#381 · Generation 3

Latios

dragon psychicLegendary

Forms & variants

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

Keep

Latios earns its spot: A-tier Fighting raid attacker (Shadow) and A-tier Max Battle attacker.

Battle roles

A
Fighting raid attackershadow#8 Fighting · 18.6 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #8 of 279 Fighting-type attackers with Dragon Breath / Aura Sphere.
A
Max Battle attackerdynamaxA-tier Dynamax
Dynamax Latios is A-tier for Max Battle damage with Max Wyrmwind (GO Hub tier list). Only a copy caught in a Max Battle can use it.
B
Master Leagueshadow#36 of 406 · score 86.1
The Shadow version is ranked #36 in Master League on PvPoke with Dragon Breath / Aura Sphere / Luster Purge.
B
Psychic raid attackershadow#12 Psychic · 17.7 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #12 of 248 Psychic-type attackers with Dragon Breath / Psychic.
B
Grass raid attackershadow#14 Grass · 15.4 DPS
As a Shadow it ranks #14 of 338 Grass-type attackers with Dragon Breath / Solar Beam.
B
Max Battle tankdynamaxB-tier Dynamax
B-tier Max Battle tank: it charges the Max meter fast and soaks hits with Max Guard.
C
Great League#380 of 1146 · score 78.8
It is ranked #380 in Great League on PvPoke with Dragon Breath / Aura Sphere / Luster Purge.
C
Ultra Leagueshadow#286 of 844 · score 80
The Shadow version is ranked #286 in Ultra League on PvPoke with Dragon Breath / Aura Sphere / Luster Purge.
C
Fighting raid attacker#20 Fighting · 15.8 DPS
It ranks #20 of 279 Fighting-type attackers with Dragon Breath / Aura Sphere.
C
Psychic raid attacker#20 Psychic · 15.0 DPS
It ranks #20 of 248 Psychic-type attackers with Dragon Breath / Psychic.

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

Attack268

Defense212

Stamina190

Base stats. Bars are scaled to the strongest Pokemon in the game.

Weak to

bug×1.6
dark×1.6
dragon×1.6
fairy×1.6
ghost×1.6
ice×1.6

Resists

electric×0.625
fighting×0.625
fire×0.625
grass×0.625
psychic×0.625
water×0.625

Evolution line

Does not evolve.

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PvP rankings (GO Battle League)

League	Tier	Rank	Score	Recommended moves	Typical build
Great League	C	#380 / 1146	78.8	Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere · Luster Purge	L14.5 · 6/10/11
Great LeagueShadow	C	#391 / 1146	78.6	Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere · Luster Purge	L14.5 · 6/10/11
Ultra League	–	#310 / 844	79.3	Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere · Luster Purge	L24 · 5/9/15
Ultra LeagueShadow	C	#286 / 844	80	Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere · Luster Purge	L24 · 5/9/15
Master League	B	#49 / 406	83.6	Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere · Luster Purge	L50 · 15/15/15
Master LeagueShadow	B	#36 / 406	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

dragonMax Wyrmwindfrom Dragon Breath250 / 300 / 350 power
psychicMax Mindstormfrom Zen Headbutt250 / 300 / 350 power
Max Guard+20 / +40 / +60 HP shield
Max Spiritheals 8 / 12 / 16% HP

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 from GO Hub's Max Battle tier lists (Aug 2026).

Raid attacker rankings

Attacking type	Tier	Rank	DPS	TDO	Best moves
fightingShadow	A	#8 / 279	18.6	337	Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere
psychicShadow	B	#12 / 248	17.7	321	Dragon Breath · Psychic
grassShadow	B	#14 / 338	15.4	278	Dragon Breath · Solar Beam
fighting	C	#20 / 279	15.8	342	Dragon Breath · Aura Sphere
psychic	C	#20 / 248	15.0	325	Dragon Breath · Psychic
dragonShadow	C	#26 / 167	16.5	299	Dragon Breath · Dragon Claw
grass	–	#31 / 338	13.2	286	Dragon Breath · Solar Beam
dragon	–	#42 / 167	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

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Costumes & event variants (1)

SEvent costume