# Latios - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in XY

> Find the best Latios builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in XY. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Latios Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | XY (`xy`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | xy |
| **Usage** | 9% |
| **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/xy/Latios)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy/Latios
- **Format Overview**: [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/xy](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/xy)

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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.

## Common Moves
- **Draco Meteor**: 99.260%
- **Surf**: 58.745%
- **Defog**: 57.711%
- **Psyshock**: 49.516%
- **Trick**: 40.432%
- **Psychic**: 31.437%
- **Roost**: 16.636%
- **Calm Mind**: 16.069%
- **Recover**: 13.208%
- **Other**: 16.988%

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

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 38.266%
- **Life Orb**: 32.208%
- **Choice Scarf**: 25.071%
- **Other**: 4.455%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 43.165%
- **Heatran**: 36.260%
- **Keldeo**: 36.033%
- **Landorus-Therian**: 34.341%
- **Ferrothorn**: 31.586%
- **Thundurus**: 28.175%

## FAQ for Latios in xy-1760

### What are the top moves for Latios?
The most common moves for Latios are Draco Meteor, Surf, Defog, Psyshock. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Latios?
Latios is frequently paired with Garchomp, Heatran, Keldeo, Landorus-Therian. 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 `0/0/0/252/4/252`. This configuration accounts for 76.082% 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 **Choice Specs** (38.266%).

### What is the most common role for Latios?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Latios often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the xy-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/xy/Latios) - Full interactive stats page
- [XY Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/xy) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/xy) - Build teams with Latios
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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