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latios-mega
LegendaryGeneration III · #10063 — Eon Pokémon
Mega Latios represents the ultimate expression of the Eon Pokémon's legendary power, achieved through Mega Evolution using the Latiosite. As a dual-type Dragon/Psychic legendary Pokémon, Mega Latios stands at 2.3 meters tall and weighs 70.0 kilograms, making it a formidable aerial combatant. This exclusive male-only Pokémon (100% male, 0% female) maintains the Levitate ability even in its Mega form, ensuring it remains immune to Ground-type moves. With a base stat total of 700, Mega Latios represents a significant power increase from its base form's 600 total, with notable boosts to its Attack, Defense, Special Attack, and Special Defense stats. The transformation exemplifies the bond between trainer and Pokémon, requiring a Latiosite and the ability to Mega Evolve during battle.
Base Stats
Height
2.3m
Weight
70.0kg
Category
Eon Pokémon
Gender
100% Male
Color
blue
Shape
wings
Habitat
waters-edge
Abilities
Evades ground moves.
Latios-mega Biology & Physical Characteristics
Mega Latios displays a streamlined, aerodynamic body that bears striking resemblance to advanced jet aircraft technology. Its frame becomes more angular and refined during Mega Evolution, with its Attack stat rising from 90 to 130 and its Defense increasing from 80 to 100, reflecting enhanced muscularity and structural integrity. The Pokémon's most distinctive feature is its jet-plane-like wings positioned on its back, which it can fold inward to achieve supersonic flight speeds exceeding those of conventional aircraft. Its body remains predominantly blue with white accents near its arms and a white stripe running along its back, complemented by a red triangular marking at its chest center and a blue mask-like pattern across its face. Two tall, jagged fins protrude from its rear, serving both aesthetic and aerodynamic purposes. Standing legless and perpetually floating through the air via its Levitate ability, Mega Latios's biological structure prioritizes aerial superiority and psychic power, with its Special Attack reaching an impressive 160 base stat.
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Training
Breeding
Latios-mega Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Latios exists exclusively as a male Pokémon, with a 100% male to 0% female gender ratio, making it impossible for the species to breed naturally within the Pokémon games. This genetic exclusivity mirrors its legendary status and the profound, singular bond it forms with chosen trainers. The species is classified within the Undiscovered Egg Group, meaning it cannot be bred at any Pokémon Day Care facility regardless of pairing, reinforcing its role as a rare, unbreedable legendary that must be encountered and caught as a unique individual rather than obtained through breeding mechanics. The inability to breed contributes to Latios's legendary mystique and rarity, ensuring each player's encounter with this Pokémon remains special and irreplaceable. With a base happiness of 90 (higher than normal for wild Pokémon), Latios demonstrates innate friendliness toward trainers, though it still maintains selective criteria regarding which trainers it truly bonds with. The slow growth rate typical of legendary Pokémon further emphasizes the time investment required to train and nurture a Latios, deepening the relationship between trainer and legendary companion.
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TMs & HMs
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black white
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black 2 white 2
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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emerald
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firered leafgreen
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ruby sapphire
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heartgold soulsilver
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platinum
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colosseum
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diamond pearl
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sun moon
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omega ruby alpha sapphire
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Latios-mega Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mega Evolution transforms standard Latios into Mega Latios through the use of Latiosite, a Mega Stone discovered in the Hoenn region. This transformation was officially introduced in Generation VI with Pokémon X and Y, later receiving broader recognition in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire. The Mega Evolution process requires the trainer and Latios to share a profound bond and understanding, reflecting the species's selective nature regarding companionship. During Mega Evolution, Latios's physical form becomes more defined and powerful, with Attack increasing by 40 points (from 90 to 130) and Special Attack surging by 30 points (from 130 to 160), establishing it as a formidable special attacker with physical presence. Defense improves from 80 to 100, while Special Defense climbs from 110 to 120, creating a well-rounded legendary that can both deal and withstand significant damage. The HP stat remains constant at 80, and Speed maintains its respectable 110 base, ensuring Mega Latios can outpace most opponents and strike with devastating precision before they react.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Latios-mega Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Latios is renowned for its docile temperament and intelligent nature, as documented across numerous Pokédex entries stating it dislikes fighting and understands human speech with remarkable comprehension. According to Emerald-era Pokédex entries, Latios possesses telepathic abilities allowing it to detect the locations of others and sense their emotions even while in hiding, demonstrating its advanced psychic capabilities. The species is extremely selective about its bonds, as noted in Sapphire's Pokédex entry: "Latios will only open its heart to a TRAINER with a compassionate spirit." This indicates that Latios actively chooses trainers based on their moral character and compassion, making it a Pokémon that values emotional connection over raw power. Its habitat preferences lean toward open sky environments where it can exercise its extraordinary speed, traveling across vast distances with its characteristic folded-foreleg flight pattern. The Pokémon's Special Defense of 120 in Mega form suggests it has evolved psychological defenses against mental attacks, reflecting its psychic nature and guardian-like role.
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-mega Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Latios's name derives from the Latin term "latios," relating to width and breadth, while the full designation connects to the Greek concept of latitude—fitting for a Pokémon defined by its sky-spanning capabilities. The design philosophy emphasizes aeronautical engineering, with the Pokémon's entire silhouette mimicking modern jet aircraft with swept-back wings and a streamlined fuselage. Its blue coloration likely references both the sky it dominates and the ocean, while the red chest triangle may symbolize a jet's heat signature or engine core. The white accents resemble contrails or the metallic components of aircraft, while its facial mask evokes both a pilot's helmet and the mystique of a guardian deity. Mega Latios intensifies these design elements, becoming sleeker and more aggressive in appearance while maintaining the core aesthetic of technological sophistication merged with biological grace. The jagged rear fins suggest both the tail fins of aircraft and the streamlined aesthetic of contemporary fighter jets, positioning Latios as the intersection between natural evolution and human technological achievement.
Learnable Moves
Latios-mega can learn 83 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 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 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 dance | dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 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 |
| heal block | psychic | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| heal pulse | 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 |
| luster purge | psychic | Special | 95 | 100 | 5 |
| magic coat | psychic | Status | — | — | 15 |
| memento | dark | Status | — | 100 | 10 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| power split | psychic | Status | — | — | 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 |
| refresh | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| retaliate | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| 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 |
| waterfall | water | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
| zen headbutt | psychic | Physical | 80 | 90 | 15 |
Latios-mega Competitive Battle Guide
Mega Latios stands as an exceptional competitive threat due to its exceptional Special Attack of 160 and excellent Speed of 110, allowing it to outspeed numerous threats while delivering devastating special attacks. Its dual Dragon/Psychic typing provides useful offensive coverage, resisting Grass, Water, Electric, and Fire-type moves while threatening Dragon-type opponents with super-effective Dragon-type moves and Psychic coverage. The Levitate ability grants crucial immunity to Ground-type moves, eliminating a significant weakness that would otherwise plague Dragon-types like Earthquake spam. With a Special Defense stat of 120 and Defense of 100, Mega Latios can absorb hits better than many special attackers, though it remains vulnerable to Dark, Ghost, Ice, and Dragon-type moves. Competitive movesets typically emphasize its special attacking prowess with moves like Draco Meteor, Psychic, Flash Cannon, and Recover, creating a well-rounded offensive and defensive profile. Its base Speed of 110 allows it to function without requiring Speed investment, potentially enabling trainers to allocate EVs toward bulk or attack power instead. The legendary's legendary status and restricted availability in competitive formats make it a centerpiece Pokémon rather than a supplementary team member.
Commonly Asked Questions About Latios-mega
What type is Latios-mega?
Latios-mega is a dragon and psychic type Pokemon.
What does Latios-mega evolve into?
Latios-mega does not evolve.
What are Latios-mega's weaknesses?
Latios-mega is weak to bug, ghost, dark, ice, dragon and fairy type moves.
Latios-mega Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Latios has maintained significant cultural presence since its introduction in Generation III, serving as one of the iconic legendaries of the Hoenn region alongside its twin Latias. The Pokémon achieved particular prominence through its starring role in Pokémon Movie 5: Heroes, where it appeared as a central character with emotional depth and character arc that resonated with audiences. In the broader Pokémon animated series, Latios's graceful aerial abilities and intelligent demeanor have captivated fans, establishing it as a symbol of elegance and power combined. The species represents the concept of the legendary guardian—powerful yet selective, choosing only those trainers worthy of its companionship, which has inspired countless fan artworks, fan fiction, and community discussions exploring the nature of human-Pokémon bonds. Mega Evolution's introduction elevated Latios's competitive and cultural relevance, transforming it from powerful legendary to meta-defining threat in competitive Pokémon battles. Its design has influenced subsequent legendary Pokémon designs, establishing the template for psychic-dragon hybrids that balance technological aesthetics with natural grace. The Eon duo concept itself, pairing Latios with its feminine counterpart Latias, has become a beloved aspect of Pokémon lore, inspiring shipping culture and narrative explorations of complementary legendary partnerships.
Where to Find Latios-mega in Every Pokémon Game
Mega Latios's availability varies significantly depending on the generation and game version. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Latios appears as a legendary encounter central to the post-game narrative, with the Mega Stone Latiosite obtained through progressing through specific story events. The species has featured in numerous special distributions and events across different generations, sometimes appearing as a gift Pokémon with predetermined natures and movesets. In Pokémon X and Y, Latios was available in certain regional versions and required Mega Evolution for its full competitive potential. More recently, Pokémon Sword and Shield's expansions and Pokémon Scarlet and Violet have provided contemporary availability options. Pokémon GO introduced Latios as a legendary raid encounter, allowing a wider audience to access this previously exclusive legendary through mobile gameplay. The Eon Ticket event mechanic from Generation III has been referenced in subsequent generations, sometimes providing exclusive Latios encounters to commemorate the series's history. Its extremely low catch rate of 3 (equivalent to approximately 0.4% with a standard Poké Ball at full health) reflects its legendary status and makes capture challenging even after encountering it. The rarity and specific event-based distributions have maintained Latios's exclusivity, ensuring trainers who possess one recognize their achievement in obtaining such a magnificent and selective legendary Pokémon.