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 |
 Incineroar FireDark | S | |
Dark is super effective against LatiasView Incineroar → | ||
 Flutter Mane GhostFairy | S | |
Ghost is super effective against LatiasView Flutter Mane → | ||
 Raging Bolt ElectricDragon | S | |
Dragon is super effective against LatiasView Raging Bolt → | ||
 Clefable Fairy | A | |
Fairy is super effective against LatiasView Clefable → | ||
 Lapras WaterIce | B | |
Ice is super effective against LatiasView Lapras → | ||
In Legends: Z-A, Hippowdon's Earthquake hits Latias for 44-51%.
 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% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemRocky Helmet NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Latias View Hippowdon builds →Earthquake44-51% | ||
Legends: Z-A 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
Legends: Z-A Latias Best Moveset
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
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
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.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Latias in Legends: Z-A
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:
Latias Guide
In Legends: Z-A, 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 Legends: Z-A, but Latias does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Latias hits 700 BST.
In Legends: Z-A, 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.
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 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