
| Max CP | 4,362 |
| Generation | Hoenn (Gen 3) |
| Buddy Distance | 20km |
| Released | ✅ Yes |
| Shiny | ✨ Yes |
| Shadow | 😈 Yes |
Latios is a Dragon/Psychic-type Pokémon from Hoenn (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,362 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Latios has base stats of 268 Attack, 212 Defense, and 190 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 670.
With an exceptional Attack stat of 268, Latios is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Latios is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.
In Windy weather, Latios receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Latios is 20km per candy.
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | EPS | PvP DPT | PvP EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath STAB | Dragon | 6 | +4 | 12.0 | - | - | - |
| Zen Headbutt STAB | Psychic | 12 | +10 | 10.9 | - | - | - |
DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus
| Move | Type | Power | Energy | DPS | PvP Pwr | PvP Nrg |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Psychic STAB | Psychic | 90 | -55 | - | 90 | -55 |
| Dragon Claw STAB | Dragon | 50 | -33 | - | 50 | -35 |
| Solar Beam | Grass | 180 | -100 | - | 150 | -80 |
| Aura Sphere | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Luster Purge ELITE | - | - | - | - | - | - |
Latios takes increased damage from these types:
Latios takes reduced damage from these types:
Top Pokémon to use when battling Latios in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.
| # | Pokémon | Type | ATK | DEF | STA | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
| Bug Fighting | 316 | 85 | 174 | 3,251 |
| 2 |
| Fire Ghost | 315 | 148 | 142 | 3,772 |
| 3 |
| Dark | 285 | 198 | 172 | 4,278 |
| 4 |
| Dragon Flying | 284 | 170 | 213 | 4,387 |
| 5 |
| Dragon | 284 | 172 | 183 | 4,110 |
| 6 |
| Water Dragon | 280 | 215 | 189 | 4,565 |
| 7 |
| Poison Dragon | 278 | 192 | 268 | 5,067 |
| 8 |
| Dragon Flying | 277 | 168 | 216 | 4,289 |
| 9 |
| Steel Dragon | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
| 10 |
| Dragon Fire | 275 | 211 | 205 | 4,620 |
Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 0 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 1,498 |
| 2 | 0 | 5 | 12 | 15 | 1,500 |
| 3 | 0 | 7 | 10 | 15 | 1,500 |
| 4 | 1 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 1,500 |
| 5 | 0 | 9 | 8 | 15 | 1,499 |
| 6 | 0 | 11 | 6 | 15 | 1,498 |
| 7 | 1 | 10 | 6 | 15 | 1,500 |
| 8 | 0 | 13 | 4 | 15 | 1,497 |
| 9 | 1 | 12 | 4 | 15 | 1,500 |
| 10 | 0 | 15 | 2 | 15 | 1,496 |
| # | ATK | DEF | STA | Lv | CP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 2 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 2,494 |
| 2 | 3 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 2,498 |
| 3 | 1 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 2,485 |
| 4 | 3 | 15 | 14 | 24 | 2,497 |
| 5 | 2 | 14 | 15 | 24 | 2,489 |
| 6 | 3 | 13 | 15 | 24 | 2,492 |
| 7 | 4 | 12 | 15 | 24 | 2,496 |
| 8 | 5 | 11 | 15 | 24 | 2,499 |
| 9 | 0 | 15 | 15 | 24 | 2,476 |
| 10 | 2 | 15 | 14 | 24 | 2,488 |
Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.
Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.
| IVs | Wild L30 | Research L15 | Raid L20 | WB L25 | Max L40 | L50 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 100% (15/15/15) | 3,268 | 1,634 | 2,178 | 2,723 | 3,812 | 4,323 |
| 98% (15/15/14) | 3,260 | 1,630 | 2,173 | 2,716 | 3,803 | 4,312 |
| 96% (15/14/15) | 3,261 | 1,630 | 2,173 | 2,717 | 3,804 | 4,313 |
| 93% (14/14/14) | 3,241 | 1,620 | 2,160 | 2,701 | 3,781 | 4,287 |
| 91% (15/13/13) | 3,238 | 1,619 | 2,158 | 2,698 | 3,777 | 4,283 |
| 87% (13/13/13) | 3,215 | 1,607 | 2,143 | 2,679 | 3,750 | 4,252 |
| 82% (12/12/12) | 3,188 | 1,594 | 2,125 | 2,657 | 3,719 | 4,217 |
| 80% (10/15/15) | 3,210 | 1,605 | 2,140 | 2,675 | 3,745 | 4,246 |
| 67% (10/10/10) | 3,136 | 1,568 | 2,090 | 2,613 | 3,658 | 4,148 |
| 0% (0/0/0) | 2,879 | 1,439 | 1,919 | 2,399 | 3,359 | 3,808 |
Important CP values for Latios with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:
| 🏆 Max CP (Lv 50) | 4,323 CP |
| 🎯 Max CP (Lv 40) | 3,812 CP |
| ⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20) | 2,090 - 2,178 CP |
| 🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25) | 2,613 - 2,723 CP |
| 🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20) | 2,090 - 2,178 CP |
| 🔬 Research (Lv 15) | 1,568 - 1,634 CP |
Maximum CP for Latios with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.
| Lv | Max CP | Lv | Max CP |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 53 | 26 | 3,812 |
| 2 | 3,812 | 27 | 3,812 |
| 3 | 3,812 | 28 | 3,812 |
| 4 | 3,812 | 29 | 3,812 |
| 5 | 514 | 30 | 3,268 |
| 6 | 3,812 | 31 | 3,812 |
| 7 | 3,812 | 32 | 3,812 |
| 8 | 3,812 | 33 | 3,812 |
| 9 | 3,812 | 34 | 3,812 |
| 10 | 1,089 | 35 | 3,540 |
| 11 | 3,812 | 36 | 3,812 |
| 12 | 3,812 | 37 | 3,812 |
| 13 | 3,812 | 38 | 3,812 |
| 14 | 3,812 | 39 | 3,812 |
| 15 | 1,634 | 40 | 3,812 |
| 16 | 3,812 | 41 | 3,812 |
| 17 | 3,812 | 42 | 3,812 |
| 18 | 3,812 | 43 | 3,812 |
| 19 | 3,812 | 44 | 3,812 |
| 20 | 2,178 | 45 | 4,078 |
| 21 | 3,812 | 46 | 3,812 |
| 22 | 3,812 | 47 | 3,812 |
| 23 | 3,812 | 48 | 3,812 |
| 24 | 3,812 | 49 | 3,812 |
| 25 | 2,723 | 50 | 4,323 |
Latios (#381) is a Dragon/Psychic-type Pokémon from the Hoenn region (Generation 3) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,362 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Latios is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Latios in 2026.
As a Legendary Pokémon, Latios is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.
Latios's Attack stat is 268 (Elite). This is among the highest in the game, making Latios an elite attacker for raids and gym battles.
With 212 Defense (Excellent) and 190 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 670. This gives Latios reasonable durability in battle. Compared to other Dragon-type Pokémon, Latios's stat distribution leans toward offense.
The best moveset for Latios depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Dragon Breath (Fast) with Psychic (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.
For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Latios has 2 Fast Attacks and 5 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Latios has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.
With 4,323 CP at Level 50, Latios is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.
Latios appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Ice, Dragon, Fairy-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Latios at Level 20 (2,090 - 2,178 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,613 - 2,723 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,178 CP.
Latios is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.
Shadow Latios is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Latios's effective Attack becomes ~322. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.
Shiny Latios is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 20 (boosted rate in raids). Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.
Latios gets a weather boost in Windy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,613 - 2,723 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.
Q: What is Latios's max CP?
A: 4,323 CP at Level 50, or 3,812 CP at Level 40.
Q: Is Latios good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.
Q: Can Latios be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Latios is available.
Q: What is Latios weak to?
A: Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Bug, Ghost, Dark-type moves.
Q: Best moveset?
A: Dragon Breath + Psychic for optimal DPS.
Updated June 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.