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Latios is a Legendary Dragon and Psychic-type Pokemon known for high Special Attack, strong Speed, useful resistances and Mega Evolution. This guide covers Latios stats, best moves, ability, typing, weaknesses, locations, Mega Latios and future Pokemon game updates.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Mega Evolution
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Latios 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 |
Latios is a Legendary Dragon and Psychic-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 3. It is known for its intelligence, fast flight, strong special attacking power and close connection to Latias.
Competitive Overview
Latios is generally a strong competitive Pokemon because of its high Special Attack, high Speed, useful typing and access to strong Dragon and Psychic-type attacks.
Latios often works as a fast special attacker, Calm Mind user or utility attacker. Its biggest concerns are weaknesses to common Ice, Dragon, Dark, Ghost, Bug and Fairy-type attacks.
Here are the key facts to know about Latios, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Latios
National Dex
#0381
Type
Dragon / Psychic
Species
Eon Pokemon
Height
6’07” / 2.0 m
200 cm
Weight
132.3 lbs / 60.0 kg
60.0 kg
Abilities
Levitate
Latios has high Special Attack and Speed with solid special bulk. These stats help it pressure teams quickly while still switching into some resisted attacks.
Latios has a strong special movepool with Dragon, Psychic, Electric, Ice and recovery options. These are some of Latios’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Latios’s signature Psychic-type attack that can pressure foes while lowering Special Defense.
A high-power Dragon-type move that gives Latios major burst damage.
A reliable Psychic-type attack for consistent special damage.
A dependable Dragon-type attack without Draco Meteor’s Special Attack drop.
A setup move that boosts Latios’s Special Attack and Special Defense.
Useful recovery that helps Latios stay active through longer battles.
Coverage against Dragon, Flying, Grass and Ground-type Pokemon.
Coverage against Water and Flying-type Pokemon.
Latios can learn a strong move pool across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view Latios’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Latios is a Dragon and Psychic-type Pokemon. This gives it useful resistances to Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting and Psychic, but it also leaves it weak to several common attacking types.
Type
Dragon / Psychic
Weaknesses
Bug, Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Fairy
Resistances
Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Psychic
Immunity
Ground
Latios has Levitate, which gives it key defensive value by avoiding Ground-type attacks in most games.
Makes Latios immune to Ground-type moves. This can give Latios safer switch-in opportunities against Earthquake and other Ground-type attacks.
Latios does not evolve into or from another Pokemon. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Latios when the required Mega Evolution item or mechanic is available.
Legendary Pokemon
Does not evolve
Latios’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. It is usually obtained through legendary encounters, roaming encounters, special areas, transfer or trade.
| Game | Where to Find Latios |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Latios had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Latios had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Latios had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Latios |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Latios had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Latios had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Latios had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Latios |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Roaming Hoenn after becoming Champion. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Roaming Hoenn after becoming Champion if the blue Pokemon is chosen on the TV report. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Latios |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Event encounter at Pewter City with the Enigma Stone, or trade from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Roaming Kanto after the National Pokedex. |
| Game | Where to Find Latios |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Transfer from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Dreamyard after becoming Champion. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Latios |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Southern Island during the story. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Latios |
|---|---|
 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 |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Latios |
|---|---|
 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 Latios |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
North Province Area Two. |
 Pokemon Violet |
North Province Area Two. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Available through Special Scan encounters in Hyperspace Wild Zones after progressing the Mega Dimension DLC and completing Side Mission 188. |
| Game | Where to Find Latios |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Mega Latios is Latios’s Mega Evolution. It keeps Latios’s Dragon and Psychic typing while gaining higher offensive power and improved overall stats.
Category
Eon Pokemon
Type
Dragon / Psychic
Height
7’7″
Weight
154.3 lbs
Mega Latios increases Latios’s Attack, Defense, Special Attack and Special Defense while keeping its excellent Speed, making it a stronger offensive and defensive threat when Mega Evolution is available.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Latios. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Latios is a Dragon and Psychic-type Pokemon.
Latios is weak to Bug, Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark, Fairy-type moves.
Latios does not evolve into or from another Pokemon, but it can Mega Evolve into Mega Latios when Mega Evolution is available.
Latios’s ability is Levitate.
Latios’s best moves often include Luster Purge, Draco Meteor, Psychic, Dragon Pulse, Calm Mind, Recover, Ice Beam, Thunderbolt.
Yes, Latios is usually a strong Pokemon because of its high Special Attack, Speed, useful ability and strong Dragon and Psychic-type movepool.
Latios is usually obtained through version-specific legendary encounters, roaming encounters, transfer, trade or special locations depending on the game.
Mega Latios information is included on this page and can be updated as new game and competitive details become available.
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