National Dex THE GOAT MEGA LATIAS [done!]

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[SET]
Utility (Latias (F) @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Aura Sphere / Ice Beam / Draco Meteor
- Thunder Wave
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
Mega Latias uses its immense bulk, decent defensive typing, and Spikes immunity to become a consistent utility Pokemon that is able to spread paralysis and cripple Pokemon that would otherwise offensively pressure it such as Mega Scizor and Tapu Lele while also checking threats like Mega Charizard Y and Ogerpon-W. Psychic hits Zamazenta harder and has good neutral coverage, but Psyshock can also be used hit harder against Pokemon like Galarian Slowking and Ogerpon-W when Terastallized. Aura Sphere complements Mega Latias well, hitting Dark- and Steel-types such as Ferrothorn, Heatran, Weavile, and Mega Tyranitar. Ice Beam can also be used to hit Ground-types that are able to take advantage of Mega Latias’s passivity, such as Gliscor and Garchomp. Draco Meteor is a niche option that can be used to hit Pokemon like Raging Bolt and Gouging Fire. However, giving up Aura Sphere means Mega Latias has no way of threatening Ferrothorn, Weavile, and Mega Tyranitar for consistent damage. Thunder Wave allows Mega Latias to severely cripple setup sweepers and offensive threats like Mega Scizor and Volcarona. Although Mega Latias has Thunder Wave to cripple most of its checks, it has issues with Dark- and Steel types that are able to take advantage of its relative passivity, such as Mega Tyranitar, Heatran, Mega Scizor, and Weavile, especially if not carrying Aura Sphere. Teammates that are able to help against these Pokemon include Toxapex, Zamazenta, and Gliscor, making them good partners. Mega Latias also struggles against Dragon- and Fairy-types that are either faster than it or immune to Thunder Wave, such as Raging Bolt, Iron Valiant, and Tapu Lele, so teammates that match up well against them like Ting-Lu, Corviknight, and Toxapex are good alongside it. In return, Mega Latias is able to ease the offensive pressure these Pokemon take, using Thunder Wave to cripple their checks like Heatran, Ogerpon-W, and Rillaboom. Mega Latias enjoys entry hazards wearing down its checks such as Mega Scizor and Mega Tyranitar, so Pokemon that set them like Ferrothorn, Clefable, and Gliscor are good teammates.

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Written by: https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ineros.658067/
Quality checked by: https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/adem.529732/
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Grammar checked by: https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/sulo.528036/

[SET]
Calm Mind (Latias) (F) @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Psyshock / Stored Power
- Aura Sphere / Substitute
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
With access to Calm Mind, Mega Latias is a threatening wincon, using its huge bulk, typing, and Spikes immunity to check and setup against Pokemon like Ogerpon-W, Mega Medicham, and Zamazenta and potentially bowl over teams. Psyshock is used over other Psychic-type STAB moves due to its ability to hit Galarian Slowking harder as well as win against Pokemon that also boost their Special Defense such as Volcarona. Stored Power is another option that allows Mega Latias to boost past Unaware users such as Dondozo and Clefable while also becoming almost impossible to take on defensively after a few boosts. Aura Sphere hits Dark- and Steel-types such as Heatran, Mega Tyranitar, Weavile, and Ferrothorn, all of which would otherwise either completely wall it or remove it with Pursuit. Substitute is another option that allows Mega Latias to avoid status moves that would harm it greatly from the likes of Gliscor, Alomomola, Toxapex, and Galarian Slowking while also taking advantage of Pokemon that are unable to touch it such as Garganacl and Rotom-W. It is recommended that Substitute is always paired with Stored Power and vice versa, as Substitute allows Mega Latias to stack more Calm Mind boosts and make Stored Power much more impending against bulkier teams. Due to Mega Latias needing multiple Calm Mind boosts to be threatening, it can be offensively exploited by Pokemon like Weavile, Tapu Lele, and Iron Valiant, which can prevent it from setting up by offensively pressuring it. As such, checks to them like Toxapex, Corviknight, and Zamazenta are good partners. Even with Aura Sphere, Mega Latias still struggles with Dark- and Steel-types like Mega Scizor, Corviknight, Mega Tyranitar, and Weavile. Mega Latias also has issues with prominent Fairy-types like Tapu Lele and Iron Valiant. Teammates that can pressure these Pokemon like Zamazenta, bulky Volcarona, Heatran, and Zapdos are effective as such. Entry hazard support from Pokemon like Gliscor and Ferrothorn also wears down these checks. In return, Mega Latias is able to take on Pokemon that are able to break through the balance teams that its teammates are found on, such as Ogerpon-W, Mega Medicham, and Zamazenta. Corviknight in particular is a very good partner for Mega Latias, as it checks Tapu Lele, Mega Scizor, and Weavile for it and removes hazards. In return, Mega Latias takes Electric- and Fire-types like Heatran, Rotom-W, and Mega Charizard Y.

[SET CREDITS]
Written by: https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ineros.658067/
Quality checked by: https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/adem.529732/
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Ineros said:
[SET]
Utility (Latias (F) @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Aura Sphere / Ice Beam / Draco Meteor
- Thunder Wave
- Roost
[SET COMMENTS]
When wielding Thunder Wave, Mega Latias uses its immense bulk, decent defensive typing, and Spikes immunity to become a consistent utility Pokemon that is able to spread paralysis and cripple Pokemon that would otherwise offensively pressure it such as Mega Scizor, Iron Boulder, and Ogerpon-W. Psychic is used to hit Pokemon like Dondozo and Zamazenta harder, but Psyshock can also be used hit Pokemon like Galarian Slowking and Ogerpon-W after it uses Terastalization. Aura Sphere complements Mega Latias well, hitting Dark- and Steel-types such as Ferrothorn and Mega Tyranitar that would otherwise blank Mega Latias, as well as being its strongest move into Heatran, although Aura Sphere doesn’t do much to it. Ice Beam can also be used to hit Pokemon immune to Thunder Wave, such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Zapdos. Draco Meteor is a niche option that can be used to hit Pokemon like Raging Bolt and Gouging Fire. However, giving up Aura Sphere means Mega Latias has no way of threatening Ferrothorn, Weavile, and Mega Tyranitar for consistent damage. Thunder Wave allows Mega Latias to severely cripple setup sweepers and offensive threats that try to setup on Mega Latias like Mega Scizor, Volcarona, and Mega Mawile. Although Mega Latias has Thunder Wave to cripple most of its checks, it has issues with Dark- and Steel types that are able to take advantage of its relative passivity such as Mega Tyranitar, Heatran, Mega Scizor, and Weavile. Teammates that are able to help against these Pokémon include Toxapex, Zamazenta, and Gliscor are good partners. Mega Latias also struggles against Dragon- and Fairy-types that are able to KO Mega Latias before it can Thunder Wave them if at all, such as Raging Bolt, Iron Valiant, and Tapu Lele, so teammates that match up into them well like Ting-Lu, Corviknight, and Toxapex are good alongside it. Mega Latias in return is able to ease the offensive pressure these Pokémon take, using Thunder Wave to cripple their checks like Heatran, Ogerpon-W, and Rillaboom. Stealth Rock greatly hinders Mega Latias, so Pokemon that are able to remove entry hazards like Tornadus-T, Gliscor, and Zapdos are good partners. On the flip side, Mega Latias enjoys hazards wearing down its checks such as Mega Scizor and Mega Tyranitar, so Pokemon that set them like Ferrothorn, Clefable, and Gliscor are good teammates.

[SET]
Calm Mind (Latias) (F) @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Psyshock / Stored Power
- Aura Sphere / Substitute
- Roost
[SET COMMENTS]
With access to Calm Mind, Mega Latias is a threatening win condition with its huge bulk, typing, and Spikes immunity, giving it the ability to check and have setup opportunities against Pokémon like Ogerpon-W, Mega Medicham, and Zamazenta and potentially allows it to bowl over teams. Calm Mind not only makes Mega Latias more threatening, but it also increases its Special Defense further, allowing it to take Special attacks from Pokemon like Archaludon and offensive Zapdos better. Psyshock is used over other Psychic STAB options due to its ability to hit Galarian Slowking harder as well as win against Pokemon who also boost their Special Defense such as Volcarona. Stored Power is another option that allows Mega Latias to boost past Pokemon that have Unaware such as Dondozo while also becoming almost impossible to take on defensively after a few boosts. Aura Sphere is invaluable coverage that allows it to hit Dark- and Steel-types such as Heatran, Mega Tyranitar, Weavile, and Ferrothorn, which would otherwise either completely wall it or trap it with Pursuit. Substitute is another option that allows Mega Latias to avoid status moves that would harm it greatly from the likes of Gliscor, Alomomola, and Galarian Slowking while also taking advantage of Pokemon that are unable to touch it such as Garganacl and Rotom-W. It is recommended that Substitute is always paired with Stored Power and vice versa, as Substitute allows Mega Latias to stack more Calm Mind boosts and make Stored Power much more impending against bulkier teams. Due to Mega Latias’ nature of needing Calm Mind to be threatening, it can be offensively exploited by Pokemon like Weavile, Tapu Lele, and Iron Valiant, which can prevent Mega Latias from setting up by offensively pressuring it. As such, Teammates like Toxapex, Corviknight, and Zamazenta are good partners. Even with Aura Sphere, Mega Latias still struggles with Dark- and Steel-types like Mega Scizor, Corviknight, Mega Tyranitar, and Weavile. Mega Latias also has issues with prominent Fairy-types like Tapu Lele and Iron Valiant. Teammates that can pressure these Pokemon like Zamazenta, Bulky Volcarona, Heatran, and Zapdos are able to be used alongside Mega Latias effectively. Entry Hazard support from Pokemon like Gliscor and Ferrothorn also wear down these checks. In return, Mega Latias is able to take on Pokemon that are able to break through the balance teams that these Pokemon are found on, such as Ogerpon-W, Mega Medicham, and Zamazenta. Mega Latias is also quite vulnerable to Stealth Rock, so Defog and Rapid Spin users like utility Kartana, Corviknight, and Great Tusk are able to support Mega Latias well. Corviknight in particular is a very good partner for Mega Latias, as it checks Tapu Lele, Mega Scizor, and Weavile for it as well as remove hazards for Mega Latias. In return, Mega Latias takes on Electric and Fire attacks for Corviknight from the likes of Heatran, Tapu Koko, and Mega Charizard Y.

[CREDITS]
Written by: https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ineros.658067/
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At some point, I might end up doing a Scovillain analysis (assuming it is approved). That aside, this look pretty solid so far.
 
Ineros said:
[SET]
Utility (Latias (F) @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Aura Sphere / Ice Beam / Draco Meteor
- Thunder Wave
- Roost
[SET COMMENTS]
When wielding Thunder Wave, Mega Latias uses its immense bulk, decent defensive typing, and Spikes immunity to become a consistent utility Pokemon that is able to spread paralysis and cripple Pokemon that would otherwise offensively pressure it such as Mega Scizor, Iron Boulder, and Ogerpon-W and Tapu Lele while checking threats like Mega Charizard Y and Ogerpon-W. i think these reordering of examples is better + mention its defensive utility Psychic hits most Pokemon and especially is used to hit Pokemon like Dondozo and Zamazenta harder, but Psyshock can also be used hit Pokemon like Galarian Slowking and Ogerpon-W harder after it uses does better into waterpon anyways. Aura Sphere complements Mega Latias well, hitting Dark- and Steel-types such as Ferrothorn, Heatran, Weavile, and Mega Tyranitar that would otherwise blank walls Mega Latias, as well as being its strongest move into Heatran, although Aura Sphere doesn’t do much to it. Ice Beam can also be used to hit Pokemon immune to Thunder Wave, such as Gliscor, Garchomp, and Zapdos reword this entire line, point of beam is so that you check grounds like u mentioned, not just stuff immune to twave. Draco Meteor is a niche option that can be used to hit Pokemon like Raging Bolt and Gouging Fire. However, giving up Aura Sphere means Mega Latias has no way of threatening Ferrothorn, Weavile, and Mega Tyranitar for consistent damage. Thunder Wave allows Mega Latias to severely cripple setup sweepers and offensive threats that try to setup on Mega Latias like Mega Scizor, Volcarona, and ur not risking this Mega Mawile. Although Mega Latias has Thunder Wave to cripple most of its checks, it has issues with Dark- and Steel types that are able to take advantage of its relative passivity such as Mega Tyranitar, Heatran, Mega Scizor, and Weavile especially if not carrying Aura Sphere. Teammates that are able to help against these Pokémon include Toxapex, Zamazenta, and Gliscor are good partners. Mega Latias also struggles against Dragon- and Fairy-types that are able to KO Mega Latias before it can Thunder Wave them if at all, such as Raging Bolt, Iron Valiant, and Tapu Lele, so teammates that match up into them well like Ting-Lu, Corviknight, and Toxapex are good alongside it. Mega Latias in return is able to ease the offensive pressure these Pokémon take, using Thunder Wave to cripple their checks like Heatran, Ogerpon-W, and Rillaboom. Stealth Rock greatly hinders Mega Latias, so Pokemon that are able to remove entry hazards like Tornadus-T, Gliscor, and Zapdos are good partners. ehh not really to an extent of needing a mention lol On the flip side, Mega Latias enjoys hazards wearing down its checks such as Mega Scizor and Mega Tyranitar, so Pokemon that set them like Ferrothorn, Clefable, and Gliscor are good teammates.

[SET]
Calm Mind (Latias) (F) @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Psyshock / Stored Power
- Aura Sphere / Substitute
- Roost
[SET COMMENTS]
With access to Calm Mind, Mega Latias is a threatening win condition with its huge bulk, typing, and Spikes immunity, giving it the ability to check and have setup opportunities against Pokémon like Ogerpon-W, Mega Medicham, and Zamazenta and potentially allows it to bowl over teams. Calm Mind not only makes Mega Latias more threatening, but it also increases its Special Defense further, allowing it to take Special attacks from Pokemon like Archaludon and offensive Zapdos better fluff. Psyshock is used over other Psychic STAB options due to its ability to hit Galarian Slowking harder as well as win against Pokemon who also boost their Special Defense such as Volcarona. Stored Power is another option that allows Mega Latias to boost past Pokemon that have Unaware such as Dondozo and Clefable while also becoming almost impossible to take on defensively after a few boosts. Aura Sphere is invaluable coverage that allows it to hit Dark- and Steel-types such as Heatran, Mega Tyranitar, Weavile, and Ferrothorn, which would otherwise either completely wall it or trap remove it with Pursuit. Substitute is another option that allows Mega Latias to avoid status moves that would harm it greatly from the likes of Gliscor, Alomomola, Toxapex, and Galarian Slowking while also taking advantage of Pokemon that are unable to touch it such as Garganacl and Rotom-W. It is recommended that Substitute is always paired with Stored Power and vice versa, as Substitute allows Mega Latias to stack more Calm Mind boosts and make Stored Power much more impending against bulkier teams. Due to Mega Latias’ nature of needing multiple Calm Mind boosts to be threatening, it can be offensively exploited by Pokemon like Weavile, Tapu Lele, and Iron Valiant, which can prevent Mega Latias from setting up by offensively pressuring it. As such, Teammates like Toxapex, Corviknight, and Zamazenta are good partners. Even with Aura Sphere, Mega Latias still struggles with Dark- and Steel-types like Mega Scizor, Corviknight, Mega Tyranitar, and Weavile. Mega Latias also has issues with prominent Fairy-types like Tapu Lele and Iron Valiant. Teammates that can pressure these Pokemon like Zamazenta, Bulky Volcarona, Heatran, and Zapdos are able to be used alongside Mega Latias effectively. Entry Hazard support from Pokemon like Gliscor and Ferrothorn also wear down these checks. In return, Mega Latias is able to take on Pokemon that are able to break through the balance teams that these Pokemon are found on, such as Ogerpon-W, Mega Medicham, and Zamazenta. Mega Latias is also quite vulnerable to Stealth Rock, so Defog and Rapid Spin users like utility Kartana, Corviknight, and Great Tusk are able to support Mega Latias well. same as last set Corviknight in particular is a very good partner for Mega Latias, as it checks Tapu Lele, Mega Scizor, and Weavile for it as well as remove hazards for Mega Latias. In return, Mega Latias takes on Electric and Fire attacks for Corviknight from the likes of Heatran, Rotom-W Tapu Koko u dont like taking repeated uturns and dont want to risk shit like specs gleam, and Mega Charizard Y.

[CREDITS]
Written by: https://www.smogon.com/forums/members/ineros.658067/
Quality Checked by: me
Grammar Checked by:
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1/2 after this, good job
 
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[SET]
Utility (Latias (F) @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Aura Sphere / Ice Beam / Draco Meteor
- Thunder Wave
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS] added a linebreak
When wielding Thunder Wave, Mega Latias uses its immense bulk, decent defensive typing, and Spikes immunity to become a consistent utility Pokemon that is able to spread paralysis and cripple Pokemon that would otherwise offensively pressure it such as Mega Scizor and Tapu Lele while also checking threats like Mega Charizard Y and Ogerpon-W. Psychic is hits most Pokémon and especially Zamazenta harder, but Psyshock can also be used hit Pokemon like Galarian Slowking and Ogerpon-W specify tera ogerpon harder. Aura Sphere complements Mega Latias well, hitting Dark- and Steel-types such as Ferrothorn, Heatran, Weavile, and Mega Tyranitar that would otherwise wall Mega Latias. Ice Beam can also be used to hit mainly Ground-types such as Gliscor and Garchomp that are able to take advantage of Mega Latias’s passivity. Draco Meteor is a niche option that can be used to hit Pokemon like Raging Bolt and Gouging Fire. However, giving up Aura Sphere means Mega Latias has no way of threatening Ferrothorn, Weavile, and Mega Tyranitar for consistent damage. Thunder Wave allows Mega Latias to severely cripple setup sweepers and offensive threats that try to setup on Mega Latias like Mega Scizor and Volcarona. Although Mega Latias has Thunder Wave to cripple most of its checks, it has issues with Dark- and Steel types that are able to take advantage of its relative passivity such as Mega Tyranitar, Heatran, Mega Scizor, and Weavile especially if not carrying Aura Sphere. Teammates that are able to help against these Pokémon include Toxapex, Zamazenta, and Gliscor are good partners. Mega Latias also struggles against Dragon- and Fairy-types that are able to KO Mega Latias before it can Thunder Wave them if at all, such as Raging Bolt, Iron Valiant, and Tapu Lele, so teammates that match up into them well like Ting-Lu, Corviknight, and Toxapex are good alongside it. Mega Latias in return is able to ease the offensive pressure these Pokémon take, using Thunder Wave to cripple their checks like Heatran, Ogerpon-W, and Rillaboom. On the flip side, Mega Latias enjoys hazards wearing down its checks such as Mega Scizor and Mega Tyranitar, so Pokemon that set them like Ferrothorn, Clefable, and Gliscor are good teammates.

[SET]
Calm Mind (Latias) (F) @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Psyshock / Stored Power
- Aura Sphere / Substitute
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS] added a linebreak
With access to Calm Mind, Mega Latias is a threatening win condition with its huge bulk, typing, and Spikes immunity, giving it the ability to check and have setup opportunities against Pokémon like Ogerpon-W, Mega Medicham, and Zamazenta and potentially allows it to bowl over teams. Psyshock is used over other Psychic STAB options due to its ability to hit Galarian Slowking harder as well as win against Pokemon who also boost their Special Defense such as Volcarona. Stored Power is another option that allows Mega Latias to boost past Pokemon that have Unaware such as Dondozo and Clefable while also becoming almost impossible to take on defensively after a few boosts. Aura Sphere is invaluable coverage that allows it to hit Dark- and Steel-types such as Heatran, Mega Tyranitar, Weavile, and Ferrothorn, which would otherwise either completely wall it or remove it with Pursuit. Substitute is another option that allows Mega Latias to avoid status moves that would harm it greatly from the likes of Gliscor, Alomomola, Toxapex, and Galarian Slowking while also taking advantage of Pokemon that are unable to touch it such as Garganacl and Rotom-W. It is recommended that Substitute is always paired with Stored Power and vice versa, as Substitute allows Mega Latias to stack more Calm Mind boosts and make Stored Power much more impending against bulkier teams. Due to Mega Latias’ nature of needing multiple Calm Mind boosts to be threatening, it can be offensively exploited by Pokemon like Weavile, Tapu Lele, and Iron Valiant, which can prevent Mega Latias from setting up by offensively pressuring it. As such, Teammates like Toxapex, Corviknight, and Zamazenta are good partners. Even with Aura Sphere, Mega Latias still struggles with Dark- and Steel-types like Mega Scizor, Corviknight, Mega Tyranitar, and Weavile. Mega Latias also has issues with prominent Fairy-types like Tapu Lele and Iron Valiant. Teammates that can pressure these Pokemon like Zamazenta, Bulky Volcarona, Heatran, and Zapdos are able to be used alongside Mega Latias effectively. Entry Hazard support from Pokemon like Gliscor and Ferrothorn also wear down these checks. In return, Mega Latias is able to take on Pokemon that are able to break through the balance teams that these Pokemon are found on, such as Ogerpon-W, Mega Medicham, and Zamazenta. Corviknight in particular is a very good partner for Mega Latias, as it checks Tapu Lele, Mega Scizor, and Weavile for it as well as remove hazards for Mega Latias. In return, Mega Latias takes on Electric and Fire attacks for Corviknight from the likes of Heatran, Rotom-W, and Mega Charizard Y.

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Written by:
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amazing stuff, 2/2
 
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[SET]
Utility (Latias (F) @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Psychic / Psyshock
- Aura Sphere / Ice Beam / Draco Meteor
- Thunder Wave
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
When wielding Thunder Wave, Mega Latias uses its immense bulk, decent defensive typing, and Spikes immunity to become a consistent utility Pokemon that is able to spread paralysis and cripple Pokemon that would otherwise offensively pressure it such as Mega Scizor and Tapu Lele while also checking threats like Mega Charizard Y and Ogerpon-W. Psychic hits Zamazenta harder and has good neutral coverage, hits most Pokémon and especially Zamazenta harder, but Psyshock can also be used hit harder against Pokemon like Galarian Slowking and Ogerpon-W when Terastallized. Terastalized harder. Aura Sphere complements Mega Latias well, hitting Dark- and Steel-types such as Ferrothorn, Heatran, Weavile, and Mega Tyranitar that would otherwise wall Mega Latias. Ice Beam can also be used to hit mainly Ground-types such as Gliscor and Garchomp that are able to take advantage of Mega Latias’s passivity, (ac) such as Gliscor and Garchomp. Draco Meteor is a niche option that can be used to hit Pokemon like Raging Bolt and Gouging Fire. However, giving up Aura Sphere means Mega Latias has no way of threatening Ferrothorn, Weavile, and Mega Tyranitar for consistent damage. Thunder Wave allows Mega Latias to severely cripple setup sweepers and offensive threats that try to setup on Mega Latias like Mega Scizor and Volcarona. Although Mega Latias has Thunder Wave to cripple most of its checks, it has issues with Dark- and Steel types that are able to take advantage of its relative passivity, (ac) such as Mega Tyranitar, Heatran, Mega Scizor, and Weavile, (ac) especially if not carrying Aura Sphere. Teammates that are able to help against these Pokemon Pokémon include Toxapex, Zamazenta, and Gliscor, (ac) making them are good partners. Mega Latias also struggles against Dragon- and Fairy-types that are either faster than it or immune to Thunder Wave, are able to KO Mega Latias before it can Thunder Wave them if at all, such as Raging Bolt, Iron Valiant, and Tapu Lele, so teammates that match up into them well against them like Ting-Lu, Corviknight, and Toxapex are good alongside it. In return, Mega Latias in return is able to ease the offensive pressure these Pokemon Pokémon take, using Thunder Wave to cripple their checks like Heatran, Ogerpon-W, and Rillaboom. Mega Latias enjoys entry hazards wearing down its checks such as Mega Scizor and Mega Tyranitar, so Pokemon that set them like Ferrothorn, Clefable, and Gliscor are good teammates.

[SET CREDITS] fixed spacing on credits
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[SET]
Calm Mind (Latias) (F) @ Latiasite
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
- Calm Mind
- Psyshock / Stored Power
- Aura Sphere / Substitute
- Roost

[SET COMMENTS]
With access to Calm Mind, Mega Latias is a threatening wincon, using win condition with its huge bulk, typing, and Spikes immunity (rc) to check and set up giving it the ability to check and have setup opportunities against Pokemon Pokémon like Ogerpon-W, Mega Medicham, and Zamazenta and potentially allows it to bowl over teams. Psyshock is used over other Psychic-type STAB moves Psychic STAB options due to its ability to hit Galarian Slowking harder as well as win against Pokemon that who also boost their Special Defense such as Volcarona. Stored Power is another option that allows Mega Latias to boost past Unaware users Pokemon that have Unaware such as Dondozo and Clefable while also becoming almost impossible to take on defensively after a few boosts. Aura Sphere hits is invaluable coverage that allows it to hit Dark- and Steel-types such as Heatran, Mega Tyranitar, Weavile, and Ferrothorn, all of which would otherwise either completely wall it or remove it with Pursuit. Substitute is another option that allows Mega Latias to avoid status moves that would harm it greatly from the likes of Gliscor, Alomomola, Toxapex, and Galarian Slowking while also taking advantage of Pokemon that are unable to touch it such as Garganacl and Rotom-W. It is recommended that Substitute is always paired with Stored Power and vice versa, as Substitute allows Mega Latias to stack more Calm Mind boosts and make Stored Power much more impending against bulkier teams. Due to Mega Latias Latias’ nature of needing multiple Calm Mind boosts to be threatening, it can be offensively exploited by Pokemon like Weavile, Tapu Lele, and Iron Valiant, which can prevent it Mega Latias from setting up by offensively pressuring it. As such, checks to them Teammates like Toxapex, Corviknight, and Zamazenta are good partners. Even with Aura Sphere, Mega Latias still struggles with Dark- and Steel-types like Mega Scizor, Corviknight, Mega Tyranitar, and Weavile. Mega Latias also has issues with prominent Fairy-types like Tapu Lele and Iron Valiant. Teammates that can pressure these Pokemon like Zamazenta, bulky Bulky Volcarona, Heatran, and Zapdos are effective as such. able to be used alongside Mega Latias effectively. Entry hazard Hazard support from Pokemon like Gliscor and Ferrothorn also wears wear down these checks. In return, Mega Latias is able to take on Pokemon that are able to break through the balance teams that its teammates these Pokemon are found on, such as Ogerpon-W, Mega Medicham, and Zamazenta. Corviknight in particular is a very good partner for Mega Latias, as it checks Tapu Lele, Mega Scizor, and Weavile for it and as well as remove hazards for Mega Latias. In return, Mega Latias takes Electric- and Fire-types like on Electric and Fire attacks for Corviknight from the likes of Heatran, Rotom-W, and Mega Charizard Y.

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