Nothing fancy in Latias's spread. It leans special with Sp. Def out front. And you'll get 3 Sp. Def EVs per KO for it. Follows a slow 1.25M XP grind.
Its body is covered with a down that can refract light in such a way that it becomes invisible.
Its body is covered with a down that can refract light in such a way that it becomes invisible.
Latias is weak to Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy. It resists 6 types, so it can switch into a lot of moves safely. Levitate grants an additional Ground immunity, reshaping the matchup chart. Latias's special bulk (base 130 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Psychic |
Pawmot's Close Combat hits Latias for 43-50%. Hippowdon deals 44-51% with Earthquake.
 AmoongussRecovers HP on switch via Regenerator, puts to sleep with Spore, threatens with Rage Powder GrassPoison | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityRegenerator ItemRocky Helmet NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Latias View Amoonguss builds →Sludge Bomb23-27% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Latias View Pawmot builds →Close Combat43-50% Mach Punch14-17% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Latias View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake44-51% | ||
 Pelipper Water | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDrizzle ItemFocus Sash NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Latias View Pelipper builds →Hurricane39-45% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Latias View Moltres builds →Flamethrower16-18% U Turn 2x33-39% | ||
Latias is a powerhouse with 600 total stats as a Dragon/Psychic legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Latias's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Psychic is the go-to spam option, with utility options keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Latias best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Stored Power
- Aura Sphere
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Mist Ball
- Tailwind
- Recover
- Protect
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Mist Ball
- Dragon Pulse
- Alluring Voice
- Aura Sphere
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Mist Ball
- Tailwind
- Stored Power
Recommended Teammates
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Stored Power
- Aura Sphere
- Recover
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Support Moveset
- Mist Ball
- Tailwind
- Recover
- Protect
Doubles Special Sweeper Moveset
- Mist Ball
- Dragon Pulse
- Alluring Voice
- Aura Sphere
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Bulky Support Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Mist Ball
- Tailwind
- Stored Power
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Healing Wish
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Healing Wish
- Defog
Moves
Mist Ball and Psychic bring the raw damage. But Latias also picks up coverage across 10 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Mist Ball and Psychic bring the raw damage. But Latias also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Most of Latias's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Draco Meteor and Dream Eater, but Flying and Ground and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.
Mist Ball and Psychic bring the raw damage. But Latias also picks up coverage across 11 types from TMs, making it tough to find a safe switch. You're not locked into one angle here.
Latias can't be caught in Scarlet & Violet. Bring it over from Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Latias is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Latias can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Bring it over from Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Moon instead. The encounter info below covers the source games.
Latias is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
No wild encounters for Latias in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Moon and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Latias is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
No wild encounters for Latias in Sword & Shield. It's available in Ruby, Emerald, or Ultra Moon and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Latias is not available as a wild encounter in this game.
Also found in:
Latias is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. That 130 base Sp. Def does the heavy lifting.
Latias's biggest threats include Walrein (Ice), Pinsir (Bug), and Gengar (Ghost), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Dragon, Dark, and Fairy-type attackers are also a problem. With 6 weakness types, most competitive teams carry at least one counter. Latias has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Latias gets Levitate. But Levitate is the one that matters. It's the centerpiece of every viable set. Build around that. With base 110 Speed, Levitate gives Latias an edge before opponents can react.
Latias is leaning toward the special side (base 110 Sp. Atk). Tanky enough to absorb a few hits, too. Speed tells the real story. Base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
The core moveset is Draco Meteor, Healing Wish, Psychic, and Trick. Draco Meteor leads at 14% usage. Psychic provides reliable STAB damage.
Since Ruby & Sapphire, Latias has appeared in 16 games. Legendary Pokemon like Latias are usually found through story events or special post-game areas rather than random encounters.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves