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LegendaryGeneration III · #0381 — Eon Pokémon
Latios, known as the Eon Pokémon, is a legendary Dragon/Psychic-type that stands as one of the most intelligent and graceful creatures in the Pokémon world. Introduced in Generation III, this remarkable Pokémon is instantly recognizable by its sleek, jet-like appearance and distinctive blue coloration. With a base stat total of 600, Latios represents the pinnacle of aerial prowess combined with psychic mastery, boasting exceptional Special Attack (130) and Speed (110) stats that allow it to dominate competitive battlefields. The Pokédex describes Latios as a Pokémon of profound intelligence, one that understands human speech and possesses telepathic abilities. Notably, Latios is exclusively male, paired with its counterpart Latias to form the legendary eon duo. Its rare Catch Rate of just 3 reflects its legendary status and the challenge trainers face in adding this magnificent creature to their teams.
Base Stats
Height
2.0m
Weight
60.0kg
Category
Eon Pokémon
Gender
100% Male
Color
blue
Shape
wings
Habitat
waters-edge
Abilities
Evades ground moves.
Latios Biology & Physical Characteristics
Latios possesses a distinctly avian yet aerodynamic body structure that appears designed specifically for high-speed flight. Its form is predominantly blue, with white accents adorning its arms and a prominent white stripe extending from its back along its neck to its head, creating an elegant contrast. The Pokémon's most striking features are its jet-plane-like wings positioned on its back and two tall, jagged fins projecting from its rear. A distinctive red triangle marks the center of its chest, while a blue mask-like pattern partially covers its face, contributing to its mysterious and intelligent appearance. Unlike many flying Pokémon, Latios possesses no visible legs, instead relying entirely on its Levitate ability to remain airborne. This physical adaptation reflects its specialized nature as a high-altitude flyer. Standing at 2.0 meters tall and weighing 60.0 kilograms, Latios maintains a surprisingly lightweight frame relative to its power, enabling the extraordinary speed it achieves by folding its forelegs to minimize air resistance—allowing it to fly faster than jet planes according to its Pokédex entries.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Latios Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Latios exists as an exclusively male Pokémon, with a gender ratio of 100% male and 0% female, making it biologically unique within the Pokémon world. This absolute gender exclusivity places Latios in the "Undiscovered" egg group, rendering it incapable of breeding through conventional means and unobtainable through egg hatching in standard gameplay. This restriction fundamentally distinguishes Latios from most other Pokémon and reinforces its legendary status, suggesting that this species perpetuates through mechanisms beyond ordinary reproduction. The inability to breed Latios means trainers must capture the single Latios available in each game version rather than propagating the species through selective breeding techniques. The base happiness value of 90 indicates that Latios naturally develops strong bonds with its trainer, rewarding compassionate treatment with increased affection and improved battle performance through mechanics like friendship-based damage boosts. This high friendship baseline combined with breeding restrictions emphasizes Latios as a singular, irreplaceable companion rather than a species to be cultivated across generations, reinforcing the narrative that Latios chooses its trainer based on the depth of their character rather than through artificial propagation.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
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
tm03
firered leafgreen
tm03
heartgold soulsilver
tm03
diamond pearl
tm03
emerald
+891 more TMs/HMs
Latios Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Latios does not undergo traditional evolution, existing as a standalone legendary Pokémon with no evolutionary chain. However, it can undergo Mega Evolution into Mega Latios using the Latiosite, a transformation introduced alongside Pokémon X and Y and formally debuted in the remakes Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. Upon Mega Evolution, Latios experiences significant stat increases across the board while maintaining its Dragon/Psychic typing. Its height increases from 2.0 meters to 2.3 meters, and its weight increases from 60.0 kilograms to 70.0 kilograms, reflecting a denser, more powerful form. Most notably, its Special Attack surges from 130 to 160, its Attack increases from 90 to 130, and its Defense jumps from 80 to 100, resulting in a combined base stat total of 700—a substantial 100-point elevation. This Mega Evolution represents a dramatic enhancement to Latios's offensive capabilities while bolstering its defensive resilience. The transformation transforms Latios into an even more formidable aerial combatant, capable of executing devastating special attacks while maintaining its superior Speed stat of 110, ensuring it strikes before most adversaries can react.
Where to Find
roaming hoenn
hoenn
+1 more
southern island
hoenn
+2 more
roaming johto
johto
dreamyard
unova
ultra space wilds
alola
ultra space
alola
Latios Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Latios exhibits a remarkably docile temperament and demonstrates a profound aversion to conflict, distinguishing it from many other legendary Pokémon. According to Pokédex entries, Latios will only open its heart to trainers with genuinely compassionate spirits, suggesting an emotional depth and selective bond-forming capacity that transcends typical Pokémon relationships. Its legendary status and telepathic abilities grant it the capacity to detect the locations of others and sense their emotions, even while in hiding. This psychic intuition, combined with its exceptional intelligence that rivals human cognition, enables Latios to understand human languages and communicate complex concepts. The Pokémon's primary ability, Levitate, exempts it from Ground-type moves and allows it to exist in aerial realms inaccessible to most other creatures. Latios possesses another remarkable ability: the capacity to project images of what it has seen or imagined directly into the minds of others, creating shared visions that serve both practical and emotional purposes. Its high base friendship value of 90 reflects its naturally bonded nature toward those it trusts.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
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 will only open its heart to a TRAINER with a compassionate spirit. This POKéMON can fly faster than a jet plane by folding its forelegs to minimize air resistance.
Even in hiding, it can detect the locations of others and sense their emotions since it has telepathy. Its intelligence allows it to understand human languages.
It has a docile temperament and dislikes fighting. Tucking in its forelegs, it can fly faster than a jet plane.
Generation IV
A highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes.
It understands human speech and is highly intelligent. It is a tender Pokémon that dislikes fighting.
Generation V
A highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes.
A highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes.
Generation VI
A highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes.
It understands human speech and is highly intelligent. It is a tender Pokémon that dislikes fighting.
Latios has the ability to make others see an image of what it has seen or imagines in its head. This Pokémon is intelligent and understands human speech.
Latios will only open its heart to a Trainer with a compassionate spirit. This Pokémon can fly faster than a jet plane by folding its forelegs to minimize air resistance.
Latios Name Origin & Design Inspiration
The name Latios derives from a combination of "latitude" and the Greek masculine suffix "-ios," establishing its identity as the male counterpart to Latias. The design philosophy behind Latios reflects a fusion of avian biology with aerospace engineering, creating a Pokémon that embodies both natural flight and technological innovation. Its sleek, streamlined body mirrors a jet fighter, with the wing configuration and aerodynamic profile suggesting inspiration from advanced aircraft design. The contrast between its organic, living form and mechanical aesthetic creates a unique visual identity that emphasizes Latios's supernatural speed and otherworldly grace. The color scheme—predominantly blue with white accents and a red chest triangle—creates visual symmetry and balance while the mask-like facial markings suggest wisdom and mystery. The jagged tail fins evoke both shark-like predation and jet propulsion, reinforcing the dual nature of Latios as both a living creature and a being of extraordinary power. Japanese traders developed the name "ラティオス" (Ratiosu) as a transliteration that maintains the same conceptual foundation, emphasizing the Pokémon's legendary status within the Hoenn region's mythology.
Learnable Moves
Latios can learn 85 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 |
| calm mind | psychic | Status | — | — | 20 |
| captivate | normal | 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 claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon dance | dragon | Status | — | — | 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 |
| grass knot | grass | Special | — | 100 | 20 |
| heal block | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| helping hand | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 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 |
| luster purge | psychic | Special | 95 | 100 | 5 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| memento | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| mimic | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| mud slap | ground | Special | 20 | 100 | 10 |
| 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 |
| 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 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| sandstorm | rock | Status | — | — | 10 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| shadow ball | ghost | Special | 80 | 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 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| surf | water | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| swift | normal | Special | 60 | — | 20 |
| 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 |
| water pulse | water | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| weather ball | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 10 |
| whirlpool | water | Special | 35 | 85 | 15 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Latios Competitive Battle Guide
In competitive Pokémon battles, Latios serves as an exceptional special attacker and speed threat, leveraging its 130 base Special Attack and 110 base Speed to execute devastating offensive strategies before opponents can react. Its Dragon/Psychic typing provides valuable defensive advantages against Fighting and Grass-type moves while granting resistance to Ground-type attacks through its Levitate ability, which proves critical for navigating competitive metagames where Earthquake dominates. Latios's movepool encompasses devastating options including Dragon Pulse, Psychic, Flash Cannon, and Surf, granting it coverage against most defensive threats in the competitive arena. Its Mega Evolution dramatically enhances its competitive viability, pushing its Special Attack to 160 and increasing its Attack to 130, transforming Mega Latios into a dual-phase threat capable of executing both special and physical attacks with devastating efficacy. The transformed Speed stat remains its 110 base, ensuring Mega Latios maintains speed advantage despite the increased bulk. Competitive trainers frequently utilize Mega Latios as a sweeper capable of breaking through defensive walls while maintaining the survivability to endure priority moves through proper EV investment in Special Defense and HP. Its rare catch rate and legendary status make obtaining a viable competitive specimen challenging, but those who invest in training Latios discover an elegantly balanced legendary Pokémon that rewards strategic gameplay with consistent performance across diverse competitive formats.
Commonly Asked Questions About Latios
What type is Latios?
Latios is a dragon and psychic type Pokemon.
What does Latios evolve from?
Latios does not evolve.
What are Latios's weaknesses?
Latios is weak to bug, ghost, dark, ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Where can I find Latios?
Latios can be found in roaming hoenn (hoenn), southern island (hoenn) and roaming johto (johto) and 3 other locations.
Latios Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Latios achieved significant cultural prominence through its starring role in Pokémon the Movie: Latios & Latias, where a heroic Latios sacrificed itself to save Alto Mare, a Venice-inspired city, from environmental destruction. This narrative arc established Latios not merely as a powerful creature but as a symbol of nobility, sacrifice, and environmental stewardship within Pokémon media. The film's emotional resonance cemented Latios as a fan-favorite legendary Pokémon, elevating its status beyond mechanical stats to embody deeper themes of compassion and selflessness. Within the broader Pokémon community, Latios represents the ideal of a legendary Pokémon—powerful yet docile, intelligent yet humble, and selective in bonding only with trainers of pure spirit. The eon duo concept influenced subsequent legendary Pokémon design philosophy, establishing the archetype of complementary pairs with distinct gender identities and related but differentiated stat distributions. Latios's Mega Evolution introduction demonstrated how legendary Pokémon could be revitalized mechanically while maintaining thematic consistency, inspiring confidence in the franchise's ability to modernize classic designs. The Pokémon remains a cultural touchstone within fan communities, inspiring artwork, fiction, and discussion regarding legendary Pokémon ethics and the bonds between trainers and their companions.
Where to Find Latios in Every Pokémon Game
Latios availability varies significantly across different Pokémon games, with its presence determined by regional storylines and post-game content structure. In the original Ruby and Sapphire, Latios appears as a roaming legendary Pokémon encountered throughout the Hoenn region's wild routes, requiring strategic patience and preparation to capture given its Catch Rate of 3. Pokémon Emerald features a more straightforward encounter with Latios available as a gift during the postgame storyline, allowing trainers to select between Latios and Latias as their eon duo companion. In subsequent generations and remakes, Latios availability shifted, with Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver offering Latios as a roaming legendary in Kanto after acquiring the Red Orb, while Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire reintroduced it with similar prominence in the Hoenn region. Pokémon Sword and Shield incorporated Latios into the Crown Tundra DLC as a roaming legendary available through the Max Lair mechanic, democratizing access while maintaining the challenge. More recent titles like Pokémon Legends: Arceus and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have incorporated Latios into their respective legendary encounter systems. Additionally, Latios remains consistently available in Pokémon GO as a legendary raid boss and special research encounter, ensuring global accessibility for mobile players. This varied availability across generations reflects the franchise's commitment to making legendary Pokémon attainable while preserving their rarity and special status within the broader competitive and collecting communities.