“Master Latias in Pokémon Unite: Top Builds, Held Items & Movesets”
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- The new Pokémon releases on August 8.
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As part of Pokémon Unite‘s 4th anniversary celebration, Latias, a new ranged supporter-type Pokémon, will be joining the Unite fray. It is a new Supporter-type Pokémon that specialises in utilising ranged offensive and debuff attacks. It’s also worth noting that Latias’s ability potential is enhanced when paired with its twin, Latios. This guide will let you know about Latias in Pokémon Unite, its abilities, best items, and team compositions.
Latias: In-game Cost
Latias is an exclusive Unite license currently available for free in the Latias’ Twin Dragon Festival Challenge Event. Via the event, players can get a free Latias UNITE License by completing the challenge.
Players get free dice daily, which are rolled and used in the event to advance squares and complete the board. On accumulating 1000 Twin Dragon Festival Coins, you can exchange them for Latias’ exclusive Unite license.
Pokémon Unite Latias Movesets
Basic Attack
Deals damage to opposing Pokémon.
Passive – Levitate
When this Pokémon uses a move, its movement speed increases for a short time. Similarly, when Latios is nearby, this Pokémon’s movement speed increases. When Latios is on the same team as this Pokémon, this Pokémon can fly to Latios. This ability can only be used when the Pokémon is not in combat. This ability goes on cooldown after it’s triggered.
Ability 1 – Confusion
Has the user released a weak telekinetic force in the designated direction, dealing damage and applying a slowing effect to opposing Pokémon it hits.
Ability Choices at Level 7
At Level 7, Latias would have to choose either of the following abilities:
| Mist Ball | Dragon Cheer |
|---|---|
| Has the user released a mist-like flurry of down in the designated direction. After a set amount of time passes, or if the move is used again, the flurry of down bursts creates a zone of mist. Opposing Pokémon in the zone take damage, receive a slowing effect, and are marked. Marked opposing Pokémon deal decreased damage. If either Latias or Latios hits marked Pokémon with basic attacks, the duration those Pokémon remain marked increases. | Has the user rally the designated ally Pokémon, granting itself and that Pokémon a shield. If the rallied ally Pokémon is Latios, movement speed is also increased. The rallied ally Pokémon’s next attack deals additional damage. This move can be used again to rally a second designated ally Pokémon. If this second usage rallies the same ally Pokémon as the first, the user also flies to that Pokémon and rallies itself. |
| Upgrade: Increases the duration opposing Pokémon remain marked. | Upgrade: Strengthens the effect of the shield granted by this move. |
Ability 2 – Swift
The skill has the user shoot star-shaped rays across a large area in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits.
Ability Choices at Level 5
At Level 5, either of these two moves becomes available.
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon Breath |
|---|---|
| After the user learns this move, it gains Eon power whenever it defeats wild Pokémon. This move has the user generate a beam in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and restoring the user’s HP. If the user hits an opposing Pokémon with this move, the user gains Eon power. This move also releases telekinetic projectiles, which deal damage. The more Eon power the user has accumulated, the more projectiles are released and the more damage they deal. | After the user learns this move, it gains Eon power whenever it defeats wild Pokémon. This move has the user exhale a mighty gust in the designated direction, dealing damage to opposing Pokémon it hits and decreasing their Sp. Def. If this move hits Pokémon on the opposing team, the user gains Eon power. The more Eon power the user has accumulated, the greater this move’s attack range and damage. |
| Upgrade: The beam also applies a slowing effect to opposing Pokémon. | Upgrade: Also applies a slowing effect. |
Unite Move – Mist Blast
The skill has the user aim at the designated opposing Pokémon and charge power before releasing a pulse, dealing damage. The user’s move cooldowns immediately reset and are reduced for a short time. If Latios is also aiming its Unite Move at the designated opposing Pokémon, the pulses stack and explode, dealing damage around the target as well.
Best items for Latias in Pokémon Unite
Further in this guide, we will discuss the best-held items for Latias in Pokémon Unite, as well as its best battle item.
Best Held Items
| Item(s) | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Wise Glasses | Choice Specs is a good choice as it increases Latias’ attack damage, the faster its attack speed is. |
| Exp Share | Supports allied laner around Latias by letting them progress and level up more quickly |
| Choice Specs | Choice Specs is a good choice as it increases Latias’ attack damage, the faster its attack speed is. |
Besides the above-suggested builds, you can also use the following item builds:
- Choice Specs, Slick Spoon, and Sp. Attack Specs
- Drive Lens, Slick Spoon, and Exp Share.
Best Battle Items
- Eject Button: It helps Latias to quickly move to a designated place when retreating or chasing opponents.
- X Speed: This item further complements and increases Latias’ overall movement speed, making it highly mobile.
Pokémon Unite Latias Gameplay Tips
Our Pokémon Unite Latias Guide will now discuss how to play and achieve a perfect game plan for the Pokémon across the game. The following division has two sections of the early and late game, which players must make sure to read till the end.
Early Game
Since Latias doesn’t evolve, it is pretty much strong right from the start. In terms of laning, players could either go Top or Bottom Lane to assist the allied attacker in laning. Early on, you should focus on farming to level up Latias to further unlock new, powerful combos.
It is best to prioritise and upgrade Swift as it deals lots of damage while allowing you to farm efficiently early on. Whereas, Confusion enhances your offensive ability by slowing enemies hit by the ability. Both abilities can be really powerful when combined.
Prioritise helping your allied laner to farm efficiently and take down early epic Pokémon like the Rotom as soon as possible. This would help them level up as fast as possible, take down enemy Pokémon, and score goals needed to seal the win for your team. When paired with allies like its twin, Latios, they can be a powerful combo powerhouse on the battlefield.
Late Game
To excel more in the arena while using Latias, it is advisable to unlock and use the following build path. Mist Ball and Dragon Breath, as these abilities provide damage and a debuff to opposing Pokémon in the area.
However, Dragon Cheer and Dragon Pulse combo can be a useful pick, as it allows Latias to assist and support allies’ Pokémon more effectively, while being a bit aggressive as well. So, do choose according to your preferred game plan. Latias’ Unite move can also be very useful during the Zapdos fight to kill and steal, as it can help him burst down the enemy target he locks onto.
Positioning of Latias
The best path for Latias would be the top or bottom Lane. Players should prioritise assisting allied laners to farm Aipoms and Audinos to level up efficiently. The cluster of Combees and Vespiqueen should be hunted down as much as possible to allow for increased exp and easy level-up. The offensive capabilities of Latias are best paired with an allied speedster/attacker.
Latias with other Pokémon
Our Pokémon Unite Latias guide will also talk about the relationship between Latias and other Pokémon.
Best synergies with Latias
Latias is best paired with an attacker/speedster Pokémon, as it can easily bring out the best of its offensive capabilities.
| Pokémon | Benefits |
|---|---|
| Latios | This is the perfect ally for Latias, as both Pokémon can enhance their damage output when paired together. |
| Snorlax | It would provide extra crowd control and disables for Latias and his team during core team fights. |
| Ceruledge | Its burst damage attacks will hit even more, especially when combined with the buffs Latias’ Dragon Cheer provides. |
Pokémon that are strong and weak against Latias
| Pokémon that Latias counters | Pokémon that counter Latias |
|---|---|
| Igglytuff | Zoroark |
| Blissey | Talonflame |
| Hoopa | Mimikyu |
| Mr. Mime | Zeraora |
| Cramorant | Slowbro |
Final Thoughts
Players must keep all the valuable points in mind while playing with Latias. It is indeed a gifted offensive support Pokémon that would change the tide of the battle with its powerful attacks.
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