In Sword & Shield, Latias is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Draco Meteor with Choice Scarf is the standard set.

Does Latias mega evolve?

Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, 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 Sword & Shield, 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.

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

BTier

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

LevitateTop Pick

Evades ground moves.

Levitate grants Ground immunity

EV Yield

HPAtkDefSpASpD+3Spe

Strong Special Defense training target

Pokedex Entries

No Sword Shield entries available

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.

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

Type ChartFragile

6Weak

6Resist

1Immune

Score-6

4xCritical

None

2xWeak

Ice Bug Ghost Dragon Dark Fairy

½xResist

Fire Water Electric Grass Fighting Psychic

¼xResist

None

0xImmune

Ground

STAB (3)

Dragon Fighting Poison

How to Beat Latias in Sword & Shield (Best Counters)

In Sword & Shield, Runerigus's Poltergeist hits Latias for 83-98%. Salamence's Earthquake hits Latias for 41-48%. Incineroar deals 78-92% with Knock Off.

Runerigus GroundGhost	S
Recommended Build AbilityWanderingspirit ItemLeftovers NatureCareful Moves Stealth Rock PoltergeistSTAB HazeUtility Will O Wisp Damage vs Latias Poltergeist 2x 83-98% View Runerigus builds →
Salamence DragonFlying	S
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves Dual Wingbeat Earthquake Dragon Dance RoostRecovery Damage vs Latias Earthquake 41-48% View Salamence builds →
Incineroar FireDark	A
Recommended Build AbilityIntimidate ItemSitrus Berry NatureAdamant Moves Fake Out Parting Shot Knock Off Flare Blitz Damage vs Latias Knock Off 2x 78-92% Flare Blitz 36-42% View Incineroar builds →
Orbeetle BugPsychic	A
Recommended Build AbilityFrisk ItemWeakness Policy NatureBold Moves AgilitySetup Calm Mind Bug Buzz Stored Power View Orbeetle builds →
Alcremie Fairy	A
Recommended Build AbilityAromaveil ItemChestoberry NatureBold Moves Calm Mind Acid Armor Dazzling Gleam RestRecovery Damage vs Latias Dazzling Gleam 2x 51-60% View Alcremie builds →

Sword & Shield 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

Sword & Shield Latias Best Moveset

Latias's locked into one move per switch-in with Choice Scarf, trading flexibility for speed patching through item lock. Psyshock is the go-to spam option, with utility options keeping switch-ins honest.

Best Build

Experimental

Special Revenge Killer

Ability

Levitate

Item

Choice ScarfSPEED

Best Nature for Latias

Timid+SPE

Latias best EVs are Sp. Atk and Speed

EVs

Def

SpA

Spe

Special Revenge Killer Moveset

Draco MeteorSTAB
PsyshockSTAB
Healing WishSTAB
DefogUtility

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

Lv 1

Charm

C—10020Fairy

Lv 1

Stored Power

D2010010Psychic

Lv 5

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

Lv 10

Recover

C——10Normal

Lv 15

Confusion

—5010025Psychic

Lv 20

Tailwind

C——15Flying

Lv 25

Dragon Breath

—6010020Dragon

Lv 30

Wish

C——10Normal

Lv 35

Mist Ball

—701005Psychic

Lv 40

Zen Headbutt

C809015Psychic

Lv 45

Dragon Pulse

B8510010Dragon

Lv 50

Heal Pulse

C——10Psychic

Lv 55

Reflect Type

———15Normal

Lv 60

Psychic

B9010010Psychic

Lv 65

Guard Split

D——10Psychic

Lv 70

Healing Wish

C——10Psychic

Lv 75

Psycho Shift

D—10010Psychic

TM Moves

TR12

Agility

C——30Psychic

TM95

Air Slash

C759515Flying

TR83

Ally Switch+2

C——15Psychic

TM31

Attract

C—10015Normal

TR56

Aura Sphere

A80—20Fighting

TR29

Baton Pass

C——40Normal

TR01

Body Slam

C8510015Normal

TM99

Breaking Swipe

C6010015Dragon

TM81

Bulldoze

D6010020Ground

TR49

Calm Mind

A——20Psychic

TM29

Charm

C—10020Fairy

TM45

Dive

C8010010Water

TR47

Dragon Claw

C8010015Dragon

TR51

Dragon Dance

C——20Dragon

TR62

Dragon Pulse

B8510010Dragon

TR10

Earthquake

C10010010Ground

TR26

Endure+4

C——10Normal

TR65

Energy Ball

C9010010Grass

TM39

Facade

D7010020Normal

TM06

Fly

C909515Flying

TR34

Future Sight

B12010010Psychic

TM09

Giga Impact

C150905Normal

TR77

Grass Knot

D—10020Grass

TM41

Helping Hand+5

C——20Normal

TM08

Hyper Beam

B150905Normal

TR05

Ice Beam

C9010010Ice

TM27

Icy Wind

D559515Ice

TM17

Light Screen

C——30Psychic

TM72

Magic Room

D——10Psychic

TM92

Mystical Fire

C7510010Fire

TR24

Outrage

B12010010Dragon

TM25

Protect+4

C——10Normal

TR11

Psychic

B9010010Psychic

TM69

Psycho Cut

C7010020Psychic

TR25

Psyshock

B8010010Psychic

TM33

Rain Dance

C——5Water

TM18

Reflect

C——20Psychic

TM21

Rest

C——10Psychic

TM79

Retaliate

D701005Normal

TM76

Round

C6010015Normal

TM19

Safeguard

C——25Normal

TM32

Sandstorm

D——10Rock

TR33

Shadow Ball

C8010015Ghost

TM65

Shadow Claw

D7010015Ghost

TR27

Sleep Talk

C——10Normal

TM24

Snore

—5010015Normal

TM11

Solar Beam

B12010010Grass

TM30

Steel Wing

D709025Steel

TR82

Stored Power

D2010010Psychic

TR20

Substitute

C——10Normal

TM34

Sunny Day

C——5Fire

TR04

Surf

C9010015Water

TM40

Swift

C60—20Normal

TR09

Thunder

C1107010Electric

TM14

Thunder Wave

C—9020Electric

TR08

Thunderbolt

C9010015Electric

TR19

Tri Attack

C8010010Normal

TR38

Trick

C—10010Psychic

TR16

Waterfall

C8010015Water

TM36

Whirlpool

D358515Water

TR69

Zen Headbutt

C809015Psychic

Egg Moves

Latias doesn't have any Egg moves

Tutor Moves

Tut

Tutor

Dual Wingbeat

D409010Flying

Tutor

Scale Shot

D259020Dragon

How to Get Latias in Sword & Shield

No wild encounters for Latias in Sword & Shield. 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.

Also found in:

Ruby Emerald HeartGold White 2 Omega Ruby Ultra Moon

Latias Guide

In Sword & Shield, Latias is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 600 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a sweeper. Draco Meteor with Choice Scarf is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Sword & Shield, but Latias does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Latias hits 700 BST.
In Sword & Shield, 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

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