Is Latios-Mega viable in Gen 9 National Dex Monotype?

Latios-Mega is ranked #34 in Gen 9 National Dex Monotype with 5.80% usage according to Smogon Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 data.

What beats Latios-Mega in Gen 9 National Dex Monotype?

The best counter for Latios-Mega in Gen 9 National Dex Monotype is Tornadus-Therian with a 8.9% win rate when they meet. Based on Smogon's Feb 2026 - Apr 2026 usage data, the top Pokémon that beat Latios-Mega include Tornadus-Therian.

What is the best counter for Latios-Mega in Gen 9 National Dex Monotype?

Tornadus-Therian is the best counter for Latios-Mega in Gen 9 National Dex Monotype, KOing or forcing it out in 8.9% of their encounters.

Latios-Mega counters

Gen 9 National Dex Monotype · Sorted by reliability score · Smogon · Feb 2026 - Apr 2026

#0381 Latios-Mega

DragonPsychic

USAGE 5.8% #34

BASE STATS

HP 80

ATK 130

DEF 100

SPA 160

SPD 120

SPE 110

BST700

TYPE MATCHUPS

2×

IceBugGhostDragonDarkFairy

½×

FireWaterElectricGrassFightingPsychic

Moves

Luster Purge 98.1% Mystical Fire 83.4% Roost 73.2% Earthquake 59.2% Dragon Pulse 30.5% Ice Beam 14.4% Thunderbolt 12.2% Recover 12.2%

Items

Latiosite 100.0%

Common Teammates

Checks & Counters

Ranked by reliability — blends KO rate with how often each Pokémon is matched up.

# Checker Encounters Reliability KO Rate

Tornadus-Therian

Flying SOFT CHECK

20.345

8.9% dies 6.32%

DAMAGE CALC

252+ SpA Tornadus-Therian Hurricane vs. 252 HP / 252+ SpD Latios-Mega: 111-132 (30.4 - 36.2%) -- 50.5% chance to 3HKO

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Ranked #34 with 5.80% usage. Sorted by reliability score.