#381 · Generation 3
Latios
- Max CP (L40 / L50)
- 3,812 / 4,310
- Raid catch CP (L20 / L25)
- 2,178 / 2,723
- Research CP (L15)
- 1,634
- Buddy distance
- 20 km
- 2nd charged move
- 100,000 dust · 100 candy
- Shiny
- Shadow
- Tradable
- Mega
- Dynamax
Verdict: Keep
Latios earns its spot: A-tier Fighting raid attacker (Shadow) and A-tier Max Battle attacker.
Battle roles
- AFighting raid attackershadow#8 Fighting · 18.6 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #8 of 283 Fighting-type attackers with Dragon Breath / Aura Sphere.
- AMax Battle attackerdynamax#2 Dragon · 261 per Max Move
Dynamax Latios ranks #2 of 15 Dragon-type Max attackers: 261 damage per Max Wyrmwind at level 40 (fast move Dragon Breath). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
- BMaster Leagueshadow#35 of 409 · score 86.1
The Shadow version is ranked #35 in Master League on PvPoke with Dragon Breath / Aura Sphere / Luster Purge.
- BPsychic raid attackershadow#12 Psychic · 17.7 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #12 of 248 Psychic-type attackers with Dragon Breath / Psychic.
- BGrass raid attackershadow#14 Grass · 15.4 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #14 of 344 Grass-type attackers with Dragon Breath / Solar Beam.
- BMax Battle tankdynamax#29 of 157 tanks
B-tier Max Battle tank (#29 of 157 by Defence × HP): it takes the boss's hits and shields the party with Max Guard.
- CGreat Leagueshadow#399 of 1154 · score 77.5
The Shadow version is ranked #399 in Great League on PvPoke with Dragon Breath / Aura Sphere / Luster Purge.
- CUltra Leagueshadow#268 of 851 · score 80.2
The Shadow version is ranked #268 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Dragon Breath / Aura Sphere / Luster Purge.
- CFighting raid attacker#20 Fighting · 15.8 DPS
It ranks #20 of 283 Fighting-type attackers with Dragon Breath / Aura Sphere.
- CPsychic raid attacker#20 Psychic · 15.0 DPS
It ranks #20 of 248 Psychic-type attackers with Dragon Breath / Psychic.
Worth evolving into
Mega LatiosA Grass raid attacker (mega)A Psychic raid attacker (mega)A Fighting raid attacker (mega)
Collection value
- Legendary: keep at least one, and hold on to hundos and shinies.
- Can Mega Evolve: keep your highest-Attack copy for raid days.
- Can Dynamax: only copies caught in Max Battles can Dynamax, so keep at least one Max copy.
- 1 costume/event variant: costumed copies cannot be re-obtained outside their event.
- Shadow version exists: Shadows hit 20% harder and are worth a raid slot even with low IVs.
Tiers: S = meta-defining, A = strong, B = playable, C = niche. PvP from PvPoke overall rankings; raids from computed DPS/TDO within each attacking type; Max Battles from GO Hub tier lists.
Base stats
Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.
Evolution line
Does not evolve.
Check your Pokemon's IVs
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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)
| League | Tier | Rank | Score | Recommended moves | Typical build |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | – | #421 / 1154 | 77 | Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere · Luster Purge | L14.5 · 6/10/11 |
| Great LeagueShadow | C | #399 / 1154 | 77.5 | Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere · Luster Purge | L14.5 · 6/10/11 |
| Ultra League | – | #300 / 851 | 79.2 | Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere · Luster Purge | L24 · 5/9/15 |
| Ultra LeagueShadow | C | #268 / 851 | 80.2 | Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere · Luster Purge | L24 · 5/9/15 |
| Master League | B | #49 / 409 | 83.7 | Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere · Luster Purge | L50 · 15/15/15 |
| Master LeagueShadow | B | #35 / 409 | 86.1 | Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere · Luster Purge | L50 · 15/15/15 |
Source: PvPoke overall rankings. Score is relative to the league meta (100 = best). Typical build is the IV spread PvPoke assumes.
Max Battles (Dynamax & Gigantamax)
Latios can Dynamax. Only copies caught in Max Battles (or from Max research) can enter Power Spot battles.
Max Moves
Max Battle roles
- AttackerA Dynamax
- Tank (Max Guard)B Dynamax
Max Move power is per level 1 / 2 / 3; levels are unlocked with Max Particles and Candy. Tiers are computed from level-3 Max Move damage, Defence × HP and HP at level 40; thresholds on the guide page.
Raid attacker rankings
| Attacking type | Tier | Rank | DPS | TDO | Best moves |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| fightingShadow | A | #8 / 283 | 18.6 | 337 | Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere |
| psychicShadow | B | #12 / 248 | 17.7 | 321 | Dragon Breath · Psychic |
| grassShadow | B | #14 / 344 | 15.4 | 278 | Dragon Breath · Solar Beam |
| fighting | C | #20 / 283 | 15.8 | 342 | Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere |
| psychic | C | #20 / 248 | 15.0 | 325 | Dragon Breath · Psychic |
| dragonShadow | C | #27 / 168 | 16.5 | 299 | Dragon Breath · Dragon Claw |
| grass | – | #32 / 344 | 13.2 | 286 | Dragon Breath · Solar Beam |
| dragon | – | #43 / 168 | 13.9 | 302 | Dragon Breath · Dragon Claw |
Level 40, 15/15/15, neutral target. DPS = damage per second, TDO = total damage output before fainting. Rank is among every Pokemon using that attacking type.
Moves
| Fast move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | DPS | PvP power | PvP energy | Speed |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Dragon BreathSTAB | dragon | 6 | +4 | 0.5s | 12.0 | 3 | +4 | 1 turn |
Zen HeadbuttSTAB | psychic | 11 | +9 | 1.0s | 11.0 | 8 | +6 | 3 turns |
| Charged move | Type | Raid power | Energy | Duration | Dmg/energy | PvP power | PvP energy | Effects |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
PsychicSTAB | psychic | 95 | -50 | 3.0s | 1.90 | 75 | -55 | 10% chance: -1 foe Def |
Dragon ClawSTAB | dragon | 45 | -33 | 1.5s | 1.36 | 80 | -50 | |
Solar Beam | grass | 180 | -100 | 5.0s | 1.80 | 150 | -80 | |
Aura Sphere | fighting | 100 | -50 | 2.0s | 2.00 | 80 | -40 | |
Luster PurgeElite TMSTAB | psychic | 100 | -100 | 1.5s | 1.00 | 120 | -60 | 50% chance: -1 foe Def |
Questions people ask
- Is Latios good in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Latios is A-tier for Fighting raid attacker and has 9 other ranked roles.
- Should I keep or transfer Latios?
- Latios earns its spot: A-tier Fighting raid attacker (Shadow) and A-tier Max Battle attacker.
- What are the best Latios IVs for Great League?
- The rank-1 Great League spread is 6/10/11 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 1500 CP cap at level 14.5. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- What are the best Latios IVs for Ultra League?
- The rank-1 Ultra League spread is 5/9/15 (Attack/Defense/HP), which reaches the 2500 CP cap at level 24. Low Attack with high Defense and HP wins in capped leagues. Use the IV checker on this page to rank your own copy among all 4,096 spreads.
- Is Latios a good raid attacker?
- Latios ranks #20 of 283 fighting attackers with 15.8 DPS. That is outside the top 15, so it is not a raid priority.
- Can Latios be shiny in Pokemon GO?
- Yes. Shiny Latios is available from photobomb, raid, research, wild. A shiny is worth keeping for the collection no matter its IVs.
- Is Shadow Latios worth keeping?
- Shadow Latios hits 20% harder and takes 20% more damage. The Shadow form is A-tier for Fighting raid attacker, so keep it.
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- SEvent costume