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In his debut, Latios roamed the Hoenn region and was an exclusive Legendary toPokemon Ruby. For the following generations, he would appear in the oppositePokemongame of his sister, Latias. InPokemon Scarlet & Violet, this exclusiveness was thankfully subverted, allowing players of both Pokemon Scarlet andPokemon Violetto catch their own Latios without needing to trade or transfer.
You’ll have a chance at getting Latios to spawn once you’ve completed thePokemon Scarlet & Violet’s Indigo Disk storyline. Like the other returning Legendary Pokemon, you’ll need a Latios Treat to get him to appear in Paldea.
How to Get Latios Treat
Where to Find Snacksworth
After catching Terapagos, you may find a man dressed in a navy blue suit namedSnacksworthat theEntrance of Blueberry Academy. He’ll be standing to the far right of the reception desk. Snacksworth hands outone Legendary Pokemon Treat for every 10 Solo BBQs or 1 Group BBQ. Blueberry Quests (BBQs) are exclusive to Terarium and are simple tasks that net you Blueberry Points.
Unfortunately,the Treats arerandomized. If you’re playingPokemon Scarlet, you have a chance of getting the Latios Treat on your first meeting with Snacksworth. If you don’t get it, you’ll need to complete 10 more Solo Blueberry Quests.
How to Get Latios Treat in Pokemon Violet
For those who havePokemon Violet, you will need to completeGroup BBQs. If you want every TreatPokemon Violethas to offer, you’ll need to finish12 Group BBQs. As their name indicates, you’ll need to be in a Union Circle to obtain Group BBQs. You’ll receiveone Group BBQ forevery three “red background” BBQyou manage to complete in the Union Circle.
Like with the Solo BBQs inPokemon Scarlet, it may take some time before Snacksworth gives you a Latios Treat inPokemon Violet. So it’s best to complete as many Group BBQs as you can while you haveaccess toScarlet/Violet’s online features.
Where to Find Latios in Pokemon Scarlet & Violet
North Province (Area Two)
To make Latios appear, you just need to have the Latios Treat in your bag/inventory. Once you obtain it, Snacksworth will give you the following hint:
“Speaking of Latios…I do recall this one particular encounter when I was a younger feller. One day I ran smack dab into it, brazen as you please, while I was up in northeast Paldea, see. We couldn’t speak each other’s language, but I got the feeling it was telling me to follow it. So I gave chase when Latios flew off, and I ended up climbing these mighty steep cliffs. Next time I looked up,I realized I’d come to a small lake, nestled in between some jagged cliffs. It was a secret spot, all right.”
Latios will spawn in theNorth Province (Area Two). Since this is rather vague itself, you’ll have an easier chance at finding it if youfly to Fury Falls(or the Pokemon Center near Team Star’s Fighting Crew Base). Headsouth from Fury Fallsandclimb over the mountains, and you’ll find a lake surrounded by the “tall cliffs” that Snacksworth mentions in his hint.
Refer to the red arrow and the orange objective flag on the above image for the exact location.
Latios Moves and Weaknesses
Type: Dragon/Psychic
Latios is a Dragon/Psychic-type Pokemon, which means he has several weaknesses and resistances. With a base speed and special defense of 110 and a base special attack of 130, Latios can be a difficult Pokemon to catch if you’re not prepared. The Latios inScarlet/Violetis set tolevel 70. Be sure tosave your game before confronting Latios.
Here is his type of effectiveness and the moveset he’ll have when you battle him:
Immune to:
*Ground
- Latios won’t take damage from Ground-type movesthanks to his Levitate Ability.
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5
100%
60
20
85
10
80
15
90%
