Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) is a Legendary Ground- and Flying-type Pokémon. It has a double weakness to Ice-type attacks, alongside a single weakness to Water-type attacks.
Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) will be appearing in Five-Star Shadow Raids throughout October 2026, from Wednesday, October 7, 2026, to Tuesday, November 3, 2026. You can battle this shadow legendary Pokémon between 6:00 a.m. and 9:00 p.m daily in your local time.
SEE: The Complete List of October 2026 Pokémon GO Events
Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) Recommended Counters
The following are the generally recommended top counters:
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack |
| White Kyurem | Ice Fang | Ice Burn |
| Black Kyurem | Dragon Tail | Freeze Shock |
| Mega Mewtwo Y | Psycho Cut | Ice Beam |
| Shadow Mamoswine | Powder Snow | Avalanche |
| Shadow Weavile | Ice Shard | Avalanche |
| Baxcalibur | Ice Fang | Avalanche |
| Shadow Mewtwo | Psycho Cut | Ice Beam |
| Shadow Articuno | Frost Breath | Triple Axel |
| Mamoswine | Powder Snow | Avalanche |
| Primal Kyogre | Waterfall | Avalanche |
Top Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) Counter Analysis
- White Kyurem: Sits comfortably at the top of the DPS charts against Shadow Landorus, utilizing massive stats and a devastating Ice-type output to melt its health bar.
- Mega Mewtwo Y: An exceptional Mega choice that leverages supreme raw stats and access to coverage moves like Ice Beam to heavily exploit Landorus’s double weakness.
- Shadow Mamoswine: A premier non-Mega option combining high-tier Ice-type DPS and great general performance when equipped with Powder Snow and Avalanche.
Remember, you can only use one Mega/Primal Pokémon per raid. Leading with an option like Mega Mewtwo Y or another Ice/Water Mega boosts fellow raiders’ damage output.
Best Budget Counters for Casual Players
- Mamoswine: A phenomenal and accessible Ice-type counter utilizing Powder Snow and Avalanche.
- Galarian Darmanitan: A glass cannon option that dishes out rapid, super-effective Ice-type damage.
- Glaceon: A budget-friendly Eeveelution that provides swift damage using Frost Breath and Avalanche.
- Hisuian Avalugg: A solid, bulky option utilizing Ice-type fast and charged moves.
Hundo Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) from Raids
Any Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) caught from raids with the following CP values is a hundo (a perfect 100% IV) Shadow Pokémon:
2563 CP in Sunny or Windy weather in-game (Weather Boosted, Level 25).
2050 CP in other weather conditions in-game (Level 20).
Is Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) Worth the Grind?
Incarnate Forme Landorus is an absolute powerhouse in Master League PvP and PvE Ground-type raids (especially if you utilize its Fast/Charged Ground moves outside of its Ice counter setup). Adding a strong Shadow variant to your roster is a top priority for competitive players and collectors alike.
Shadow Landorus (Incarnate Forme) Raid Strategy & Group Size
Group Size: Because of its severe double weakness to Ice-type attacks, a minimum of 2 to 3 high-level Trainers with optimized Ice counters can secure the win under ideal conditions. For general or casual groups, aim for 4 to 6+ Trainers.
Purified Gems: Like all Shadow raid bosses, Shadow Landorus becomes enraged mid-battle, heavily boosting its stats. Coordinate with your group to use a combined total of 8 Purified Gems to subdue it.
Party Power: Always utilize the in-game Party feature to double the damage of your next Charged Attack and speed up clear times.
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