- Latios is the all-new Ranged attacker-type Pokémon to join the fray in Pokémon Unite.
- Latios has powerful abilities that combos well with its twin, Latias.
- Latios powerful Unite move locks onto a single enemy unit, dealing lots of damage to it.
To commemorate Pokémon Unite’s 4th anniversary, Latios, a new ranged attacker-type Pokémon, will be joining the Unite fray. It is a new Attacker-type Pokémon that specialises in Ranged damage combat attack type. It’s also worth noting that Latios is a highly offensive Pokémon, whose attack potential is enhanced when paired with its twin, Latias. This guide will let you know about Latios in Pokémon Unite, its abilities, best items, and team compositions.
Latios: In-game Cost
Latios is an exclusive Unite license currently available for free in the Latios’ Twin Dragon Festival Challenge Event. Via the event, players can get a free Latios UNITE License by completing the challenge.
Players get free dice daily, which are rolled and used in the event to advance squares and complete the board. On accumulating 1000 Twin Dragon Festival Coins, you can exchange them for Latios’ exclusive Unite license.
Pokémon Unite Latios Movesets
Basic Attack
Deals damage to opposing Pokémon.
Passive – Levitate
When this Pokémon uses a move, its movement speed increases for a short time. Similarly, when Latias is nearby, this Pokémon’s movement speed increases. When Latias is on the same team as this Pokémon, this Pokémon can fly to Latias. This Ability can only be used when the Pokémon is not in combat. This Ability goes on cooldown after it’s triggered.
Ability 1 – Confusion
Has the user released a weak telekinetic force in the designated direction, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokémon it hits.
Ability Choices at Level 7
At Level 7, Latios would have to choose either of the following abilities:
| Luster Purge | Telekinesis |
|---|---|
| Has the user let loose a ball of light. After a set amount of time passes, or if this move is used again, the ball’s light releases all at once, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and marking them. The user and any Latias on the user’s team deal increased damage to marked opposing Pokémon. | The skill allows the user to unleash psychic power in the designated direction, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokémon it hits. If the user hits an opposing Pokémon with this move, the move can be used again to unleash psychic power at a designated opposing Pokémon, dealing damage to it. If the second Pokémon hit by this move is different from the first, the two Pokémon are pulled toward each other and are left unable to act if they collide. If the same as the first, it is left unable to act. |
| Upgrade: Increases the duration that opposing Pokémon remain marked. | Upgrade: Strengthens the slowing effect applied by this move. |
Ability 2 – Swift
Has the user shoot star-shaped rays across a large area in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits.
Ability Choices at Level 5
At Level 5, either of these two moves becomes available.
| Dragon Pulse | Draco Meteor |
|---|---|
| After the user learns this move, it gains Eon power whenever it defeats wild Pokémon. This move has the user dash in the designated direction and makes its next basic attack a boosted attack. If the user hits an opposing Pokémon with a boosted basic attack, the user gains Eon power. This boosted attack also releases telekinetic projectiles, which deal damage. The more Eon power the user has accumulated, the more projectiles are released and the more damage they deal. | After the user learns this move, it gains Eon power whenever it defeats wild Pokémon. This move has the user summon down comets onto the designated area, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon they hit. If this move hits Pokémon on the opposing team, the user gains Eon power. The more Eon power the user has accumulated, the more comets are summoned and the more damage they deal. |
| Upgrade: Telekinetic projectiles deal additional damage to opposing Pokémon equal to a set percentage of their max HP. | Upgrade: Comets deal additional damage to opposing Pokémon equal to a set percentage of their max HP. |
Unite Move – Eon Blast
Has the user aimed at the designated opposing Pokémon and charged power before releasing a pulse, dealing damage. The user’s move cooldowns immediately reset and are reduced for a short time. If Latias is also aiming its Unite Move at the designated opposing Pokémon, the pulses stack and explode, dealing damage around the target as well.
Best items for Latios in Pokémon Unite
Further in this guide, we will discuss the best-held items for Latios in Pokémon Unite, as well as its best battle item.
Best Held Items
| Item(s) | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Wise Glasses | Choice Specs is a good choice as it increases Latios’ attack damage, the faster its attack speed is. |
| Sp. Attack Specs | This item increases Latios’ attack speed whenever it scores a goal. |
| Choice Specs | Choice Specs is a good choice as it increases Latios’ attack damage, the faster its attack speed is. |
Besides the above-suggested builds, you can also use the following item builds:
- Attack Weight, Slick Spoon, and Sp. Attack Specs
- Drive Lens, Slick Spoon, and Choice Specs.
Best Battle Items
- Eject Button: It helps Latios to quickly move to a designated place when retreating or chasing opponents.
- Full Heal: It removes all Crowd-control effects and debuffs on Latios and also increases its critical hit rate and damage while the item is active.
- X Speed: This item further complements and increases Latios’ overall movement speed, making him highly mobile.
Pokémon Unite Latios Gameplay Tips
Our Pokémon Unite Latios Guide will now discuss how to play and achieve a perfect game plan for the Pokémon across the game. The following division has two sections of the early and late game, which players must make sure to read till the end.
Early Game
Since Latios doesn’t evolve, it is pretty much strong right from the start. In terms of laning, players could either go Top or Bottom Lane, or even the Jungle Lane. Players should focus on farming to level up Latios to further unlock new, powerful combos.
It is best to prioritise and upgrade Swift as it deals lots of damage, while allowing you to farm efficiently early on. Whereas, Confusion enhances your offensive ability by slowing enemies hit by the ability. Both abilities can be really powerful when combined.
Since the top lane is preferable for Latios, players should take on Rotom and also score as many goals as possible. This would help them level up as fast as possible and target the opponent attackers. When paired with Allied Support or Defender, you should go offensive with Latios by marking and taking down enemy laners.
Late Game
A couple of levels later, at Level 7, a choice has to be made between Luster Purge or Telekinesis. Luster Purge is highly recommended, especially when going full offensive, as it allows Latios to deal burst damage to enemy targets. The marked enemies hit by this ability will receive lots more damage when Latios or allied Latias hits them.
However, Telekinesis can be a useful pick, especially when faced with multiple enemy Pokémon targets, as it leaves them unable to act after being hit by the ability. Do choose according to the game plan. Latios’ Unite move can also be very useful during the Zapdos‘ fight to kill and steal, as it can help him burst down the enemy target he locks onto.
Positioning of Latios
The best path for Latios would be the top or Jungle Lane. Players should focus on farming lane Aipoms and Audinos. The cluster of Combees and Vespiqueen should be hunted down as much as possible to allow for increased exp and easy level-up. The attacking capabilities of Latios shouldn’t be wasted targeting enemy main roam player units, except when assisting your allied speedster.
Latios with other Pokémon
Our Pokémon Unite Latio guide will also talk about the relationship between Latios and other Pokémon.
Best synergies with Latios
Latios is a Pokémon that would need a capable roamer in order to bring out the best of its offensive capabilities.
| Pokémon | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Latias | This is the perfect ally for Latios, as both Pokémon can enhance their damage output when paired together. |
| Snorlax | It would help Latios heal after battles, besides also providing speed boosts or shields. |
| Comfey | It would help Latios heal after battle, besides also providing speed boosts or shields. |
Pokémon that are strong and weak against Latios
| Pokémon that Latios counters | Pokémon that counter Latios |
|---|---|
| Igglytuff | Zoroark |
| Blissey | Talonflame |
| Pikachu | Zoroark |
| Charizard | Zeraora |
| Cramorant | Slowbro |
Final Thoughts
Players must keep all the valuable points in mind while playing with Latios. It is indeed a gifted attacker that would change the tide of the battle with its powerful attacks.
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