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 |
 Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Bug is super effective against LatiasView Scizor → | ||
 Magearna SteelFairy | S | |
Fairy is super effective against LatiasView Magearna → | ||
 Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Dark is super effective against LatiasView Incineroar → | ||
 Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Ghost is super effective against LatiasView Chandelure → | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Ice is super effective against LatiasView Mamoswine → | ||
In Sun & Moon, Scizor can KO Latias with U-turn (137-161%). Magearna's Ice Beam hits Latias for 43-51%. Incineroar deals 79-93% with Knock Off.
Scizor BugSteel | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityTechnician ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Latias View Scizor builds →Bullet Punch39-46% Superpower39-46% U Turn 2x137-161%KO | ||
Magearna SteelFairy | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySoulheart ItemAssault Vest NatureCalm Moves
Damage vs Latias View Magearna builds →Volt Switch8-10% Ice Beam 2x43-51% | ||
Incineroar FireDark | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemAssault Vest NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Latias View Incineroar builds →Flare Blitz36-42% Knock Off 2x79-93% U Turn 2x56-66% | ||
Chandelure GhostFire | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityFlame Body ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Latias View Chandelure builds →Shadow Ball 2x76-90% Flamethrower21-25% | ||
Mamoswine IceGround | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Latias View Mamoswine builds →Earthquake85-100%KO Ice Shard 2x69-81% Knock Off 2x74-87% | ||
Sun & Moon 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
Sun & Moon Latias Best Moveset
The game plan is straightforward: click Calm Mind, then sweep. Dragoniumz and Levitate support the setup turn. EVs go into max Sp. Atk and Speed so Latias hits hard once it's boosted.
Best Build
Latias best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Psyshock
- Calm Mind
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Psychic
- Tailwind
- Toxic
- Defog
Recommended Teammates
Special Revenge Killer Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Defog
- Healing Wish
- Psychic
Recommended Teammates
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
Transfer Moves
How to Get Latias in Sun & Moon
Latias can't be caught in Sun & Moon. 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.
Special encounter in:
Then trade to Sun & Moon.
Also found in:
Latias Guide
In Sun & Moon, Latias is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Draco Meteor with Dragoniumz is the standard set.
In Sun & Moon, yes. Mega Latias is the evolved form, sitting at 700 BST. Big power spike over base Latias (600). Equip the Mega Stone and it transforms in battle.
In Sun & Moon, 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 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