Biology
Latios is a Pokémon with a birdlike body stylized after a plane. Its body flows slowly into a thick neck, giving it a bulky appearance. It has no legs, usually floating instead. Most of its body is blue, with white areas near its arms and a white stripe on its back that extend up to its head. Jet-plane wings sit on top of its back, while two tall, jagged fins point behind it from its rear. A red triangle marks the center of its chest, while a blue mask partially covers its face. Long, ear-like fins extend from its jaws to over its head, and its eyes are red. It has three-fingered arms with a blue covering on the outer side of the lower arms. Latios is a male-only species, with Latias being its female counterpart.
Latios has a gentle nature and will avoid fighting whenever possible. It can fly faster than a jet by tucking in its arms. In the fifth movie, Latios had the ability "Sight Sharing" (Japanese: ゆめうつし Dream Analysis) which allowed Latias and people around it to see exactly what Latios was seeing. Oakley also mentioned that it can shape-shift. It prefers compassionate Trainers, to whom it opens its heart. Latios uses telepathy to detect locations and the emotions of others and can understand human speech. It lives by the water's edge. Latios loves Latios Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered and followed it to a secret spot in the past. Latios can be summoned by the Eon Flute.
Latios is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Luster Purge.
Forms
Latios can Mega Evolve into Mega Latios.
As Mega Latios, the blue 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 Latios is said to be one of the fastest Pokémon in the world to exist. Due to Mega Evolving, Mega Latios can achieve even higher speed in flight. Mega Latios is both larger and faster than Mega Latias. It can reach a speed of Mach 4[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 #197
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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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.
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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It has a docile temperament and dislikes fighting. Tucking in its forelegs, it can fly faster than a jet plane.
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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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A highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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It understands human speech and is highly intelligent. It is a tender Pokémon that dislikes fighting.
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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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A highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes.
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White
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Black 2
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A highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos #—
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Hoenn #206
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A highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes.
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It understands human speech and is highly intelligent. It is a tender Pokémon that dislikes fighting.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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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.
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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 blue is selected Latios roams Hoenn and Latias is found at the island. If red is selected, Latios is found at the island and Latias 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/Region
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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 Latios
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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 Latios
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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 Latios
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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 Latios
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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 Latios
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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 Latios
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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 Latios
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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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XYORAS
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7-Eleven Latios
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Japanese region
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Online
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50
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August 1 to September 30, 2015
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XYORAS
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Pokémon Center Latios
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Japanese region
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Nintendo Network
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50
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August 31 to September 6, 2015
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M
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latios
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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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UM
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latios
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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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M
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latios
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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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UM
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latios
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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 Latios
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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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UM
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Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latios
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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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UM
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Korean League Season 3 Latios
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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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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Latios
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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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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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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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 Latios
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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130
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121 - 200
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238 - 394
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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160
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148 - 233
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292 - 460
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120
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112 - 189
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220 - 372
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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
Latios is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Latios
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Latios
- 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 Latios
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Latios
- 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 Latios
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Latios
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Latios
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Side game data
Laitos
Mega Latios
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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Ruby intro's sprite
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
Latios debuted in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias. Annie and Oakley captured Latios and used him to power the Defense Mechanism of Alto Mare, along with the stolen Soul Dew. Latios ended up sacrificing himself to save Alto Mare from an enormous tidal wave.
Other
In Pikachu's Ocean Adventure, a Latios and Latias 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.
Latios made his animated series debut in The Semi-Final Frontier!, under the ownership of Tobias. He was used during Tobias's Full Battle against Ash in the semifinals of the Lily of the Valley Conference. The Eon Pokémon defeated Sceptile and Swellow, but was defeated by Pikachu, who was knocked out at the same time.
In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, a Latios capable of Mega Evolving was summoned alongside Latias 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 Latios departed alongside Latias for their home.
A Latios appeared in Rocket Revengers!, as part of Latias's vision. In the next episode, he was revealed to be pursued by a Pokémon hunter. With Latias's assistance, he was rescued by Ash and his friends. At the end of the episode, Ash attempted to befriend Latios, but was rejected by him due to his distant nature and distrust in humans. Latios then departed with Latias to Alto Mare.
Minor appearances
In the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker, a Latios was soaring through Alto Mare alongside a Latias.
In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Latios was soaring across the sky alongside a Latias.
In Pokémon Ranger: Guardians Signs (Part 1), the Pokémon Pinchers were pursuing a Latios.
A Latios that can Mega Evolve into Mega Latios appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.
A silhouetted Latios appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Source
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Entry
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DP189
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Latios
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Latios, the Eon Pokémon. Latios is highly intelligent and can fly faster than a jet by tucking in its wings.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Mega Latios in the animated trailer
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, Brendan's Mega Latios was soaring in the sky alongside May's Latias.
Pokémon Generations
In The Adventure, a wild Latios and Latias were seen near the Weather Institute, during a battle between Red's Pikachu and a wild Vigoroth.
GOTCHA!
A Latios briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
Pokémon Evolutions
A Latios briefly appeared in The Wish, under the ownership of May. He was used to fly her to the Sky Pillar.
In the mangaIn the TCGIn the TFG
One Latios figure has been released.
Other appearances
Latias and Latios in Super Smash Bros. Brawl
After Latios appears from its Poké Ball, he will fly off the stage. He and Latias will then alternately zoom onto the stage with Steel Wing, damaging any opponent that collides with them. He may also cause movement of items as well.
Trophy information
Latios appears with his counterpart Latias.
"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."
Latios returns as a Poké Ball Pokémon. He uses Steel Wing to quickly fly across the stage several times to damage targets.
Latias & Latios trophy in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
Latios once again shares his trophy with his female 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. Be folding their arms in, they become super aerodynamic and can fly faster than fighter jets. They combine speed and teamwork when they cross paths to attack fighters with Steel Wing.
Latios returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining his behavior from past games. He also appears as a Spirit alongside Latias.
Latios is featured alongside Latias 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
- Latios shares its category with Latias. They are both known as the Eon Pokémon.
Origin
Latios and Latias appear to be a cross between a jet plane (due to their wing shape and speedy flight), a dragon, a griffin, and a bird. 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, Latios and Latias 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. Latios, being male and the more aggressive of the two, would represent yang. Their names and Latios's signature move Luster Purge might also be a reference to Eos, the Greek goddess of dawn.
Name origin
Latios may be a combination of lateō (Latin for I conceal, I lie hidden) and -os (Latin masculine suffix). It might also reference Eos (the Greek goddess of dawn) or Eos (a genus of parrots with red and blue plumage). It's possible that its name is derived from Plato's dialogue Timaios.
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