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.
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)
In Platinum, 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% | ||
Platinum 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
Platinum 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
How to Get Latias in Platinum
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 Guide
In Platinum, 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 Platinum, but Latias does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Latias hits 700 BST.
In Platinum, 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