Latios (Pokémon)

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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 #381 Latios Mega Latios Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Dragon Psychic Unknown Unknown Mega Latios Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities 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 Undiscovered 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 of Hoenn 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.

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.

Latios 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. It uses telepathy to detect locations and the emotions of others, and can understand human speech. It lives by the water's edge. Latios is the only known Pokémon capable of learning Luster Purge.

In the anime

In the main series

Latios in the anime

Mega Latios in the anime

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 its main series debut in The Semi-Final Frontier!, under the ownership of Tobias. He used it during his 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.

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.

Pokédex entries

In the 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.

In 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.

In the manga

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

Mega Latios in Pokémon Adventures

In the 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.

In the Pocket Monsters DP manga

A Latios appeared in PMDP29.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

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 on 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.

Trophy information

Latios once again shares his trophy with his female counterpart.

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.

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

Game locations

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

In events

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

Mega Latios

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Learnset

Side game data

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 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 ●●●●
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: N/A Fast Attacks: Dragon Breath, Zen Headbutt Charged Attacks: Psychic, Dragon Claw, Solar Beam

Evolution

Unevolved Latios  Dragon  Psychic

Forms

Mega Evolution

Default Latios Latios  Dragon  Psychic

Latiosite ↔

Held Latiosite Mega Latios 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

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

Other sprites

Ruby intro's sprite

Trivia

• Latios shares its category with Latias. They are both known as the Eon Pokémon.

Origin

Latios appears to be a cross between a jet plane and a dragon. It and Latias may also draw inspiration from the philosophy of yin and yang. In addition, they may be based on the aeons in Gnosticism, being that certain aeons are immaterial beings of concepts existing in pairs of males and females emanated from God and one another; also, their category is "Eon". Latias and Latios are also based on birds, and due to Latias's shared origin with Blaziken, they could be based on junglefowl.

Name origin

Latios may derive from latere (Latin for "to lie hidden"). -Os as a suffix may have been added to make it sound more masculine, opposite the more feminine-sounding -as in Latias.

In other languages

Language Title Meaning Japanese ラティオス Latios From latere (Latin for "to lie hidden") and Os as a suffix for masculine French Latios Same as Japanese name Spanish Latios Same as Japanese name German Latios Same as Japanese name Italian Latios Same as Japanese name Korean 라티오스 Latios Transcription of its Japanese name Mandarin Chinese 拉帝歐斯 / 拉帝欧斯 Lādì'ōusī Transcription of its Japanese name Cantonese Chinese 拉帝歐斯 Lādai'āusī Same as Mandarin name

More languages Hindi लतीओस Latios Transcription of English/Japanese name Russian Латиос Latios Transliteration of English name Thai ลาทิโอส Latios Transcription of trademarked Japanese name

Related articles

• Latios (M05)
• Eon duo (Adventures)
• Eon duo
• Mega Evolution
• Legendary Pokémon
• Myths and legends involving Legendary Pokémon

External links

• Article on Wikipedia

Legendary Pokémon

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Generation II

Generation III

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Generation V

Generation VI

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Generation VIII

Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

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