Type matchups
Damage Latios takes from each attacking type.
Immune to (0×)
As a Dragon/Psychic type, Latios 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
- 90
- Defense
- 80
- Sp. Atk
- 130
- Sp. Def
- 110
- Speed
- 110
- Total
- 600
Latios has a base stat total of 600, higher than 90% of Pokémon. With Sp. Atk (130) well above Attack (90), it works best as a special attacker. A Speed of 110 beats 89% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 80 HP, 80 Defense and 110 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.
Latios's only ability is Levitate.
How to beat Latios
Latios 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 Latios's Dragon and Psychic moves. Morgrem hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Latios's Dragon and Psychic moves. Impidimp hits for 2× with Dark-type STAB and is immune to Latios's Dragon and Psychic moves.
Evolution
Latios does not evolve.
Best counters to Latios
Other Dragon/Psychic Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Latios weak to?
As a Dragon/Psychic type, Latios takes super-effective damage from Bug, Ghost, Ice, Dragon, Dark and Fairy moves.
What is Latios resistant to?
Latios resists Fighting, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric and Psychic moves. It is immune to Ground.
What are the best counters to Latios?
Strong type-based picks include Grimmsnarl, Morgrem and Impidimp, which hit Latios with super-effective attacks.