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Latios

Eon Pokémon

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Latios official artwork
Official art

Latios is a Dragon/Psychic-type Pokémon, 2× weak to Bug, Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark and Fairy, with a base stat total of 600. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

DragonPsychic
Height
2 m 6′07″
Weight
60 kg 132.3 lbs
Base stat total
600 Higher than 94% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
Legendary
Pokédex entrySapphire / Alpha Sapphire
LATIOS will only open its heart to a TRAINER with a compassionate spirit. This Pokémon can fly faster than a jet plane by folding its forelegs to minimize air resistance.
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Base stats

HP80155–187270–364
Atk9099–156166–306
Def8090–145148–284
SpA130135–200238–394
SpD110117–178202–350
Spe110117–178202–350
Total600Higher than 94% of Pokémon
HP80Atk90Def80Spe110SpD110SpA130

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

2×
Bug (because of Psychic)Dark (because of Psychic)Dragon (because of Dragon)Fairy (because of Dragon)Ghost (because of Psychic)Ice (because of Dragon)

Resists

½×
Electric (because of Dragon)Fighting (because of Psychic)Fire (because of Dragon)Grass (because of Dragon)Psychic (because of Psychic)Water (because of Dragon)
Takes normal damage from 6 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockSteel

With : Ground becomes 0×

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 110); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+178Max162No SP130Min117Scarf267Tailwind356

At max Speed, Latios outspeeds 23 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 2.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Latios against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Latios · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
162Latios · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
130Latios · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesUUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexUUBL

27.4% of teams · rank #1 · Singles · 1630 weighting · 33,671 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Timid
EVs
252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Steel
  1. Draco Meteor
  2. Luster Purge
  3. Recover
  4. Flip Turn

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games23.4%
  • 1500 weighting25.9%
  • 1630 weighting27.4%
  • 1760 weighting30.2%

Usage by month

Oct 202527.4%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

EV spreads

  • Timid 252 SpA / 4 SpD / 252 Spe34.1%
  • Timid 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe26.3%
  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe20.4%
  • Timid 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe2.5%
  • Modest 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe2.5%

Tera types

  • Steel40.5%
  • Dragon26.8%
  • Electric11.9%
  • Fairy6.1%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Evolution

Latios doesn’t evolve, but in battle it can Mega Evolve.

  1. #0381LatiosDragonPsychic
    1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Latiosite
      #0381Mega LatiosDragonPsychic

Moves

Level up 16

1Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
1Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpec20100%10
5Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
10RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5
15Confusion10% chance to confuse the target.PsychicSpec50100%25
20TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
25Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
30Ally SwitchUser and ally swap positions; using again can fail.PsychicStatus——15
35Luster Purge50% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec95100%5
40Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
45Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
50Heal PulseHeals the target by 50% of its max HP.PsychicStatus——10
55Simple BeamThe target's Ability becomes Simple.NormalStatus—100%15
60Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
65Power SplitAverages Attack and Sp. Atk stats with target.PsychicStatus——10
70MementoLowers target's Attack, Sp. Atk by 2. User faints.DarkStatus—100%10

TM / HM / TR 66

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20
TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpec20100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM54PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpec80100%10
TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15
TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15
TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20
TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10
TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10
TM112Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.FightingSpec80—20
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15
TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10
TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10
TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15
TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15
TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM132Baton PassUser switches, passing stat changes and more.NormalStatus——40
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10
TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM196Flip TurnUser switches out after damaging the target.WaterPhys60100%20
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM200Scale ShotHits 2-5 times. User: -1 Def, +1 Spe after last hit.DragonPhys2590%20
TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM217Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpec120100%10
TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15
TM228Psychic NoiseFor 2 turns, the target is prevented from healing.PsychicSpec75100%10

Biology

Latios is the other half of the Eon Duo, along with its female counterpart Latias. Its abilities are mostly identical to those of Latias, though it is slightly larger, faster, and worse at making sharp turns. It prefers compassionate trainers, and does not enjoy fighting.

Forms

Mega Latios

DragonPsychic
BST 700

HoldsLatiosite

Latios gains a purple color scheme and becomes nearly indistinguishable from Latias.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Eon Pokémon
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Blue
Water's Edge
Pal Park area
Field
Original Hoenn#197New Hoenn#206Hyperspace#127

  1. Latios has the ability to make others see an image of what it has seen or imagines in its head. This Pokémon is intelligent and understands human speech.

    Omega Ruby

  2. It understands human speech and is highly intelligent. It is a tender Pokémon that dislikes fighting.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · Y

  3. A highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

  4. It has a docile temperament and dislikes fighting. Tucking in its forelegs, it can fly faster than a jet plane.

    FireRed · LeafGreen

  5. Even in hiding, it can detect the locations of others and sense their emotions since it has telepathy. Its intelligence allows it to understand human languages.

    Emerald

  6. LATIOS will only open its heart to a TRAINER with a compassionate spirit. This Pokémon can fly faster than a jet plane by folding its forelegs to minimize air resistance.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  7. LATIOS has the ability to make its foe see an image of what it has seen or imagines in its head. This Pokémon is intelligent and understands human speech.

    Ruby

Names around the world

English
Latios
Japanese
ラティオス
Japanese (romaji)
Latios
Korean
라티오스
Chinese (Traditional)
拉帝歐斯
Chinese (Simplified)
拉帝欧斯
French
Latios
German
Latios
Spanish
Latios
Italian
Latios

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII

Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

3 SpA
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
90
270
Slow

Breeding

Undiscovered
♂ 100%♀ 0%
120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70
Ultra Sun 2 areas
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
  • Ultra Space Wilds Water WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60
Alpha Sapphire 1 area
  • Southern IslandStatic encounter · Lv 30
Omega Ruby 1 area
  • Southern IslandReceive as a gift, Static encounter · Lv 30
Black 2 1 area
  • DreamyardStatic encounter · Lv 68
SoulSilver 1 area
  • Wandert durch JohtoOn any overworld patch of grass · Lv 35
Emerald 2 areas
  • Roaming HoennOn any overworld patch of grass, On any overworld water tile · Lv 40
  • Southern IslandStatic encounter · Lv 50
Sapphire 1 area
  • Southern IslandStatic encounter · Lv 50
Ruby 1 area
  • Roaming HoennOn any overworld patch of grass, On any overworld water tile · Lv 40

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.