Latias (Pokémon)


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Latias (Japanese: ラティアス Latias) is a dual-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Latias can Mega Evolve into Mega Latias using the Latiasite.

It is a member of the eon duo of Hoenn along with.

Biology
Latias is a with a birdlike body stylized after a plane. Its long neck stretches forward from its squat body. It has no legs, usually floating instead. The rear half of its body is largely red and the upper half white, with jet-plane wings high on its rear and fins on the bottom near its tail. A blue triangle marks the center of its chest, while a red mask partially covers its face. Ear-like fins sit on top of its head and its eyes are yellow. It has short, three-fingered arms with a red covering on the outer side of the lower arms. Latias is a female-only species, with being its male counterpart.

As Mega Latias, the red parts of its body change to purple. Horns grow from the side of its head and run along its jaw. It loses the wings on its back and similar but larger wings attach to its lower arms, normally held in a level position. Triangle shapes now mark the forward point of its wings instead of its chest.

Latias ruffles its feathers and cries loudly when there is hostility toward it. Its glass-like, downy feathers can enfold its body and refract light, which allows it to become invisible or alter its appearance. It can also use its down to use its signature move,. It is highly intelligent and can understand human speech. It is capable of using telepathy to communicate with others. In the fifth movie, Latias had the ability "Sight Sharing", which allowed Latias and people around it to see exactly what Latios was seeing. It normally does not make contact with humans or other Pokémon and disappears when an enemy is nearby. It forms herds with several members and is usually found.

Latias (M05)
Latias debuted in Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias. She and her brother were the targets of  and Oakley. Latias assisted in the mission to save Latios.

Other
In Pikachu's Ocean Adventure, a Latias and Latios used their powers to help, , and the other Pokémon search for the legendary "'s Tear" that was said to be beneath the ocean.

In DPS02, a Nurse Joy from the Pokémon Inspection Agency owns a Latias. She was used against Forrest's in a  to test Forrest's capabilities as the potential  of the Pewter Gym, and won.

In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, a Latias capable of Mega Evolving was summoned alongside and a   by  to protect it from the shadow. The trio protected Hoopa from the shadow Hoopa and its reinforcements, Primal, Primal , , , , and , in Dahara City. Eventually, the battle ended after the shadow Hoopa was sealed in a Prison Bottle, and Latias departed alongside Latios for their home.

Minor appearances
In the opening sequence of Jirachi: Wish Maker, a Latias was soaring through Alto Mare alongside a Latios.

In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, a Latias was soaring across the sky alongside a Latios.

A Latias that can Mega Evolve into Mega Latias appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.

In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, 's Mega Latias was soaring in the sky alongside 's.

In Pokémon Generations
In The Adventure, a Latias and Latios were seen near the Weather Institute, during a battle between  and a wild.

In the GOTCHA! music video
A Latias briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!].

In the movie adaptations
Latias and her brother play a major role in both the  and the graphic novel of Pokémon Heroes: Latios & Latias.

In the Pocket Monsters DP manga
A Latias appeared in PMDP29.

In the Pokémon Adventures manga
Latias, along with Latios, was befriended by and took the young  to the. It has appeared as a human a few times as the saga continued by using its ability to refract light. She first appeared in Never Spritz a Knotty Sudowoodo.

In the TFG
One Latias figure has been released.

Super Smash Bros. Brawl
After Latias appears from its, she will fly off the stage. She and Latios will then alternately zoom onto the stage with damaging any opponent that collides with them. She may also cause movement of items as well.

Trophy information
Latias appears with her counterpart Latios.

"Eon Pokémon. There are only female Latias and only male Latios. If they sense the presence of a human or an enemy, they will generally use the light-bending trait of their down coats to make themselves invisible. They use telepathy to speak with companions. They travel in herds, but even so, are rarely seen. They're a combination of Dragon- and Psychic-types."

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Latias returns as a Poké Ball Pokémon. She uses Steel Wing to quickly fly across the stage several times to damage targets.

Trophy information
Latias once again shares a trophy with her counterpart.

NA: ''Latias and Latios are Eon Pokémon. Both are Dragon/Psychic-type Pokémon. The red Latias is female, while the blue Latios is male. By folding in their arms, they can fly faster than fighter jets. They combine speed and teamwork when they cross paths to attack fighters with Steel Wing.''

PAL: ''Latias and Latios are Eon Pokémon. Both are Dragon- and Psychic-types. The red Latias is female, while the blue Latios is male. By folding their arms in, they become super aerodynamic and can fly faster then fighter jets. They combine speed and teamwork when they cross paths to attack fighters with Steel Wing.''

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Latias returns as a Poké Ball summon, retaining her behavior from past games. She also appears as a alongside Latios.

NPC appearances

 * : If the ball drops out of the Sapphire Field while the "Ball Saver" is active, Latias will rescue it and place it on without the ball being lost.
 * Pokémon Alpha Sapphire: The player can use the Eon Flute to fly around Hoenn on the back of a Mega Latias.
 * : After clearing Northern Range, the team go to Pitfall Valley to save Latias. She and Latios offer to join the team afterwards.
 * : Latias is a minor character in the game and briefly appears alongside Latios where they are being chased. They are later turned to stone and their bodies fall to the ground.

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In Pokémon Emerald, the roaming Pokémon is chosen in a sequence immediately after the credits where, after hearing a television report, the player is asked the color of the Pokémon in it. If red is selected, Latias roams Hoenn and Latios is found at the island. If blue is selected, Latias is found at the island and Latios roams Hoenn.

In side games

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Trivia

 * Latias shares its with . They are both known as the Eon Pokémon.
 * A pre-alpha sketch depicts an unused Pokémon or alternative form of Latias with the traits of both a Latias and a.

Origin
Latias appears to be a cross between a and a. It and Latios may also draw inspiration from the philosophy of. In addition, they may be based on the, being that certain aeons are immaterial beings of concepts existing in pairs of males and females emanated from God and one another; also, their category is "Eon". Latios and Latias are also based on birds, and due to Latias's with, they could be based on.

Name origin
Latias may derive from latere ( for "to lie hidden"). -As as a suffix may have been added to make it sound more feminine, opposite the more masculine-sounding -os in.

Related articles

 * Latias (M05)
 * Eon duo (Adventures)
 * Eon duo
 * Mega Evolution
 * Legendary Pokémon
 * Myths and legends involving Legendary Pokémon