* Latios and {{p|Latias}} are the first legendary Pokémon to have [[gender|genders]].
* Latios and {{p|Latias}} are the first legendary Pokémon to have [[gender|genders]].
==Origin==
==Origin==
Latios is based on a [[wp:dragon|dragon]], although it and {{p|Latias}} may also draw inspiration from the philosophy of Yin/Yang and psychology of id/ego.
Latios appears to be a cross between a jet plane and a [[wp:dragon|dragon]], although it and {{p|Latias}} may also draw inspiration from the philosophy of Yin/Yang and psychology of id/ego.
===Name origin===
===Name origin===
It is possible that Latios's name is based on the [[wp:Latin|Latin]] word ''lateo'', hidden. The ''-os'' suffix in its name indicates that it is male, while the ''-as'' in ''{{p|Latias}}'' indicates that it is female.
It is possible that Latios's name is based on the [[wp:Latin|Latin]] word ''lateo'', hidden. The ''-os'' suffix in its name indicates that it is male, while the ''-as'' in ''{{p|Latias}}'' indicates that it is female.
Latios is a male-only species. For its female counterpart, see: Latias.
Special abilities
Latios comes with the ability Levitate, which causes Ground-type moves to miss.
Latios is able to fold in its arms and fly at the speed of a jet. It can make foes see images it has seen or what it imagines in its head. It can understand human speech. Even if it is hiding, Latios can detect the locations and emotions of others using telepathy.
Behavior
Latios has a docile temperament and dislikes fighting. It will open its heart if it finds a trainer with a compassionate spirit.
Latios has only appeared in Pokémon Heroes. Annie and Oakley captured Latios and used him to power the DMA along with the stolen Soul Dew. Latios ended up sacrificing himself to save Alto Mare from an enormous tidal wave.
In the manga
Latios, along with Latias, was befriended by Emerald, and took the young Trainer to the Battle Frontier. He later helped Todd watch the events going on on top of the Battle Pyramid.
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: If the ball drops out of the Ruby Field while the "Ball Saver" is active, Latios will rescue it and place it on Spoink without the ball being lost.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Latios has the ability to make its foe see an image of what it has seen or imagines in its head. This Pokémon is intelligent and understands human speech
Latios will only open its heart to a trainer with a compassionate spirit. This Pokémon can fly faster than a jet plane by folding its forelegs to minimize air resistance.
Even in hiding, it can detect the locations of others and sense their emotions since it has telepathy. Its intelligence allows it to understand human languages.
Latios and Latias are the first legendary Pokémon to have genders.
Origin
Latios appears to be a cross between a jet plane and a dragon, although it and Latias may also draw inspiration from the philosophy of Yin/Yang and psychology of id/ego.
Name origin
It is possible that Latios's name is based on the Latin word lateo, hidden. The -os suffix in its name indicates that it is male, while the -as in Latias indicates that it is female.
This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon species, as well as Pokémon groups and forms.
For other sprites and images, please see Latios images on Bulbagarden Archives.
