Biology
Latias's invisibility powers
Latias is a Pokémon with a birdlike body stylized after a plane. Its long neck stretches forward from its squat body. It has no legs, usually floating instead. The rear half of its body is largely red and the upper half white, with jet-plane wings high on its rear and fins on the bottom near its tail. A blue triangle marks the center of its chest, while a red mask partially covers its face. Ear-like fins sit on top of its head and its eyes are yellow. It has short, three-fingered arms with a red covering on the outer side of the lower arms. Latias is a female-only species, with Latios being its male counterpart.
Latias ruffles its feathers and cries loudly when there is hostility toward it. Its glass-like, downy feathers can enfold its body and refract light, which allows it to become invisible or alter its appearance. It is highly intelligent and can understand human speech. It is capable of using telepathy to communicate with others. In the fifth movie, Latias had the ability "Sight Sharing", which allowed Latias and people around it to see exactly what Latios was seeing. It normally does not make contact with humans or other Pokémon and disappears when an enemy is nearby. It forms herds with several members and is usually found near water. Latias loves Latias Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered it in the past. Latias can be summoned by the Eon Flute.
Latias is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Mist Ball.
Forms
Latias can Mega Evolve into Mega Latias.
As Mega Latias, the red parts of its body change to purple. Horns grow from the side of its head and run along its jaw. It loses the wings on its back and similar but larger wings attach to its lower arms, normally held in a level position. Triangle shapes now mark the forward point of its wings instead of its chest.
Mega Latias is said to be one of the fastest Pokémon in existence. Mega Latias reach a speed of Mach 4 while outpacing a jet in flight. Due to being smaller than Mega Latios, Mega Latias is much more agile and can make very sharp turns[1].
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #196
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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They make a small herd of only several members. They rarely make contact with people or other Pokémon. They disappear if they sense enemies.
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FireRed
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It can telepathically communicate with people. It changes its appearance using its down that refracts light.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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Its body is covered in a down that can refract light in such a way that it becomes invisible.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It communicates using telepathy. Its body is covered in down that refracts light to make it invisible.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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Its body is covered in a down that can refract light in such a way that it becomes invisible.
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White
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Black 2
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Its body is covered with a down that can refract light in such a way that it becomes invisible.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #205
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It communicates using telepathy. Its body is covered in down that refracts light to make it invisible.
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Y
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It can telepathically communicate with people. It changes its appearance using its down that refracts light.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In Pokémon Emerald, the roaming Pokémon is chosen in a sequence immediately after the credits where, after hearing a television report, the player is asked the color of the Pokémon in it. If red is selected, Latias roams Hoenn and Latios is found at the island. If blue is selected, Latias is found at the island and Latios roams Hoenn.
In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Language
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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RSEFRLG
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Journey Across America Latias
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English
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United States
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70
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February 25 to July 23, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Latias
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English
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United Kingdom
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70
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June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Latias
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Italian
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Italy
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70
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June 23 to 25, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Latias
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Spanish
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Spain
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70
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June 27 to August 27, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Party of the Decade Latias
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English
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United States
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70
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August 8, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Latias
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German
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Germany
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70
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September 24 to November 5, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Latias
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French
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France
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70
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September 26, 2006
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latias
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PAL region
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Nintendo Network
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60
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September 1 to 23, 2018
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US
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latias
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PAL region
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Nintendo Network
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100
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September 1 to 23, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latias
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Taiwanese region
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Nintendo Network
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60
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September 1 to 23, 2018
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US
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latias
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Taiwanese region
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Nintendo Network
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100
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September 1 to 23, 2018
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latias
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American region
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Online
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60
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September 2 to December 21, 2018
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US
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latias
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American region
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Online
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100
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September 2 to December 21, 2018
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US
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Korean League Season 3 Latias
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All
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South Korea
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100
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May 4 to 5, 2019
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SwSh
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25th Anniversary Film Fest Alto Mare Latias
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All
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Online
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70
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August 11 to September 30, 2022
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Latias
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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80
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140 - 187
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270 - 364
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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Total: 600
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Mega Latias
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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80
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140 - 187
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270 - 364
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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140
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130 - 211
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256 - 416
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150
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139 - 222
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274 - 438
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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Total: 700
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Latias is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Latias
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Latias
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Latias
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Latias
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Latias
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Latias
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Latias
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Side game data
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Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs
Group:
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Poké Assist: (present)
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Field move: (present)
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(None ×-)
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Not available in the past.
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Browser entry R-278
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It flies around quickly and launches orbs of light.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds
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Base HP: 55
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Base Attack: 83
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Base Defense: 61
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Base Speed: 70
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Mega Latias
Form data
Mega Evolution
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Other sprites
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Sapphire intro's sprite
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Latias debuted in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias. She and her brother Latios were the targets of Annie and Oakley. Latias assisted Ash in the mission to save Latios and the town of Alto Mare.
Latias made her main series debut in The Road Most Traveled!, where Ash encountered an injured Latias and helped her to recover, even saving her from being captured by Team Rocket. At the end of the episode, she started to secretly follow Ash. In Rocket Revengers!, she revealed herself to him and showed him a vision of a Latios in danger. After Latios had been saved in the next episode, Latias left with him.
Other
In Pikachu's Ocean Adventure, a Latias and Latios used their powers to help Pikachu, Meowth, and the other Pokémon search for the legendary "Wailord's Tear" that was said to be beneath the ocean.
Latias made her TV episode debut in DPS02, under the ownership of a Nurse Joy from the Pokémon Inspection Agency. She was used against Forrest's Rhyperior in a battle to test Forrest's capabilities as the potential Leader of the Pewter Gym, and won.
In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, a Latias capable of Mega Evolving was summoned alongside Latios and a Shiny Rayquaza by Hoopa to protect it from the shadow Hoopa Unbound. The trio protected Hoopa from the shadow Hoopa and its reinforcements, Primal Groudon, Primal Kyogre, Dialga, Palkia, Giratina, and Kyurem, in Dahara City. Eventually, the battle ended after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a Prison Bottle, and Latias departed alongside Latios for their home.
Minor appearances
In the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker, a Latias was soaring through Alto Mare alongside a Latios.
In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Latias was soaring across the sky alongside a Latios.
A Latias that can Mega Evolve into Mega Latias appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Source
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Entry
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JN137
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Latias
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Team Rocket's Rotom Phone
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Latias, the Eon Pokémon. A Dragon and Psychic type. Latias communicates emotions through telepathy, and the feathers all over its body can refract light, making it virtually invisible. In short, it's a Legendary Pokémon, get it?
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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Mega Latias in the animated trailer
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, May's Mega Latias was soaring in the sky alongside Brendan's Latios.
Pokémon Generations
In The Adventure, a wild Latias and Latios were seen near the Weather Institute, during a battle between Red's Pikachu and a wild Vigoroth.
GOTCHA!
A Latias briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
In the mangaIn the TCGIn the TFG
One Latias figure has been released.
Other appearances
Latias and Latios Super Smash Bros. Brawl
After Latias appears from its Poké Ball, she will fly off the stage. She and Latios will then alternately zoom onto the stage with Steel Wing damaging any opponent that collides with them. She may also cause movement of items as well.
Trophy information
Latias appears with her counterpart Latios.
"Eon Pokémon. There are only female Latias and only male Latios. If they sense the presence of a human or an enemy, they will generally use the light-bending trait of their down coats to make themselves invisible. They use telepathy to speak with companions. They travel in herds, but even so, are rarely seen. They're a combination of Dragon- and Psychic-types."
Latias returns as a Poké Ball Pokémon. She uses Steel Wing to quickly fly across the stage several times to damage targets.
Latias & Latios trophy in Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Latias once again shares a trophy with her counterpart in both versions of the game.
Trophy information
NA: Latias and Latios are Eon Pokémon. Both are Dragon/Psychic-type Pokémon. The red Latias is female, while the blue Latios is male. By folding in their arms, they can fly faster than fighter jets. They combine speed and teamwork when they cross paths to attack fighters with Steel Wing.
PAL: Latias and Latios are Eon Pokémon. Both are Dragon- and Psychic-types. The red Latias is female, while the blue Latios is male. By folding their arms in, they become super aerodynamic and can fly faster then fighter jets. They combine speed and teamwork when they cross paths to attack fighters with Steel Wing.
Latias returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining her behavior from past games. She also appears as a Spirit alongside Latios.
Latias is featured alongside Latios and the Vocaloids Hatsune Miku and KAITO in the song Eon Ticket (Japanese: むげんのチケット Mugen no Ticket), composed by marasy8 for the Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Project.
Trivia
Pre-alpha sketch of the unused Pokémon
Origin
Latias and Latios appear to be a cross between a jet plane (due to their wing shape and speedy flight), a dragon, and a bird. Like many birds, Latias is said to possess down feathers. In particular, their lack of feet and continuous levitation might be inspired by the common swift, a bird with tiny feet (its Latin name Apus means without feet) that spends most of its life in the air. Similarly, they might be inspired by the martlet, a mythical bird in English heraldry that never roosts and is usually depicted with tufts of feathers in place of feet. Their red and blue plumage might be based on parrots in the genus Eos. They could also be based on junglefowl due to their possible shared origin with Blaziken.
Due to their classification as Eon Pokémon and their connection to the Soul Dew, Latias and Latios might be inspired by the aeons in Gnosticism, which are said to be emanations of God. In Valentinianism, these aeons form male/female pairs called syzygies. They may also be loosely based on the Chinese philosophical concept of yin and yang, which are opposite but interconnected natural forces. Latias, being female and the more passive of the two, would represent yin. Their names and Latias’s ability to refract light might also be a reference to Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn.
Name origin
Latias may be a combination of lateō (Latin for I conceal, I lie hidden) and -as (Latin feminine suffix). It might also reference Eos (the Greek goddess of dawn) or Eos (a genus of parrots with red and blue plumage).
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