Latios (Pokémon)

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Latios (Japanese: ラティオス Latios) is a dual-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Latios can Mega Evolve into Mega Latios using the Latiosite.
It is a member of the eon duo along with .
==Biology==
Latios is a with a birdlike body stylized after a plane. Its body flows slowly into a thick neck, giving it a bulky appearance. It has no legs, usually floating instead. Most of its body is blue, with white areas near its arms and a white stripe on its back that extend up to its head. Jet-plane wings sit on top of its back, while two tall, jagged fins point behind it from its rear. A red triangle marks the center of its chest, while a blue mask partially covers its face. Long, ear-like fins extend from its jaws to over its head, and its eyes are red. It has three-fingered arms with a blue covering on the outer side of the lower arms. Latios is a male-only species, with being its female counterpart.
Latios has a gentle nature and will avoid fighting whenever possible. It can fly faster than a jet by tucking in its arms. In the fifth movie, Latios had the ability "Sight Sharing", which allowed Latias and people around it to see exactly what Latios was seeing. Oakley also mentioned that it can shape-shift. It prefers compassionate Trainers, to whom it opens its heart. Latios uses telepathy to detect locations and the emotions of others and can understand human speech. It lives by the . As seen in Pokémon Horizons, like other Legendary Pokémon, Latios can be found in the Pokémon paradise Laqua. Latios loves Latios Treats made by Snacksworth, who once encountered and followed it to a secret spot in the past. Latios can be summoned by the Eon Flute.
Latios is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move .
===Forms===
Latios can Mega Evolve into Mega Latios.
As Mega Latios, the blue parts of its body change to purple. Horns grow from the side of its head and run along its jaw. It loses the wings on its back and similar but larger wings attach to its lower arms, normally held in a level position. Triangle shapes now mark the forward point of its wings instead of its chest.
Mega Latios is said to be one of the fastest Pokémon in the world to exist. Due to Mega Evolving, Mega Latios can achieve even higher speed in flight. Mega Latios is both larger and faster than Mega Latias. It can reach a speed of Mach 4Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire site | Mega Latios.
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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* : If the ball drops out of the Ruby Field while the "Ball Saver" is active, Latios will rescue it and place it on Spoink without the ball being lost.
* Pokémon Omega Ruby: The can use the Eon Flute to fly around Hoenn on the back of a Mega Latios.
* : Latios is the boss of Northern Range, having fled there after stealing from the Kecleon Shop in Pokémon Square.
* : Latios is a minor character in the game and briefly appears alongside Latias where they are being chased. They are later turned to stone and their bodies fall to the ground.
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In Pokémon Emerald, the roaming Pokémon is chosen in a sequence immediately after the credits where, after hearing a television report, the player is asked the color of the Pokémon in it. If blue is selected Latios roams Hoenn and Latias is found at the island. If red is selected, Latios is found at the island and Latias roams Hoenn.
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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===Learnset===
Latios is available in Version 3.0.0+.
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===Form data===
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===Sprites===
====Other sprites====
Ruby intro's sprite
==In animation==
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====Latios (M05)=====
Latios debuted in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias. and Oakley captured Latios and used him to power the Defense Mechanism of Alto Mare, along with the stolen Soul Dew. Latios ended up sacrificing himself to save Alto Mare from an enormous tidal wave.
=====Other=====
In Pikachu's Ocean Adventure, a Latios and Latias used their powers to help , , and the other Pokémon search for the legendary "'s Tear" that was said to be beneath the ocean.
Latios made his animated series debut in The Semi-Final Frontier!, under the ownership of . He was used during Tobias's Full Battle against in the semifinals of the Lily of the Valley Conference. The Eon Pokémon defeated and , but was defeated by , who was knocked out at the same time.
In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, a Latios capable of Mega Evolving was summoned alongside Latias and a by to protect it from the shadow . The trio protected Hoopa from the shadow Hoopa and its reinforcements, Primal , Primal , , , , and , in Dahara City. Eventually, the battle ended after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a Prison Bottle, and Latios departed alongside Latias for their home.
A Latios appeared in Rocket Revengers!, as part of 's vision. In the next episode, he was revealed to be pursued by a . With Latias's assistance, he was rescued by Ash and . This Latios has a very stubborn attitude that he still believes that he doesn't trust humans yet.
====Minor appearances====
In the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker, a Latios was soaring through Alto Mare alongside a Latias.
In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Latios was soaring across the sky alongside a Latias.
In Pokémon Ranger: Guardians Signs (Part 1), the Pokémon Pinchers were pursuing a Latios.
A Latios that can Mega Evolve into Mega Latios appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.
A silhouetted Latios appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.
A Latios appeared in HZ075 during a flashback.
====Pokédex entries====
===Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer===
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, 's Mega Latios was soaring in the sky alongside 's .
===Pokémon Generations===
In The Adventure, a Latios and Latias were seen near the Weather Institute, during a battle between Red's Pikachu and a wild .
===GOTCHA!===
A Latios briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
===Pokémon Evolutions===
A Latios briefly appeared in The Wish, under the ownership of . He was used to fly her to the Sky Pillar.
==In the manga==
===Movie adaptations===
Latios and his sister play a major role in both the and the graphic novel of Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.
===Pocket Monsters DP===
A Latios appeared in PMDP29.
===Pokémon Adventures===
Latios, along with Latias, befriended , and they took the young Trainer to the . He later helped Todd Snap watch the events going on at the top of the Battle Pyramid, as well as verify the true identity of Guile Hideout. After the villain's defeat, he goes back to the Southern Island with Latias, having accomplished their mission. He first appeared in Never Spritz a Knotty Sudowoodo.
Latios returned with Latias in the where he had the ability to Mega Evolve into Mega Latios. brought him along while soaring in the sky.
==In the TCG==
==In the TFG==
One Latios figure has been released.
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==Other appearances==
===Super Smash Bros. Brawl===
After Latios appears from its , he will fly off the stage. He and Latias will then alternately zoom onto the stage with , damaging any opponent that collides with them. He may also cause movement of items as well.
====Trophy information====
Latios appears with his counterpart Latias.
"Eon Pokémon. There are only female Latias and only male Latios. If they sense the presence of a human or an enemy, they will generally use the light-bending trait of their down coats to make themselves invisible. They use telepathy to speak with companions. They travel in herds, but even so, are rarely seen. They're a combination of Dragon- and Psychic-types."
===Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U===
Latios returns as a Poké Ball Pokémon. He uses Steel Wing to quickly fly across the stage several times to damage targets.
Latios once again shares his trophy with his female counterpart in both versions of the game.
====Trophy information====
NA: Latias and Latios are Eon Pokémon. Both are Dragon/Psychic-type Pokémon. The red Latias is female, while the blue Latios is male. By folding in their arms, they can fly faster than fighter jets. They combine speed and teamwork when they cross paths to attack fighters with Steel Wing.
PAL: Latias and Latios are Eon Pokémon. Both are Dragon- and Psychic-types. The red Latias is female, while the blue Latios is male. Be folding their arms in, they become super aerodynamic and can fly faster than fighter jets. They combine speed and teamwork when they cross paths to attack fighters with Steel Wing.
===Super Smash Bros. Ultimate===
Latios returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining his behavior from past games. He also appears as a alongside Latias.
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Latios is featured alongside and the Vocaloids Hatsune Miku and KAITO in the song Eon Ticket (Japanese: むげんのチケット Mugen no Ticket), composed by marasy8 for the Hatsune Miku VOLTAGE Project.
==Trivia==
* Latios shares its with . They are both known as the Eon Pokémon.
===Origin===
Latios and Latias appear to be a cross between a (due to their wing shape and speedy flight), a , a , and a bird. In particular, their lack of feet and continuous levitation might be inspired by the , a bird with tiny feet (its Latin name Apus means without feet) that spends most of its life in the air. Similarly, they might be inspired by the , a mythical bird in English heraldry that never roosts and is usually depicted with tufts of feathers in place of feet. Their red and blue plumage might be based on parrots in the genus . They could also be based on due to their possible with .
Due to their classification as Eon Pokémon and their connection to the Soul Dew, Latios and Latias might be inspired by the , which are said to be emanations of God. In , these aeons form male/female pairs called syzygies. They may also be loosely based on the Chinese philosophical concept of , which are opposite but interconnected natural forces. Latios, being male and the more aggressive of the two, would represent yang. Their names and Latios's signature move might also be a reference to , the Greek goddess of dawn.
====Name origin====
Latios may be a combination of lateō (Latin for I conceal, I lie hidden) and -os (Latin masculine suffix). It might also reference (the Greek goddess of dawn) or (a genus of parrots with red and blue plumage). It's possible that its name is derived from 's dialogue .
==In other languages==
==References==
==Related articles==
* Latios (M05)
* Eon duo (Adventures)
* Eon duo
* Mega Evolution
* Legendary Pokémon
* Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
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