#0381 DragonPsychic Legendary

Latios

Dragon/Psychic-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Mega Latios for Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.

Gen 3 · Hoenn Boosted in Windy
Max CP
4,310
Lv 50 · Lv 40: 3,812
Attack
268
Defense
212
Stamina
190
Latios Pokemon GO sprite

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.

Base stats

Attack 268
Defense 212
Stamina 190
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

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSEPS
Dragon Breath Best STAB Dragon 6 4 0.5s 12 8
Zen Headbutt STAB Psychic 11 9 1.0s 11 9

Charged moves

MoveTypePWRENDURDPSDPE
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
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

Latios does not evolve.

Mega Evolution

Latios
Latios
300 Mega Energy First time; cheaper as Mega Level rises
Mega Latios
Mega Latios

Family

Shadow forms Shadow Latios

How to get Latios

Raids
5-Star raid boss
Team GO Rocket
Shadow Latios knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
Purification
20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
Mega Evolution
200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
Trading
Can be traded between trainers

Catch CP

SourceLevelMin CPMax 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

Is Latios good in Pokemon GO?

Collector's pick
Power upStardustCandyXL Candy
Lv 20 → 40 135,000 15

Latios has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.

  • Attack is its highest stat (268), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
  • A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
  • Shadow Latios deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
  • Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.

CP by level

Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level

LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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
LevelMax 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 (fast) with Luster Purge (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.

What are Latios's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?

Latios takes super effective damage from Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Ghost, Ice-type moves. It resists Electric, Fighting, Fire, Grass, Psychic, Water, so avoid those types against it.

What is Latios's max CP in Pokemon GO?

Latios reaches 4,310 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,812 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.

What CP is a 100% IV Latios?

A perfect 15/15/15 Latios shows 2,178 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,723 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.

Is Shadow Latios better than regular Latios?

Shadow Latios deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.

How do you get Latios in Pokemon GO?

Latios spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.

Can Latios be shiny in Pokemon GO?

Shiny Latios depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.

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