# Latias - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Latias in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 (`vgc2018`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018 |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Latias)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Latias
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 74.099%
- **Ice Beam**: 58.130%
- **Psyshock**: 56.606%
- **Psychic**: 38.704%
- **Icy Wind**: 35.150%
- **Heal Pulse**: 23.153%
- **Helping Hand**: 22.475%
- **Light Screen**: 17.383%
- **Roost**: 14.975%
- **Protect**: 8.667%

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

## Common Items
- **Wiki Berry**: 25.666%
- **Misty Seed**: 19.202%
- **Psychium Z**: 14.737%
- **Mago Berry**: 14.526%
- **Iapapa Berry**: 4.927%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.384%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 3.854%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.724%
- **Aguav Berry**: 3.297%
- **Electric Seed**: 3.230%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 59.561%
- **Tapu Fini**: 52.348%
- **Gengar-Mega**: 38.218%
- **Kangaskhan-Mega**: 18.887%
- **Tapu Bulu**: 11.975%
- **Gengar**: 11.460%

## FAQ for Latias in vgc2018-1760

### What are the top moves for Latias?
The most common moves for Latias are Tailwind, Ice Beam, Psyshock, Psychic. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Latias?
Latias is frequently paired with Incineroar, Tapu Fini, Gengar-Mega, Kangaskhan-Mega. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Latias?
The top build for Latias features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `12/0/124/188/4/180`. This configuration accounts for 17.171% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Latias?
Latias is most effectively run with the ability **Levitate** (100.000%) and the item **Wiki Berry** (25.666%).

### What is the most common role for Latias?
Based on common item usage (Wiki Berry), Latias often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

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

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## Additional Resources

- [View Latias on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Latias) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018) - Build teams with Latias
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*