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LegendaryGeneration III · #0380 — Eon Pokémon
Latias, known as the Eon Pokémon, is a legendary Dragon/Psychic-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III that represents one half of the iconic eon duo, alongside its counterpart Latios. As a member of an exclusive category of legendary Pokémon, Latias is exclusively female, making it a unique presence in the Pokédex and a symbol of feminine strength in the legendary tier. With a base stat total of 600, Latias boasts exceptional special defensive capabilities with a base Special Defense of 130, complemented by impressive Special Attack and Speed stats of 110 each, making it a formidable special attacker despite its lower physical offensive presence. The rarity of encountering Latias in the wild is reflected in its extraordinarily low catch rate of 3, requiring master balls or significant patience to capture, though its high base friendship of 90 suggests that those who do obtain one will find a deeply loyal companion.
Base Stats
Height
1.4m
Weight
40.0kg
Category
Eon Pokémon
Gender
100% Female
Color
red
Shape
wings
Habitat
waters-edge
Abilities
Evades ground moves.
Latias Biology & Physical Characteristics
Latias possesses a distinctive avian physiology stylized after a jet aircraft, featuring an elongated neck that stretches forward from a compact body and bird-like wings positioned high on its rear. The Pokémon's most striking feature is its glass-like down, a specialized feather structure that covers its entire body and possesses remarkable light-refracting properties, allowing Latias to manipulate its appearance and achieve near-perfect invisibility when desired. Its coloration is dominated by a striking red and white pattern, with the rear half of its body predominantly red and the upper half white, complemented by a distinctive blue triangle marking its chest and a red facial mask that partially covers its features. Standing at only 1.4 meters in height and weighing a mere 40 kilograms, Latias is deceptively slight for a legendary Pokémon, yet its composition defies conventional physics, as it perpetually floats through the air via its innate Levitate ability, which renders it immune to ground-type moves and environmental obstacles that would impede terrestrial creatures.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Latias Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Latias is uniquely exclusively female with a gender ratio of 0% male to 100% female, making it impossible to encounter a male Latias under any circumstances, a characteristic shared only with its counterpart Latios (which is exclusively male) among the eon duo. This strict gender dimorphism creates fascinating biological implications, as Latias cannot be bred through conventional means due to its placement in the 'Undiscovered' egg group, rendering it unable to produce offspring through traditional Pokémon breeding mechanics. The inability to breed Latias means that each individual is a singular entity, imbuing every captured Latias with a sense of uniqueness and irreplaceability that distinguishes legendary Pokémon from more common species. This breeding restriction, combined with Latias's extraordinarily low catch rate of 3 and its elusive nature, has made it one of the most sought-after Pokémon in competitive and collecting communities, as trainers cannot simply breed multiple copies to share or trade, ensuring that Latias retains its status as a precious and rare legendary companion throughout its existence.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm03
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
tm05
ruby sapphire
tm05
emerald
tm05
gold silver
tm05
crystal
tm05
diamond pearl
tm05
black white
tm05
platinum
tm05
heartgold soulsilver
tm05
firered leafgreen
tm05
black 2 white 2
tm05
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm05
x y
tm05
xd
tm05
colosseum
tm05
lets go pikachu lets go eevee
+881 more TMs/HMs
Latias Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Latias does not undergo traditional evolution, remaining in its singular form throughout its lifespan as a fully realized legendary entity. However, Latias possesses the capability to undergo Mega Evolution into Mega Latias when equipped with the Latiasite, a mechanic introduced in Generation VI and formally featured in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Upon Mega Evolution, Latias experiences a significant transformation, increasing in height to 1.8 meters and weight to 52 kilograms while its base stats improve dramatically, with its already-impressive Special Attack rising from 110 to 140 and its Special Defense climbing from 130 to 150. The stat distribution of Mega Latias becomes even more skewed toward special offense and defense, with additional increases to Attack and Defense reaching 100 and 120 respectively, while the Mega Evolution also grants access to the Cacophony ability, replacing Levitate and preventing sound-based moves from affecting it, fundamentally altering its defensive profile and strategic applications in competitive battles.
Where to Find
southern island
hoenn
+2 more
roaming hoenn
hoenn
+1 more
roaming johto
johto
dreamyard
unova
ultra space wilds
alola
ultra space
alola
Latias Behaviour and Natural Habitat
According to multiple Pokédex entries, Latias exhibits exceptional intelligence and an remarkable capacity for understanding human speech, allowing for telepathic communication between trainer and Pokémon. The species is described as highly sensitive to human emotions, capable of detecting hostility with uncanny precision; upon sensing any aggressive intent, Latias will ruffle its feathers across its entire body and emit a piercing cry designed to intimidate potential threats. Latias typically dwells in small herds consisting of only several members, and these groups are exceptionally elusive, rarely making contact with humans or other Pokémon species and immediately vanishing should they sense approaching enemies or danger. The Pokémon's affinity for solitude and discretion reflects a personality shaped by caution and introspection, suggesting that Latias encounters represent rare and meaningful events rather than commonplace occurrences, and their capacity to refract light and alter their appearance implies an evolutionary adaptation to remaining hidden from those who might pose a threat.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
LATIAS is highly sensitive to the emotions of people. If it senses any hostility, this POKéMON ruffles the feathers all over its body and cries shrilly to intimidate the foe.
LATIAS is highly intelligent and capable of understanding human speech. It is covered with a glass-like down. The POKéMON enfolds its body with its down and refracts light to alter its appearance.
They make a small herd of only several members. They rarely make contact with people or other POKéMON. They disappear if they sense enemies.
It can telepathically communicate with people. It changes its appearance using its down that refracts light.
Generation IV
Its body is covered with a down that can refract light in such a way that it becomes invisible.
It communicates using telepathy. Its body is covered in down that refracts light to make it invisible.
Generation V
Its body is covered with a down that can refract light in such a way that it becomes invisible.
Its body is covered with a down that can refract light in such a way that it becomes invisible.
Generation VI
It communicates using telepathy. Its body is covered in down that refracts light to make it invisible.
It can telepathically communicate with people. It changes its appearance using its down that refracts light.
Latias is highly sensitive to the emotions of people. If it senses any hostility, this Pokémon ruffles the feathers all over its body and cries shrilly to intimidate the foe.
Latias is highly intelligent and capable of understanding human speech. It is covered with a glass-like down. The Pokémon enfolds its body with its down and refracts light to alter its appearance.
Latias Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Latias's name is derived from the fusion of 'latitude' and the feminine suffix '-ias,' reflecting both its legendary status and its designation as an exclusively female Pokémon, positioning it distinctly within a species framework emphasizing gender identity. The design itself draws inspiration from sleek jet aircraft and avian raptors, creating a hybrid aesthetic that conveys grace, speed, and technological sophistication; this aircraft-influenced silhouette was intentional, as Generation III sought to introduce legendary Pokémon that embodied elemental concepts and design philosophies distinct from their predecessors. The red and white colorization scheme echoes traditional martial arts uniforms and Japanese aesthetic principles, while the glass-like down and light-refracting properties represent a scientific concept merged with mythical imagery, suggesting a creature that defies conventional classification as purely biological or technological. The eon duo as a whole represents a thematic pairing rooted in cosmic or temporal duality, with Latias and Latios functioning as complementary forces—the name 'eon' itself references vast periods of time, positioning these legendary Pokémon as ancient entities that have endured throughout the ages.
Learnable Moves
Latias can learn 90 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| agility | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| air cutter | flying | Special | 60 | 95 | 25 |
| air slash | flying | Special | 75 | 95 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| aura sphere | fighting | Special | 80 | — | 20 |
| baton pass | normal | Status | — | — | 40 |
| body slam | normal | Physical | 85 | 100 | 15 |
| captivate | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confusion | psychic | Special | 50 | 100 | 25 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| double edge | normal | Physical | 120 | 100 | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| endure | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| energy ball | grass | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| flash | normal | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury cutter | bug | Physical | 40 | 95 | 20 |
| future sight | psychic | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| healing wish | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| icy wind | ice | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mist ball | psychic | Special | 95 | 100 | 5 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psycho cut | psychic | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| psycho shift | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| psywave | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recover | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| refresh | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| shadow claw | ghost | Physical | 70 | 100 | 15 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sucker punch | dark | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| tri attack | normal | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| twister | dragon | Special | 40 | 100 | 20 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| wish | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Latias Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battling, Latias functions as a robust special attacker and defensive wall, leveraging its 110 base Special Attack and 130 base Special Defense to function effectively in both offensive and defensive roles simultaneously. The Levitate ability is exceptionally valuable competitively, granting Latias immunity to ground-type moves and rendering hazards like stealth rock less effective, while also allowing it to switch in without fear of trapping abilities, providing significant strategic flexibility. Latias's access to a diverse movepool including Psychic, Dragon Pulse, Calm Mind, Roost, and various coverage moves enables it to adapt to numerous metagames and team compositions, though its relative lack of physical attack power (base 80) limits its offensive versatility compared to physical attackers. Mega Latias elevates the Pokémon's competitive viability by substantially improving its Special Attack to 140 and Special Defense to 150, pushing it into a tier of special attackers capable of threatening many common defensive cores, while the Cacophony ability trades Levitate immunity for protection against sound-based attacks like Hurricane and Boomburst, a trade-off that can prove decisive in particular matchups. Its speed tier of 110 base speed allows Latias to outspeed common threats like Gengar and Alakazam while being outsped by faster metagame staples, demanding careful team construction and prediction-based gameplay to maximize its potential.
Commonly Asked Questions About Latias
What type is Latias?
Latias is a dragon and psychic type Pokemon.
What does Latias evolve from?
Latias does not evolve.
What are Latias's weaknesses?
Latias is weak to bug, ghost, dark, ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Where can I find Latias?
Latias can be found in southern island (hoenn), roaming hoenn (hoenn) and roaming johto (johto) and 3 other locations.
Latias Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Latias achieved significant cultural prominence through its starring role in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, the fifth Pokémon film, where a wild Latias became central to the narrative and captured the imagination of the anime audience with its ethereal grace and emotional depth. The character of Latias in the film, distinct from the male Latios, was portrayed with an innocent curiosity and affectionate nature that resonated with viewers, establishing Latias as one of the most beloved legendary Pokémon across multiple generations of fans. The species has been featured prominently in various Pokémon media including the Trading Card Game, where Latias cards are highly sought after by collectors, and in spin-off games such as Pokémon UNITE, where it appears as a playable character, extending its presence across the broader Pokémon ecosystem. Latias's exclusive femininity and elegant design have made it a popular subject for fan art and fan fiction communities, cementing its status as a cultural icon within Pokémon fandom, and its presence in competitive gaming has ensured its continued relevance across multiple competitive seasons and tournament formats.
Where to Find Latias in Every Pokémon Game
Latias is available as a legendary Pokémon across numerous games in the main series, most notably appearing as a roaming legendary in Pokémon Ruby, Sapphire, and Emerald where it can be encountered at various locations after obtaining the Eon Ticket. In Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Latias appears in the postgame content, making it accessible to dedicated trainers seeking to complete their Pokédex, while in more recent generations including Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Latias is encountered as a significant legendary encounter that can be captured as part of the main narrative. Pokémon Sword and Shield include Latias in the Crown Tundra DLC, allowing modern players access to the legendary Pokémon through dynamax adventure encounters and legendary clue-based quests. Additionally, Latias has been made available through various in-game events and distributions across generations, including special event distributions for Pokémon Go where it appears during specific event periods and legendary raid battles. For players seeking competitive specimens, Pokémon Home compatibility allows for transferring Latias across multiple generations when available, ensuring that dedicated trainers can secure competitively viable individuals through various methodologies and timeframes.