Latios

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition): SM Black Star Promos
Rarity (source): Promo
Illustrator: Kouki Saitou
Source reference: smp-SM136

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The Pokémon’s story

Latios understands human language but avoids confrontations. The Pokédex credits it with the ability to show someone an image from its subconscious. It is said to open its heart only to a compassionate Trainer. When it folds its forelegs to cut through the air more effectively, it can fly faster than a jet plane. These entries connect its great intelligence with a form of restraint: its speed allows it to flee or travel without necessarily seeking battle.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Pokémon Alpha Sapphire explains Latios’s speed through a precise posture: it folds its forelegs to improve its aerodynamics. The same entry says it reserves its trust for a compassionate Trainer. Its closeness to a person therefore depends on their character, not only on its powers.

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Card details

HP: 120
Type (source): Dragon
Stage (source): Basic
Pokédex number: 381
Retreat cost: 2 Energy
Weakness (source): Fairy ×2

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Description from the source

It understands human speech and is highly intelligent. It is a tender Pokémon that dislikes fighting.

Attacks

Energy Extract

Cost: Colorless

Damage: 20

Search your deck for a basic Energy card and attach it to this Pokémon. Shuffle your deck afterward.

Luster Purge

Cost: Psychic · Water · Colorless · Colorless

Damage: 140

Flip a coin. If tails, discard all Energy from this Pokémon.

Documented variants

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