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Latias & Latios GX card from the Team Up set
Illustration by Mitsuhiro Arita. Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Basic Pokémon

Latias & Latios GX

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A powerful dragon duo that protects itself while rapidly rebuilding its energy supply.

Dragon250 HPBasicBeginner to play

What this card does

The card has 250 HP and requires Dragon energy to play.

Using Buster Purge deals 240 damage but removes three energy cards from the Pokémon.

Using Aero Unit GX attaches five energy cards from the discard pile to your team.

Signature attack

Buster Purge

Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon. (240 damage)

This card allows you to quickly gather discarded energy cards to power up other Pokémon. It offers strong protection by blocking attacks for a full turn, which helps keep the duo alive during critical moments.

Attacks

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Buster Purge240

Discard 3 Energy from this Pokémon.

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Aero Unit GX

Attach 5 basic Energy cards from your discard pile to your Pokémon in any way you like. If this Pokémon has at least 1 extra Energy attached to it (in addition to this attack’s cost), prevent all effects of attacks, including damage, done to it during your opponent’s next turn. (You can’t use more than 1 GX attack in a game.)

Which deck it belongs in

It suits decks that rely on discarding energy to fuel powerful moves or those that benefit from rapid recovery of resources. The high HP and defensive ability make it a sturdy anchor for aggressive strategies.

Strengths
  • High durability
  • Resource recovery
  • Defensive shield
Watch out for
  • Fairy weakness
  • One time use limit
  • Energy cost
Pro tip

Use the GX attack when your opponent is about to deal heavy damage to turn the tide.

From the Pokédex

Latias and Latios are known for their ability to fly at high speeds and communicate with each other telepathically.

Note for the parent

Remind your child they can only use the GX attack once per game, so timing is essential.

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