Is Latias Good in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Playthrough?
Ramanas Park postgame catch. Dragon/Psychic with great Speed and Sp. Def. 600 BST that arrives after the credits. Postgame only.
Latias resists most of Roark's coverage and hits back hard.
Latias resists most of Gardenia's coverage and hits back hard.
Latias resists most of Maylene's coverage and hits back hard.
Latias resists most of Crasher Wake's coverage and hits back hard.
Latias has the type edge here and should clean up Fantina's team.
Latias trades roughly evenly with Byron's team.
Latias has the type edge here and should clean up Candice's team.
Latias has the type edge here and should clean up Volkner's team.
Latias has the type edge here and should clean up Aaron's team.
Latias resists most of Bertha's coverage and hits back hard.
Latias has the type edge here and should clean up Flint's team.
Latias has the type edge here and should clean up Lucian's team.
Latias has the type edge here and should clean up Cynthia's team.
How to Get Latias in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
No wild encounters for Latias in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl. It's available in Ruby & Sapphire, Emerald, or Ultra Sun & 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 Obtainable In:
Pokemon transfers only go forward through generations, never backward. Direct cross-gen trades aren't supported.
Latias Weakness
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 |
What is Latias Weak Against
FragileBest Pokemon Against Latias
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
 Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Surskit builds →Shadow Ball 2x22-28% Thief 2x20-24% | ||
 Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x62-74% Shadow Ball 2x38-45% Thief 2x32-38% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Surskit BugWater | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Surskit builds →Shadow Ball 2x25-30% Thief 2x19-23% | ||
 Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Mr. Mime builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x53-62% Shadow Ball 2x35-41% Thief 2x21-25% | ||
 Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x58-68% Ice Beam 2x38-45% Shadow Ball 2x35-41% Thief 2x24-29% | ||
 Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Granbull builds →Outrage 2x76-91% Ice Fang 2x43-52% Bite 2x40-47% Dazzling Gleam 2x36-43% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Beautifly Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Beautifly builds →Bug Buzz 2x58-68% Shadow Ball 2x35-41% Thief 2x26-31% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Mr. Mime builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x53-62% Shadow Ball 2x35-41% Thief 2x21-25% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x58-68% Ice Beam 2x38-45% Shadow Ball 2x35-41% Thief 2x24-29% | ||
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Granbull builds →Outrage 2x76-91% Ice Fang 2x43-52% Bite 2x40-47% Dazzling Gleam 2x36-43% | ||
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x73-87% X-Scissor 2x56-66% Shadow Claw 2x48-58% Ice Beam 2x31-37% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Mr. Mime builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x49-58% Shadow Ball 2x32-39% Thief 2x19-23% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x55-66% Ice Beam 2x37-44% Shadow Ball 2x32-39% Thief 2x24-28% | ||
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Granbull builds →Outrage 2x75-88% Ice Fang 2x41-49% Bite 2x39-46% Dazzling Gleam 2x33-39% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x71-84% X-Scissor 2x54-63% Shadow Claw 2x47-56% Ice Beam 2x30-35% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Mr. Mime builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x47-56% Shadow Ball 2x32-37% Thief 2x19-23% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x54-63% Ice Beam 2x36-42% Shadow Ball 2x32-37% Thief 2x22-26% | ||
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Granbull builds →Outrage 2x73-86% Ice Fang 2x40-47% Bite 2x37-44% Dazzling Gleam 2x33-39% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x70-83% X-Scissor 2x52-62% Shadow Claw 2x46-55% Ice Beam 2x28-34% | ||
 Skuntank PoisonDark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Skuntank builds →Sucker Punch 2x54-63% Shadow Claw 2x36-42% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Mr. Mime builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x48-57% Shadow Ball 2x32-38% Sucker Punch 2x20-24% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x54-64% Ice Beam 2x36-42% Shadow Ball 2x32-38% Thief 2x21-26% | ||
 Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Abomasnow builds →Ice Beam 2x50-59% Shadow Ball 2x30-35% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x69-82% X-Scissor 2x52-62% Shadow Claw 2x46-55% Ice Beam 2x28-33% | ||
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Granbull builds →Outrage 2x72-85% Ice Fang 2x39-47% Bite 2x37-44% Dazzling Gleam 2x33-39% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 2x60-70% Shadow Ball 2x34-41% Thief 2x19-23% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Mr. Mime builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x48-57% Shadow Ball 2x32-38% Sucker Punch 2x20-24% | ||
Masquerain Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Masquerain builds →Bug Buzz 2x54-64% Ice Beam 2x36-42% Shadow Ball 2x32-38% Thief 2x21-26% | ||
Abomasnow GrassIce | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Abomasnow builds →Ice Beam 2x50-59% Shadow Ball 2x30-35% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Absol builds →Night Slash 2x69-82% X-Scissor 2x52-62% Shadow Claw 2x46-55% Ice Beam 2x28-33% | ||
Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Jynx builds →Ice Beam 2x59-70% Shadow Ball 2x35-42% Thief 2x19-23% | ||
Mr. Mime PsychicFairy | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Mr. Mime builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x47-55% Shadow Ball 2x31-37% Sucker Punch 2x20-24% | ||
 Banette Ghost | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Banette builds →Phantom Force 2x79-94% Sucker Punch 2x42-50% Dazzling Gleam 2x27-32% | ||
 Garchomp DragonGround | S | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Garchomp builds →Dragon Claw 2x79-94% Crunch 2x53-62% Shadow Claw 2x46-54% | ||
Granbull Fairy | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Granbull builds →Play Rough 2x83-98% Outrage 2x73-86% Crunch 2x49-57% Ice Fang 2x40-48% | ||
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Dragapult can KO Latias with Draco Meteor (141-165%). Genesect's U-turn hits Latias for 79-94%. Hydreigon's Draco Meteor also KOs at 164-193%.
 Dragapult DragonGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityInfiltrator ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Latias View Dragapult builds →Draco Meteor 2x141-165%KO U Turn 2x39-46% Shadow Ball 2x87-103%KO Flamethrower16-19% | ||
 Genesect BugSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDownload ItemChoice Scarf NatureHasty Moves
Damage vs Latias View Genesect builds →U Turn 2x79-94% | ||
 Hydreigon DarkDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Latias View Hydreigon builds →Dark Pulse 2x102-120%KO Draco Meteor 2x164-193%KO Flamethrower19-22% | ||
 Mimikyu GhostFairy | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityDisguise ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Latias View Mimikyu builds →Play Rough 2x109-128%KO Shadow Sneak 2x50-58% Drain Punch15-18% | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Latias View Lapras builds →Avalanche 2x59-70% Thunderbolt7-8% Waterfall20-23% | ||
Latias Evolutions
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
BDSP Latias Best Moveset
Dropped from S-tier as 110/130 across Sp. Atk and Sp. Def at 110 Speed on Dragon/Psychic typing couldn't maintain the original Gen 4 dominance. AbilityLevitate adds Ground immunity. The moveset runs fast special offense with real special bulk. A-tier because the Speed and Sp. Def combination still outperforms most of the format.
Best Build
Latias best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Calm Mind
- Draco Meteor
- Aura Sphere
- Psychic
Moves List
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.
How to Read the Moves Table
Tabs
- Level-Up
- Learned by leveling up.
- TM
- Taught by a Technical Machine.
- Egg
- Inherited via breeding.
- Tutor
- NPC tutor (cost: items, BP, money).
- Reminder
- An NPC reteaches any move this Pokemon could have learned by leveling up.
- Transfer
- Carried over from an older game using Pokemon HOME.
- Event
- Given out through Mystery Gift events.
Visual Signals
CAT (Category)
How the move deals damage and which stats it uses.
A small dot on the icon's corner marks the move as contact. That triggers abilities like Static, Flame Body, Rough Skin, or Iron Barbs, plus items like Rocky Helmet and Sticky Barb.
Tier (S to D)
Each move's competitive rank in RankedBoost's system. TM, Egg, and Tutor sort by tier by default (best first). On Level-Up, click the Tier header to do the same.
PWR (Power)
Base damage. Numbers shown in a type color include STAB (base × 1.5). Hover any colored number to see the math.
— means no power (status moves) or variable power.
Sorting & Filter
Click any column header to sort. Level-Up opens with Lv 1 at the top. TM, Egg, and Tutor open with the highest-tier moves at the top.
Search filters by move name or type. The Filter button limits the list to STAB, Physical, Special, or Status moves.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Base Stats
Its body is covered with a down that can refract light in such a way that it becomes invisible.
Latias Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Guide
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Latias is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Calm Mind with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, but Latias does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Latias hits 700 BST.
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, 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 a special attacker with 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.
Game Availability
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 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves