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Altaria(JP) is a species of Pokémon in the series of the same name. It is a Dragon/Flying Pokémon that was introduced in the third generation. It evolves from Swablu starting at level 35. It can Mega Evolve into Mega Altaria using the Altarianite, exchanging its Flying type for Fairy.

Physiology and Behavior[]

Appearances[]

Main games[]

Pokémon spin-offs[]

In the anime[]

In the manga[]

Other media[]

Altaria represents the Flying type in Project Voltage.

In-game information[]

Pokédex Entries[]

Title Entry
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon FireRed If you hear a beautiful melody trilling deep among mountains far from people, it is Altaria's humming.
Pokémon LeafGreen If you hear a beautiful melody trilling deep among mountains far from people, it is Altaria's humming.
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice.
Pokémon Pearl It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice.
Pokémon Platinum If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.
Pokémon HeartGold It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you're in a dream.
Pokémon SoulSilver It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you're in a dream.
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.
Pokémon White If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.
Pokémon Black 2 On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.
Pokémon White 2 On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you're in a dream.
Pokémon Y On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.
Pokémon 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.
Pokémon 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.
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword As it flies in a calm and relaxed manner, Altaria performs a humming song that would enrapture any audience.
Pokémon Shield This Pokémon has a kind disposition, but if it's provoked, it will threaten opponents with shrill cries before attacking them without mercy.
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice.
Pokémon Shining Pearl It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice.
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.
Pokémon Violet On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.
Pokémon Legends: Z-A It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you're in a dream.Mega - Its down is so soft, it seems as if a touch could melt it. But it's strong enough that just a few strands could be used to hoist a dump truck.


Game Location[]

Title Location(s)
Third Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ruby
Sky Pillar
Pokémon Sapphire
Sky Pillar
Pokémon Emerald
Sky Pillar
Fourth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Diamond
Evolve Swablu
Pokémon Pearl
Evolve Swablu
Pokémon Platinum
Evolve Swablu
Pokémon HeartGold
Evolve Swablu
Pokémon SoulSilver
Evolve Swablu
Fifth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Black
Route 14
Pokémon White
Route 14
Pokémon Black 2
Route 14, Victory Road, Abundant Shrine, and Nature Preserve
Pokémon White 2
Route 14, Victory Road, Abundant Shrine, and Nature Preserve
Sixth Pokémon generation
Pokémon X
Route 21
Pokémon Y
Route 21
Pokémon Omega Ruby
Evolve Swablu
Pokémon Alpha Sapphire
Evolve Swablu
Seventh Pokémon generation
Pokémon Ultra Sun
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World)
Pokémon Ultra Moon
Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World)
Eighth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Sword
Giant's Bed, Path to the Peak, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Wanderer)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Pokémon Shield
Giant's Bed, Path to the Peak, Giant's Foot, Frigid Sea, Ballimere Lake (Wanderer)
Max Lair (Dynamax Adventure)
Pokémon Brilliant Diamond
Evolve Swablu
Pokémon Shining Pearl
Evolve Swablu
Ninth Pokémon generation
Pokémon Scarlet
South Province: Area Six
West Province: Area Three
North Province: Area One, Area Two, Casseroya Lake
West Province: Area One (Fairy Tera Type)
Canyon Biome
Pokémon Violet
South Province: Area Six
West Province: Area Three
North Province: Area One, Area Two, Casseroya Lake
West Province: Area One (Fairy Tera Type)
Canyon Biome
Pokémon Legends: Z-A
Wild Zone 18, Wild Zone 20

Evolution[]

Swablu
Reach level 35.
Altaria
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Base Stats[]

Normal[]

Base Stats
HP 75
Attack 70
Defense 90
Sp. Attack 70
Sp. Defense 105
Speed 80
Total 490

Mega[]

Base Stats
HP 75
Attack 110
Defense 110
Sp. Attack 110
Sp. Defense 105
Speed 80
Total 590


Moveset[]

Main article: Altaria/moveset

Gallery[]

Sprites[]

Sprites and renders
Ruby Sapphire
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Legends: Z-A
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Trivia[]

  • Altaria and the Applin family require only 600,000 experience points to reach level 100, the least of all Dragon-type Pokémon.
  • 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.