Latios
TL;DR. Latios is a dragon/psychic-type Pokémon from Generation III. Base Stat Total: 600. LATIOS has the ability to make its foe see an image of what it has seen or imagines in its head. This POKéMON is intelligent and understands human speech.
LATIOS has the ability to make its foe see an image of what it has seen or imagines in its head. This POKéMON is intelligent and understands human speech.
Stat spread.
Total of 600. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Latios in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Latios reaches 3,812 CP at level 40 and 4,362 CP as a best buddy.
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Shiny release
Shiny Latios first appeared on April 15, 2019, during Special Raid Week.
- Latios
- Mega Latios
- Dynamax
- Shadow
Recent raid runs
Last in raids: Aug 31 to Sep 4, 2026, Mega (Mega Latios).
| Dates | Raid | Event |
|---|---|---|
| Aug 31 to Sep 4, 2026 | MegaMega Latios | Mega Ascension |
| Jul 26, 2026 | 5-star | GO Fest 2026: Global - Sunday Raid Event · Twilight Battlefield |
| Jul 12, 2026 | 5-star | Pokémon GO Fest 2026: Global · Twilight Battlefield |
| Jul 6, 2026 | 5-star | The Road of Legends |
| Apr 1 to May 5, 2026 | Shadow 5-star | Regular rotation |
| Mar 1, 2026 | MegaMega Latios | Pokémon GO Tour: Kalos - Global |
Latios in competitive play.
Latios is a Generation 9 OU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #417 in the Great League.
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Sets and GO ranks last checked 2026-10-20.
Common questions about Latios.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Latios, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Latios?
Latios is a Dragon/Psychic-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Latios weak to?
Latios takes 2× damage from Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Fairy. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Latios resistant to?
Latios resists Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, Fighting, Psychic. It has no full immunities.
How does Latios evolve?
Latios evolves into Mega Latios (Mega Evolve with Latiosite (battle-only)).
What generation is Latios from?
Latios was introduced in Generation III (the Hoenn region). Its Pokédex number is #0381.
What are Latios's base stats?
Latios has HP 80, Attack 90, Defense 80, Special Attack 130, Special Defense 110, and Speed 110. Total base stat total: 600.
What are Latios's abilities?
Latios can have the ability Levitate.
Is Latios legendary or mythical?
Yes. Latios is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Latios's best stat?
Latios's highest base stat is Special Attack at 130, which ranks 15th of 170 Dragon-type Pokémon.
Is Latios good?
Latios has a base stat total of 600, the 25th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 15th among Dragon-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
Does Latios's ability change its weaknesses?
Yes. With Levitate, Ground moves miss it.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Latios as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Latios is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances. Some abilities change them; pick one to see its chart.
Ability Levitate. Ground moves miss it.
Latios vs. the average Dragon-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 170 Dragon-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Latios | Dragon avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 80 | 78 | +2 |
| Attack | 90 | 78 | +12 |
| Defense | 80 | 77 | +3 |
| Special Attack | 130 | 87 | +43 |
| Special Defense | 110 | 81 | +29 |
| Speed | 110 | 74 | +36 |
| Total | 600 | 475 | +125 |
Latios appears in 19 games.
Every mainline release where Latios is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Latios.
Every main-series game Latios is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXObtainable
- Scarlet · VioletObtainable
- Trade(Version 3.0.0+)
- One-time encounterNorth Province (Area Two), after receiving the Latios Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (The Indigo Disk)
- Legends: Z-AObtainable
- Trade(Version 2.0.0+)
- One-time encounterHyperspace Lumiose (requires special scan) (Only one) (Mega Dimension)
Generation VIIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- SwordObtainable
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- RaidMax Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) (The Crown Tundra)
- ShieldTrade
- Trade(Version 1.3.0+)
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterRamanas Park (requires Soul Slate) (Only one)
- Legends: ArceusNot in the game
Generation VIIObtainableTradeNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- Ultra SunObtainable
- One-time encounterUltra Space Wilds (Water World) (Only one)
- Ultra MoonTrade
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIObtainableTradeEvent only
- X · YTrade
- Event
- Omega RubyObtainable
- One-time encounterSouthern Island (Only one)
- Alpha SapphireEvent only
- EventSouthern Island (requires Eon Ticket) (Only one)
Generation VObtainableTrade
- Black · WhiteTrade
- Black 2Obtainable
- One-time encounterDreamyard (Only one)
- White 2Trade
Generation IVObtainableTradeEvent only
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumTrade
- HeartGoldEvent only
- EventPewter City (requires Enigma Stone) (Only one)
- SoulSilverObtainable
- One-time encounterRoaming Kanto (Only one)
Generation IIIObtainableTradeEvent only
- RubyObtainable
- One-time encounterRoaming Hoenn (Only one)
- SapphireEvent only
- EventSouthern Island (requires Eon Ticket) (Only one)
- EmeraldObtainable
- One-time encounterRoaming Hoenn (Only one)
- EventSouthern Island (requires Eon Ticket) (Only one)
- FireRed · LeafGreenTrade
- Event
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Pokémon Bank, Sword, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A. From HOME it can move into Sword, Shield, Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Scarlet, Violet and Legends: Z-A.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
Latios appears in 2 episodes.
From DP189 (2010-08-26) through JN146 (2023-03-17).
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Latios partners with 1 trainer in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Latios partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
Pokémon Sleep · Dozing type
Latios has 4 sleep styles.
Catch each pose by sleeping near Snorlax with enough Drowsy Power. Latios sleeps as a Dozing type.
TCG Pocket appearances
Latios in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
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