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[OVERVIEW]
Latias is one of the most versatile Pokemon in the BDSP OU metagame. Latias's amazing Speed and great offensive STAB combination, only resisted by Steel, make its Choice Specs set a premier wallbreaker. Furthermore, Surf and Thunderbolt let it break through would-be checks, making it extremely formidable. Its solid defensive typing, amazing all-around bulk, and plethora of support moves such as Defog, Healing Wish, and Thunder Wave make it a great support Pokemon. Additionally, Calm Mind sets can quickly snowball through weakened teams or punch massive holes with +1 Draco Meteors, utilizing Latias's amazing bulk to consistently find setup opportunities. However, each of Latias's sets has its own issues: the Choice Specs set is quite prediction reliant and needs support to break through certain hard checks, support sets have coverage issues and oftentimes get overwhelmed from having to handle too many foes, and the Calm Mind set lacks immediate power and coverage options. Nonetheless, Latias remains one of the most adept—and flexible—Pokemon in the tier.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Roost
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Draco Meteor
item: Soul Dew
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Calm Mind is Latias's most common set, and for good reason. Latias's amazing bulk for an offensive Pokemon, coupled with great STAB moves, makes it hard to stop once it gets going. Draco Meteor alongside Psychic provides near-unresisted coverage, except for Steel. However, Calm Mind can let Latias break through Steel-types if they're thoroughly weakened. Roost provides longevity for Latias, which is integral for making use of Latias's bulk. Dragon Pulse is an option over Draco Meteor for a drawback-free Dragon-type STAB attack at the cost of power.

Calm Mind Latias works best on bulky offense and balance teams that can wear down Steel-types such as Heatran, Jirachi, and Scizor so it can cleave through the opposition. Spikes support from the likes of Roserade and Skarmory helps wear down these grounded foes. Gliscor is a useful teammates that checks Steel-types. Heatran itself is a great partner, as it forces out the aforementioned Steel-types, and it can also burn Scizor and Jirachi using U-turn on it, making them much easier to break through with Latias. Magnezone is an excellent partner, being able to trap and remove Scizor, Calm Mind Latias's biggest stop. Weavile works extremely well with it, forcing damage on Scizor and Heatran while luring in Water-types such as Rotom-W and Milotic for Latias to take advantage of.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Surf
move 4: Healing Wish / Thunderbolt / Roost
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Boasting near-unresisted, powerful STAB moves alongside great other options, Choice Specs Latias is an exceptional wallbreaker. Draco Meteor provides immediate power, and since Choice-locked Latias is unlikely to stay in for long, the Special Attack drop is a minor drawback. Surf is the optimal coverage option, providing the best midground option for Steel-, Fairy-, and Dark-types while nailing Heatran. Healing Wish is the best option for its last moveslot, as it means Latias isn't dead weight even in matchups where it is impossible to wallbreak, providing a second life for its teammates. Thunderbolt gives Latias another coverage move that hits Azumarill, Skarmory, and Togekiss harder while still hitting Steel-types hard. Roost gives Latias a bit more longevity, but locking into it lets foes easily take advantage of Latias.

Due to its lack of consistent recovery, Choice Specs Latias pairs extremely well with solid pivots such as Rotom-W, Scizor, and U-turn Gliscor. Fire-types such as Heatran and Infernape pair extremely well with Latias, as they take advantage of the Steel-types it brings in, and they pivot out of Dragon- and Water-types to safely bring Latias in. Infernape, in particular, is an astounding offensive partner, as it gets Latias in safely with U-turn on Pokemon like Slowbro and Gliscor while forcing out Scizor and Blissey. Stealth Rock from Heatran and Garchomp helps Latias break down its checks like Clefable and Scizor, which it repeatedly draws in with its frequent switches. Lastly, other Dragon-types such as Garchomp and Dragonite form a potent Dragon spam core with Latias, overwhelming their shared checks in Steel- and Fairy-types like Scizor, Clefable, and Skarmory.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Defog / Thunder Wave / Healing Wish
move 2: Roost
move 3: Thunderbolt / Surf
move 4: Ice Beam / Draco Meteor
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Latias runs a solid support set by virtue of its solid defensive typing bolstered by Levitate. Latias is a great Defogger thanks to its excellent matchup against most Stealth Rock users and immunity to other enrty hazards. Thunder Wave can be used if Defog isn't needed, and it can cripple common switch-ins such as Scizor, Clefable, and Tyranitar. Healing Wish is an option on more offensive teams that lets Latias preserve momentum while giving a second opportunity for its teammate. Thunderbolt prevents it from being setup fodder to the likes of Azumarill and Togekiss. Surf lets Latias threaten Heatran and deter Tyranitar from switching in. Ice Beam is an option that hits Gliscor while still OHKOing Garchomp. Draco Meteor is a strong STAB option that hits even neutral targets hard and still lets Latias nail Dragon-types, but its Special Attack drop makes Latias pretty passive.

Scizor is an amazing partner to defensive Latias, as it deals with Fairy-, Ice-, and Dragon-types such as Clefable, Weavile, and opposing Latias while appreciating Latias's Defog support. Heatran can threaten the aforementioned Fairy-, Ice-, and Dragon-types while also pressuring Steel-types such as Scizor for Latias. In return, Latias takes advantage of the Water- and Ground-types that Heatran draws in. Gliscor is solid to comfortably check Fire-types like Infernape and Heatran alongside Latias, and it appreciates Latias dealing with Grass-types such as Breloom and Celebi for it.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Healing Wish
move 4: Defog / Surf / Thunder Wave
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Latias is a efficient revenge killer on more offensive teams, which appreciate it providing a fast Healing Wish while revenge killing boosted threats like Dragonite and Alakazam. Draco Meteor and Psychic hit almost everything for at least neutral damage, giving the coverage and power for Latias to revenge kill threats such as Choice Scarf Garchomp and boosted Feraligatr. Healing Wish is the main advantage over other revenge killers, giving a teammate the longevity to clean up late-game. Due to Latias having a good matchup against most Stealth Rock setters as well as high Speed, it can provide emergency Defog support. Surf provides a midground option, neutrally hitting Steel-types in particular, alongside Fairy-types. Thunder Wave gives Latias a way to cripple switch-ins such as Scizor, Clefable, and Tyranitar, which can be crucial for its teammates to break through them.

Choice Scarf Latias fits best on offensive teams that appreciate its role compression. Setup sweepers such as Lucario, Alakazam, and Garchomp are prime partners alongside Latias, which weakens their checks for them to clean up. Water-types such as Azumarill and Feraligatr work especially well with Latias, as they appreciate it checking Grass- and Water-types like Celebi, Rotom-W, and Breloom, while they pivot into Weavile for Latias.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Latias can run a bulkier Calm Mind set utilizing Stored Power and potentially Substitute or Refresh, which makes it a late-game cleaner. However, this set needing multiple turns to get going makes it reliant on good matchups and lots of support. The Choice Specs set can also run Defog if it is desperately needed; however, the immensely valuable competing options make it generally not worth using. Wish is an interesting option on support variants that can greatly help partners with no or inconsistent recovery, such as Heatran and Rotom-W, although it is hard to justify using it over any of Latias's other options.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Specially defensive Scizor easily pivots into all Latias sets, as even Choice Specs sets require major chip damage to 2HKO Scizor with Surf. Other Steel-types such as Heatran and Jirachi can also pivot into Latias safely, although the former fears variants with Surf, and teammates can easily take advantage of the latter due to its inconsistent or lacking recovery.

**Blissey**: Calm Mind Blissey stonewalls Latias and heals itself of any damage. However, if lacking Calm Mind, Blissey relies on multiple full paralyses from Thunder Wave to beat Calm Mind variants of Latias.

**Tyranitar**: Tyranitar can comfortably switch into Latias a few times, although it is prone to being worn down, and it dislikes Surf variants.

**Revenge Killers**: Pokemon such as Weavile, Choice Scarf Garchomp, Choice Scarf Heracross, and Alakazam can revenge kill Latias, but they are all unable to switch in safely.

**Fairy-types**: Unaware Clefable checks Calm Mind variants of Latias relatively well; however, Choice Specs variants can easily break through it with minor chip damage. Togekiss can pivot in on Choice-locked Latias's Draco Meteor and force it out, although it is unable to switch into it safely otherwise.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[adem, 529732]]
- Quality checked by: [[BT89, 487308], [dex, 277988]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429], [UT, 523866]]
 
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[OVERVIEW]
Latias is one of the most versatile Pokemon in the BDSP OU Metagame. Latias's amazing Speed and great offensive typing; with STABs only resisted by Steel-(AH)types, make it the a premier wallbreaker in the meta with its Choice Specs set. Furthermore, its access to a variety of coverage moves like Surf and Thunderbolt that let it break would-be checks make it extremely formidable. typing being Its solid defensively typing, alongside its amazing all-around bulk, as well as its and access to a plethora of support moves such as Defog, Healing Wish, and Thunder Wave allow it to function as the premier a great support Pokemon. Additionally, Calm Mind sets have the potential to quickly snowball weakened teams, as well as punch massive holes with +1 Draco Meteors, utilising Latias's amazing bulk to the fullest to setup consistently in the face of foes. However, each of Latios's sets have their own issues, with the Choice Specs set being quite prediction reliant and needing support to break certain hard checks, Support sets having coverage issues and oftentimes being tasked to handle too many Pokemon defensively, leading to it being overwhelmed, and the Calm Mind set lacking immediate power and coverage options. Nontheless, these hinderances arent big enough to deter Latias from being one of the most flexable and adept Pokemon in the tier.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Roost
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Draco Meteor
item: Soul Dew
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Calm Mind Latias is it's most common set, and for good reason. Latias's amazing bulk for an offensive Pokemon, coupled with great STABs make it hard to stop once it gets going. Draco Meteor alongside Psychic provides near unresisted coverage, only resisted by Steel-types. However, Calm Mind allows Latias to boost its Special Attack in order to break the aforementioned Steel-types if thoroughly weakened. Roost provides longevity for Latias, which is integral for this set as it needs to last throughout the game to clean. Dragon Pulse is an option over Draco Meteor for a more consistent Dragon-type STAB lacking the drawback of Draco Meteor's Special Attack drop, at the cost of being much weaker.

Calm Mind Latias works best on bulky offense or balanced teams that can wear down Steel-types such as Heatran, Jirachi, and Scizor so it can cleave through the opposition, making Spikes from the likes of Roserade and Skarmory solid additions to a team utilising this set. Gliscor is also a solid partner, as it checks Steel-types such as Heatran and Jirachi which check Latias. Heatran itself is a great partner, as it threatens out the aforementioned Steel-types, and can also burn Scizor's or Jirachi's U-turning using U-turn on it, making them much easier to break through with Latias. Magnezone is an excellent partner, being able to trap and remove Scizor, Calm Mind Latias's biggest stopgap. Weavile works extremely well with it as it forces damage on Scizor and Heatran, while also luring in Water-types any in particular? for Latias to take advantage of.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Surf
move 4: Healing Wish / Thunderbolt / Roost
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Boasting near unresisted, powerful STABs alongside a myriad of coverage options, Choice Specs Latias is an exceptional wallbreaker in the tier. Draco Meteor is the chosen Dragon-type STAB move of choice due to its immense immediate power, as Latias is unlikely to stay in for long after being choice-locked. Surf is the most optimal coverage option, providing the best all-around neutral coverage for the likes of Heatran and Scizor, while also providing a strong midground for Fairy-types and Dark-types. Healing Wish is the best option for its last slot, as it means Latias isnt dead weight even in matchups where it is impossible for it to break through, letting it provide a second life for its teammates. Thunderbolt gives Latias another coverage move that lets it hit Azumarill, Skarmory, and Togekiss harder, while still hitting Steel-types hard. Roost is an option that gives Latias a bit more longevity, but being locked into it can be detrimental as it makes Latias easily taken advantage of.

Due to its lack of consistent recovery, Choice Specs Latias pairs extremely well with solid pivots such as Rotom-W, Scizor, amd U-turn Gliscor. Fire-types such as Heatran and Infernape pair extremely well with Latias as they take advantage of the Steel types it brings in, while also pivoting out of Dragon- and Water-types into Latias safely. Infernape, in particular, is an astounding offensive partner, as it gets Latios in safely with U-turn on Pokemon like Slowbro and Gliscor while forcing out Scizor and Blissey. Stealth Rock from Heatran and Garchomp are extremely useful as they help Latias break down its checks like Clefable and Scizor. Lastly, other Dragon-(AH)types such as Garchomp and Dragonite form a potent Dragon-type spam core, overwhelming their shared checks in Steel- and Fairy-types like Scizor, Clefable, and Skarmory.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Defog / Thunder Wave / Healing Wish
move 2: Roost
move 3: Surf / Thunderbolt
move 4: Draco Meteor / Ice Beam
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Latias can also run a solid support set by virtue of its solid defensive typing synergising well with its ability. As it is able to beat most Stealth Rockers and switch into most of them safely, it is a great Defog user. Thunder Wave can be used if Defog isnt needed, and can cripple common switch-ins such as Scizor, Clefable, and Tyranitar. Healing Wish is an option on more offensive teams that lets Latias preserve momentum while giving a second opportunity for its teammate. Surf lets Latias threaten Heatran and deter Tyranitar from switching in. Thunderbolt is an option to prevent it from being setup fodder to the likes of Azumarill and Togekiss. Draco Meteor is a strong STAB option that hits even neutral targets hard, while allowing it to force out Garchomp immedietely. Ice Beam can be used that still lets Latias nail the Dragon-types, while also hitting Gliscor and not having the Special Attack drop of Draco Meteor, although lacks the formers neutral damage output.

Defensive Latias pairs well with teammates that can help support it defensively in checking threats such as Infernape and Breloom, while also forming a potent defensive core. Scizor is an amazing partner as it deals with Fairy-, Ice- and Dragon-types such as Clefable, Weavile, and opposing Latias for it, while also appreciating that it doesnt need to run Defog with Latias running it. Heatran is also a good partner as it can threaten the aforementioned Fairy-, Ice, and Dragon-types while also pressuring Steel-types such as Scizor for Latias. In return, Latias takes advantage of the Water- and Ground-types that Heatran lures in. Gliscor is a solid teammate alongside Latias as it is able to comfortably check Fire-types like Infernape and Heatran together, while also appreciating Latias dealing with Grass-types such as Breloom and Celebi for it.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Healing Wish
move 4: Defog / Surf / Thunder Wave
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Latias is a efficient revenge killer on more offensive teams that appreciate the fast Healing Wish it provides while also revenge killing boosted threats like Dragonite and Alakazam. Draco Meteor and Psychic hit almost everything neutrally for solid at least neutral damage, and provide the coverage needed to let Latias function as a revenge killer to threats such as Choice Scarf Garchomp and boosted Feraligatr. Healing Wish is the main focus of this set as it allows Latias to effectively double the lifespan of a teammate, letting them clean up in the late game. Due to Latias having a good matchup into most Stealth Rock setters as well as its high speed, it can provide an emergency Defog if removing hazards is important to win the game. Surf provides neutral coverage for Steel-types and gives Latias a middle ground for Fairy-types without having to predict. Thunder Wave gives Latias a way to cripple switch-ins such as Scizor, Clefable, and Tyranitar, which can be crucial for its teammates to break through.

Choice Scarf Latias fits best on offensive teams that appreciate the compressed utility that it offers. Set-up sweepers such as Lucario, Alakazam, and Garchomp are prime partners alongside Latias as they all greatly appreciate being able to clean up after weakening their checks. Water-types in particular such as Azumarill and Feraligatr work especially well with Latias as they appreciate it checking Grass- and Water-types like Celebi, Rotom-Wm and Breloom, while they pivot into Weavile for Latias.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Latias is able to run a bulkier Calm Mind set utilising Stored Power and potentially Substitute or Refresh which switches its role from a wallbreaker to a lategame cleaner. However, this sets lack of immediete power and requiring multiple turns to get going makes it reliant on a good matchup to work well, as well as a lot of support around it. The Choice Specs set is also able to run Defog as an option if it is desperately needed; however, dropping either Healing Wish or a coverage option is extremely detrimental Latias' role as a breaker and is generally not worth using. Wish is an interesting option on support variants that can be extremely useful for partners with no or inconsistent recovery such as Heatran and Rotom-W, although it is hard to justify using it over any of Latias's other options making it a niche choice at best.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Specially Defensive Scizor easily pivots into all Latias sets, as even Choice Specs sets require major chip to 2HKO Scizor with Surf. Other Steel-types such as Heatran and Jirachi can also pivot into Latias safely, although the former fears variants with Surf and the latter can easily be taken advantage of due to its inconsistent or lack of recovery.

**Blissey**: Calm Mind Blissey completely stone walls Latias, tanking any hit and healing itself back up. However, if lacking Calm Mind, Blissey relies on multiple full paralyses fromThunder Wave Paralysis to beat Calm Mind variants of Latias.

**Dark-types**: Tyranitar can comfortably switch into Latias a few times, although it is prone to being worn down, and also dislikes Surf variants. Weavile is unable to switch in safely, however easily forces out and revenge kills Latias with its STAB moves.

**Revenge Killers**: Pokemon such as Choice Scarf Garchomp, Choice Scarf Heracross, and Alakazam can revenge kill Latias, however they are all unable to switch in safely.

**Fairy-types**: Unaware Clefable checks Calm Mind variants of Latias relatively well; however, Choice Specs variants can easily break through it with minor chip damage. Togekiss can pivot in on Choice-locked Latias's Draco Meteor and force it out, although it is unable to switch into it safely otherwise.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[adem, 529732]]
- Quality checked by: [[BT89, 487308], [username2, userid2]]
- Grammar checked by: [[username1, userid1]]
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name: Defensive
move 1: Defog / Thunder Wave / Healing Wish
move 2: Roost
move 3: Surf / Thunderbolt
move 4: Draco Meteor / Ice Beam
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[OVERVIEW]
Latias is one of the most versatile Pokemon in the BDSP OU Metagame. metagame. Latias's amazing Speed and great offensive typing; with STABs typing, with a STAB combination only resisted by Steel-types, make it a premier wallbreaker in the meta with its Choice Specs set. its Choice Specs set a premier wallbreaker. Furthermore, its access to a variety of coverage moves like Surf and Thunderbolt that Surf and Thunderbolt let it break through would-be checks make checks, making it extremely formidable. Its solid defensive typing, alongside its amazing all-around bulk, and access to a plethora of support moves such as Defog, Healing Wish, and Thunder Wave allow it to function as make it a great support Pokemon. Additionally, Calm Mind sets have the potential to quickly snowball weakened teams, as well as punch can quickly snowball through weakened teams or punch massive holes with +1 Draco Meteors, utilising utilizing Latias's amazing bulk to the fullest to setup consistently in the face of foes. consistently find setup opportunities. However, each of Latios's Latias's sets have their has its own issues, with issues: the Choice Specs set being is quite prediction reliant and needing needs support to break through certain hard checks, Support sets having support sets have coverage issues and oftentimes being tasked to handle too many Pokemon defensively, leading to it being overwhelmed, get overwhelmed from having to handle too many foes, and the Calm Mind set lacking lacks immediate power and coverage options. Nontheless, these hinderances arent big enough to deter Latias from being one of the most flexable and adept Nonetheless, Latias remains one of the most adept—and flexible—Pokemon in the tier.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Roost
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Draco Meteor
item: Soul Dew
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Calm Mind Latias is it's is Latias's most common set, and for good reason. Latias's amazing bulk for an offensive Pokemon, coupled with great STABs STAB moves, make it hard to stop once it gets going. Draco Meteor alongside Psychic provides near-unresisted (added hyphen) coverage, only both resisted by Steel-types. However, Calm Mind allows Latias to boost its Special Attack in order to break the aforementioned Steel-types if can let Latias break through Steel-types if they're thoroughly weakened. Roost provides longevity for Latias, which is integral for this set as it needs to last throughout the game to clean. making use of Latias's bulk. (if anything, i'd imagine cleaning makes longevity less important, because it's an endgame role) Dragon Pulse is an option over Draco Meteor for a more consistent Dragon-type STAB lacking the drawback of Draco Meteor's Special Attack drop, at the cost of being much weaker. drawback-free Dragon-type STAB attack at the cost of much power.

Calm Mind Latias works best on bulky offense or balanced teams that can wear down Steel-types such as Heatran, Jirachi, and Scizor so it can cleave through the opposition, making opposition. Spikes from the likes of Roserade and Skarmory solid additions to a team utilising this set. is solid to wear down these grounded foes. Gliscor is also a solid partner, as it checks Steel-types such as Heatran and Jirachi which check Latias. directly checks such Steel-types. Heatran itself is a great partner, as it threatens forces out the aforementioned Steel-types, and it can also burn Scizor's or Jirachi's Scizor or Jirachi using U-turn on it, making them much easier to break through with Latias. Magnezone is an excellent partner, being able to trap and remove Scizor, Calm Mind Latias's biggest stopgap. Weavile works extremely well with it as it forces it, forcing damage on Scizor and Heatran, while also Heatran while luring in Water-types such as Rotom-W and Milotic for Latias to take advantage of.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Surf
move 4: Healing Wish / Thunderbolt / Roost
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Boasting near-unresisted, (added hyphen) powerful STABs STAB moves alongside a myriad of coverage great other options, Choice Specs Latias is an exceptional wallbreaker in the tier. Draco Meteor is the chosen Dragon-type STAB move of choice run due to its immense immediate power, as Choice-locked Latias is unlikely to stay in for long after being choice-locked. Surf is the most optimal coverage option, providing the best all-around neutral coverage for the likes of Heatran and Scizor, while also providing a strong midground for Fairy-types and Dark-types. the best midground option for Steel-types, Fairy-types, and Dark-types while nailing Heatran. (I imagine this makes sense? change if needed) Healing Wish is the best option for its last moveslot, as it means Latias isnt isn't dead weight even in matchups where it is impossible for it to break through, letting it provide to wallbreak, providing a second life for its teammates. Thunderbolt gives Latias another coverage move that lets it hit hits Azumarill, Skarmory, and Togekiss harder (RC) while still hitting Steel-types hard. Roost is an option that gives Latias a bit more longevity, but being locked into it can be detrimental as it makes Latias easily taken advantage of. gives Latias a bit more longevity, but locking into it lets foes easily take advantage of Latias.

Due to its lack of consistent recovery, Choice Specs Latias pairs extremely well with solid pivots such as Rotom-W, Scizor, amd and U-turn Gliscor. Fire-types such as Heatran and Infernape pair extremely well with Latias, (AC) as they take advantage of the Steel types it brings in, while also pivoting out of Dragon- and Water-types into Latias safely. Steel-types it brings in, and they pivot out of Dragon- and Water-types to safely bring Latias in. (I imagine this makes sense?) Infernape, in particular, is an astounding offensive partner, as it gets Latios Latias in safely with U-turn on Pokemon like Slowbro and Gliscor while forcing out Scizor and Blissey. Stealth Rock from Heatran and Garchomp are extremely useful as they help helps Latias break down its checks like Clefable and Scizor, which it repeatedly draws in with its frequent switches. (I imagine this makes sense?) Lastly, other Dragon-types such as Garchomp and Dragonite form a potent Dragon-type spam core with Latias, overwhelming their shared checks in Steel- and Fairy-types like Scizor, Clefable, and Skarmory.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Defog / Thunder Wave / Healing Wish
move 2: Roost
move 3: Thunderbolt / Surf
move 4: Ice Beam / Draco Meteor
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Latias can also run a solid support set by virtue of its solid defensive typing synergising well with its ability. typing, which Levitate bolsters. As it is able to beat most Stealth Rockers and switch into most of them safely, it can safely switch into and beat most Stealth Rock users, and it's immune to all other entry hazards, Latias (I imagine this makes sense?) is a great Defog user. Thunder Wave can be used if Defog isnt isn't needed, and it can cripple common switch-ins such as Scizor, Clefable, and Tyranitar. Healing Wish is an option on more offensive teams that lets Latias preserve momentum while giving a second opportunity for its teammate. Thunderbolt is an option to prevent prevents it from being setup fodder to the likes of Azumarill and Togekiss. Surf lets Latias threaten Heatran and deter Tyranitar from switching in. Ice Beam is an option that hits Gliscor while still OHKOing Garchomp without having the Special Attack drop of Draco Meteor, although lacks the neutral damage output. Draco Meteor is a strong STAB option that hits even neutral targets hard that and still lets Latias nail the Dragon-types, but its Special Attack drop makes Latias pretty passive. (I imagine this makes sense?)

Defensive Latias pairs well with teammates that can help support it defensively in checking threats such as Infernape and Breloom, while also forming a potent defensive core. (if you want to talk about teammate(s) that help it check breloom (gliscor kind of does this for nape i guess), feel free) Scizor is an amazing partner to defensive Latias, as it deals with Fairy-, Ice-, (AC) and Dragon-types such as Clefable, Weavile, and opposing Latias for it, while also appreciating that it doesnt need to run Defog with Latias running it. Latias running Defog for it. Heatran is also a good partner as it can threaten the aforementioned Fairy-, Ice, and Dragon-types while also pressuring Steel-types such as Scizor for Latias. In return, Latias takes advantage of the Water- and Ground-types that Heatran lures draws in. Gliscor is a solid teammate alongside Latias as it is able to solid to comfortably check Fire-types like Infernape and Heatran together, while also appreciating alongside Latias, and it appreciates Latias dealing with Grass-types such as Breloom and Celebi for it.

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Healing Wish
move 4: Defog / Surf / Thunder Wave
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Latias is a efficient revenge killer on more offensive teams that appreciate the fast Healing Wish it provides while also teams, which appreciate it providing a fast Healing Wish while revenge killing boosted threats like Dragonite and Alakazam. Draco Meteor and Psychic hit almost everything for at least neutral damage, and provide the coverage needed to let Latias function as a revenge killer to giving the coverage and power for Latias to revenge kill threats such as Choice Scarf Garchomp and boosted Feraligatr. Healing Wish is the main focus of this set as it allows Latias to effectively double the lifespan of a teammate, letting them clean up in the late game. advantage over other revenge killers, giving a teammate the longevity to clean up late-game. (I imagine this makes sense?) Due to Latias having a good matchup into against most Stealth Rock setters as well as its high speed, it can provide an emergency Defog if removing hazards is important to win the game. high Speed, it can provide emergency Defog support. Surf provides neutral coverage for Steel-types and gives Latias a middle ground for Fairy-types without having to predict. a midground option, neutrally hitting Steel-types in particular, alongside Fairy-types. Thunder Wave gives Latias a way to cripple switch-ins such as Scizor, Clefable, and Tyranitar, which can be crucial for its teammates to break through them.

Choice Scarf Latias fits best on offensive teams that appreciate the compressed utility that it offers. Set-up its role compression. Setup sweepers such as Lucario, Alakazam, and Garchomp are prime partners alongside Latias as they all greatly appreciate being able to clean up after weakening their checks. Latias, which weakens their checks for them to clean up. Water-types in particular such as Azumarill and Feraligatr work especially well with Latias, (AC) as they appreciate it checking Grass- and Water-types like Celebi, Rotom-W, (AC) and Breloom, while they pivot into Weavile for Latias.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Latias is able to can run a bulkier Calm Mind set utilising utilizing Stored Power and potentially Substitute or Refresh which switches its role from a wallbreaker to a lategame Refresh, which makes it a late-game cleaner. However, this sets lack of immediete power and requiring multiple turns to get going makes it reliant on a good matchup to work well, as well as a lot of support around it. set needing multiple turns to get going makes it reliant on good matchups and lots of support. The Choice Specs set is also able to run Defog as an option can also run Defog if it is desperately needed; however, dropping either Healing Wish or a coverage option is extremely detrimental Latias' role as a breaker and is the immensely valuable competing options make it generally not worth using. Wish is an interesting option on support variants that can be extremely useful for greatly help partners with no or inconsistent recovery, (AC) such as Heatran and Rotom-W, although it is hard to justify using it over any of Latias's other options making it a niche choice at best.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Specially Defensive defensive Scizor easily pivots into all Latias sets, as even Choice Specs sets require major chip damage to 2HKO Scizor with Surf. Other Steel-types such as Heatran and Jirachi can also pivot into Latias safely, although the former fears variants with Surf, (AC) and the latter can easily be taken advantage of teammates can easily take advantage of the latter due to its inconsistent or lack of lacking recovery.

**Blissey**: Calm Mind Blissey completely stone walls Latias, tanking any hit and healing itself back up. stonewalls Latias and heals itself of any damage. However, if lacking Calm Mind, Blissey relies on multiple full paralyses from (adding space) Thunder Wave Paralysis to beat Calm Mind variants of Latias.

**Dark-types**: **Tyranitar**: Tyranitar can comfortably switch into Latias a few times, although it is prone to being worn down, and it also dislikes Surf variants. Weavile is unable to switch in safely, however easily forces out and revenge kills Latias with its STAB moves.

**Revenge Killers**: Pokemon such as Weavile, Choice Scarf Garchomp, Choice Scarf Heracross, and Alakazam can revenge kill Latias, however but they are all unable to switch in safely.

**Fairy-types**: Unaware Clefable checks Calm Mind variants of Latias relatively well; however, Choice Specs variants can easily break through it with minor chip damage. Togekiss can pivot in on Choice-locked Latias's Draco Meteor and force it out, although it is unable to switch into it safely otherwise.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[adem, 529732]]
- Quality checked by: [[BT89, 487308], [dex, 277988]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429], [ , ]]
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1/2. There should be another check, as this was four sets long and had multiple changes. please be mindful of wordiness (eg "Draco Meteor is the chosen Dragon-type STAB move of choice") and simple mistakes (eg calling it Latios) for the future
 

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[OVERVIEW]
Latias is one of the most versatile Pokemon in the BDSP OU metagame. Latias's amazing Speed and great offensive typing, with a STAB combination only resisted by Steel, Speed and great offensive STAB combination, only resisted by Steel, make its Choice Specs set a premier wallbreaker. Furthermore, Surf and Thunderbolt let it break through would-be checks, making it extremely formidable. Its solid defensive typing, amazing all-around bulk, and plethora of support moves such as Defog, Healing Wish, and Thunder Wave make it a great support Pokemon. Additionally, Calm Mind sets can quickly snowball through weakened teams or punch massive holes with +1 Draco Meteors, utilizing Latias's amazing bulk to the fullest to consistently find setup opportunities. However, each of Latias's sets has its own issues: the Choice Specs set is quite prediction reliant and needs support to break through certain hard checks, support sets have coverage issues and oftentimes get overwhelmed from having to handle too many foes, and the Calm Mind set lacks immediate power and coverage options. Nonetheless, Latias remains one of the most adept—and flexible—Pokemon in the tier.

[SET]
name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Roost
move 3: Psychic
move 4: Draco Meteor
item: Soul Dew
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Calm Mind is Latias's most common set, and for good reason. Latias's amazing bulk for an offensive Pokemon, coupled with great STAB moves, makes it hard to stop once it gets going. Draco Meteor alongside Psychic provides near-unresisted coverage, only both resisted by Steel except for Steel. However, Calm Mind can let Latias break through Steel-types if they're thoroughly weakened. Roost provides longevity for Latias, which is integral for making use of Latias's bulk. Dragon Pulse is an option over Draco Meteor for a drawback-free Dragon-type STAB attack at the cost of much power.

Calm Mind Latias works best on bulky offense or and balance teams that can wear down Steel-types such as Heatran, Jirachi, and Scizor so it can cleave through the opposition. Spikes support from the likes of Roserade and Skarmory is solid to helps wear down these grounded foes. Gliscor directly checks such Steel-types is a useful teammates that checks Steel-types I think? not sure what this sentence meant. Heatran itself is a great partner, as it forces out the aforementioned Steel-types, and it can also burn Scizor or and Jirachi using U-turn on it, making them much easier to break through with Latias. Magnezone is an excellent partner, being able to trap and remove Scizor, Calm Mind Latias's biggest stop. Weavile works extremely well with it, forcing damage on Scizor and Heatran while luring in Water-types such as Rotom-W and Milotic for Latias to take advantage of.

[SET]
name: Choice Specs
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Surf
move 4: Healing Wish / Thunderbolt / Roost
item: Choice Specs
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Boasting near-unresisted, powerful STAB moves alongside great other options, Choice Specs Latias is an exceptional wallbreaker in the tier. Draco Meteor is run due to its immense provides immediate power, as and since Choice-locked Latias is unlikely to stay in for long, the Special Attack drop is a minor drawback. Surf is the optimal coverage option, providing the best midground option for Steel-types, Fairy-types, and Dark-types while nailing Heatran. Healing Wish is the best option for its last moveslot, as it means Latias isn't dead weight even in matchups where it is impossible to wallbreak, providing a second life for its teammates. Thunderbolt gives Latias another coverage move that hits Azumarill, Skarmory, and Togekiss harder while still hitting Steel-types hard. Roost gives Latias a bit more longevity, but locking into it lets foes easily take advantage of Latias.

Due to its lack of consistent recovery, Choice Specs Latias pairs extremely well with solid pivots such as Rotom-W, Scizor, and U-turn Gliscor. Fire-types such as Heatran and Infernape pair extremely well with Latias, as they take advantage of the Steel-types it brings in, and they pivot out of Dragon- and Water-types to safely bring Latias in. Infernape, in particular, is an astounding offensive partner, as it gets Latias in safely with U-turn on Pokemon like Slowbro and Gliscor while forcing out Scizor and Blissey. Stealth Rock from Heatran and Garchomp helps Latias break down its checks like Clefable and Scizor, which it repeatedly draws in with its frequent switches. Lastly, other Dragon-types such as Garchomp and Dragonite form a potent Dragon-type spam core with Latias, overwhelming their shared checks in Steel- and Fairy-types like Scizor, Clefable, and Skarmory.

[SET]
name: Defensive
move 1: Defog / Thunder Wave / Healing Wish
move 2: Roost
move 3: Thunderbolt / Surf
move 4: Ice Beam / Draco Meteor
item: Leftovers
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Latias can also run runs a solid support set by virtue of its solid defensive typing, which Levitate bolsters typing bolstered by Levitate. As it can safely switch into and beat most Stealth Rock users, and it's immune to all other entry hazards, Latias is a great Defog user Latias is a great Defogger thanks to its excellent matchup against most Stealth Rock users and immunity to other enrty hazards. Thunder Wave can be used if Defog isn't needed, and it can cripple common switch-ins such as Scizor, Clefable, and Tyranitar. Healing Wish is an option on more offensive teams that lets Latias preserve momentum while giving a second opportunity for its teammate. Thunderbolt prevents it from being setup fodder to the likes of Azumarill and Togekiss. Surf lets Latias threaten Heatran and deter Tyranitar from switching in. Ice Beam is an option that hits Gliscor while still OHKOing Garchomp. Draco Meteor is a strong STAB option that hits even neutral targets hard and still lets Latias nail the Dragon-types, but its Special Attack drop makes Latias pretty passive.

Teammates such as Gliscor works well with defensive Latias to consistently check threats such as Breloom and Infernape, forming a potent defensive core with it. Scizor is an amazing partner to defensive Latias, as it deals with Fairy-, Ice-, and Dragon-types such as Clefable, Weavile, and opposing Latias for it, while also appreciating Latias running Defog for it while appreciating Latias's Defog support. Heatran can threaten the aforementioned Fairy-, Ice-, and Dragon-types while also pressuring Steel-types such as Scizor for Latias. In return, Latias takes advantage of the Water- and Ground-types that Heatran draws in. Gliscor is solid to comfortably check Fire-types like Infernape and Heatran alongside Latias, and it appreciates Latias dealing with Grass-types such as Breloom and Celebi for it. why mention gliscor at the very beginning and very end? merge this mention with the other, front or back, your choice

[SET]
name: Choice Scarf
move 1: Draco Meteor
move 2: Psychic
move 3: Healing Wish
move 4: Defog / Surf / Thunder Wave
item: Choice Scarf
ability: Levitate
nature: Timid
evs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe

[SET COMMENTS]
Choice Scarf Latias is a efficient revenge killer on more offensive teams, which appreciate it providing a fast Healing Wish while revenge killing boosted threats like Dragonite and Alakazam. Draco Meteor and Psychic hit almost everything for at least neutral damage, giving the coverage and power for Latias to revenge kill threats such as Choice Scarf Garchomp and boosted Feraligatr. Healing Wish is the main advantage over other revenge killers, giving a teammate the longevity to clean up late-game. Due to Latias having a good matchup against most Stealth Rock setters as well as high Speed, it can provide emergency Defog support. Surf provides a midground option, neutrally hitting Steel-types in particular, alongside Fairy-types. Thunder Wave gives Latias a way to cripple switch-ins such as Scizor, Clefable, and Tyranitar, which can be crucial for its teammates to break through them.

Choice Scarf Latias fits best on offensive teams that appreciate its role compression. Setup sweepers such as Lucario, Alakazam, and Garchomp are prime partners alongside Latias, which weakens their checks for them to clean up. Water-types such as Azumarill and Feraligatr work especially well with Latias, as they appreciate it checking Grass- and Water-types like Celebi, Rotom-W, and Breloom, while they pivot into Weavile for Latias.

[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
=============
Latias can run a bulkier Calm Mind set utilizing Stored Power and potentially Substitute or Refresh, which makes it a late-game cleaner. However, this set needing multiple turns to get going makes it reliant on good matchups and lots of support. The Choice Specs set can also run Defog if it is desperately needed; however, the immensely valuable competing options make it generally not worth using. Wish is an interesting option on support variants that can greatly help partners with no or inconsistent recovery, such as Heatran and Rotom-W, although it is hard to justify using it over any of Latias's other options.

Checks and Counters
===================

**Steel-types**: Specially defensive Scizor easily pivots into all Latias sets, as even Choice Specs sets require major chip damage to 2HKO Scizor with Surf. Other Steel-types such as Heatran and Jirachi can also pivot into Latias safely, although the former fears variants with Surf, (AC) left this in and teammates can easily take advantage of the latter due to its inconsistent or lacking recovery.

**Blissey**: Calm Mind Blissey stonewalls Latias and heals itself of any damage. However, if lacking Calm Mind, Blissey relies on multiple full paralyses from Thunder Wave to beat Calm Mind variants of Latias.

**Tyranitar**: Tyranitar can comfortably switch into Latias a few times, although it is prone to being worn down, and it also dislikes Surf variants.

**Revenge Killers**: Pokemon such as Weavile, Choice Scarf Garchomp, Choice Scarf Heracross, and Alakazam can revenge kill Latias, but they are all unable to switch in safely.

**Fairy-types**: Unaware Clefable checks Calm Mind variants of Latias relatively well; however, Choice Specs variants can easily break through it with minor chip damage. Togekiss can pivot in on Choice-locked Latias's Draco Meteor and force it out, although it is unable to switch into it safely otherwise.

[CREDITS]
- Written by: [[adem, 529732]]
- Quality checked by: [[BT89, 487308], [dex, 277988]]
- Grammar checked by: [[Adeleine, 517429], [UT, 523866]]

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