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.
It communicates using telepathy. Its body is covered in down that refracts light to make it invisible.
It communicates using telepathy. Its body is covered in down that refracts light to make it invisible.
Latias Weakness
Latias is weak to Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, and Dark. 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 |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Psychic |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Absol builds →Blizzard 2x40-47% Ice Beam 2x32-38% X-Scissor 2x57-68% Shadow Claw 2x50-59% | ||
 Gastly GhostPoison | C | |
 Ledyba Bug | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Ledyba builds →U-turn 2x25-31% Silver Wind 2x25-31% | ||
 Spinarak BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Spinarak builds →Leech Life 2x49-57% Shadow Sneak 2x16-21% | ||
 Caterpie Bug | D | |
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Absol builds →Blizzard 2x39-46% Ice Beam 2x33-39% X-Scissor 2x55-66% Shadow Ball 2x28-34% | ||
 Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x74-88% U-turn 2x65-77% Silver Wind 2x27-33% Pursuit 2x27-32% | ||
 Pinsir Bug | C | |
 Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x62-73% X-Scissor 2x62-73% Silver Wind 2x27-33% Fury Cutter 2x34-40% | ||
 Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x65-77% U-turn 2x55-66% Silver Wind 2x24-29% Payback 2x28-34% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Absol builds →Blizzard 2x35-42% Ice Beam 2x30-36% X-Scissor 2x54-64% Shadow Ball 2x27-32% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x71-84% U-turn 2x61-72% Silver Wind 2x25-30% Pursuit 2x25-30% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x58-69% X-Scissor 2x58-69% Silver Wind 2x25-30% Fury Cutter 2x30-36% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x61-72% U-turn 2x53-63% Silver Wind 2x22-27% Payback 2x27-32% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Absol builds →Blizzard 2x36-43% Ice Beam 2x31-36% X-Scissor 2x55-65% Shadow Ball 2x27-32% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x73-86% U-turn 2x64-76% Silver Wind 2x25-30% Pursuit 2x25-31% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x59-70% X-Scissor 2x59-70% Silver Wind 2x25-30% Fury Cutter 2x32-38% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x61-73% U-turn 2x55-65% Assurance 2x32-38% Silver Wind 2x23-27% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Absol builds →Blizzard 2x36-43% Ice Beam 2x30-35% X-Scissor 2x53-63% Shadow Ball 2x26-31% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x70-83% U-turn 2x61-72% Thief 2x36-43% Silver Wind 2x26-31% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x78-92% Thief 2x39-46% | ||
Kricketune Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Kricketune builds →Leech Life 2x58-69% X-Scissor 2x58-69% Silver Wind 2x26-31% Fury Cutter 2x31-36% | ||
Beedrill BugPoison | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Beedrill builds →X-Scissor 2x61-72% U-turn 2x54-64% Assurance 2x31-37% Thief 2x31-37% | ||
Absol Dark | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Absol builds →Blizzard 2x36-43% Ice Beam 2x29-35% X-Scissor 2x55-65% Shadow Ball 2x27-32% | ||
 Jynx IcePsychic | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Jynx builds →Blizzard 2x75-88% Ice Beam 2x63-74% Shadow Ball 2x36-43% Ice Punch 2x38-45% | ||
Scyther Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Scyther builds →X-Scissor 2x71-83% U-turn 2x63-74% Thief 2x36-43% Silver Wind 2x24-29% | ||
Pinsir Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Pinsir builds →X-Scissor 2x79-93% Thief 2x40-48% | ||
 Butterfree Bug | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Latias View Butterfree builds →Bug Buzz 2x50-60% Shadow Ball 2x31-37% U-turn 2x34-40% Silver Wind 2x34-40% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Infernape's U-turn hits Latias for 48-56%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Latias View Infernape builds →Close Combat31-36% U Turn 2x48-56% Fire Blast15-17% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Latias View Moltres builds →Flamethrower16-18% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemBlack Sludge NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Latias View Weezing builds →Flamethrower7-9% Thunderbolt7-9% | ||
 Blaziken FireFighting | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemChoice Scarf NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Latias View Blaziken builds →Flare Blitz34-40% Superpower34-40% Fire Blast15-18% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityChlorophyll ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves
Damage vs Latias View Tangrowth builds →Earthquake26-31% | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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
HeartGold & SoulSilver Latias Best Moveset
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
Latias best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed
Special Sweeper Moveset
- Draco Meteor
- Surf
- Trick
- Dragon Pulse
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
HeartGold & SoulSilver Latias Locations
Finding Latias at low spawn rates takes patience. 2 spots are available in late-game routes, but the rate difference between them matters. Lock in the top one from the sorted list below.
Best Locations to Catch Latias in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Latias Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Latias is a Legendary Pokemon rated S-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Draco Meteor with Choice Specs is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in HeartGold & SoulSilver, but Latias does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Latias hits 700 BST.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 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