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Latias is a Legendary Dragon and Psychic-type Pokemon known for its speed, special bulk, Levitate ability, Eon Pokemon status and Mega Evolution. This guide covers Latias’ stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses, locations, Mega Latias and general competitive information.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Mega Evolution
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Latias guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Latias is a Legendary Dragon and Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. It is part of the Eon duo with Latios and can Mega Evolve into Mega Latias in games where Mega Evolution is available.
Competitive Overview
Latias is often a useful competitive Pokemon because of its Speed, special bulk, Levitate immunity and strong support movepool. It can work as a fast special attacker, bulky utility Pokemon or setup sweeper depending on the format.
Latias’ biggest strengths are its Dragon and Psychic coverage, resistance profile, recovery options and Mega Evolution in supported games. Its main issues are weaknesses to Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark and Fairy-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Latias, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Latias
National Dex
#0380
Type
Dragon / Psychic
Species
Eon Pokemon
Height
4’07” / 1.4 m
140 cm
Weight
88.2 lbs / 40.0 kg
40 kg
Abilities
Levitate
Latias has strong Speed, Special Defense and balanced special attacking potential. Its bulk and Levitate ability help it switch into several common attack types when played carefully.
Latias can use Dragon, Psychic, Water, Electric, Ice and support moves across Pokemon games. These are some of Latias’ most useful and recognizable moves.
A very powerful Dragon-type special attack that gives Latias major burst damage.
A reliable Dragon-type special attack without the Special Attack drop from Draco Meteor.
A dependable Psychic-type attack that uses Latias’ special attacking power.
A Psychic-type move that can pressure specially bulky opponents by targeting Defense.
Coverage against Fire, Rock and Ground-type Pokemon.
Coverage that helps Latias hit Water and Flying-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.
A setup move that boosts Latias’ Special Attack and Special Defense.
Latias can learn Dragon, Psychic, Water, Electric, Ice, Grass, Flying and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Latias’ move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Latias is a Dragon and Psychic-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances and a Ground immunity through Levitate, but it is weak to Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark and Fairy-type attacks.
Type
Dragon / Psychic
Weaknesses
Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark and Fairy
Resistances
Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, Fighting and Psychic
Immunity
Ground
Latias has Levitate, which gives it an important immunity and helps it switch into Ground-type attacks.
Gives Latias immunity to Ground-type moves. This helps Latias switch into Earthquake and other Ground-type attacks in many formats.
Latias does not evolve into or from any other Pokemon. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Latias in games where Mega Evolution and Latiasite are available.
Legendary Pokemon
Does not evolve
Mega Evolution
Mega Evolves with Latiasite in supported games
Latias’ availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Latias is found through roaming Legendary encounters, special events, postgame areas, transfer systems or DLC.
| Game | Where to Find Latias |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Latias had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Latias had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Latias had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Latias |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Latias had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Latias had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Latias had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Latias |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Trade or Southern Island event. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Roaming Hoenn after the Elite Four, or Southern Island event. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Roaming Hoenn if selected after the TV news report, or Southern Island event. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Latias |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Roaming Kanto after meeting the story requirement. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Enigma Stone event, trade or transfer. |
| Game | Where to Find Latias |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Dreamyard. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Latias |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Eon Ticket event or trade. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Southern Island story encounter. |
| Game | Where to Find Latias |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Ultra Space Wilds. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Latias |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Dynamax Adventures in The Crown Tundra. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Ramanas Park. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Ramanas Park. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Latias |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
The Indigo Disk via Snacksworth legendary encounter. |
 Pokemon Violet |
The Indigo Disk via Snacksworth legendary encounter. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Mega Dimension DLC encounter. |
| Game | Where to Find Latias |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Mega Latias is Latias’ Mega Evolution. It keeps Latias’ Dragon and Psychic typing while improving its overall bulk and offensive potential in games where Mega Evolution is available.
Category
Eon Pokemon
Type
Dragon / Psychic
Height
5’11”
Weight
114.6 lbs
Mega Latias gains a more powerful and streamlined form while keeping Levitate and its Dragon and Psychic typing. Its improved stats make it a major Legendary form for modern Pokemon coverage.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Latias. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Latias is a Dragon / Psychic-type Pokemon.
Latias is weak to Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark and Fairy-type moves.
Latias does not evolve into or from any other Pokemon. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Latias in games where Mega Evolution and Latiasite are available.
Latias’s abilities are Levitate.
Latias’s best moves often include Draco Meteor, Dragon Pulse, Psychic, Psyshock, Surf, Thunderbolt, Ice Beam and Calm Mind.
Latias is often a useful competitive Pokemon because of its Speed, special bulk, Levitate immunity and strong support movepool. It can work as a fast special attacker, bulky utility Pokemon or setup sweeper depending on the format.
Latias’ availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. In many games, Latias is found through roaming Legendary encounters, special events, postgame areas, transfer systems or DLC.
Mega Latias exists as Latias’ official Mega Evolution and can be used in games or formats where Mega Evolution and Latiasite are available.
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