Altaria (Japanese: チルタリス Tyltalis) is a dual-type Dragon/Flying Pokémon introduced in Generation III.
It evolves from Swablu starting at level 35.
Altaria can Mega Evolve into Mega Altaria using the Altarianite.
Biology
Altaria is a blue, avian Pokémon. Its body and cloud-like wings are covered in fluffy, white feathers. It often folds its wings behind it, obscuring its back. Two long, blue plumes extend like streamers from the back of its head. It has a short, hooked beak and prominent cheek patches, both of which are white. Additionally, it has beady, black eyes. It has a long neck and short legs protruding from its fluffy body. The feet are blue, with four toes, three claws forward, and one backward. The tail comprises five feathers, the outer two longer than the inner ones.
This Pokémon uses its wings to catch updrafts and soar across the sky calmly and gracefully. It gracefully glides through the clouds, often while singing or humming in a soprano voice. Its voice seems to have special properties that induce a dreamy state for listeners. Altaria can be very affectionate, enveloping people it has bonded with in its cotton-like wings. While normally kind, Altaria can attack foes with shrill cries without mercy if provoked. As shown in the Pokémon Horizons: The Series episode HZ065, Altaria's beak is strong enough to shatter boulders. According to Solana in the Pokémon the Series: Ruby and Sapphire episode Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis!, Altaria uses geomagnetic fields to navigate their flight, and any disturbances can affect their sense of direction. Altaria is often found living in forests, though it also inhabits mountain ranges. Altaria has been shown to enjoy water in both the animated series and the TCG, although if its wings are exposed to too much of it, they lose their fluffiness, revealing their actual anatomy. As mentioned in the Sleep Style Dex, Altaria is known to sleep while wrapped inside its wings. While slepping in its soft, beautiful wings, Altaria may be enjoying the most comfortable sleep ever.
Altaria paddling in water
Forms
Altaria can Mega Evolve into Mega Altaria.
Mega Altaria has more extensive cloud-like plumage, with a large, fluffy mass extending from its back. The feathers have grown as a self-protective measure and glimmer with an iridescent sheen. Its cottony wings are more distinct than its base form, and its blue belly is now exposed. Additional fluff surrounds its neck like a collar, and its head is adorned with a hat-like crest. A single, small feather curls out from its forehead, though its facial features are unchanged. Its tail feathers have grown into a long, wavy streamer with three longer central plumes. Mega Altaria's singing voice is even more beautiful than its regular form. It is known for its pleasant personality and is not timid.[1]
Evolution
Altaria evolves from Swablu.
(For specifics on this Pokémon's Evolution in the games, refer to Game data→Evolution data.)
Game data
Pokédex entries
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #122
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Kanto #—
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Ruby
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Altaria dances and wheels through the sky among billowing, cotton-like clouds. By singing melodies in its crystal-clear voice, this Pokémon makes its listeners experience dreamy wonderment.
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Sapphire
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Altaria sings in a gorgeous soprano. Its wings are like cotton clouds. This Pokémon catches updrafts with its buoyant wings and soars way up into the wild blue yonder.
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Emerald
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It hums in a beautiful soprano voice. It flies among white clouds in the blue sky. It launches intensely hot fireballs from its mouth.
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FireRed
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If you hear a beautiful melody trilling deep among mountains far from people, it is Altaria's humming.
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LeafGreen
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh Pt : #172
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Johto #—
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Diamond
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It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.
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HeartGold
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It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you're in a dream.
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SoulSilver
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Generation V
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Unova B2 W2 : #247
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Black
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If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.
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White
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Black 2
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On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Mountain #140
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Hoenn #127
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X
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It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you're in a dream.
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On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.
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Omega Ruby
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Altaria dances and wheels through the sky among billowing, cotton-like clouds. By singing melodies in its crystal-clear voice, this Pokémon makes its listeners experience dreamy wonderment.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Altaria sings in a gorgeous soprano. Its wings are like cotton clouds. This Pokémon catches updrafts with its buoyant wings and soars way up into the wild blue yonder.
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Generation VIII
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Galar Crown Tundra #036
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Sinnoh #—
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Hisui #—
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This Pokémon has no Pokédex entries in Legends: Arceus.
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Sword
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As it flies in a calm and relaxed manner, Altaria performs a humming song that would enrapture any audience.
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Shield
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This Pokémon has a kind disposition, but if it's provoked, it will threaten opponents with shrill cries before attacking them without mercy.
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Brilliant Diamond
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It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice.
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Shining Pearl
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Generation IX
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Paldea #220
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Kitakami #—
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Blueberry #115
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Scarlet
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If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.
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Violet
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On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.
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Game locations
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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Generation VIII
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Sword
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Shield
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Expansion Pass
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Giant's Bed, Path to the Peak, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Wanderer) Slippery Slope, Frostpoint Field, Giant's Bed, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake, Dyna Tree Hill (Max Raid Battle) Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
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Brilliant Diamond
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Shining Pearl
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Legends: Arceus
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In side games
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In events
Pokémon Global Link promotions
Games
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Event
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Language
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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BW
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Global Link Altaria
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Japanese
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PGL
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35
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November 18, 2011 to November 30, 2012
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Altaria
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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75
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135 - 182
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260 - 354
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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90
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85 - 156
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166 - 306
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70
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67 - 134
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130 - 262
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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Total: 490
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Mega Altaria
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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75
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135 - 182
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260 - 354
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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110
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103 - 178
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202 - 350
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105
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99 - 172
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193 - 339
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80
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76 - 145
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148 - 284
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Total: 590
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Mega Altaria
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Altaria
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Altaria
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Altaria
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Altaria
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Altaria
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Altaria
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Altaria
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Altaria
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Altaria
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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Special moves
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- A superscript level indicates that Altaria can learn this move normally in Generation IX
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Altaria
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Altaria
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations
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TCG-only moves
Side game data
Altaria
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Pokémon Ranger
Group:
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Poké Assist:
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Field move:
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(Gust ×3)
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Loops: 10
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Min. exp.: 280
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Max. exp.: 330
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Browser entry R-197
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Altaria hides by summoning dense fog. It flaps its wings to create gusts.
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Pokémon Rumble Rush
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Walking Speed: 1.17 seconds
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Base HP: 54
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Base Attack: 77
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Base Defense: 59
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Base Speed: 60
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New Pokémon Snap
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Photodex entry #138
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The hot springs help keep Altaria’s cottony wings nice and fluffy. This Pokémon loves music so much, it can’t help but hum along if it hears a melody.
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Pokémon Sleep
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Sleep type: Dozing
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Pokémon type: Dragon
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Points to befriend: 12
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Specialty: Berries
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Berry: Yache Berry ×2
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Primary ingredient: Fancy Egg ×1
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Possible ingredients:
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Fancy Egg
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Greengrass Soybeans
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Fancy Apple
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Main skill: Charge Energy S
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Base carry limit: 14
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Restores 12 Energy to the user.
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It sleeps wrapped inside its wings, looking like a cottony cloud. Nestled within such soft, beautiful wings, the soundly snoozing Altaria may well be enjoying the most comfortable sleep ever.
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Feather-Nestled Sleep
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Roosting Sleep
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Cotton-Cloud Sleep
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Atop-Belly Sleep
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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★★★★★
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Mega Altaria
Form data
Mega Evolution
Evolution data
Sprites
This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
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In animation
Main series
Major appearances
In Sky High Gym Battle!, Winona's Altaria faced off against Ash's Grovyle during Ash's Gym battle against Winona, and lost.
Other
In Vanity Affair, Drake's Altaria battled Ash's Grovyle and easily won due to its type advantage.
In Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys' Crisis! (Part 1), an Altaria flock's sense of direction had gone haywire, so Solana captured one of them with her Capture Styler to put them back in order.
In A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!, Wilma was training a Trainer's Altaria. Because of its great power, it was captured by Team Rocket, but it managed to damage their machine to the point where it was unable to move. It was then rescued by Gible.
In Last Call — First Round!, Nando's Altaria first participated in the Performance Stage of the Sinnoh Grand Festival. It performed alongside his Kricketot and helped Nando advance to the Contest Battles.
In a flashback in Drayden Versus Iris: Past, Present, and Future!, students from the Opelucid Academy would borrow an Altaria in order to learn how to battle, while Iris befriended another.
In A Relay in the Sky!, a Trainer's Altaria participated in the Pokémon Sky Relay. Jessie's Pumpkaboo stowed away on it to take advantage and give Team Rocket a lead in the race.
In A League of His Own!, Titus used an Altaria in the Lumiose Conference. It was easily defeated after Ash's Greninja transformed into Ash-Greninja and used Water Shuriken.
Starting in A Mission of Ultra Urgency!, Lillie used a Ride Altaria during Ultra Guardians missions.
An Altaria under the ownership of Drasna appeared in The Future is Now, Thanks to Strategy!. It reappeared in Taking Two For The Team!, where it was shown to be capable of Mega Evolution. It was used against Ash during a World Coronation Series battle, but was ultimately defeated by Sirfetch'd.
In Reuniting for the First Time!, an Altaria nicknamed Ali appeared under the ownership of Lisia. Capable of Mega Evolution, it was used in the Lilycove City Pokémon Contest. In the same episode, Goh managed to catch an Altaria.
In HZ063, Grusha was revealed to own an Altaria. He used it in Liko's Terastal Training Implementation battle, where it battled Floragato and defeated her. It is capable of Terastalizing into an Ice-type.
Minor appearances
Multiple Altaria debuted in Jirachi: Wish Maker as some of the Pokémon that lived in Forina, Jirachi's home.
Multiple Altaria made their animated series debut in True Blue Swablu, where they were members of the flock that an injured Swablu belonged to.
An Altaria appeared in the opening sequence of Destiny Deoxys.
In Lucario and the Mystery of Mew, an Altaria was living at the Tree of Beginning.
In New Plot, Odd Lot!, a Coordinator's Altaria competed in the Mulberry Contest.
In a flashback in Pokémon Ranger and the Temple of the Sea, multiple Altaria helped Pokémon Ranger Jack Walker when he was a young boy lost in a blizzard.
A Coordinator's Altaria appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't!.
Multiple Altaria appeared in Giratina and the Sky Warrior.
In Butterfree and Me!, multiple Altaria were living at Wayfarer Island.
An Altaria that can Mega Evolve into Mega Altaria appeared in the ending segment of Mega Evolution Special II.
Multiple Altaria appeared in Volcanion and the Mechanical Marvel, three of which were living at the Nebel Plateau.
In Serving Up the Flute Cup!, a Trainer's Altaria participated in the Battle Frontier Flute Cup, only to be defeated by Hodge and his Mightyena.
A Trainer's Altaria appeared in Aim For The Eight!.
Four Altaria appeared in The Pendant That Starts It All (Part One).
A Altaria appeared in HZ075, during a flashback.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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AG064
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Altaria
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Ash's Pokédex
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Altaria, the Humming Pokémon. Altaria is the evolved form of Swablu. It uses its fluffy wings to catch updrafts and is known for its beautiful high-pitched song.
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AG085
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Altaria
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May's Pokédex
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Altaria, the Humming Pokémon. Altaria glides up into the sky using its wings like sails to catch rising breezes.
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Entry
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DP156
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Altaria
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Dawn's Pokédex
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Altaria, the Humming Pokémon and the evolved form of Swablu. As Altaria flies across the sky, it resembles a soft cloud. It hums using its high voice.
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Pokémon
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Entry
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JN104
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Altaria
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Goh's Rotom Phone
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Altaria, the Humming Pokémon. A Dragon and Flying type. Altaria generally has a gentle personality, but when angered, it uses its shrill voice to intimidate foes before attacking.
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Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer
Mega Altaria in the animated trailer
In the Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Animated Trailer, May's Mega Altaria participated in a Pokémon Contest Spectacular alongside its Trainer and her Mega Audino.
GOTCHA!
An Altaria briefly appeared in GOTCHA!, under the ownership of Winona.
Pokémon Evolutions
An Altaria appeared in The Wish, under the ownership of May. It was used to battle Rayquaza, but it ended up being quickly defeated.
Pokémon: Paldean Winds
An Altaria briefly appeared in Breathe Together, under the ownership of Grusha.
In the manga
Pocket Monsters BW: Good Partners
Multiple Altaria appeared in a flashback in BWGP03.
Pocket Monsters XY: The Legend of the Pokémon Dragon King
An Altaria appeared in LDK1.
An Altaria appeared in LDK2.
An Altaria appeared in LDK5.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Winona's Altaria
Winona has an Altaria as her main Pokémon, much as in the games. It debuted in Hanging Around With Slaking III, where it carried Winona and Flannery to the Weather Institute after Norman's battle with Ruby. In I Dare Ya, Altaria... Knock Chic off My Shoulder!, it fought Sapphire's Combusken, Chic, and managed to win even after the latter evolved into a Blaziken.
An Altaria was one of Ruby's opponents in the Normal Rank Beauty Contest in Verdanturf Town in Mind-Boggling with Medicham.
Lisia owns an Altaria nicknamed Ali, who first appeared in Metagross Investigates.
In Gorebyss Changes Color, an Altaria appeared as silhouetted during Steven's explanation about the Draconid people.
An Altaria appeared in PS612, under the ownership of Wally.
In the TCG
- Main article: Altaria (TCG)
Trivia
- Altaria is the only Dragon-type Pokémon that evolves from a Normal-type Pokémon.
- It is also the only Pokémon whose pre-Evolution and Mega Evolution do not share any types.
- No other Pokémon has the same type combination as Mega Altaria.
- Mega Altaria is also the only Mega Evolved Pokémon with a unique type combination.
- Altaria and the Applin family require only 600,000 experience points to reach level 100, the least of all Dragon-type Pokémon.
Origin
Altaria may be based on a Peng, a Chinese legendary bird of enormous size, said to travel 3000 li in one flap of its mighty, cloud-like wings. It is often portrayed as having a fish's head and whiskers. Altaria also resembles a cockatiel, albeit with clouds as wings. Similar characteristics shared with cockatiels include its crest and "cheeks". The resemblance is further expanded upon by Altaria's Shiny form resembling a lutino cockatiel, which is famous for its mostly white and yellow coloration. Altaria's names suggest it may be based on a bluebird and the Draco constellation.
The shape of the fluff on Mega Altaria's head may draw inspiration from dutch caps or ushankas.
Name origin
Altaria may be a combination of alto (Spanish, Portuguese, and Italian for high; musical part between tenor and soprano) and aria (Italian for air; musical piece for a single voice). Both words being terminologies used in music relate to Altaria's singing abilities. The name may also refer to the star Altair, the brightest star in the constellation Aquila, with the latter's name being the Latin word for eagle; or the former name of the star Delta Draconis, Altais, a yellow star in the constellation Draco, with the latter's name being the Latin word for dragon.
Tyltalis may be derived from チルット Tyltto (Swablu). It may also be a reference to the play The Blue Bird (L'Oiseau bleu) by Belgian playwright Maurice Maeterlinck, featuring two siblings named Mytyl and Tyltyl tasked in finding the bluebird of happiness. The latter half of the name may be derived from cockatrice, a mythical creature with a draconic or serpentine body and a rooster's head. It may also involve チル chiru (Ryukyuan for crane) or Tyl (alternate name of the star Epsilon Draconis, located in the constellation Draco) and Altais (former name of the star Delta Draconis, also located in the constellation Draco).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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チルタリス Tyltalis
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From チルット Tyltto, Mytyl and Tyltyl, cockatrice, and possibly チル chiru or Tyl and Altais
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French
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Altaria
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Same as English name
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Spanish
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Altaria
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Same as English name
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German
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Altaria
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Same as English name
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Italian
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Altaria
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Same as English name
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Korean
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파비코리 Pavicori
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From 파비코 Pabiko, 파랑 parang, or 파랑새 Parangsae, and possibly beak and 꼬리 kkori
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Mandarin Chinese
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七夕青鳥 / 七夕青鸟 Qīxìqīngniǎo
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From 七夕 Qīxì (festival whose legend features the stars Altair and Vega, as well as a bridge of magpies) and 青鳥 / 青鸟 Qīngniǎo
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Cantonese Chinese
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七夕青鳥 Chātjihkchēngníuh
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From 七夕 Chātjihk and 青鳥 Chēngníuh
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More languages
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Hindi
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रुईस्टा Ruista
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From रुई rui and star
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Russian
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Алтария Altariya
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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ทิลทาลิส Thinthalit
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
References
External links
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