Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Dragon Breath Luster Purge
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Luster Purge is an Elite TM move. Luster Purge costs 100 energy for 100 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Latios takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 670
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 100 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,178 CP
Latios moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath Best STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Zen Headbutt STAB | Psychic | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Sphere | Fighting | 100 | 50 | 2.0s | 50 | 2.00 |
| Dragon Claw STAB | Dragon | 45 | 33 | 1.5s | 30 | 1.36 |
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 95 | 50 | 3.0s | 31.7 | 1.90 |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 180 | 100 | 5.0s | 36 | 1.80 |
| Luster Purge Best STAB Elite | Psychic | 100 | 100 | 1.5s | 66.7 | 1.00 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 8 | 6 | 2 | 4.00 | 3.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aura Sphere | Fighting | 80 | 40 | 2.00 | — |
| Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 50 | 1.60 | — |
| Psychic | Psychic | 75 | 55 | 1.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 150 | 80 | 1.88 | — |
| Luster Purge | Psychic | 120 | 60 | 2.00 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Breath (12 DPS); Zen Headbutt builds energy fastest (9 EPS). Luster Purge is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Latios is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Latios
Use Latios against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Latios
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Latios arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Mega Latios
- 300 Mega Energy for the first evolution
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 98 | 3,295 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 98 | 3,567 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,142 | 2,233 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,665 | 2,778 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,142 | 2,233 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,620 | 1,688 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,142 | 2,233 |
Latios in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road of Legends | 6 Jul 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
| Shadow Latios in Shadow Raids | 1 Apr 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
Is Latios good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Latios has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 53 |
| Lv 2 | 169 |
| Lv 3 | 284 |
| Lv 4 | 399 |
| Lv 5 | 514 |
| Lv 6 | 629 |
| Lv 7 | 744 |
| Lv 8 | 859 |
| Lv 9 | 974 |
| Lv 10 | 1,089 |
| Lv 11 | 1,198 |
| Lv 12 | 1,307 |
| Lv 13 | 1,416 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,525 |
| Lv 15 | 1,634 |
| Lv 16 | 1,743 |
| Lv 17 | 1,852 |
| Lv 18 | 1,960 |
| Lv 19 | 2,069 |
| Lv 20 | 2,178 |
| Lv 21 | 2,287 |
| Lv 22 | 2,396 |
| Lv 23 | 2,505 |
| Lv 24 | 2,614 |
| Lv 25 | 2,723 |
| Lv 26 | 2,832 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,941 |
| Lv 28 | 3,050 |
| Lv 29 | 3,159 |
| Lv 30 | 3,268 |
| Lv 31 | 3,322 |
| Lv 32 | 3,377 |
| Lv 33 | 3,431 |
| Lv 34 | 3,486 |
| Lv 35 | 3,540 |
| Lv 36 | 3,595 |
| Lv 37 | 3,649 |
| Lv 38 | 3,704 |
| Lv 39 | 3,758 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,812 |
| Lv 41 | 3,861 |
| Lv 42 | 3,910 |
| Lv 43 | 3,959 |
| Lv 44 | 4,008 |
| Lv 45 | 4,057 |
| Lv 46 | 4,107 |
| Lv 47 | 4,158 |
| Lv 48 | 4,208 |
| Lv 49 | 4,259 |
| Lv 50 | 4,310 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0381
- Height
- 2.01 m
- Weight
- 60.00 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0381_POKEMON_LATIOS
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Latios in Pokemon GO?
Latios's best moveset is Dragon Breath with Luster Purge. Luster Purge is a legacy move: a regular TM never rolls it, so it takes an Elite TM or the event that brings it back.
What are Latios's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Latios takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice. It resists Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Psychic, Water.
What is Latios's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Latios reaches 4,310 CP at level 50 and 3,812 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Latios?
A 15/15/15 Latios shows 2,178 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,723 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,634 CP.
Is Shadow Latios better than regular Latios?
Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Latios is #11 among Psychic-type attackers at 27.4 DPS, while regular Latios is unranked. See Shadow Latios.
How do you get Latios in Pokemon GO?
Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).
Can Latios be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Latios is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).