Altaria
Altaria is a Dragon/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 3. It is known as the Humming Pokémon
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Altaria has a Mega Evolution, available from Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire onwards.
Pokédex data
National № | 334 |
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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 № | 122 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 172 (Platinum) 247 (Black 2/White 2) 140 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 127 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 036 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Special Defense |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 172 |
Growth Rate | Erratic |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Dragon, Flying |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
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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 № | 334 |
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Type | Dragon Fairy |
Species | Humming Pokémon |
Height | 1.5 m (4′11″) |
Weight | 20.6 kg (45.4 lbs) |
Abilities | 1. Pixilate |
Local № | 122 (Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald) 172 (Platinum) 247 (Black 2/White 2) 140 (X/Y — Mountain Kalos) 127 (Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire) 036 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 2 Special Defense |
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Catch rate | 45 (5.9% with PokéBall, full HP) |
Base Friendship | 50 (normal) |
Base Exp. | 207 |
Growth Rate | Erratic |
Breeding
Egg Groups | Dragon, Flying |
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Gender | 50% male, 50% female |
Egg cycles | 20 (4,884–5,140 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 75 | 260 | 354 | |
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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. |
Moves learned by Altaria
Moves learnt by level up
Altaria learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Disarming Voice | Fairy | ![]() | 40 | ∞ |
1 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
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 Sword & Shield (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Egg moves
Altaria does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.
Move Tutor moves
Altaria can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dual Wingbeat | Flying | ![]() | 40 | 90 |
Moves learnt by TM
Altaria is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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06 | Fly | Flying | ![]() | 90 | 95 |
08 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
09 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
11 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
13 | Fire Spin | Fire | ![]() | 35 | 85 |
19 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
23 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
24 | Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
25 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Steel Wing | Steel | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
31 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
33 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
39 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
40 | Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
60 | Power Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
71 | Wonder Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
76 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
81 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
94 | False Swipe | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
99 | Breaking Swipe | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Moves learnt by TR
Altaria is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
02 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
05 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
10 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
12 | Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
15 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
20 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
24 | Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
26 | Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
27 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
31 | Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
35 | Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
36 | Heat Wave | Fire | ![]() | 95 | 90 |
42 | Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
47 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
51 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | ![]() | — | — |
62 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
89 | Hurricane | Flying | ![]() | 110 | 70 |
90 | Play Rough | Fairy | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
92 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Altaria learns the following moves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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1 | Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
1 | Dragon Breath | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
1 | Growl | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
1 | Peck | Flying | ![]() | 35 | 100 |
1 | Pluck | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
1 | Sing | Normal | ![]() | — | 55 |
1 | Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
3 | Astonish | Ghost | ![]() | 30 | 100 |
5 | Sing | Normal | ![]() | — | 55 |
7 | Fury Attack | Normal | ![]() | 15 | 85 |
9 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
11 | Disarming Voice | Fairy | ![]() | 40 | ∞ |
14 | Mist | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
17 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
20 | Natural Gift | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
23 | Take Down | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 85 |
26 | Refresh | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
30 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | ![]() | — | — |
34 | Cotton Guard | Grass | ![]() | — | — |
40 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
46 | Perish Song | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
52 | Moonblast | Fairy | ![]() | 95 | 100 |
59 | Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
Moves learnt on evolution
Altaria learns the following moves when it evolves in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon (regardless of level).
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dragon Breath | Dragon | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
Egg moves
Altaria learns the following moves via breeding in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon. Details and compatible parents can be found on the Altaria egg moves page.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Agility | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Dragon Rush | Dragon | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Feather Dance | Flying | ![]() | — | 100 |
Haze | Ice | ![]() | — | — |
Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Play Rough | Fairy | ![]() | 90 | 90 |
Power Swap | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Pursuit | Dark | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
Rage | Normal | ![]() | 20 | 100 |
Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Steel Wing | Steel | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
Move Tutor moves
Altaria can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon from move tutors (details):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Defog | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Draco Meteor | Dragon | ![]() | 130 | 90 |
Dragon Pulse | Dragon | ![]() | 85 | 100 |
Heal Bell | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Heat Wave | Fire | ![]() | 95 | 90 |
Hyper Voice | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Iron Tail | Steel | ![]() | 100 | 75 |
Outrage | Dragon | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
Sky Attack | Flying | ![]() | 140 | 90 |
Snore | Normal | ![]() | 50 | 100 |
Tailwind | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
Uproar | Normal | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
Wonder Room | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
Pre-evolution moves
These moves can only be learned in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon by a previous evolution of Altaria. Check the respective Pokédex for the exact details.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Mirror Move | Flying | ![]() | — | — | Level up |
Moves learnt by TM
Altaria is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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02 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
05 | Roar | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
06 | Toxic | Poison | ![]() | — | 90 |
10 | Hidden Power | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | ![]() | — | — |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
17 | Protect | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | ![]() | — | — |
19 | Roost | Flying | ![]() | — | — |
20 | Safeguard | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
21 | Frustration | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
22 | Solar Beam | Grass | ![]() | 120 | 100 |
26 | Earthquake | Ground | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
27 | Return | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
32 | Double Team | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
35 | Flamethrower | Fire | ![]() | 90 | 100 |
38 | Fire Blast | Fire | ![]() | 110 | 85 |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | ![]() | 60 | ∞ |
42 | Facade | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 |
44 | Rest | Psychic | ![]() | — | — |
45 | Attract | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 |
46 | Thief | Dark | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
48 | Round | Normal | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
49 | Echoed Voice | Normal | ![]() | 40 | 100 |
51 | Steel Wing | Steel | ![]() | 70 | 90 |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | ![]() | 150 | 90 |
76 | Fly | Flying | ![]() | 90 | 95 |
77 | Psych Up | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
78 | Bulldoze | Ground | ![]() | 60 | 100 |
85 | Dream Eater | Psychic | ![]() | 100 | 100 |
87 | Swagger | Normal | ![]() | — | 85 |
88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
90 | Substitute | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
99 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | ![]() | 80 | 100 |
100 | Confide | Normal | ![]() | — | — |
Transfer-only moves
Altaria can only learn these moves in previous generations. It must be taught the moves in the appropriate game and then transferred to Pokémon Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon.
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | Method |
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Body Slam | Normal | ![]() | 85 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Double-Edge | Normal | ![]() | 120 | 100 | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Mimic | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 3 — Move tutor |
Captivate | Normal | ![]() | — | 100 | Generation 4 — TM |
Endure | Normal | ![]() | — | — | Generation 4 — TM |
Air Cutter | Flying | ![]() | 60 | 95 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Mud-Slap | Ground | ![]() | 20 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Ominous Wind | Ghost | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Swift | Normal | ![]() | 60 | ∞ | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Twister | Dragon | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 4 — Move tutor |
Hone Claws | Dark | ![]() | — | — | Generation 6 — TM |
Incinerate | Fire | ![]() | 60 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Rock Smash | Fighting | ![]() | 40 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Secret Power | Normal | ![]() | 70 | 100 | Generation 6 — TM |
Altaria sprites
Type | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 |
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Shiny |
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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 |
Evolve Swablu |
Answers to Altaria questions
- What is a good moveset for Altaria?
- Should I use Altaria or Dragonite???
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- Altaria or Tropius (ORAS)?
- Arbok, Wigglytuff, Venomoth, Quagsire, Magcargo, Skarmory, Medicham, Ataria, or Magnezone
- Special or Phys. Altaria?
- Who should I use my Double-Edge tutor for in Pokemon Leaf Green?
- Is this Facade Altaria moveset viable?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Altaria |
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Japanese | チルタリス (Tyltalis) |
German | Altaria |
French | Altaria |
Name origin
- alto
- high-pitched vocal sound
- aria
- an air or melody