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Overview
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With the introduction of ORAS, Latiasite was released, giving Latias the opportunity to Mega Evolve. With its Mega forme Evolution having increased both bulk and offenses, as well as keeping its good Speed stat, Mega Latias can be quite a troublesome Pokemon to deal with. Thanks to its great defensive typing, which grantings it many useful resistances, and access to Calm Mind and reliable recovery, Mega Latias is (I reckon "certainly" or "definitely" or something could work here in order to strengthen this reiteration that it's powerful) a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, it struggles to beat common Steel- and Dark-types, due to mostly being limitied to its STAB moves when it comes to coverage. In addition to this, Unaware Clefable completely walls it, lowering Latias's usefullness.
Calm Mind
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name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Roost
move 3: Reflect Type / Substitute
move 4: Stored Power / Psyshock
ability: Levitate
item: Latiasite
evs: 248 HP / 84 Def / 176 Spe
nature: Bold
Moves
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With Calm Mind boosting its Special Attack and Special Defensive, Mega Latias can turn into a fearsome sweeper after just a few boosts. Roost gives Mega Latias reliable recovery, which goes very well alongside its good bulk, giving it great longevity. Reflect Type enables Latias to freely set up on Pokemon that would normally force Latias it out, such as Ferrothorn, Mega Metagross, Tyranitar, and most Fairy-types. Substitute in is an option over Reflect Type, as it lets Mega Latias avoid status afflictments conditions, such as burns, paralyzes paralysis, and poisons, and play mind(space)games with Sucker Punch users. Stored Power is Latias's primary choice of a Psychic-type STAB move, as it is incredibly powerful after many Calm Mind boosts, (RC) and is capable of breaking through even the bulkiest Pokemon. However, its damage output is low without any boosts, which is unwanted of in multiple many (I guess this is subjective, but I changed this because there are many times when having only a 20 BP attack can prove problematic) scenarios. Therefore, Psyshock is an option over Stored Power, (RC) if having immediate power is preferred over the ability to easily sweep after multiple Calm Mind boosts. Running mono-Psychic coverage leaves Mega Latias unable to damage Dark-types, of which are moderately common in the current metagame. Therefore, Dragon Pulse is an option over Reflect Type or Substitute, (RC) to be able to hit most Dark-types for neutral damage. Hidden Power Fighting or Hidden Power Fire are also options over Reflect Type or Substitute if OHKOing Bisharp, 2HKOing Tyranitar, and dealing massive damage to Mega Scizor and Ferrothorn is more valuable to your team than Reflect Type's and Substitute's utility, (RC) or a Dragon-type STAB move.
Set Details
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The given EVs in Speed let Latias outspeed neutrally-(hyphen)natured base 100'(remove apostrophe)s, while the remaining EVs are put in HP and Defense to make setting up an easier task. For even more bulk, some EVs can be moved from Speed to Defense. A set spread of 248 HP / 180 Def / 80 Speed outspeeds Adamant Excadrill, (RC) and has an incredible amount of physical bulk. Latiasite is necessary for Latias to Mega Evolve, (RC) and get the increased bulk it needs to act as a setup sweeper.
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Usage Tips
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If Latias is running Stored Power as its only attacking move, all Dark-types need to taken hand care of before trying to set up. Pokemon with Taunt also shut Latias down, so removing these before trying to sweep is advised. Mega Evolving as early as possible to gain the increased bulk is smart, as switching in and out becomes easier. However, if there is another potential Mega Evolution on Latias's team, waiting to Mega Evolve may confuse the opponent. Mega Latias is well fits well on defensive teams, thanks to being a great win-(remove hyphen)condition with the ability to sweep many teams late-game. Using teammates that compliement it defensively rather than offensively can function to success.
Team Options
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Fighting-types such as Keldeo, Infernape, Breloom, Chesnaught, and Terrakion make for great teammates, thanks to their ability to take on the Dark-types that threaten Latias. Strong physical attackers such as Swords Dance Mega Scizor, Swords Dance Diggersby, and Choice Band Tyranitar are also capable of breaking through Latias. Therefore, defensive Landorus-T, Hippowdon, and Keldeo make for good teammates, as they are capable of taking these threats on. Pokemon that compliement Mega Latias defensively, (RC) by taking on some of the Pokemon Latias is unable to handle, (RC) make for good teammates. Jirachi and Dragalage are capable of beating Clefable, while Hippowdon and Gliscor can handle Bisharp. Lastly, entry hazard support is greatly appreciated, as Latias forces many switches during a battle. (IMO give examples of hazard setters)
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With the introduction of ORAS, Latiasite was released, giving Latias the opportunity to Mega Evolve. With its Mega forme Evolution having increased both bulk and offenses, as well as keeping its good Speed stat, Mega Latias can be quite a troublesome Pokemon to deal with. Thanks to its great defensive typing, which grantings it many useful resistances, and access to Calm Mind and reliable recovery, Mega Latias is (I reckon "certainly" or "definitely" or something could work here in order to strengthen this reiteration that it's powerful) a force to be reckoned with. Unfortunately, it struggles to beat common Steel- and Dark-types, due to mostly being limitied to its STAB moves when it comes to coverage. In addition to this, Unaware Clefable completely walls it, lowering Latias's usefullness.
Calm Mind
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name: Calm Mind
move 1: Calm Mind
move 2: Roost
move 3: Reflect Type / Substitute
move 4: Stored Power / Psyshock
ability: Levitate
item: Latiasite
evs: 248 HP / 84 Def / 176 Spe
nature: Bold
Moves
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With Calm Mind boosting its Special Attack and Special Defensive, Mega Latias can turn into a fearsome sweeper after just a few boosts. Roost gives Mega Latias reliable recovery, which goes very well alongside its good bulk, giving it great longevity. Reflect Type enables Latias to freely set up on Pokemon that would normally force Latias it out, such as Ferrothorn, Mega Metagross, Tyranitar, and most Fairy-types. Substitute in is an option over Reflect Type, as it lets Mega Latias avoid status afflictments conditions, such as burns, paralyzes paralysis, and poisons, and play mind(space)games with Sucker Punch users. Stored Power is Latias's primary choice of a Psychic-type STAB move, as it is incredibly powerful after many Calm Mind boosts, (RC) and is capable of breaking through even the bulkiest Pokemon. However, its damage output is low without any boosts, which is unwanted of in multiple many (I guess this is subjective, but I changed this because there are many times when having only a 20 BP attack can prove problematic) scenarios. Therefore, Psyshock is an option over Stored Power, (RC) if having immediate power is preferred over the ability to easily sweep after multiple Calm Mind boosts. Running mono-Psychic coverage leaves Mega Latias unable to damage Dark-types, of which are moderately common in the current metagame. Therefore, Dragon Pulse is an option over Reflect Type or Substitute, (RC) to be able to hit most Dark-types for neutral damage. Hidden Power Fighting or Hidden Power Fire are also options over Reflect Type or Substitute if OHKOing Bisharp, 2HKOing Tyranitar, and dealing massive damage to Mega Scizor and Ferrothorn is more valuable to your team than Reflect Type's and Substitute's utility, (RC) or a Dragon-type STAB move.
Set Details
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The given EVs in Speed let Latias outspeed neutrally-(hyphen)natured base 100'(remove apostrophe)s, while the remaining EVs are put in HP and Defense to make setting up an easier task. For even more bulk, some EVs can be moved from Speed to Defense. A set spread of 248 HP / 180 Def / 80 Speed outspeeds Adamant Excadrill, (RC) and has an incredible amount of physical bulk. Latiasite is necessary for Latias to Mega Evolve, (RC) and get the increased bulk it needs to act as a setup sweeper.
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Usage Tips
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If Latias is running Stored Power as its only attacking move, all Dark-types need to taken hand care of before trying to set up. Pokemon with Taunt also shut Latias down, so removing these before trying to sweep is advised. Mega Evolving as early as possible to gain the increased bulk is smart, as switching in and out becomes easier. However, if there is another potential Mega Evolution on Latias's team, waiting to Mega Evolve may confuse the opponent. Mega Latias is well fits well on defensive teams, thanks to being a great win-(remove hyphen)condition with the ability to sweep many teams late-game. Using teammates that compliement it defensively rather than offensively can function to success.
Team Options
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Fighting-types such as Keldeo, Infernape, Breloom, Chesnaught, and Terrakion make for great teammates, thanks to their ability to take on the Dark-types that threaten Latias. Strong physical attackers such as Swords Dance Mega Scizor, Swords Dance Diggersby, and Choice Band Tyranitar are also capable of breaking through Latias. Therefore, defensive Landorus-T, Hippowdon, and Keldeo make for good teammates, as they are capable of taking these threats on. Pokemon that compliement Mega Latias defensively, (RC) by taking on some of the Pokemon Latias is unable to handle, (RC) make for good teammates. Jirachi and Dragalage are capable of beating Clefable, while Hippowdon and Gliscor can handle Bisharp. Lastly, entry hazard support is greatly appreciated, as Latias forces many switches during a battle. (IMO give examples of hazard setters)
GP 1/2 :]
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