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latias-mega
LegendaryGeneration III · #10062 — Eon Pokémon
Mega Latias is the Mega Evolved form of the legendary Dragon/Psychic-type Pokémon Latias, introduced alongside Mega Evolution mechanics in Generation VI. This transformation represents the pinnacle of Latias's already formidable abilities, accessed through the use of a Latiasite held item during battle. As a member of the Eon duo alongside its counterpart Latios, Mega Latias embodies grace, intelligence, and devastating psychic power. The Mega Evolution was officially introduced in Pokémon X and Y, with its proper debut occurring in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, where it plays a significant role in the storyline. With a base stat total of 700, Mega Latias stands among the most powerful legendary Pokémon available to trainers, making it a highly sought-after addition to competitive teams and legendary collections alike.
Base Stats
Height
1.8m
Weight
52.0kg
Category
Eon Pokémon
Gender
100% Female
Color
red
Shape
wings
Habitat
waters-edge
Abilities
Evades ground moves.
Latias-mega Biology & Physical Characteristics
Mega Latias undergoes a dramatic physical transformation upon Mega Evolution, increasing in height from 1.4 meters to 1.8 meters while gaining 12 kilograms of mass, reaching 52.0 kilograms. This streamlined form showcases an even more aerodynamic design, with enhanced proportions that emphasize its aerial superiority. The pokémon's body becomes more refined and elegant, retaining its birdlike silhouette while displaying increased musculature and definition. Its distinctive glass-like down, which normally allows Latias to refract light and alter its appearance, becomes even more reflective and lustrous during Mega Evolution. The transformation maintains Latias's signature color scheme of red and white plumage, with the blue chest marking becoming more pronounced. According to Pokédex entries from the Sapphire version, Latias is covered with this remarkable glass-like down that enables light refraction, a trait that becomes even more visually striking in its Mega form. The elemental energy coursing through Mega Latias during transformation further enhances its aerodynamic capabilities.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Latias-mega Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Latias exists as an entirely female-only species, with a gender ratio of 0% male to 100% female across all forms, including Mega Latias. This exclusively feminine designation is shared with its counterpart Latios, making the Eon duo one of the few legendary Pokémon species with fixed genders. The female-only nature of Latias is emphasized in various Pokédex entries and narrative contexts throughout the games, contributing to its characterization as a graceful and elegant legendary presence. Due to its classification within the Undiscovered egg group, Latias cannot breed with any other Pokémon, regardless of gender compatibility. This breeding restriction reflects its status as a legendary Pokémon of extraordinary rarity and power. The inability to breed Latias means that individual specimens are typically obtained through in-game encounters, distributions, or special events rather than through traditional breeding mechanics. This design choice reinforces the uniqueness and legendary status of Latias as a singular, irreplaceable entity rather than a species with multiple interchangeable individuals.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm02
emerald
tm02
firered leafgreen
tm02
ruby sapphire
tm02
black white
tm02
heartgold soulsilver
tm02
platinum
tm02
colosseum
tm02
diamond pearl
tm02
black 2 white 2
tm02
sun moon
tm02
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm02
x y
tm02
xd
tm02
ultra sun ultra moon
tm03
ruby sapphire
tm03
platinum
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Latias-mega Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mega Latias achieves its transformation through Mega Evolution using the Latiasite, a process that fundamentally enhances its combat capabilities across multiple dimensions. The transformation grants Mega Latias significant stat boosts, most notably increasing its Special Attack from 110 to 140, its Defense from 90 to 120, and its Special Defense from 130 to 150. The attack stat also receives a substantial boost from 80 to 100, bringing Mega Latias into a more balanced offensive profile. Its Speed remains at 110, preserving the exceptional velocity that Latias is known for, while HP stays at 80. These stat adjustments result in a total base stat sum of 700, compared to the base form's 600, representing a 100-point improvement in overall power. The Mega Evolution process also reinforces Latias's Levitate ability, maintaining the same immunity to ground-type moves that the base form possesses. Mega Evolution serves as the only form change available to Latias, as it does not evolve from or into any other species through traditional evolutionary methods.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Latias-mega Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Mega Latias retains the highly intelligent and emotionally sensitive nature characteristic of its base form, though amplified through Mega Evolution. According to the Pokédex, Latias is remarkably capable of understanding human speech and communicating telepathically with people, abilities that intensify in its Mega form due to enhanced psychic power. The species is known for its cautious demeanor, typically living in small herds of only several members and avoiding contact with people and other Pokémon when possible. When sensing hostility or danger, Mega Latias will ruffle its feathers and cry shrilly to intimidate foes, though this behavior becomes far more intimidating given the sheer power of its Mega Evolution. These pokémon prefer solitary or small-group lifestyles, disappearing rapidly when they sense enemies approaching. In their natural habitats, typically found in Hoenn's coastal and mountainous regions, Mega Latias demonstrates remarkable aerial prowess and utilizes its superior speed and special attack capabilities to evade threats.
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-mega Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Latias draws its name from a combination of Latin and Greek roots, with 'Latia' possibly derived from 'latitude,' referencing the pokémon's ability to traverse vast distances through the sky, while the '-as' suffix is characteristic of legendary legendary Pokémon nomenclature. The name's phonetic structure mirrors that of Latios, its counterpart, creating an elegant linguistic symmetry between the Eon duo. The Japanese name ラティアス (Latias) maintains similar phonetic qualities across languages. The design itself represents a sophisticated fusion of avian and aeronautical elements, styled after modern jet aircraft with its streamlined fuselage, high-mounted wings, and overall sleek profile. The red and white coloration scheme mirrors classic aircraft paint jobs, while the glass-like down covering evokes advanced aerospace materials designed to reduce drag and enhance performance. In Mega form, these design elements become even more pronounced and refined, with the pokémon's silhouette becoming increasingly streamlined to emphasize its role as the supreme aerial predator among legendary Pokémon.
Learnable Moves
Latias-mega can learn 87 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| ally switch | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| charge beam | electric | Special | 50 | 90 | 10 |
| charm | fairy | Status | — | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| covet | normal | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| cut | normal | Physical | 50 | 95 | 30 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| dive | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 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 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| guard split | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| heal pulse | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| 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 |
| laser focus | normal | Status | — | — | 30 |
| last resort | normal | Physical | 140 | 100 | 5 |
| light screen | psychic | Status | — | — | 30 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| magic room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mist ball | psychic | Special | 95 | 100 | 5 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psychic | psychic | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| psycho shift | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| psyshock | psychic | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| psywave | psychic | Special | — | 100 | 15 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| recover | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| reflect | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| reflect type | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| refresh | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| role play | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| 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 |
| shock wave | electric | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 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 |
| stored power | psychic | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| telekinesis | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| thunder | electric | Special | 110 | 70 | 10 |
| thunder wave | electric | Status | — | 90 | 20 |
| thunderbolt | electric | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| trick | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| water sport | water | Status | — | — | 15 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| wish | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Latias-mega Competitive Battle Guide
Mega Latias stands as one of the most formidable special attackers in competitive Pokémon, leveraging its exceptional Special Attack stat of 140 combined with respectable bulk and Speed. The 150 Special Defense and 120 Defense stats provide remarkable durability, allowing Mega Latias to survive powerful special attacks while threatening opponents with its own offensively devastating moves. With a Speed stat of 110, Mega Latias outpaces many common threats in the metagame, enabling it to strike first against slower opponents or pivot out of unfavorable matchups. Its Dragon/Psychic typing grants access to a diverse move pool including powerful STAB options like Psychic, Draco Meteor, and Dragon Pulse, complemented by coverage moves such as Surf, Thunderbolt, and Shadow Ball. The Levitate ability grants crucial immunity to ground-type moves, eliminating otherwise crippling weaknesses and allowing Mega Latias to switch into ground-type attacks freely. In competitive formats, Mega Latias functions effectively as both a special sweeper and a bulky special wall, capable of pressuring opposing teams through either role depending on EV distribution and move selection.
Commonly Asked Questions About Latias-mega
What type is Latias-mega?
Latias-mega is a dragon and psychic type Pokemon.
What does Latias-mega evolve into?
Latias-mega does not evolve.
What are Latias-mega's weaknesses?
Latias-mega is weak to bug, ghost, dark, ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Latias-mega Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Latias has secured a significant place in Pokémon culture since its introduction in Generation III, with its status as a legendary Pokémon and member of the iconic Eon duo ensuring prominent representation across media. The character Latias appeared as a major protagonist in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias, one of the most acclaimed Pokémon films, where it formed a memorable bond with the film's human protagonist, generating substantial fan affection for the species. The elegant and intelligent personality attributed to Latias through Pokédex entries and game narratives has made it a beloved figure among fans who appreciate its graceful design and psychic capabilities. Mega Latias's introduction further elevated the species' cultural prominence, offering trainers access to one of the most visually striking and competitively viable Mega Evolutions. The species has maintained consistent representation in trading card games, merchandise, and derivative media throughout its existence, cementing its status as one of the franchise's most iconic legendary Pokémon. Latias's exclusively female designation has also contributed to its cultural significance, representing a notable design choice in a franchise where legendary Pokémon typically possess gender-less or gender-balanced profiles.
Where to Find Latias-mega in Every Pokémon Game
Mega Latias can be encountered and obtained primarily in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, where it plays an integral role in the post-game narrative and is gifted to players as a key story element. In these titles, trainers receive a Latias holding the Latiasite early in their journey, enabling Mega Evolution immediately upon discovery of the Mega Evolution mechanic. The species has appeared in various other games including Pokémon X and Y, where Mega Evolution was first introduced, and has been featured in multiple special distributions and events across different generations. Pokémon Go introduced Latias as a legendary raid boss and later made it available through special research events and limited-time encounters, allowing mobile players access to this legendary pokémon. The Eon Ticket, a special item distributed through various means including Nintendo events and QR codes, unlocks Latias encounters in certain games within the Hoenn region. Competitive players can obtain Latias through in-game encounters, breeding restrictions notwithstanding, making it accessible primarily through the legitimate discovery of wild specimens or event distributions rather than conventional breeding methods. Modern games including Pokémon Sword and Shield and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet may feature Latias with varying availability depending on game version and post-game content accessibility.