Competitive Information for Latias [Sword/Shield]
Base Stats for Latias
Dragon / Psychic
Abilities:
LevitateLevitate: This Pokemon is immune to Ground; Gravity/Ingrain/Smack Down/Iron Ball nullify it.
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
2x
2x
2x
0.5x
2x
0.5x
0.5x
2x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0.5x
2x
0.5x
0.5x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Latias? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Sword/Shield Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Common team mates for Latias in Pokemon Sword/Shield:
IncineroarTapu FiniMetagrossDusclopsPorygon-ZGlastrierLandorus-TherianRegielekiAmoongussUrshifu
IncineroarTapu FiniMetagrossDusclopsPorygon-ZGlastrierLandorus-TherianRegielekiAmoongussUrshifu
Latias is an astounding Dragon and Psychic-typed Pokemon. It's pretty regular to see Latias show up as a Sword/Shield opponent. Latias is weak to Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, and Ice-typed attacks.
Species: Latias
Item: Sitrus Berry / Light Clay
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 4 Def / 156 SpA / 20 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Helping Hand
- Tailwind
Item: Sitrus Berry / Light Clay
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 76 Hp / 4 Def / 156 SpA / 20 SpD / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Helping Hand
- Tailwind
Special Sweeper Latias (Popular/Trending)
Latias is a legendary Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Levitate, Latias is immune to ground; gravity/ingrain/smack down/iron ball nullify it.
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Helping Hand is a status move (one adjacent ally's move power is 1.5x this turn).
♦ Tailwind is a status move (for 4 turns, allies' speed is doubled).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Helping Hand is a status move (one adjacent ally's move power is 1.5x this turn).
♦ Tailwind is a status move (for 4 turns, allies' speed is doubled).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Latias
Item: Soul Dew / Eject Pack
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf
- Ice Beam
Item: Soul Dew / Eject Pack
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Surf
- Ice Beam
Special Sweeper Latias (Levitate)
Latias is a legendary Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Levitate, Latias is immune to ground; gravity/ingrain/smack down/iron ball nullify it.
♦ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Latias's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. double damage on dive).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent amount of damage.
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. double damage on dive).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Latias
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Dragon Pulse
- Calm Mind
- Substitute
- Psychic / Recover
Item: Leftovers
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 252 Hp / 4 SpA / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Dragon Pulse
- Calm Mind
- Substitute
- Psychic / Recover
Latias Support (Subpulse Ratiasu)
Latias is a legendary Support. Leftovers are always a great recovery option to ensure Latias last longer regaining it's it's vitality every turn. With Levitate, Latias is immune to ground; gravity/ingrain/smack down/iron ball nullify it. Use Substitute first, preferably on a switch, and then go for Calm Mind. After just one boost, Latias's special attack and special defense are 385 and 445 respectively.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
♦ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Latias's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Substitute is a status move (Latias takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Recover is a status move (heals your Latias by 50% of its max hp).
♦ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Latias's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Substitute is a status move (Latias takes 1/4 its max hp to put in a substitute).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Recover is a status move (heals your Latias by 50% of its max hp).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Species: Latias
Item: Soul Dew
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 144 SpA / 192 Spe
Moveset:
- Dragon Pulse
- Calm Mind
- Recover
- Thunder
Item: Soul Dew
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 144 SpA / 192 Spe
Moveset:
- Dragon Pulse
- Calm Mind
- Recover
- Thunder
Latias Special Sweeper (Latias With Soul)
Latias is a legendary Special Sweeper. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Levitate, Latias is immune to ground; gravity/ingrain/smack down/iron ball nullify it.
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
♦ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Latias's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Recover is a status move (heals your Latias by 50% of its max hp).
♦ Thunder is a special 110-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze. can't miss in rain).
♦ Calm Mind is a status move (raises your Latias's special attack and special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Recover is a status move (heals your Latias by 50% of its max hp).
♦ Thunder is a special 110-base power Electric-type move (30% chance to paralyze. can't miss in rain).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Latias? These builds have been optimized for Sword/Shield Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Sword/Shield generation metagame.
Common team mates for Latias in Pokemon Sword/Shield:
IncineroarTapu FiniMetagrossDusclopsPorygon-ZGlastrierLandorus-TherianRegielekiAmoongussUrshifu
IncineroarTapu FiniMetagrossDusclopsPorygon-ZGlastrierLandorus-TherianRegielekiAmoongussUrshifu
Species: Latias
Item: Soul Dew / Eject Pack
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Item: Soul Dew / Eject Pack
Ability: Levitate
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 92 Hp / 252 SpA / 164 Spe
Moveset:
- Draco Meteor / Dragon Pulse
- Surf
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
Doubles Special Sweeper Latias (Levitate)
Latias is a legendary Special Sweeper. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. With Levitate, Latias is immune to ground; gravity/ingrain/smack down/iron ball nullify it.
♦ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Latias's special attack by 2 stages).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. double damage on dive).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
♦ Dragon Pulse is a special STAB-boosted 85-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
♦ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. double damage on dive).
♦ Psychic is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
♦ Psyshock is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Psychic-type move (damages target based on defense, not special defense).
♦ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
♦ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
No additional EV spread were found for this set at this time.Array
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Latias learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Latias can perform in Sword/Shield. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SS Move and Ability Combos for Latias
- Moves: Sunny Day + Solar Beam
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Wish + Baton Pass
- Moves: Swagger + Psych Up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Stored Power + Psych Up
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect, Magic Coat, Helping Hand, Sucker Punch, Ally Switch
Most notable and possible best moves for Latias
- Ally Switch
- Bulldoze
- Calm Mind
- Charm
- Draco Meteor
- Dragon Pulse
- Heal Pulse
- Helping Hand
- Ice Beam
- Icy Wind
- Light Screen
- Mystical Fire
- Protect
- Psychic
- Psyshock
- Recover
- Reflect
- Tailwind
- Thunderbolt
Common Effort Values for Latias in Sword and Shield
- Timid Nature ( 76/0/4/156/20/252 )
- Timid Nature ( 92/0/4/108/52/252 )
- Optimize Latias's EV spread for Pokemon Sword and Shield
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