* Latias and {{p|Latios}} are the first legendary Pokémon to have [[gender|genders]].
* Latias and {{p|Latios}} are the first legendary Pokémon to have [[gender|genders]].
==Origin==
==Origin==
Latias is based on a [[wp:dragon|dragon]], although it and {{p|Latios}} may also draw inspiration from the philosophy of Yin/Yang and psychology of id/ego.
Latias appears to be a cross between a jet plane and a [[wp:dragon|dragon]], although it and {{p|Latios}} may also draw inspiration from the philosophy of Yin/Yang and psychology of id/ego.
===Name origin===
===Name origin===
It is possible that Latias's name is based on the [[wp:Latin|Latin]] word ''lateo'', hidden. The ''-as'' suffix in its name indicates that it is female, while the ''-os'' in ''{{p|Latios}}'' indicates that it is male.
It is possible that Latias's name is based on the [[wp:Latin|Latin]] word ''lateo'', hidden. The ''-as'' suffix in its name indicates that it is female, while the ''-os'' in ''{{p|Latios}}'' indicates that it is male.
Latias is a female-only species. For its male counterpart, see Latios.
Special abilities
Latias comes with the ability Levitate, which causes Ground-type moves to miss.
Latias can enfold its body with glass-like down to refract light and alter its appearance. It is highly intelligent and can understand human speech. It can telepathically communicate with others.
Behavior
Latias will form small herds of several members. They will rarely make contact with people or other Pokémon. If it senses hostility towards it, Latias will ruffle the feathers all over its body and cry shrilly to intimidate its foe. However, it will usually disappear if it senses an enemy.
Latias has had only made one appearance in the anime so far, in the fifth movie, Pokémon Heroes. Latias and her brother, Latios were the targets of Annie and Oakley. Latias assissted Ash in the mission to save Latios.
In the manga
Latias, along with Latios, was befriended by Emerald and took the young Trainer to the Battle Frontier. She has appeared in human form a few times as the saga continues.
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire: If the ball drops out of the Sapphire Field while the "Ball Saver" is active, Latias will rescue it and place it on Spoink without the ball being lost.
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Latias is highly sensitive to the emotions of people. If it senses any hostility, this Pokémon ruffles the feathers all over its body and cries shrilly to intimidate the foe.
Latias is highly intelligent and capable of understanding human speech. It is covered with a glass-like down. The Pokémon enfolds its body with its down and refracts light to alter its appearance.
Latias and Latios are the first legendary Pokémon to have genders.
Origin
Latias appears to be a cross between a jet plane and a dragon, although it and Latios may also draw inspiration from the philosophy of Yin/Yang and psychology of id/ego.
Name origin
It is possible that Latias's name is based on the Latin word lateo, hidden. The -as suffix in its name indicates that it is female, while the -os in Latios indicates that it is male.
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 Latias images on Bulbagarden Archives.
