[OVERVIEW]
Psychic
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Mega Latios finds itself on balance and offensive Psychic-type teams, being a fantastic Steel- and Poison-type breaker with access to Earthquake and Hidden Power Fire. However, Mega Latios competes for the Mega slot with many Pokemon on Psychic-type teams, such as Mega Latias, which is a bulky setup sweeper, Mega Gallade, which can help in the Normal- and Steel-type matchups, and Mega Slowbro, which is a physical wall and defensive setup wincon.
[SET]
name: Mega All-out Attacker (Psychic)
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Recover
item: Latiosite
ability: Levitate
nature: Naive
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
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Psychic is Mega Latios's strongest Psychic-type STAB attack, allowing it to take on Pokemon like Mega Venusaur and Toxapex. Earthquake hits Pokemon like Alolan Muk and Heatran, which tank its other two moves with ease. Hidden Power Fire allows Mega Latios to hit Pokemon such as Ferrothorn and Mega Scizor that would otherwise wall it. Recover keeps Mega Latios healthy throughout the match, allowing it to threaten the opposing team with its powerful attacks.
Set Details
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252 Special Attack and Speed EVs alongside a Naive nature maximize Mega Latios's offensive potential by reaching maximum Speed, allowing it to outpace Pokemon like Blacephalon without compromising the power of Earthquake. Levitate allows Mega Latios to switch into Ground-type attacks such as Sand Rush Excadrill's Earthquake. Latiosite allows Latios to Mega Evolve and gives it a boost in Attack and Special Attack.
Usage Tips
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Mega Latios should be used to pressure Steel-types with the combination of Earthquake and Hidden Power Fire, since all common Steel-types bar Celesteela are 2HKOed by its coverage. Keep Mega Latios at near full health the entire game so it can continue to wallbreak. Mega Latios should switch into special wallbreakers that other teammates cannot wall, such as Mega Charizard Y, and Recover off the damage done. Mega Latios should avoid Thunder Wave and Toxic, as the former prevents it from outspeeding key threats such as Belly Drum Azumarill and Mega Scizor, while the latter puts it on a timer that limits its time in battle. Latios can bluff a Choice Scarf set in the Poison matchup in order to lure in checks such as Alolan Muk, proceeding to 2HKO it with Earthquake rather than being Pursuit trapped. Other Pokemon on the team such as Latias and Slowbro can bluff Mega Evolution, allowing Latios to pick up surprise OHKOs on Pokemon such as Scizor with Hidden Power Fire.
Team Options
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Mew can cripple Pokemon such as Bisharp and Mega Aerodactyl with Will-O-Wisp and can shut down walls like Chansey and Porygon2 with Taunt and Knock Off. Mew can also support Mega Latios offensively by opting to run a Double Dance set, allowing it to beat common Choice Scarf Pokemon that threaten Mega Latios such as Heracross and Greninja after a Rock Polish. In return, Mega Latios can beat Pokemon like Mega Scizor and Alolan Muk for Mew with Hidden Power Fire and Earthquake, respectively. Jirachi can set up Stealth Rock for Mega Latios and provide a Fairy- and Dragon-type switch-in for it. In return, Mega Latios can take care of Pokemon such as Hippowdon and Ferrothorn with Psychic and Hidden Power Fire, respectively. Victini forms an amazing Steel-type breaking core with Latios. In addition, Victini can break through Pokemon like Celesteela, Chansey, and Porygon2 for Mega Latios, while Mega Latios can break through Pokemon like Heatran and Toxapex for Victini. With access to Focus Sash and Counter, Alakazam acts as a last-ditch check to any non Ghost-type physical attacker such as Bisharp, Excadrill, and Mega Charizard X while at full health. Alakazam can also help take on Pokemon like Mega Sableye for Mega Latios by running Dazzling Gleam. Latias can bluff as the team's Mega Evolution while also being able to provide Healing Wish support for Mega Latios, giving it a second chance to sweep. In return, Latios can take care of Pokemon like Alolan Muk, which give Latias trouble. Slowbro can also bluff the Mega Evolution slot and can take on Pokemon like Mega Sharpedo for Mega Latios. In return, Mega Latios can take on Pokemon like Tyranitar and Alolan Muk for it. Metagross can help Mega Latios take on Ice- and Fairy-type Pokemon such as Kyurem-B and Mega Diancie. Celebi can set up Stealth Rock, allowing Mega Latios to pick up OHKOs on Pokemon such as Mega Scizor, which would otherwise be 2HKOed by Hidden Power Fire.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Psychic
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Draco Meteor is Mega Latios's strongest STAB attack, allowing it to break Pokemon like Mega Sableye. However, running Draco Meteor means that it can no longer run Psychic, allowing Pokemon like Toxapex to wall it.
Psychic
========
Mega Latios finds itself on balance and offensive Psychic-type teams, being a fantastic Steel- and Poison-type breaker with access to Earthquake and Hidden Power Fire. However, Mega Latios competes for the Mega slot with many Pokemon on Psychic-type teams, such as Mega Latias, which is a bulky setup sweeper, Mega Gallade, which can help in the Normal- and Steel-type matchups, and Mega Slowbro, which is a physical wall and defensive setup wincon.
[SET]
name: Mega All-out Attacker (Psychic)
move 1: Psychic
move 2: Earthquake
move 3: Hidden Power Fire
move 4: Recover
item: Latiosite
ability: Levitate
nature: Naive
evs: 4 Atk / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
[SET COMMENTS]
Moves
========
Psychic is Mega Latios's strongest Psychic-type STAB attack, allowing it to take on Pokemon like Mega Venusaur and Toxapex. Earthquake hits Pokemon like Alolan Muk and Heatran, which tank its other two moves with ease. Hidden Power Fire allows Mega Latios to hit Pokemon such as Ferrothorn and Mega Scizor that would otherwise wall it. Recover keeps Mega Latios healthy throughout the match, allowing it to threaten the opposing team with its powerful attacks.
Set Details
========
252 Special Attack and Speed EVs alongside a Naive nature maximize Mega Latios's offensive potential by reaching maximum Speed, allowing it to outpace Pokemon like Blacephalon without compromising the power of Earthquake. Levitate allows Mega Latios to switch into Ground-type attacks such as Sand Rush Excadrill's Earthquake. Latiosite allows Latios to Mega Evolve and gives it a boost in Attack and Special Attack.
Usage Tips
========
Mega Latios should be used to pressure Steel-types with the combination of Earthquake and Hidden Power Fire, since all common Steel-types bar Celesteela are 2HKOed by its coverage. Keep Mega Latios at near full health the entire game so it can continue to wallbreak. Mega Latios should switch into special wallbreakers that other teammates cannot wall, such as Mega Charizard Y, and Recover off the damage done. Mega Latios should avoid Thunder Wave and Toxic, as the former prevents it from outspeeding key threats such as Belly Drum Azumarill and Mega Scizor, while the latter puts it on a timer that limits its time in battle. Latios can bluff a Choice Scarf set in the Poison matchup in order to lure in checks such as Alolan Muk, proceeding to 2HKO it with Earthquake rather than being Pursuit trapped. Other Pokemon on the team such as Latias and Slowbro can bluff Mega Evolution, allowing Latios to pick up surprise OHKOs on Pokemon such as Scizor with Hidden Power Fire.
Team Options
========
Mew can cripple Pokemon such as Bisharp and Mega Aerodactyl with Will-O-Wisp and can shut down walls like Chansey and Porygon2 with Taunt and Knock Off. Mew can also support Mega Latios offensively by opting to run a Double Dance set, allowing it to beat common Choice Scarf Pokemon that threaten Mega Latios such as Heracross and Greninja after a Rock Polish. In return, Mega Latios can beat Pokemon like Mega Scizor and Alolan Muk for Mew with Hidden Power Fire and Earthquake, respectively. Jirachi can set up Stealth Rock for Mega Latios and provide a Fairy- and Dragon-type switch-in for it. In return, Mega Latios can take care of Pokemon such as Hippowdon and Ferrothorn with Psychic and Hidden Power Fire, respectively. Victini forms an amazing Steel-type breaking core with Latios. In addition, Victini can break through Pokemon like Celesteela, Chansey, and Porygon2 for Mega Latios, while Mega Latios can break through Pokemon like Heatran and Toxapex for Victini. With access to Focus Sash and Counter, Alakazam acts as a last-ditch check to any non Ghost-type physical attacker such as Bisharp, Excadrill, and Mega Charizard X while at full health. Alakazam can also help take on Pokemon like Mega Sableye for Mega Latios by running Dazzling Gleam. Latias can bluff as the team's Mega Evolution while also being able to provide Healing Wish support for Mega Latios, giving it a second chance to sweep. In return, Latios can take care of Pokemon like Alolan Muk, which give Latias trouble. Slowbro can also bluff the Mega Evolution slot and can take on Pokemon like Mega Sharpedo for Mega Latios. In return, Mega Latios can take on Pokemon like Tyranitar and Alolan Muk for it. Metagross can help Mega Latios take on Ice- and Fairy-type Pokemon such as Kyurem-B and Mega Diancie. Celebi can set up Stealth Rock, allowing Mega Latios to pick up OHKOs on Pokemon such as Mega Scizor, which would otherwise be 2HKOed by Hidden Power Fire.
[STRATEGY COMMENTS]
Other Options
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Psychic
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Draco Meteor is Mega Latios's strongest STAB attack, allowing it to break Pokemon like Mega Sableye. However, running Draco Meteor means that it can no longer run Psychic, allowing Pokemon like Toxapex to wall it.
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