Dragon/Psychic gives Latias strong STAB coverage, and its stat spread wastes nothing on the offensive side. It clears the crowded base-100 Speed benchmark. A competitive force since Gen 3. 5 type weaknesses to keep in mind. Known as the Eon Pokemon.
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.
Latias Weakness
VulnerableLatias is weak to Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, and Dark-type moves. 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.
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
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.
How to Evolve
Latias's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Specs, trading flexibility for boosted special damage with move lock. Draco Meteor is the go-to spam option, with Water coverage keeping switch-ins honest.
Best Build
Best Latias Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Surf
- Trick
- Dragon Pulse
Recommended Teammates
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
Transfer Moves
No wild encounters for Latias in Platinum. 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.
Catch in the wild in:
Then trade to Platinum.
Also found in:
Latias is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier on our tier list. 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 and Dark-type attackers are also a problem. With 5 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 doesn't evolve. As a Legendary Pokemon, it stands on its own without an evolutionary line. It's a Dragon/Psychic type with 600 BST.
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. But the speed tells the real story — base 110 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. Fits the sweeper role.
Latias appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
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.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A