# Latios-Mega - VGC 18 Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Latios-Mega in VGC 18. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

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

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Latios-Mega)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018/Latios-Mega
- **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
- **Ice Beam**: 84.148%
- **Tailwind**: 83.854%
- **Protect**: 81.257%
- **Psychic**: 67.820%
- **Psyshock**: 32.062%
- **Roost**: 17.415%
- **Icy Wind**: 15.692%
- **Other**: 17.751%

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

## Common Items
- **Latiosite**: 100.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Fini**: 95.174%
- **Kartana**: 93.708%
- **Incineroar**: 93.216%
- **Tapu Koko**: 64.691%
- **Bisharp**: 62.962%
- **Xurkitree**: 15.183%

## FAQ for Latios-Mega in vgc2018-1760

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

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

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

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Latios-Mega?
The top build for Latios-Mega features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `108/0/4/204/4/188`. This configuration accounts for 33.154% of competitive builds.

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

### What is the most common role for Latios-Mega?
Based on common item usage (Latiosite), Latios-Mega often functions as a **tactical** in the vgc2018-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Latios-Mega?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 80 |
| Attack | 130 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 160 |
| Sp. Def | 120 |
| Speed | 110 |
| **BST** | **700** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Latios-Mega on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018/Latios-Mega) - 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 Latios-Mega
- [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).*