Ground moves don't affect Altaria at all — that's the advantage of Dragon/Flying typing. Natural Cure clears status conditions when it switches out. Known as the Humming Pokemon. Flexible enough to run physical or special sets.
Bulk defines Altaria's stat line. Sp. Def and Defense anchor the defensive side, but Attack can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.
On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.
Altaria Weakness
GoodType-wise, Altaria takes extra damage from Ice, Rock, Dragon, and Fairy. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses.
Evolved from Swablu. Altaria is the final form in this two-stage line. Plenty of partners for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+30 over Swablu), and Altaria peaks at 490 total stats.
How to Evolve
Breed with Altaria to get Swablu eggs easily using 72 partners from the Dragon and Flying egg groups.
The physical wall spread is where Altaria earns its spot. Heavy-Duty Boots for hazard immunity on every switch-in, Impish nature for the right lean, and Roost handles sustain. Natural Cure does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Best Altaria Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- Brave Bird
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
TMs carry this one. Altaria learns Sky Attack and Draco Meteor naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Fairy and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
TMs carry this one. Altaria learns Sky Attack and Draco Meteor naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Fairy and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Stall teams hate this. Altaria can spread damage across 11 types, with Fairy and Normal punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Sky Attack and Draco Meteor keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
TMs carry this one. Altaria learns Sky Attack and Outrage naturally for STAB, but the offensive range comes almost entirely from technical machines. Fairy and Normal and beyond give it real matchup play.
Altaria starts showing up in late-game routes at moderate rates across 44 encounter spots. The list below is sorted so you can pick what fits your current progress without scrolling through everything.
Where To Catch Altaria in Scarlet & Violet
Swablu is your first catch on the way to Altaria. You'll find walking encounters from Lv. 18-60 across 88 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SwabluEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidRouteEFFORTLESSEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidRouteEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidCaveEFFORTLESSGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidCaveEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidRouteEFFORTLESSNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidRouteEFFORTLESSSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidRouteEFFORTLESSWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.18-3242%MidRouteMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.40-6012%LateMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.40-6012%LateMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.40-6012%LateMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.40-6012%LateMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATETagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateForestMODERATETagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateForestMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRoute
Step 2Altaria ✓MODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.40-6012%LateMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.40-6012%LateMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworldLv.40-6012%LateMODERATEThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworldLv.40-6012%LateMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateWaterMODERATECasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateWaterMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATEEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateCaveMODERATEGlaseado MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateCaveMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATENorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATESouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATETagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateForestMODERATETagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateForestMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteMODERATEWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworldLv.40-568%LateRouteor evolve from Swablu (Step 1)
Altaria can't be caught in Legends: Z-A. Transfer Swablu from Ruby, Emerald, or Sword and evolve through the 2-stage line to get it. The step cards below map the full chain.
Can't catch Altaria directly. Start with Swablu at solid rates from the locations below, then evolve at level 35. The 2-stage line from Swablu to Altaria is where the leveling time goes.
How to Obtain Altaria in Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl
Swablu is your first catch on the way to Altaria. You'll find walking and special encounters from Lv. 16-63 across 20 total spots in the chain.
Step 1Catch SwabluEFFORTLESSFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-6330%MidCaveUnique encounterEFFORTLESSFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-6330%MidCaveUnique encounterCHALLENGINGRoute 211 - EastBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadarLv.27-2822%MidRouteCHALLENGINGRoute 211 - EastShining PearlUsing PokeRadarLv.27-2822%MidRouteEASYGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-6320%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYGlacial CavernShining PearlGrassLv.16-6320%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-6320%MidIceUnique encounterEASYIcy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-6320%MidIceUnique encounterEASYWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-6320%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-6320%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.16-6319%MidCaveUnique encounterEASYSpacious CaveShining PearlGrassLv.16-6319%MidCaveUnique encounterGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameGlacial CavernShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostIcePost-gameIcy CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostIcePost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-gameWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrassLv.58-63PostCavePost-game
Step 2Altaria ✓
No wild encounters for Altaria. The 2-stage line runs through Swablu, which you can catch at decent rates from the locations below. Evolve at level 35 once you've got the levels.
How to Obtain Altaria in Sword & Shield
The path to Altaria starts with Swablu at Lv. 60-65 via walking encounters. 1 catchable stage total, with locations listed for each one below.
Step 1Catch SwabluEASYFrostpoint FieldSwordGrassLv.60-6525%PostIceOvercastEASYFrostpoint FieldShieldGrassLv.60-6525%PostIceOvercastEASYFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworldLv.60-6520%PostIceOvercastEASYFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworldLv.60-6520%PostIceOvercastEASYGiant's BedSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYGiant's BedShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYSlippery SlopeSwordGrassLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYSlippery SlopeShieldGrassLv.60-6520%PostOvercastEASYBallimere LakeSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterOvercastEASYBallimere LakeShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterOvercastEASYFrigid SeaShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterOvercastEASYFrigid SeaSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostWaterOvercastEASYGiant's BedSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostOvercastEASYGiant's BedShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostOvercastEASYGiant's FootSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostOvercastEASYGiant's FootShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostOvercastEASYSlippery SlopeSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostOvercastEASYSlippery SlopeShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostOvercastEASYThree-Point PassSwordOverworldLv.60-6515%PostOvercastEASYThree-Point PassShieldOverworldLv.60-6515%PostOvercastMODERATEPath to the PeakSwordOverworldLv.60-6510%PostOvercastMODERATEPath to the PeakShieldOverworldLv.60-6510%PostOvercast
Step 2Altaria ✓
Natural Cure changes the entire equation for Altaria. The 490 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked B-Tier.
Altaria's biggest threats include Cloyster (Ice), Aerodactyl (Rock), and Salamence (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Cloyster is the most dangerous since Ice moves deal 4x damage. Fairy-type attackers are also a problem.
Swablu evolves into Altaria at level 35. Altaria is the fully evolved form. At 490 BST, it's got solid stats to work with.
Natural Cure is what you want on Altaria. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Cloud Nine) work on paper but Natural Cure is what makes Altaria worth using.
Base 80 Speed is workable — faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Altaria is leaning toward the physical side (base 70 Attack). Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Altaria appears in 16 games, including Ruby & Sapphire, FireRed & LeafGreen, and Emerald.
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Altaria spans 7 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
- Gen IY
Yellow - Gen IRB
Red & Blue - Gen IIGS
Gold & Silver - Gen IIC
Crystal - Gen IIIRSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen IIIFRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen IIIE
Emerald - Gen IVPt
Platinum - Gen IVHGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen IVDP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen VBW
Black & White - Gen VB2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen VIXY
X & Y - Gen VIORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen VIIUSUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen VIISM
Sun & Moon - Gen VIILGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen VIIISwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen VIIIPLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen VIIIBDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen IXSV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen IXLZA
Legends: Z-A