Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Latias
Say it: LAT-ee-iss
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Latias is the Eon Pokémon — Dragon and Psychic Legendary. In Pokémon GO it is a Dragon/Psychic attacker and can Mega Evolve into Mega Latias. Dragon helps against Dragons; Psychic helps against Fighting and Poison. Fairy, Bug, Ghost, Ice, Dragon, and Dark punish it. Catch from Legendary raids. Mist Ball is a signature Elite / event charged move when available.
Say it: LAT-ee-iss
Latias (#380) is a Dragon / Psychic Legendary Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Trainers use it as a Dragon/Psychic attacker with Dragon Breath / Zen Headbutt / Charm + Psychic / Outrage / Thunder / Aura Sphere / Mist Ball. Against Latias, lead with Fairy, Bug, Ghost, Ice, Dragon, or Dark. Stats, type chart, moves, and counter picks below use our Game Master snapshot.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Latias is a Dragon / Psychic-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. National Dex #0380. Legendaries shine in Master League and 5-star raids when IVs and moves align.
Where in GO: Legendary raids, research breakthroughs, and GO Tour events
Invest tip: Dragon Breath + Outrage / Psychic is the usual kit; Mist Ball when available (Elite / event). Shadow Latias is the DPS lean — remove Frustration before investing. Mega Latias for Dragon/Psychic raid days.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
- Psychic moves hit Fighting and Poison hard.
When Latias is your opponent, Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →Mega Evolution
Latias can Mega Evolve into Mega Latias (still Dragon / Psychic). Mega Evolution uses Candy plus Mega Latias Energy, boosts Dragon or Psychic attackers depending on lobby needs, and only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time. Shadow Latias cannot Mega Evolve — purify first if you want the Mega.
Full Mega Evolution guide →GO base stats
From Game Master snapshot — IVs, buddy, and power-ups change real battle stats.
- Attack
- 228
- Defense
- 246
- Stamina
- 190
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Baxcalibur · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 4. Shadow Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 5. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Cetitan · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 7. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 8. Shadow Articuno · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Ice Beam
- 9. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 10. Aurorus · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 11. Jynx · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 12. Vanilluxe · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Blizzard
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 2. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 4. Cloyster · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 5. Beartic · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Ice Punch
- 6. Abomasnow · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 7. Avalugg · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 8. Froslass · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 9. Walrein · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Icicle Spear
- 10. Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 11. Dewgong · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Icy Wind
- 12. Piloswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
Recommended moves
Game Master “moves in GO” lists the always-available TM pool. Mist Ball may need an Elite TM if you missed the featured window.
Fast
- Dragon Breath · Standard
Dragon damage / default
- Zen Headbutt · Standard
Psychic damage
- Charm · Standard
Fairy damage
Charged
- Mist Ball · Elite / event
Psychic signature
- Psychic · Standard
Psychic nuke
- Outrage · Standard
Dragon nuke
- Aura Sphere · Standard
Fighting coverage
- Thunder · Standard
Electric coverage
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- dragon breath
- zen headbutt
- charm
Charged
- psychic
- outrage
- thunder
- aura sphere
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #639 of 954 · CP 1454
Charm + Aura Sphere
- Ultra League · rank #428 of 747 · CP 2457
Charm + Aura Sphere
- Master League · rank #119 of 1023 · CP 3968
Charm + Aura Sphere
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
As a raid boss
5-star · Dragon / Psychic · weak to Dragon, Ice, Ghost, Dark, Fairy, Bug
Watch out: Similar to Latios but bulkier — same Ice / Fairy / Ghost plans.
- 1. Shadow Mamoswine
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 2. Baxcalibur
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Rayquaza
Dragon Tail + Outrage
- 4. Mega Gengar
Lick + Shadow Ball
- 5. Xerneas
Geomancy + Moonblast
- 6. Glaceon
Frost Breath + Avalanche
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.