Pokémon counters guide

Best Counters for Latios

Find practical counter Pokémon, attacking types, and defensive matchup notes for Latios.

DragonPsychic
Latios Pokémon sprite

Latios

#0381

Quick answer

Latios is best pressured by Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy-type attacks at 2x damage. Because there is no 4x weakness, defensive safety, Speed, and raw stats matter more.

Best move types

Ice×2Bug×2Ghost×2Dragon×2

Top weaknesses (6)

Ice×2Bug×2Ghost×2Dragon×2Dark×2Fairy×2

Type matchup table

Ice type iconIce2x
Bug type iconBug2x
Ghost type iconGhost2x
Dragon type iconDragon2x
Dark type iconDark2x
Fairy type iconFairy2x
Normal type iconNormal1x
Poison type iconPoison1x
Ground type iconGround1x
Flying type iconFlying1x
Rock type iconRock1x
Steel type iconSteel1x
Fire type iconFire0.5x
Water type iconWater0.5x
Electric type iconElectric0.5x
Grass type iconGrass0.5x
Fighting type iconFighting0.5x
Psychic type iconPsychic0.5x

Recommended practical counters

Tyranitar Pokémon sprite

Tyranitar

#0248

Immune to PsychicStrong physical attacker
RockDark
  • Deals 2x damage with Dark-type attacks
  • Has STAB Dark-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Psychic 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeDark×2

Safe into Psychic 0x

134 offense · 61 Speed

Togekiss Pokémon sprite

Togekiss

#0468

Immune to DragonStrong special attacker
FairyFlying
  • Deals 2x damage with Fairy-type attacks
  • Has STAB Fairy-type attacks
  • Is immune to the target's Dragon 0x STAB attacks
  • Strong attacking stats help convert the matchup
  • Solid mixed bulk improves switch-in safety
Best typeFairy×2

Safe into Dragon 0x

120 offense · 80 Speed

Strong theoretical counters

Best move types to use

Ice×2Bug×2Ghost×2Dragon×2Dark×2Fairy×2

Move availability depends on game version and learnset data, so this page recommends move types rather than guaranteed moves.

Ice type pageBug type pageGhost type pageDragon type pageDark type page

Counter notes for Latios

  • Latios is a Dragon / Psychic Pokémon with 110 base Speed and stronger special attack (130 Sp. Atk). Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy attacks all work offensively, but safer counters are usually the ones that reduce risk from its own STAB types.
  • Latios has several 2x weaknesses rather than a single 4x weakness, so the best counters are the ones that can hit it super-effectively while also reducing the risk from Dragon / Psychic STAB.
  • Known abilities include Levitate. This page does not assume ability-specific battle effects, so verify the format before relying on a single counter.
  • Avoid counters that are weak to Dragon / Psychic unless they are fast enough to pressure immediately or bulky enough to survive the exchange.
  • Latios has alternate forms in the National Dex, but this page focuses on the standard Dragon / Psychic matchup.

What not to use

Fire×0.5Water×0.5Electric×0.5Grass×0.5Fighting×0.5Psychic×0.5

These attacking types are resisted or blocked by the defender's typing, so they are usually lower-priority choices unless they provide a special battle role.

Battle caveats

  • This ranking uses modern Gen 6+ type matchups, STAB value, defensive switch-in safety, and base stats.
  • Abilities, held items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and format rules can change real battle outcomes.
  • Coverage moves can punish obvious counters, so treat this as type-based guidance rather than a full matchup simulator.
  • Move availability depends on game version and learnset data; this page recommends attacking types rather than guaranteed moves.

Related pages

Latios weakness chartLatios PokédexDragon / Psychic countersIce type pageBug type pageGhost type pagePokémon type chartSpeed tiers

FAQ

What is the best counter for Latios?

Latios is best countered by Pokémon that can use Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy (2x) attacks while avoiding bad defensive matchups into Dragon / Psychic STAB attacks. Because there is no 4x weakness, Speed, bulk, and offensive stats matter more when choosing the actual Pokémon.

What type is best against Latios?

Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy are the strongest attacking types against Latios, dealing 2x damage under the modern Gen 6+ type chart.

How many useful attacking types hit Latios super-effectively?

Latios has 6 super-effective attacking options: Ice, Bug, Ghost, Dragon, Dark, and Fairy. Use the highest multiplier first, then choose a Pokémon that is not exposed to Dragon / Psychic STAB attacks.

Are abilities included in this counter ranking?

No. The ranking uses base typing and base stats. Abilities, items, Terastallization, weather, terrain, and special move rules can change the real matchup.

Does Terastallization change Latios counters?

Yes. Terastallization can replace the defensive typing used here, so the recommended counter types may change completely in formats where Tera is active.

What should I avoid using against Latios?

Avoid relying on Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, and Fighting attacks unless they have a special role or unusually high power.

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