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Latias Weakness & Counters

Weak toBug2×Ghost2×Ice2×Dragon2×Dark2×Fairy2×
Latias

Type matchups

Damage Latias takes from each attacking type.

0×

Immune to (0×)

As a Dragon/Psychic type, Latias has 6 weaknesses, 6 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 2 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Psychic typing.

  • Levitate (always, already counted above): Ground 1× → 0×

Base stats

HP
80
Attack
80
Defense
90
Sp. Atk
110
Sp. Def
130
Speed
110
Total
600

Latias has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (130). With Sp. Atk (110) well above Attack (80), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 110 beats 89% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 80 HP, 90 Defense and 130 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.

Latias's only ability is Levitate.

How to beat Latias

Latias takes 2× damage from Bug, Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark and Fairy moves, so lead with those.

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric and Psychic moves are resisted.

Good counters: Grimmsnarl hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Latias's Dragon and Psychic moves. Morgrem hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Latias's Dragon and Psychic moves. Impidimp hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Latias's Dragon and Psychic moves.

Evolution

Latias does not evolve.

Other Dragon/Psychic Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Latias weak to?

As a Dragon/Psychic type, Latias takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark and Fairy moves.

What is Latias resistant to?

Latias resists Fighting, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric and Psychic moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Latias?

Strong type-based picks include Grimmsnarl, Morgrem and Impidimp, which hit Latias with super-effective attacks.