# Latios - VGC 2022 Series 12 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Latios in VGC 2022 Series 12. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2022 Series 12 (`ss`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | ss |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss/Latios)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss/Latios
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/ss](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/ss)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 93.225%
- **Draco Meteor**: 92.012%
- **Ally Switch**: 85.552%
- **Helping Hand**: 85.524%
- **Psyshock**: 8.405%
- **Energy Ball**: 7.146%
- **Mystical Fire**: 4.801%
- **Icy Wind**: 4.651%
- **Other**: 18.686%

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

## Common Items
- **Focus Sash**: 90.115%
- **Yache Berry**: 2.845%
- **Expert Belt**: 2.096%
- **Other**: 4.943%

## Common Teammates
- **Dragapult**: 85.483%
- **Salamence**: 85.483%
- **Eternatus**: 85.483%
- **Palkia**: 85.483%
- **Dracovish**: 85.483%
- **Zacian-Crowned **: 9.054%

## FAQ for Latios in ss-1760

### What are the top moves for Latios?
The most common moves for Latios are Tailwind, Draco Meteor, Ally Switch, Helping Hand. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Latios?
Latios is frequently paired with Dragapult, Salamence, Eternatus, Palkia. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 `252/0/0/4/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 85.550% 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 **Focus Sash** (90.115%).

### What is the most common role for Latios?
Based on common item usage (Focus Sash), Latios often functions as a **lead or glass-cannon** in the ss-1760 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/ss/Latios) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2022 Series 12 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/ss) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/ss) - Build teams with Latios
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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