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Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Latios

Latios
Eon Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Latios is a Dragon and Psychic Type Eon Pokémon, with a 0.4% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Latios can be found with Levitate as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 3 Special Attack EV Yield. We recommend the Mild Nature, based on 600 combined Base Stats.

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Latios Stats and Abilities

Based on Latios Base IVs we consider this pokemon S-Tier choice. Latios Highest IV Stat is Special Attack 130 and the Lowest being Defense 80.

Tier Stat Base Min Max
E
HP80270364
C
Attack90166306
E
Defense80148284
S
Special Attack130238394
D
Special Defense110202350
C
Speed110202350
S
Total600
Latios Detail
Best Nature
Mild
+10% Special Attack
-10% Defense
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes
Likes: Dry
Dislikes: Sour
EV Yield3 Special Attack
Growth RateSlow
Catch Rate3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg GroupsUndiscovered
Egg Cycles120 (30,584–30,840 steps)
Abilities Description
Levitate
Ability 1
Levitate causes the Pokémon to be raised (like Flying-type Pokémon).

How To Evolve Latios in BDSP

The Pokemon Latios does not have an evolution in the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Series.

Where To Find Latios in BDSP

How To Get Latios In Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Latios is a Legendary Dragon Psychic Type Pokemon.

  1. First obtain the Explorer Kit from the Old Man in Eterna City.
  2. Go underground, while in the Grand Underground you have a Rare chance while mining to mine a Mysterious Shard.
  3. After you have beat the game (Battling and Winning the Champion) - You will need 3 Mysterious Shards or 1 Mysterious Shard L to obtain the Soul Slate.
  4. Travel to Ramanas Park located in Route 221, after you enter you can purchase the Soul Slate from one of the Vendors.
  5. NOTE: You will need to purchase the current Slates available before new slates will appear in shop.
  6. Take the Soul Slate to the corresponding room and place it on the pedestal, you will be transported and the Latios encounter will begin. 1 Soul Slate per encounter.

Latios has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Interact = Limited to one
Common = 20% ~ 100%
Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%
Rare = 1% ~ 5%
= Morning Time
= Day Time
= Night Time
Location How To Catch Pokemon Spawns
Ramanas Park
Interact
Latios
Lv. ?

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Latios Weakness

Latios is a Dragon and Psychic Type pokemon. This will cause Latios to take More Damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Bug, Ghost, Dark Type Moves, and Less Damage from Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, Fighting, Psychic Type moves.

Damage Types
4.0x
More Damage
2.0x
More Damage
Ice
Dragon
Fairy
Bug
Ghost
Dark
0.5x
Less Damage
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
Fighting
Psychic
0.25x
Less Damage
Immune to Damage

What pokemon is Latios Weak Against?

Tier Pokemon
S
Rayquaza
S
Dialga
S
Palkia
S
Dragonite
S
Tyranitar

What pokemon is Latios Strong Against?

Tier Pokemon
S
Mewtwo
S
Lugia
S
Ho-Oh
S
Palkia
S
Kyogre
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Best Moves Latios in BDSP

Best Moveset for Latios Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Lvl Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
60
Psychic
Special
135
100 10 May lower opponent's Special Defense.
45
Dragon Pulse
Special
127.5
100 10 The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
40
Zen Headbutt
Physical
120
90 15 May cause flinching.
35
Luster Purge
Special
105
100 5 May lower opponent's Special Defense.

Best Moveset for Latios TM Moves based on Power.

TM Best Moves Type Class Power Acc PP Effect
TM68
Giga Impact
Physical
150
90 5 User must recharge next turn.
TM15
Hyper Beam
Special
150
90 5 User must recharge next turn.
TM22
Solar Beam
Special
120
100 10 Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM25
Thunder
Special
110
70 10 May paralyze opponent.
STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in
Red Text
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Latios Level Up Moves

List of Moves Latios can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.

Lvl Move Desc
1
Stored Power
Power:
30
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

Power increases when user's stats have been raised.
1
Dragon Dance
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

Raises user's Attack and Speed.
5
Helping Hand
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

In Double Battles, boosts the power of the partner's move.
10
Recover
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

User recovers half its max HP.
15
Confusion
Power:
75
Acc: 100
PP: 25
Special

May confuse opponent.
20
Tailwind
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
Status

Doubles Speed for 4 turns.
25
Dragon Breath
Power:
90
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Special

May paralyze opponent.
30
Ally Switch
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
Status

User switches with opposite teammate.
35
Luster Purge
Power:
105
Acc: 100
PP: 5
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
40
Zen Headbutt
Power:
120
Acc: 90
PP: 15
Physical

May cause flinching.
45
Dragon Pulse
Power:
127.5
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
50
Heal Pulse
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Restores half the target's max HP.
55
Simple Beam
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Status

Changes target's ability to Simple.
60
Psychic
Power:
135
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
65
Power Split
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Averages Attack and Special Attack with the target.
70
Memento
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Status

User faints, sharply lowers opponent's Attack and Special Attack.
75
Psycho Shift
Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 10
Status

Gives the opponent the user's status condition, if it hits.
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Latios TM Moves

List of Moves Latios can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.

TM Move Desc
TM02
Dragon Claw
Power:
120
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM03
Water Pulse
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Special

May confuse opponent.
TM04
Calm Mind
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TM05
Roar
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM11
Sunny Day
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
Status

Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM13
Ice Beam
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May freeze opponent.
TM15
Hyper Beam
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Special

User must recharge next turn.
TM16
Light Screen
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 30
Status

Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17
Protect
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18
Rain Dance
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 5
Status

Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM20
Safeguard
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 25
Status

The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM22
Solar Beam
Power: 120
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM24
Thunderbolt
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Special

May paralyze opponent.
TM25
Thunder
Power: 110
Acc: 70
PP: 10
Special

May paralyze opponent.
TM26
Earthquake
Power: 100
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Physical

Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM29
Psychic
Power:
135
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM30
Shadow Ball
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM32
Double Team
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
Status

Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33
Reflect
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 20
Status

Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM34
Shock Wave
Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
Special

Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM37
Sandstorm
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM40
Aerial Ace
Power: 60
Acc: —
PP: 20
Physical

Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42
Facade
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44
Rest
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM45
Attract
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Status

If opponent is the opposite gender, it's less likely to attack.
TM47
Steel Wing
Power: 70
Acc: 90
PP: 25
Physical

May raise user's Defense.
TM51
Roost
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

User recovers half of its max HP and loses the Flying type temporarily.
TM53
Energy Ball
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM57
Charge Beam
Power: 50
Acc: 90
PP: 10
Special

May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58
Endure
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59
Dragon Pulse
Power:
127.5
Acc: 100
PP: 10
Special

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
TM65
Shadow Claw
Power: 70
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

High critical hit ratio.
TM68
Giga Impact
Power: 150
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Physical

User must recharge next turn.
TM70
Flash
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Status

Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM73
Thunder Wave
Power: —
Acc: 90
PP: 20
Status

Paralyzes opponent.
TM77
Psych Up
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM82
Sleep Talk
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83
Bulldoze
Power: 60
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Physical

Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM85
Dream Eater
Power:
150
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Special

User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM86
Grass Knot
Power: —
Acc: 100
PP: 20
Special

The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87
Swagger
Power: —
Acc: 85
PP: 15
Status

Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90
Substitute
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 10
Status

Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM93
Cut
Power: 50
Acc: 95
PP: 30
Physical

TM94
Fly
Power: 90
Acc: 95
PP: 15
Physical

Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM95
Surf
Power: 90
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Special

Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM97
Defog
Power: —
Acc: —
PP: 15
Status

Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog.
TM99
Waterfall
Power: 80
Acc: 100
PP: 15
Physical

May cause flinching.
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Latios Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Latios can learn.

Egg Move Desc
Draco Meteor
Power:
195
Acc: 90
PP: 5
Special

Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
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