Altaria
Altaria is a Dragon/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3.
Altaria has a Mega Evolution, available in Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire and Pokémon Go.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0334 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dragon Flying |
| Species | Humming Pokémon |
| Height | 1.1 m (3′07″) |
| Weight | 20.6 kg (45.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Natural Cure Cloud Nine (hidden ability) |
| Local № | 0122 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0172 (Platinum) 0247 (Black 2/White 2) 0140 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0127 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0220 (Scarlet/Violet) 0094 (Legends: Z-A) 0036 (The Crown Tundra) 0115 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 172 |
| Growth Rate | Erratic |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Dragon, Flying |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Defense | 90 | 166 | 306 | |
| Sp. Atk | 70 | 130 | 262 | |
| Sp. Def | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Total | 490 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0334 |
|---|---|
| Type | Dragon Fairy |
| Species | Humming Pokémon |
| Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
| Weight | 20.6 kg (45.4 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Pixilate |
| Local № | 0122 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 0172 (Platinum) 0247 (Black 2/White 2) 0140 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 0127 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 0220 (Scarlet/Violet) 0094 (Legends: Z-A) 0036 (The Crown Tundra) 0115 (The Indigo Disk) |
Training
| EV yield | 2 Sp. Def |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
| Base Exp. | 207 |
| Growth Rate | Erratic |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Dragon, Flying |
|---|---|
| Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
| Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Defense | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Sp. Atk | 110 | 202 | 350 | |
| Sp. Def | 105 | 193 | 339 | |
| Speed | 80 | 148 | 284 | |
| Total | 590 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
Altaria changes
- In Generations 3-4, Altaria has a base experience yield of 188.
- In Generations 3-7, Altaria has a base Friendship value of 70.
Pokédex entries
| Ruby | 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 | 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. |
| FireRed LeafGreen |
If you hear a beautiful melody trilling deep among mountains far from people, it is ALTARIA’s humming. |
| Emerald | It hums in a beautiful soprano voice. It flies among white clouds in the blue sky. It launches intensely hot fireballs from its mouth. |
| Diamond Pearl |
It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice. |
| Platinum | If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you’re in a dream. |
| Black White |
If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano. |
| X | It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you’re in a dream. |
| Y | On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano. |
| Omega Ruby | 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. |
| Alpha Sapphire | 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. |
| Sword | As it flies in a calm and relaxed manner, Altaria performs a humming song that would enrapture any audience. |
| Shield | This Pokémon has a kind disposition, but if it’s provoked, it will threaten opponents with shrill cries before attacking them without mercy. |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice. |
| Scarlet | If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum. |
| Violet | On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano. |
Moves learned by Altaria
Moves learnt by level up
Altaria learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Z-A at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 4 | Disarming Voice | Fairy | 40 | ∞ | |
| 8 | Mist | Ice | — | — | |
| 20 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 32 | Cotton Guard | Grass | — | — | |
| 35 | Twister | Dragon | 40 | 100 | |
| 37 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 40 | Moonblast | Fairy | 95 | 100 | |
| 44 | Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 | |
| 50 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
| 55 | Dragon Rush | Dragon | 100 | 75 | |
| 60 | Perish Song | Normal | — | — |
Egg moves
Altaria does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Legends: Z-A.
Move Tutor moves
Altaria can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Z-A from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TM
Altaria is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Legends: Z-A:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 20 | Play Rough | Fairy | 90 | 90 | |
| 22 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| 27 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 33 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 35 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 43 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 44 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 47 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 54 | Draco Meteor | Dragon | 130 | 90 | |
| 55 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 57 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 62 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 64 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 68 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 69 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 71 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 72 | Fire Spin | Fire | 35 | 85 | |
| 78 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 79 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 85 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| 93 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Altaria learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Disarming Voice | Fairy | 40 | ∞ | |
| 1 | Growl | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 1 | Mist | Ice | — | — | |
| 1 | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100 | |
| 1 | Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
| 12 | Fury Attack | Normal | 15 | 85 | |
| 16 | Round | Normal | 60 | 100 | |
| 20 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | 60 | 100 | |
| 24 | Safeguard | Normal | — | — | |
| 28 | Sing | Normal | — | 55 | |
| 32 | Cotton Guard | Grass | — | — | |
| 38 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 44 | Moonblast | Fairy | 95 | 100 | |
| 50 | Perish Song | Normal | — | — | |
| 56 | Sky Attack | Flying | 140 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Altaria learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 |
Egg moves
Altaria learns the following moves via breeding or picnics in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Altaria gen 9 learnset page.
Moves learnt by TM
Altaria is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Altaria sprites
| Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Altaria
| Ruby Sapphire |
Sky Pillar |
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| FireRed LeafGreen |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Emerald | Sky Pillar |
| Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver |
Evolve Swablu |
| Black White |
Route 14 |
| Black 2 White 2 |
Route 14, Abundant Shrine, Victory Road, Nature Sanctuary, Nature Preserve |
| X Y |
Route 21 |
| Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Evolve Swablu |
| Sun Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Ultra Space Wilds |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Evolve Swablu |
| Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
| Scarlet Violet |
Tagtree Thicket, Casseroya Lake, North Province (Area One), North Province (Area Two), East Province (Area One), East Province (Area Three), South Province (Area One), South Province (Area Two), South Province (Area Four), South Province (Area Five), South Province (Area Six), West Province (Area One), West Province (Area Three), The Great Crater of Paldea, Glaseado Mountain |
| Legends: Z-A | Location data not yet available |
Answers to Altaria questions
- What is a good moveset for Altaria?
- Should I use Altaria or Dragonite???
- Will this breeding work?
- Altaria or Tropius (ORAS)?
- Is Salamence or Altaria better for Emerald playthroughs?
- Is Altaria worth having as a team member in Black 2?
- Special or Phys. Altaria?
- Who should I use my Double-Edge tutor for in Pokemon Leaf Green?
- Mega Altaria or Mega Salamence for an ORAS playthrough?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Altaria |
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| Japanese | チルタリス (Tyltalis) |
| German | Altaria |
| French | Altaria |
| Italian | Altaria |
| Spanish | Altaria |
| Korean | 파비코리 (pabikori) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 七夕青鸟 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 七夕青鳥 |
| English |
Humming Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | ハミングポケモン |
| German | Summsel-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Virevolteur |
| Italian | Pokémon Canterino |
| Spanish | Pokémon Cantor |
| Korean | 허밍포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 哼唱宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 哼唱寶可夢 |
Name origin
- alto
- high-pitched vocal sound
- aria
- an air or melody

