Altaria is the evolved form of Swablu introduced in Gen III of the Pokémon games. It has a gentle appearance but is known as an incredibly dangerous battler. Altaria uses Flying and Dragon-type moves to rapidly decimate its opponents. Altaria received a Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y. Both Altaria and Mega Altaria have made multiple appearances in the Pokémon games and anime.
About Altaria
Altaria is known for its gentle personality and adorable appearance. It is called the Humming Pokémon because it loves to sing. It is very affectionate and loves to have fun. While it prefers to live in peace, it is a very strong battler thanks to great typing and stats and a diverse move pool.
Altaria’s National Pokédex number is 334.
| First appearance in anime | Pokémon: Advanced Challenge (Season 7) |
| First appearance in game | Generation 1 (Pokémon Green, Red, Blue, and Yellow) |
| Region | Hoenn |
| Evolution | → Swablu → Altaria |
| 1st Evo level | 35 |
| Pokedex Entry | This Pokémon has a kind disposition, but if it’s provoked, it will threaten opponents with shrill cries before attacking them without mercy. |
Altaria Base Stats
| HP | 75 |
| ATTACK | 70 |
| DEFENCE | 90 |
| SP. ATTACK | 70 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 105 |
| SPEED | 80 |
| TOTAL | 490 |
Appearance of Altaria
Altaria is a smiling bird Pokémon that stands 1.1 meters tall. It has a blue head and neck with two long feathers extending from the top in a forked crest. It also has webbed blue feet and long blue tail feathers. It has black eyes, white cheeks, and a white beak. Its body and wings are covered in dense white fluff that looks like a cloud.
Shiny Altaria trades its blue features for a golden appearance.
Behavior of Altaria
Altaria is a peaceful Pokémon that loves to sing. It spends most of its life joyfully flying through the clouds. It is known for singing soothing lullabies that put others to sleep. Altaria is known for being very kind and caring to others. It loves to hug and be hugged. Many people enjoy being enveloped in its fluffy, warm body feathers. Altaria typically inhabits lush mountain forests. When provoked, this normally peaceful Pokémon becomes a fierce battler.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Altaria’s Dragon and Flying typing gives it a good defense against Fire, Water, Fighting, and Bug-type moves, double resistance to Grass-type moves, and immunity to Ground-type moves. However, Altaria is weak to Rock, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves and has a double weakness to Ice-type moves.
Altaria’s high Defense and Special Defense make it a durable Wall.
Shiny Altaria
Shiny Altaria swaps its blue feathers for distinct golden plumage. This dramatic palette swap allows Shiny Altaria to stand out in Pokémon collections and battles.
Mega Altaria
Mega Altaria grows to 1.5 meters tall, and the fluffy feathers on its body pull back to reveal a shape like a tropical parakeet. It retains its original body color, and its tail grows much longer. A large puff of fluffy pinkish-white feathers extends from its back, around its neck, and from the crest on its head.
Mega Altaria trades its Dragon and Flying typing for Dragon and Fairy Typing. Mega Altaria’s new typing gives it a good defense against Fire, Water, Electric, Grass, Fighting, Bug, Dark-type moves, and immunity to Dragon-type moves. However, Altaria is weak to Ice, Poison, Steel, and Fairy-type moves.
Mega Altaria Base stats
| HP | 75 |
| ATTACK | 110 |
| DEFENCE | 110 |
| SP. ATTACK | 110 |
| SP. DEFENCE | 105 |
| SPEED | 80 |
| TOTAL | 590 |
Best moveset
Altaria is a reliable Pokémon that can have a prominent place in competitive teams.
It’s important to consider Altaria’s Nature and Ability when preparing for competitive battling.
Altaria
Mega Altaria’s Natural Cure ability heals it of all status ailments (Burn, Paralyze, Sleep, Poison, Frozen) upon switching out of battle.
The best natures for Altaria will boost its Special Attack and will hinder its Attack.
The following moveset, combined with good IVs, good EVs, a good Nature, and the right Ability, can make Altaria a formidable Wall.
| Defog | Roost |
| Hurricane | Fire Spin |
Mega Altaria
Mega Altaria’s Pixelate ability changes the type of all Normal-type moves to Fairy type.
The best natures for Altaria will boost its Attack and will hinder its Special Attack.
The following moveset, combined with good IVs, good EVs, a good Nature, and the right Ability, can make Altaria a formidable Physical Sweeper.
| Dragon Dance | Return |
| Earthquake | Roost |
Note: This article is subjective and reflects the opinion of the writer.
How to catch Altaria in Pokemon Go?
Players can catch Altaria in Pokémon Go by evolving Swablu with 400 Swablu candies.
Players can catch Swablu by encountering it in the wild, battling it in raid battles, finding it through special events, or hatching it from eggs.
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Trivia
- Altaria is normally a wall, but when it holds Altarianite, it can mega evolve into Mega Altaria, which completely changes its placement in the meta. Mega Altaria is an offensive powerhouse.
- Altaria is one of the toughest Pokémon to evolve in Pokémon Go, requiring 400 Swablu Candies (even more if you want to power it up!). It’s well worth it though, because it is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the Pokémon Go meta in the Great League.
- Altaria has made over twenty appearances in the Pokémon anime and movies, making it one of the more popular Pokémon in the series.
FAQs
Q. Is Altaria good competitively?
Altaria is a powerful wall in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Mega Altaria is an offensive powerhouse in Pokémon X and Y and Pokémon Sun and Moon.
Altaria is one of the top Pokémon in the Great League in Pokémon Go.
Q. What is the best item for Altaria?
The best item for Altaria is either Altarianite or Heavy Duty Boots
Q. What is the weakness of Altaria?
Altaria is weak to Rock, Dragon, and Fairy-type moves and has a double weakness to Ice-type moves.
Conclusion
Altaria is an adorable singing Pokémon and an unsuspecting powerhouse in battle. Many fans love it thanks to its appearance, personality, and great typing and stats. Add Altaria to your team today!
Let’s Go, Altaria!
