Latios (Pokémon)

For Pokémon GO information on this species, see the game's section.
← #0380: Latias	Pokémon	#0382: Kyogre →
This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, see Latios (disambiguation).

Latios Eon Pokémon ラティオス Latios #0381 Latios Mega Latios Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dragon Psychic Unknown Unknown Mega Latios Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Levitate Cacophony Mega Latios Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Mega Latios Cacophony
Gender ratio Unknown 100% male	Catch rate 3 (1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 6'07" 2.0 m Latios 7'07" 2.3 m Mega Latios 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}}	Weight 132.3 lbs. 60.0 kg Latios 154.3 lbs. 70.0 kg Mega Latios 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}}
Mega Stone Latiosite [[|]]
Base experience yield 211 Gen. III-IV Unknown IV 270 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Latios 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 3 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed Mega Latios 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Mega Latios
Pokédex color   Blue Other forms may have other colors.	Base friendship 90
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Latios (Japanese: ラティオス Latios) is a dual-type Dragon/Psychic Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Latios can Mega Evolve into Mega Latios using the Latiosite.

It is a member of the eon duo along with Latias.

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.

Mega Latios

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: If the ball drops out of the Ruby Field while the "Ball Saver" is active, Latios will rescue it and place it on Spoink without the ball being lost.
• Pokémon Omega Ruby: The player can use the Eon Flute to fly around Hoenn on the back of a Mega Latios.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Latios is the boss of Northern Range, having fled there after stealing from the Kecleon Shop in Pokémon Square.
• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Latios is a minor character in the game and briefly appears alongside Latias where they are being chased. They are later turned to stone and their bodies fall to the ground.

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Hoenn #197 Kanto #— Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald 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. FireRed It has a docile temperament and dislikes fighting. Tucking in its forelegs, it can fly faster than a jet plane. LeafGreen
Generation IV Sinnoh #— Johto #— Diamond A highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes. Pearl Platinum HeartGold It understands human speech and is highly intelligent. It is a tender Pokémon that dislikes fighting. SoulSilver
Generation V Unova #— Black A highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes. White Black 2 A highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes. White 2
Generation VI Kalos #— Hoenn #206 X A highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its wings in flight, it can overtake jet planes. Y It understands human speech and is highly intelligent. It is a tender Pokémon that dislikes fighting. Omega Ruby 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. Alpha Sapphire 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.
Generation VII Alola #— Kanto #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation VII.
Generation VIII Galar #— Sinnoh #— Hisui #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Sword, Shield, and Legends: Arceus. Brilliant Diamond It is a highly intelligent Pokémon. By folding back its forelegs in flight, it can overtake jet planes. Shining Pearl
Generation IX Paldea #— Kitakami #— This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Generation IX.

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Roaming Hoenn (Only one) Sapphire Southern Island (requires Eon Ticket) (Only one) Emerald Roaming Hoenn or Southern Island (requires Eon Ticket) (Only one) FireRed LeafGreen Trade, Event Colosseum Trade XD Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Trade Platinum Trade HeartGold Pewter City (requires Enigma Stone) (Only one) SoulSilver Roaming Kanto (Only one) Pal Park Field
Generation V Black White Trade Black 2 Dreamyard (Only one) White 2 Trade
Generation VI X Y Trade, Event Omega Ruby Southern Island (Only one) Alpha Sapphire Southern Island (requires Eon Ticket) (Only one)
Generation VII Sun Moon Trade Ultra Sun Ultra Space Wilds (Water World) (Only one) Ultra Moon Trade Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee Unobtainable
Generation VIII Sword Shield TradeVersion 1.3.0+ Sword Expansion Pass Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure) (Only one) Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl Ramanas Park (requires Soul Slate) (Only one) Legends: Arceus Unobtainable
Generation IX Scarlet Violet TradeVersion 3.0.0+ The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Scarlet) North Province: Area Two after receiving the Latios Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Solo Quest) The Hidden Treasure of Area Zero (Violet) North Province: Area Two after receiving the Latios Treat from Snacksworth (Only one) (Group Quest)

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.
Generation III Channel Cobalt Coast Pinball: R&S Randomly on the Ruby Field Trozei! Random Agent Cards, Mr. Who's Den MD Red MD Blue Pokémon Square after completing Pitfall Valley
Generation IV MD Time MD Darkness Deep Spacial Rift (B5), Midnight Forest (B24) MD Sky Deep Spacial Rift (B5), Midnight Forest (B24) PokéPark Wii Granite Zone Ranger: GS Tilikule Island, Rand's House
Generation V Rumble Blast Meadow: All (Random Legendary Encounter) Rumble U Conductor Room: King of the Sky, Challenge Battle: Open Entry Battle Royale
Generation VI Battle Trozei Sky-High Ruins: Stage 5 Rumble World Sapphire Sea: Blue Tower (Special Boss) Picross Area 25: Stage 12
Generation VII Rumble Rush Butterfree Sea, Rayquaza Sea, Celebi SeaFinal
Generation VIII MD DX Pitfall Valley*
Cross-Generation Shuffle Event: Take on Escalation Battles Masters EX Poké Fair sync pair scout: Sygna Suit Brendan & Latios (Mega Latios)

In events

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
RSEFRLG	Journey Across America Latios	English	United States	70	February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Latios	English	United Kingdom	70	June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Latios	Italian	Italy	70	June 23 to 25, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Latios	Spanish	Spain	70	June 27 to August 27, 2006
RSEFRLG	Party of the Decade Latios	English	United States	70	August 8, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Latios	German	Germany	70	September 24 to November 5, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Latios	French	France	70	September 26, 2006
XYORAS	7-Eleven Latios	Japanese region	Online	50	August 1 to September 30, 2015
XYORAS	Pokémon Center Latios	Japanese region	Nintendo Network	50	August 31 to September 6, 2015
M	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latios	PAL region	Nintendo Network	60	September 1 to 23, 2018
UM	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latios	PAL region	Nintendo Network	100	September 1 to 23, 2018
M	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latios	Taiwanese region	Nintendo Network	60	September 1 to 23, 2018
UM	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latios	Taiwanese region	Nintendo Network	100	September 1 to 23, 2018
M	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latios	American region	Online	60	September 2 to December 21, 2018
UM	Legendary Pokémon Celebration Latios	American region	Online	100	September 2 to December 21, 2018
UM	Korean League Season 3 Latios	all	South Korea	100	May 4 to 5, 2019

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Ruby	Sapphire	Soul Dew (100%)
Emerald*
Omega Ruby	Alpha Sapphire	Latiosite (100%)
Events*		Soul Dew (100%)	Latiosite (100%)
		Gold Bottle Cap (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Latios

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Defense: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Sp. Atk: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Sp. Def: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Speed: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Total: 600	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Mega Latios

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 80		140 - 187	270 - 364
Attack: 130		121 - 200	238 - 394
Defense: 100		94 - 167	184 - 328
Sp. Atk: 160		148 - 233	292 - 460
Sp. Def: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Speed: 110		103 - 178	202 - 350
Total: 700	Other Pokémon with this total
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.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 4/5 ★★★★☆	Power 3/4 ★★★☆
Skill 5/5 ★★★★★	Stamina 2/3 ★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 19/22 ★★★☆

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 2× Fairy 2× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 2× Fairy 2× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 2× Fairy 2× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 1× Bug 2× Ghost 2× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ½× Electric ½× Psychic ½× Ice 2× Dragon 2× Dark 2× Fairy 2× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the opponent has the Ability Mold Breaker, Turboblaze or Teravolt, or this Pokémon is affected by Gastro Acid, or this Pokémon's Ability is replaced, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

Latios is available in Scarlet and Violet Version 3.0.0+.

By leveling up

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP 011 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100100% 10 011 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00——% 20 055 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00——% 20 1010 Recover Normal Status 0000— 00——% 5 1515 Confusion Psychic Special 05050 100100% 25 2020 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00——% 15 2525 Dragon Breath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20 3030 Ally Switch Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 15 3535 Luster Purge Psychic Special 09595 100100% 5 4040 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 09090% 15 4545 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100100% 10 5050 Heal Pulse Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 5555 Simple Beam Normal Status 0000— 100100% 15 6060 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100100% 10 6565 Power Split Psychic Status 0000— 00——% 10 7070 Memento Dark Status 0000— 100100% 10

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

By TM

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM041 TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM054 TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM077 TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM078 TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM097 TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM100 TM100 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM109 TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM110 TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM112 TM112 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM115 TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM132 TM132 Baton Pass Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 40 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM169 TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM196 TM196 Flip Turn Water Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM197 TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10 TM200 TM200 Scale Shot Dragon Physical 02525 090}}90% 20 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM217 TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM222 TM222 Breaking Swipe Dragon Physical 06060 100}}100% 15 TM226 TM226 Dragon Cheer Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM228 TM228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 07575 100}}100% 10

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

By breeding

Generation IX Other generations: III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

Parent   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  This Pokémon learns no moves by breeding.

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

Side game data

Laitos

Pokémon Pinball RS   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 2 Recruit rate: N/A% Friend Area: Southern Island Phrases 51%-100% HP Let the power of flight make your dreams come true! 26%-50% HP I'm not happy... Only half my HP is left. 1%-25% HP I've had it... What good am I without my speed? Level up Leveled up! I'll make dreams come true!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 2 Recruit rate: 0.1% IQ group: D
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Meet up with at Friendly Meadow Connected to: Latias, Xerneas Connection Orb Set: 1 Phrases Normal Thanks to everyone, I'm back from being stone. Thank you so much! Low HP (< 50%) No! I refuse to give in!
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Psychic Poké Assist: (present) Psychic Field move: (present) (None ×-) Not available in the past. Browser entry R-279 It flies around quickly and launches orbs of light.
Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●●●● Defense ●●●● Speed ●●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.5 seconds Base HP: 55 Base Attack: 84 Base Defense: 58 Base Speed: 70
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: Latios was persuaded to come to the PokéPark by his sister Latias. Everyone agrees what a great idea that was, because Latios soars swiftly in Salamence's Air Ace.
Pokémon Battle Trozei Dragon Attack Power: ★★★★★ Power of Five Increases the damage dealt by matching five Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle Dragon Attack Power: 80 - 115 5 #316 Counterattack Deals even more damage the more disruptions there are. Swappable Skill(s): Hitting Streak+ Mega Effects 13 Erases a jagged line of Pokémon horizontally.
Pokémon GO Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 268 Base Defense: 212 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: 300/60/30/15 Fast Attacks: Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt Charged Attacks: Psychic, Dragon Claw, Solar Beam, Frustration, Return, Luster Purge†

Mega Latios

Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Meet up with at Friendly Meadow Connected to: Latias, Xerneas Connection Orb Set: 1 Phrases Normal Thanks to everyone, I'm back from being stone. Thank you so much! Low HP (< 50%) No! I refuse to give in!

Pokémon GO Base HP: 190 Base Attack: 335 Base Defense: 241 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks: Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt Charged Attacks: Psychic, Dragon Claw, Solar Beam, Return, Luster Purge†

Form data

Mega Evolution

Default Latios Latios  Dragon  Psychic

Latiosite ↔

Held Latiosite Mega Latios Latios  Dragon  Psychic

Evolution data

Unevolved Latios  Dragon  Psychic

Sprites

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back
Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back
Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back
Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back
Cross-Generation HOME

For other sprites and images, please see Latios images on the Bulbagarden Archives.

Other sprites

Ruby intro's sprite

In animation

Latios in Pokémon Journeys: The Series

Mega Latios in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages

Main series

Major appearances

Latios (M05)

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 Pokémon Source Entry DP189 Latios Dawn's Pokédex Latios, the Eon Pokémon. Latios is highly intelligent and can fly faster than a jet by tucking in its wings.

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

Latios in 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

Latios in 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 manga

Latios (right) and Latias (left) in Pokémon Adventures

Mega Latios in Pokémon Adventures

Movie adaptations

Main article: Latios (M05)

Latios and his sister Latias play a major role in both the manga adaptation and the graphic novel of Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

Pocket Monsters DP

A Latios appeared in PMDP29.

Pokémon Adventures

Main article: Eon duo (Adventures)

Latios, along with Latias, befriended Emerald, and they took the young Trainer to the Battle Frontier. He later helped Todd Snap watch the events going on at the top of the Battle Pyramid, as well as verify the true identity of Guile Hideout. After the villain's defeat, he goes back to the Southern Island with Latias, having accomplished their mission. He first appeared in Never Spritz a Knotty Sudowoodo.

Latios returned with Latias in the Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire arc where he had the ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Latios. Ruby brought him along while soaring in the sky.

In the TCG

Main article: Latios (TCG)

In the TFG

One Latios figure has been released.

• Groundbreakers: Latios

Other appearances

Latias and Latios in Super Smash Bros. Brawl

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."

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U

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.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Latios returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining his behavior from past games. He also appears as a Spirit alongside Latias.

Eon Ticket

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.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ラティオス Latios From lateō and -os French Latios Same as English/Japanese name Spanish Latios Same as English/Japanese name German Latios Same as English/Japanese name Italian Latios Same as English/Japanese name Korean 라티오스 Latios Transcription of Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 拉帝歐斯 / 拉帝欧斯 Lādì'ōusī Transcription of Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 拉帝歐斯 Lādai'āusī Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name

More languages Bengali ল্যাটিওস Lapras Transcription of English name Hindi लाटियोस Latios Transcription of English name Russian Латиос Latios Transliteration of English name Telugu లాటియోస్ Latios Transcription of English name Thai ลาทิโอส Lathi-ot Transcription of Japanese name

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