In FireRed & LeafGreen, Latias is a Legendary Pokemon rated A-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. That 130 base Sp. Def does the heavy lifting.

Does Latias mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in FireRed & LeafGreen, but Latias does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Latias hits 700 BST.

What is Latias weak to?

In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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.

What is the best ability for Latias?

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.

What role does Latias play in battle?

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.

Latias - Weakness, Evolution, Moveset, EVs & Stats

Special

Sweeper

ATier

110Speed · Fast

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.

Base Stats

Legend

HP80

Attack80

Defense90

Sp. Atk110

Sp. Def130

Speed110

Total600

Details

Catch Rate

Legendary3 / 255

Growth Rate

Slow1.25M XP

Height1.4 m

Weight40.0 kg

Base XP270

Abilities

Levitate

Evades ground moves.

Levitate grants Ground immunity

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpD+3Spe

Strong Special Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

It can telepathically communicate with people. It changes its appearance using its down that refracts light.

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.

Latias Weakness and Resistance Chart
Damage	Types
2x (Weak)	Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark
0.5x (Resist)	Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Psychic

Type ChartVulnerable

5Weak

6Resist

1Immune

Score-4

Gen III Type Chart

Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ice Bug Ghost Dragon Dark

½xResist

Fire Water Electric Grass Fighting Psychic

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (3)

Dragon Fighting Poison

How to Beat Latias in FireRed & LeafGreen (Best Counters)

In FireRed & LeafGreen, Forretress's Explosion hits Latias for 60-70%. Flygon's Earthquake hits Latias for 39-46%. Regice deals 66-78% with Ice Beam.

Forretress BugSteel	B
Recommended Build AbilitySturdy ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves SpikesHazard Rapid Spin Explosion Earthquake Damage vs Latias Rapid Spin 12-15% Explosion 60-70% Earthquake 24-29% View Forretress builds →
Flygon GroundDragon	B
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves EarthquakeSTAB Rock Slide ToxicUtility ProtectPriority Damage vs Latias Earthquake 39-46% Rock Slide 20-23% View Flygon builds →
Regice Ice	B
Recommended Build AbilityClearbody ItemLeftovers NatureQuiet Moves Ice Beam Thunderbolt Explosion Thunder Wave Damage vs Latias Ice Beam 2x 66-78% Thunderbolt 11-13% Explosion 45-53% View Regice builds →
Houndoom DarkFire	B
Recommended Build AbilityFlashfire ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves PursuitSTAB Fire Blast CrunchSTAB Will O Wisp Damage vs Latias Pursuit 2x 32-38% Fire Blast 21-25% Crunch 2x 62-74% View Houndoom builds →
Dusclops Ghost	B
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureCalm Moves Will O Wisp Pain Split Shadow Ball RestRecovery Damage vs Latias Shadow Ball 2x 43-51% View Dusclops builds →

FireRed & LeafGreen 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

No Evolution

#380LatiasDoes not evolve

Breeding

Unavailable

Undiscovered egg group

FireRed & LeafGreen Latias Best Moveset

Best Build

No build content available for this Pokemon in Gen 3.

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Moves

Most of Latias's flexibility comes from TMs. Same-type output runs through Dream Eater and Mist Ball, but Flying and Normal and the rest of the TM pool push it from predictable to genuinely threatening.

Level-Up Moves

Lv 1

Psywave

——8015Psychic

Lv 5

Wish

C——10Normal

Lv 10

Helping Hand+5

———20Normal

Lv 15

Safeguard

D——25Normal

Lv 20

Dragon Breath

—6010020Dragon

Lv 25

Water Sport

———15Water

Lv 30

Refresh

D——20Normal

Lv 35

Mist Ball

—701005Psychic

Lv 40

Psychic

B9010010Psychic

Lv 45

Recover

C——20Normal

Lv 50

Charm

——10020Normal

TM Moves

TM40

Aerial Ace

D60—20Flying

TM45

Attract

——10015Normal

TM04

Calm Mind

C——20Psychic

HM01

Cut

—509530Normal

Dive

—6010010Water

TM32

Double Team

———15Normal

TM02

Dragon Claw

C8010015Dragon

TM26

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TM42

Facade

D7010020Normal

HM05

Flash

——7020Normal

HM02

Fly

—709515Flying

TM21

Frustration

——10020Normal

TM10

Hidden Power

—6010015Normal

TM15

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TM13

Ice Beam

C9510010Ice

TM16

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM17

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TM29

Psychic

B9010010Psychic

TM18

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM33

Reflect

D——20Psychic

TM44

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM27

Return

D—10020Normal

TM05

Roar-6

C——20Normal

TM20

Safeguard

D——25Normal

TM37

Sandstorm

———10Rock

TM43

Secret Power

—7010020Normal

TM30

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TM34

Shock Wave

—60—20Electric

TM22

Solar Beam

B12010010Grass

TM47

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

TM11

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

HM03

Surf

C9510015Water

TM25

Thunder

C1207010Electric

TM24

Thunderbolt

C9510015Electric

TM06

Toxic

C—8510Poison

TM03

Water Pulse

—6010020Water

HM07

Waterfall

C8010015Water

Egg Moves

Latias doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

Tutor

Double-Edge

C12010015Normal

Tutor

Dream Eater

—10010015Psychic

Tutor

Mimic

———10Normal

Tutor

Substitute

C——10Normal

Tutor

Thunder Wave

C—10020Electric

How to Get Latias in FireRed & LeafGreen

Latias can't be caught in FireRed & LeafGreen. 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.

Available in:

RubySpecial encounter · Southern Island · Event: Eon Ticket EmeraldSurfing · Roaming Hoenn · Post-Elite Four

Then trade to FireRed & LeafGreen.

Also found in:

HeartGold White 2 Omega Ruby Ultra Moon

Latias Guide

In FireRed & LeafGreen, Latias is a Legendary Pokemon rated A-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. That 130 base Sp. Def does the heavy lifting.
Mega Evolution isn't available in FireRed & LeafGreen, but Latias does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Latias hits 700 BST.
In FireRed & LeafGreen, 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

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