# Latios - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet

> Find the best Latios builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Latios Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet (`gen9doublesou`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9doublesou |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Latios)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Latios
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9doublesou)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Latios.

## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Ice (2x), Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dragon (2x), Dark (2x), Fairy (2x) |
| **Resists** | Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | None |

**Ability Notes**: Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply.

## Common Moves
- **Simple Beam**: 90.546%
- **Heal Pulse**: 81.426%
- **Ally Switch**: 56.845%
- **Dragon Cheer**: 46.742%
- **Protect**: 40.416%
- **Ice Beam**: 34.413%
- **Luster Purge**: 9.550%
- **Roar**: 9.166%
- **Shadow Ball**: 8.782%
- **Draco Meteor**: 7.751%

## Common Abilities
- **Levitate**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Iapapa Berry**: 51.044%
- **Focus Sash**: 30.373%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 8.780%
- **Soul Dew**: 7.840%
- **Other**: 1.963%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 75.890%
- **Cresselia**: 62.624%
- **Sinistcha**: 52.066%
- **Kommo-o**: 51.511%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 50.648%
- **Rillaboom**: 33.547%

## FAQ for Latios in gen9doublesou-1825

### What are the top moves for Latios?
The most common moves for Latios are Simple Beam, Heal Pulse, Ally Switch, Dragon Cheer. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Latios?
Latios is frequently paired with Incineroar, Cresselia, Sinistcha, Kommo-o. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Latios weak to and resistant against?
Latios is weak to Ice (2x), Bug (2x), Ghost (2x), Dragon (2x), Dark (2x), Fairy (2x), resists Fire (1/2x), Water (1/2x), Electric (1/2x), Grass (1/2x), Fighting (1/2x), Psychic (1/2x), and is immune to no types. Ability notes: Levitate: Ground moves become 0x unless Gravity, Iron Ball, or similar effects apply.

### Which Tera Types are best for Latios?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Latios?
The top build for Latios features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `4/0/252/0/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 51.044% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Latios?
Latios is most effectively run with the ability **Levitate** (100.000%) and the item **Iapapa Berry** (51.044%).

### What is the most common role for Latios?
Based on common item usage (Iapapa Berry), Latios often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gen9doublesou-1825 meta.

### What are the base stats for Latios?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 90 |
| Defense | 80 |
| Sp. Atk | 130 |
| Sp. Def | 110 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **600** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Latios on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou/Latios) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 9 Doubles OU Scarlet & Violet Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9doublesou) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9doublesou) - Build teams with Latios
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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