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No. 0334

Altaria

Humming Pokémon

Altaria
Official art
DragonFlying
Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
20.6 kg 45.4 lbs
Base stat total
490 top 35%
Introduced
Gen III
Abilities
Pokédex entryShield
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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Base stats

HP75135–182260–354
Atk7067–134130–262
Def9085–156166–306
SpA7067–134130–262
SpD10599–172193–339
Spe8076–145148–284
Total490Higher than 65% of all Pokémon
HP75Atk70Def90Spe80SpD105SpA70

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 80). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+145Max132No SP100Min90Scarf217Tailwind290

At max Speed, Altaria outspeeds 14 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC.

  1. 203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 in usage
  2. 200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 in usage
  3. 190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 in usage
  4. 189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 in usage
  5. 184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 in usage
  6. 178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 in usage
  7. 178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 in usage
  8. 172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 in usage
  9. 169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 in usage
  10. 169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 in usage
  11. 167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 in usage
  12. 167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 in usage
  13. 161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 in usage
  14. 156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 in usage
  15. 150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 in usage
  16. 149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 in usage
  17. 145Altaria · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
  18. 143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 in usage
  19. 132Altaria · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
  20. 128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 in usage
  21. 120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 in usage
  22. 105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 in usage
  23. 101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 in usage
  24. 100Altaria · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
  25. 95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 in usage
  26. 94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 in usage
  27. 90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 in usage
  28. 90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 in usage
  29. 85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 in usage
  30. 80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 in usage
  31. 80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 in usage
  32. 70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 in usage
  33. 60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 in usage

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Ice4×Dragon2×Fairy2×Rock2×

Resists

Grass¼×Bug½×Fighting½×Fire½×Water½×

Immune to

Ground0×
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGhostSteelElectricPsychicDark

Abilities

  • Natural Cure

    Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

  • Cloud NineHidden ability

    Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.

Competitive

SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#100 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Altarianite (52.8%) · Cloud Nine (94.8%) · Modest (36.8%) · HP 32 / Def 5 / Spe 29 (13.8%)

Moves Protect, Tailwind, Hyper Voice, Will-O-Wisp

Singles

#125 of 262 used

▲ 5 places since Oct 22
Oct 22Oct 28
▲ 5 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

Altarianite (94.9%) · Cloud Nine (55.7%) · Modest (41.2%) · HP 32 / Def 2 / SpD 32 (9.8%)

Moves Roost, Cotton Guard, Hyper Voice, Flamethrower

Daily usage rank on the Pokémon Champions ladder, updated Oct 28. Battle data provided by Pokémon Champions Battle Data.

3.74% of teams · rank #51 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 6,316 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item
Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability
Natural Cure
Nature
Impish
EVs
252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe
Tera Type
Steel
  1. Roost
  2. Will-O-Wisp
  3. Defog
  4. Brave Bird

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All players5.77%
  • Rated 1500+4.72%
  • Rated 1630+3.74%
  • Rated 1760+3.37%

Usage by month

Oct 20253.74%

Moves

  • Roost95%
  • Will-O-Wisp74.1%
  • Defog71.5%
  • Brave Bird70.6%
  • Haze21.4%
  • Hurricane11.8%
  • Fire Spin7.7%
  • Perish Song7.7%
  • Roar6.2%
  • Tailwind5.6%

Items

  • Heavy-Duty Boots96.2%
  • Psychic Seed1.8%
  • Leftovers1.6%
  • Salac Berry0.2%
  • Power Herb0.1%
  • Damp Rock0.1%

Abilities

  • 97.7%
  • 2.3%

EV spreads

  • Impish 252 HP / 240 Def / 16 Spe19.8%
  • Impish 252 HP / 148 Def / 108 SpD19.2%
  • Impish 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 Spe10.9%
  • Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD10.5%
  • Careful 252 HP / 228 Def / 20 SpD / 8 Spe7.8%

Tera types

  • Steel58.4%
  • Fairy18.7%
  • Water8.8%
  • Flying5.7%

Common teammates

Evolution

  1. #0333SwabluNormalFlying
    1. Level 35#0334AltariaDragonFlying

Moves

Level up 16

EvoDragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
1Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15
1GrowlLowers the target’s Attack by one stage.NormalStatus—100%40
1MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30
1PeckInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35
1PluckIf target has a berry, inflicts double damage and uses the berry.FlyingPhys60100%20
12Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20
16RoundHas double power if it’s used more than once per turn.NormalSpec60100%15
20Dragon BreathHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20
24SafeguardProtects the user’s field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.NormalStatus——25
28SingPuts the target to sleep.NormalStatus—55%15
32Cotton GuardRaises the user’s Defense by three stages.GrassStatus——10
38Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
44MoonblastHas a 30% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.FairySpec95100%15
50Perish SongUser and target both faint after three turns.NormalStatus——5
56Sky AttackUser charges for one turn before attacking. Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingPhys14090%5

TM / HM / TR 53

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM14AcrobaticsHas double power if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15
TM18ThiefTakes the target’s item.DarkPhys60100%25
TM19Disarming VoiceNever misses.FairySpec40—15
TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20
TM24Fire SpinPrevents the target from fleeing and inflicts damage for 2-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20
TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20
TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20
TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5
TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10
TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15
TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10
TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15
TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10
TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5
TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20
TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10
TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15
TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15
TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10
TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10
TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10
TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15
TM127Play RoughHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Attack by one stage.FairyPhys9090%10
TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5
TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10
TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5
TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10
TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5
TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10
TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5
TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20
TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30
TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM205EndeavorLowers the target’s HP to equal the user’s.NormalPhys—100%5
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15
TM222Breaking SwipeLowers the target’s Attack by one stage after inflicting damage.DragonPhys60100%15
TM226Dragon CheerThe user raises its allies’ morale with a draconic cry so that their future attacks have a heightened chance of landing critical hits. This rouses Dragon types more.DragonStatus——15
TM227Alluring VoiceThe user attacks the target using its angelic voice. This also confuses the target if its stats have been boosted during the turn.FairySpec80100%10

Pokédex entries

Category
Humming Pokémon
Debut
Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color
Blue
Shape
Habitat
Forest
Pal Park area
Field
Original Hoenn#122Extended Sinnoh#172Updated Unova#247Mountain Kalos#140New Hoenn#127Crown Tundra#036Paldea#220Blueberry#115Lumiose#094

  1. This Pokémon has a kind disposition, but if it’s provoked, it will threaten opponents with shrill cries before attacking them without mercy.

    Shield

  2. As it flies in a calm and relaxed manner, Altaria performs a humming song that would enrapture any audience.

    Sword

  3. On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.

    Black 2 · White 2 · Y

  4. It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you’re in a dream.

    HeartGold · SoulSilver · X

  5. If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.

    Platinum · Black · White

  6. It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice.

    Diamond · Pearl

  7. If you hear a beautiful melody trilling deep among mountains far from people, it is ALTARIA’s humming.

    FireRed · LeafGreen

  8. It hums in a beautiful soprano voice. It flies among white clouds in the blue sky. It launches intensely hot fireballs from its mouth.

    Emerald

  9. 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.

    Sapphire · Alpha Sapphire

  10. 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.

    Ruby · Omega Ruby

Names around the world

Japanese
チルタリス
Japanese (romaji)
Tyltalis
Korean
파비코리
Chinese (Traditional)
七夕青鳥
Chinese (Simplified)
七夕青鸟
French
Altaria
German
Altaria
Spanish
Altaria
Italian
Altaria

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield
2 SpD
Catch rate
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship
70
Base experience
172
Growth rate
Erratic

Breeding

Egg groups
FlyingDragon
Gender
♂ 50%♀ 50%
Hatch time
20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 15 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frigid SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the PeakSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Sword: The Crown Tundra 15 areas
  • Ballimere LakeSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Ballimere Lake (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Dyna Tree Hill (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frigid SeaSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Frigid Sea (Max Den M)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Frostpoint Field (Max Den B)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's BedSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den E)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's Bed (Max Den U)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Giant's FootSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Giant's Foot (Max Den A)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
  • Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 65
  • Path to the PeakSpecial overworld spawn in a fixed location. · Lv 65
  • Slippery Slope (Max Den D)Catch a wild Dynamax or Gigantamax Pokémon in a Max Raid battle. · Lv 45–60
Ultra Moon 1 area
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Sun 1 area
  • Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Y 1 area
  • Road 21Walking in purple flowers, Walking in red flowers · Lv 50–51
X 1 area
  • Road 21Walking in purple flowers, Walking in red flowers · Lv 50–51
White 2 5 areas
  • Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
  • Nature SanctuaryWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–64
  • Road 14Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–55
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–55
Black 2 5 areas
  • Abundant ShrineWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
  • Nature SanctuaryWalking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 56–64
  • Road 14Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 36–40
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 73)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–55
  • Victory Road 2 (unknown area 79)Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–55
XD 1 area
  • Citadark Isle 1FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 36
White 1 area
  • Road 14Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–59
Black 1 area
  • Road 14Walking in dark grass, Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 49–59
Emerald 1 area
  • Sky Pillar (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 38–39
Sapphire 1 area
  • Sky Pillar (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–60
Ruby 1 area
  • Sky Pillar (5F)Walking in tall grass or a cave · Lv 54–60