Latios XY79
Set: XY Black Star Promos
Released: Oct 12, 2013
Pokémon
Dragon Type
Promo
Dragon Type
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About Latios
It understands human speech and is highly intelligent. It is a tender Pokémon that dislikes fighting.
Card Details
- Card TypePokémon
- Featured Pokémon
- National Pokédex #381
- Card Number XY79
- Card RarityPromo
- IllustratorNaoki Saito
- Release Date12/10/2013
- SeriesXY
- Expansion XY Black Star Promos
- Standard FormatNot Legal
- Expanded FormatLegal
- Unlimited FormatLegal
- EraModern
- Production StatusOut of Print
- RegionHoenn
- Generation Generation 3
Card Attributes
- Energy Type
Dragon
- Health Points100 HP
- Weakness
Fairy ×2
- Retreat Cost
Colorless ×1
Dragon 
Fairy ×2 
Colorless ×1 Attacks
- Glide20
- Sky Blade70+
If Latias is on your Bench, this attack does 50 more damage.
Artwork Description
The artwork on this card depicts Latios in a dynamic and powerful flight through a swirling vortex of energy. The background features a mix of fragmented earth and clouds, giving a sense of movement and speed. Latios is prominently showcased with a determined expression, embodying strength and grace.The art style is vivid and energetic, using a bold color palette of blues, whites, and purples. The shading emphasizes the sleek and aerodynamic form of Latios, enhancing the sense of motion. The mood is both exhilarating and intense, capturing the essence of a high-speed chase.
Playability Overview
Latios offers strategic synergy by boosting damage when paired with Latias on the bench, encouraging a paired setup to maximize its powerful Sky Blade attack.
Binder Inspiration
Main Binder Theme: Skyward SoarThis artwork captures Latios gliding gracefully through a stormy sky, with dramatic lightning and clouds swirling around. It’s a dynamic scene that brings a sense of adventure, making it a great fit for a section focused on aerial Pokémon. Pair it with other flying types for a cohesive look.Additional Binder Suggestions: Sky / Adventurous / Dynamic / Thunderstorm / Flight Path
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