 as they have other shapes and boast different stats.
Now that the Unova region celebrations have started in the game, trainers will be glad to know they’ve got another chance to catch Landorus Therian Forme. So, here are its weaknesses and best counters.
Landorus Therian Forme weaknesses in Pokemon Go
The mighty Landorus Therian Forme has the same dual Ground/Flying typing as its Incarnate Forme, which means it’s only weak to Water and Ice-type moves, with the latter being its key weak spot.
Luckily for players – while a smaller Pokemon pool – there are some outstanding Water and Ice options to build a very solid team.
On the other side of the coin, is resistant to Electric, Fighting, Bug, Poison, and Ground-type attacks, so avoid taking any of those into these Raids with you as they won’t deal significant damage.
Landorus Therian Forme best counters
These are some of the best counters to defeat Landorus Therian Forme in Pokemon Go:
| POKEMON | SPRITE | BEST MOVESET |
|---|---|---|
| Primal Kyogre |  | Waterfall & Blizzard |
| Mega Abomasnow |  | Powder Snow & Weather Ball |
| Shadow Articuno |  | Frost Breath & Triple Axel |
| Shadow Mamoswine |  | Powder Snow & Avalanche |
| White Kyurem |  | Ice Fang & Ice Burn |
| Black Kyurem |  | Dragon Tail & Freeze Shock |
| Mewtwo |  | Psycho Cut & Ice Beam |
| Baxcalibur |  | Ice Fang & Avalanche |
| Gardevoir |  | Magical Leaf & Triple Axel |
| Cetitan |  | Ice Shard & Avalanche |
We’ve included a mix of Megas, Legendaries, Shadow, and more common Pokemon in the table above, so there should be something for every trainer to use.
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If you don’t have any of those counters or their alternate forms, use your strongest Pokemon to target Landorus Therian Forme’s weaknesses. Just make sure that your team is properly leveled up and has matching movesets.
How to get Landorus Therian Forme in Pokemon Go
Similar to all Legendary Pokemon, you can only get Landorus Therian Forme by challenging and defeating it in 5-Star Raid battles. Once you manage to deplete its HP, you’ll be given Premier Balls to attempt a catch – keep in mind that the number of balls you’ll get will be tied to your battle performance.
As part of the Road to Unova and the 2025 Pokemon Go Tour Unova Global events that will put an end to the Dual Destiny season, Landorus Therian Forme will appear as a 5-Star Raid boss along with Tornadus and Thundurus, but only for one day: February 26, 2025.
NIANTICThe three of them will feature their signature moves, which in Landorus’ case is the Charged Move Sandsear Storm.
Catching a Legendary is hard, so don’t get frustrated if you miss your first attempts. Keep in mind that you can always improve your chances by using Golden Razz Berries and landing Excellent Curveball Throws. You’ll also get more Premier Balls for raiding in a Gym that belongs to your team.
Can you change Landorus Therian Forme to Incarnate Forme?
No, there’s no way to change Landorus’ Therian Forme to Incarnate Forme in Pokemon Go. This applies to the other Forces of Nature Thundurus and Tornadus.
Players looking to have both versions will have to catch each of them once they appear as Raid bosses in the game.
DEXERTOLandorus Therian Forme CP in Pokemon Go
As with every Raid Boss in the game, the CP Landorus Therian Forme has during a Raid battle won’t be the same once you manage to catch it after defeating it. Plus, certain types of weather can increase such CP.
| Raid Boss CP | 51,858 |
| CP range once captured | 2151 – 2241 |
| Sunny/Windy weather CP range | 2688 – 2801 |
| Landorus Therian Forme max CP (Level 50) | 4434 |
Landorus Therian Forme stats & moves
As a dual Ground/Flying-type Pokemon, Landorus Therian Forme has the following stats:
| ATTACK | DEFENSE | STAMINA | CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 289 | 179 | 205 | 4434 |
Fast Moves
- Mud Shot (Ground/STAB)
- Extrasensory (Psychic)
Charged Moves
- Earthquake (Ground/STAB)
- Stone Edge (Rock)
- Bulldoze (Ground/STAB)
- Superpower (Fighting)
- Sandsear Storm (Ground/STAB/Legacy Move)
Can Landorus Therian Forme be Shiny?
Yes, Landorus Therian Forme can be Shiny in Pokemon Go, as this special variation was added to the game back in April 2022, and players who challenge this Legendary during its short time as a Raid boss might find one.
DEXERTOUnfortunately, Shiny Landorus Therian Forme is quite a disappointment as the only difference between its two versions is that the Shiny has lighter orange fur.
As with every other Pokemon, players will have to have patience during their Shiny search as the odds of spotting one are quite low and there’s no special method to secure an encounter in the game. All they can do is challenge Landorus Therian Forme multiple times to see if they get lucky.
That’s everything you need to know about Landorus Therian Forme to beat it in Pokemon Go Raid battles. Don’t forget to check out the latest Pokemon Go events, including the current Community Day and Spotlight Hours.
