PSN_Eevee
07-14-2009, 10:17 PM
*since there is already a latias analysis in progress, statigar said that this should be merged with it later
Latias
http://www.arkeis.com/images/pokemonfactory/latias.png
Summary:
Most Used Latias Set:
With a pretty decent base 110 speed and special attack, Latias makes for a pretty good candidite for choice specs (its final special attack stat going up to a massive 525 with them), which is the main set that i see it in nowadays. Latias has the added capability of learning trick, utilizing a strategy that is often seen with leads, such as Jirachi, who trick the choice item (whether specs or scarf) onto their opponent. Latias's base 110 speed is simply awesome, to say the least, as it allows Latias to outspeed pretty much any other semi common OU dragon type, such as Salamence, Kingdra, and Dragonite for a super effective attack (assuming that latias has a dragon type move) and this pokemon is often used as a general special attacker.
Usual Counters:
Latias has a dragon/psychic typing, sadly giving it quite a few weaknesses to common OU pokemon. Scizor completely kills latias easily, for despite it having a nice 130 base in special defense, it has a 90 base in defense, and the slightly low defenses on top of a super effective attack mean that Scizor can easily take out Latias. It also effectively traps Latias, due to risk of pursuit being used. Tyranitar will also be a major problem for Latias; without surf, or ice bea, at least, Latias simply cannot take Tyranitar down. Rotom forms can also mean trouble for Latias, once again due to the psychic typing, and a special walling Dusknoir accomplishes the feat of walling Latias pretty well. Special walling Blissy can take attacks from Latias forever, so be aware of that as well.
Types of Teams Pokemon Is Used On:
Latias works pretty well on teams that are lacking something to cover many weaknesses; a sweeper that can take down quite a bit and can be quick with it too. Latias also works well on teams that go for fast sweeps, and will get seriously hurt if their main sweeper is afflicted by a status condition, though only with supporting sets, in that case.
In Depth:
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/dpffa/dpffa380.pngChoice Specs - Hit and Run@ Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 special attack, 252 speed, 4 HP
Nature: Modest (+special attack, - attack)/Timid (+speed, - attack)
-Draco Meteor
-Surf
-Ice Beam/Thunderbolt/Energy Ball
-Trick
With this set, Latias adapts to a quick OHKO "hit and run" style of play, to say the least. It effectively specializes in coming in with draco meteor and then abruptly switching out after you make the move (hopefully KOing the opponent). This attack should take down pretty much anything that isnt an insanely powerful special wall, or resists Latias, with an impressive 525 special attack (with specs) and the STAB backed draco meteor - power 140 (increasing to an impressive 210 with STAB).
Trick adds a second option to this moveset; on Scizors or Tyranitars who think that they have a free rein - and take the opporitunity to say, use dragon or swords dance, this tricky little move completely ruins them. Take this to your advantage when they switch out (as they probably will, after getting locked into a stat upping move) to bring in something that will be more versatile against them, with the advantage of knowing, or at the very least having a good idea of what the opponent is going to switch too.
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/dpffa/dpffa380.pngStall Wars@ Leftovers/Light Clay
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP, 176 defense, 80 special defense
Nature: Bold (+defense, - attack)/Calm (+special defense, - attack)
-Recover/Wish
-Refresh
-Toxic/Light Screen/Reflect
-Dragon Pulse/HP Fire
A nice little defensive Latias, this set will outstall virtually any other major stall wall, such as Vaporeon (though it will have to beat down a wish/stall Jirachi) and set up some toxic and screens on your opponent.
Latias has the major advantage of being a pokemon that doesnt just know recover, it also knows refresh, so tricky toxic and thunder-wave using stat stallers are useless against it. Latias can survive one attack from a scizor with this set, and bite back with HP fire (which is recommended, as steel is the only type that really walls this set, andd fire takes out ice types).
Other Options:
Opinion:
Latias
http://www.arkeis.com/images/pokemonfactory/latias.png
Summary:
Most Used Latias Set:
With a pretty decent base 110 speed and special attack, Latias makes for a pretty good candidite for choice specs (its final special attack stat going up to a massive 525 with them), which is the main set that i see it in nowadays. Latias has the added capability of learning trick, utilizing a strategy that is often seen with leads, such as Jirachi, who trick the choice item (whether specs or scarf) onto their opponent. Latias's base 110 speed is simply awesome, to say the least, as it allows Latias to outspeed pretty much any other semi common OU dragon type, such as Salamence, Kingdra, and Dragonite for a super effective attack (assuming that latias has a dragon type move) and this pokemon is often used as a general special attacker.
Usual Counters:
Latias has a dragon/psychic typing, sadly giving it quite a few weaknesses to common OU pokemon. Scizor completely kills latias easily, for despite it having a nice 130 base in special defense, it has a 90 base in defense, and the slightly low defenses on top of a super effective attack mean that Scizor can easily take out Latias. It also effectively traps Latias, due to risk of pursuit being used. Tyranitar will also be a major problem for Latias; without surf, or ice bea, at least, Latias simply cannot take Tyranitar down. Rotom forms can also mean trouble for Latias, once again due to the psychic typing, and a special walling Dusknoir accomplishes the feat of walling Latias pretty well. Special walling Blissy can take attacks from Latias forever, so be aware of that as well.
Types of Teams Pokemon Is Used On:
Latias works pretty well on teams that are lacking something to cover many weaknesses; a sweeper that can take down quite a bit and can be quick with it too. Latias also works well on teams that go for fast sweeps, and will get seriously hurt if their main sweeper is afflicted by a status condition, though only with supporting sets, in that case.
In Depth:
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/dpffa/dpffa380.pngChoice Specs - Hit and Run@ Choice Specs
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 special attack, 252 speed, 4 HP
Nature: Modest (+special attack, - attack)/Timid (+speed, - attack)
-Draco Meteor
-Surf
-Ice Beam/Thunderbolt/Energy Ball
-Trick
With this set, Latias adapts to a quick OHKO "hit and run" style of play, to say the least. It effectively specializes in coming in with draco meteor and then abruptly switching out after you make the move (hopefully KOing the opponent). This attack should take down pretty much anything that isnt an insanely powerful special wall, or resists Latias, with an impressive 525 special attack (with specs) and the STAB backed draco meteor - power 140 (increasing to an impressive 210 with STAB).
Trick adds a second option to this moveset; on Scizors or Tyranitars who think that they have a free rein - and take the opporitunity to say, use dragon or swords dance, this tricky little move completely ruins them. Take this to your advantage when they switch out (as they probably will, after getting locked into a stat upping move) to bring in something that will be more versatile against them, with the advantage of knowing, or at the very least having a good idea of what the opponent is going to switch too.
http://www.pokemonelite2000.com/sprites/dpffa/dpffa380.pngStall Wars@ Leftovers/Light Clay
Ability: Levitate
EVs: 252 HP, 176 defense, 80 special defense
Nature: Bold (+defense, - attack)/Calm (+special defense, - attack)
-Recover/Wish
-Refresh
-Toxic/Light Screen/Reflect
-Dragon Pulse/HP Fire
A nice little defensive Latias, this set will outstall virtually any other major stall wall, such as Vaporeon (though it will have to beat down a wish/stall Jirachi) and set up some toxic and screens on your opponent.
Latias has the major advantage of being a pokemon that doesnt just know recover, it also knows refresh, so tricky toxic and thunder-wave using stat stallers are useless against it. Latias can survive one attack from a scizor with this set, and bite back with HP fire (which is recommended, as steel is the only type that really walls this set, andd fire takes out ice types).
Other Options:
Opinion: