Stats & Training
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 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 |
In Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Runerigus's Poltergeist hits Latias for 83-98%. Salamence's Earthquake hits Latias for 41-48%. Incineroar deals 78-92% with Knock Off.
 Runerigus GroundGhost | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Latias View Runerigus builds →Poltergeist 2x83-98% | ||
 Salamence Dragon | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Latias View Salamence builds →Earthquake41-48% | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Latias View Incineroar builds →Knock Off 2x78-92% Flare Blitz36-42% | ||
 Orbeetle BugPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFrisk ItemWeakness Policy NatureBold Moves View Orbeetle builds →
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 Alcremie Fairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityAromaveil ItemChestoberry NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Latias View Alcremie builds →Dazzling Gleam 2x51-60% | ||
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Evolution
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
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Latias Best Moveset
Latias's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Psyshock is the go-to spam option, with utility options keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Latias best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Healing Wish
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Moves
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Latias in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
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.
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Latias 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. Draco Meteor with Choice Scarf 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.
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- 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 6ORASMega
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