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.
Type-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.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock, Dragon, Fairy |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 | S | |
Recommended Build AbilityGrassy Surge ItemAssault Vest NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Rillaboom builds →Wood Hammer10-11% | ||
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLibero ItemHeavy-Duty Boots NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Cinderace builds →U Turn8-9% Sucker Punch16-19% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityIronfist ItemLife Orb NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Infernape builds →Close Combat24-29% U Turn9-11% Flare Blitz24-29% Mach Punch8-10% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityImmunity ItemEviolite NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Gligar builds →Knock Off8-10% U Turn5-5% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterbubble ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Araquanid builds →Liquidation11-13% | ||
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. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
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
Altaria best EVs are HP and Defense
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- Brave Bird
- Will O Wisp
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Tailwind
- Dragon Pulse
- Perish Song
- Dragon Dance
Recommended Teammates
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Tailwind
- Protect
- Perish Song
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Roost
- Dragon Dance
- Cotton Guard
- Perish Song
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- Brave Bird
- Will O Wisp
Doubles Special Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Tailwind
- Dragon Pulse
- Perish Song
- Dragon Dance
Doubles Wall Moveset
- Tailwind
- Protect
- Perish Song
- Roost
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Roost
- Dragon Dance
- Cotton Guard
- Perish Song
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- Toxic
- Hurricane
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Feather Dance
- Cotton Guard
- Twister
- Fire Spin
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
- Dragon Dance
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Defog
- Toxic
- Hurricane
Recommended Teammates
Bulky Support Moveset
- Feather Dance
- Cotton Guard
- Twister
- Fire Spin
Recommended Teammates
Physical Setup Sweeper Moveset
- Earthquake
- Fire Blast
- Dragon Dance
- Roost
Recommended Teammates
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.
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 SwabluEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route42%MidEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route42%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Cave42%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Cave42%MidGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Cave42%MidGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Cave42%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route42%MidNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route42%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route42%MidSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route42%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route42%MidSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route42%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route42%MidSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route42%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route42%MidSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route42%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route42%MidWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.18-32 Route42%MidThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.40-6012%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.40-6012%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.40-6012%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.40-6012%LateCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Water8%LateCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Water8%LateEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Forest8%LateTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Forest8%LateWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%Late
Step 2Altaria ✓The Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.40-6012%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.40-6012%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaVioletOverworld Lv.40-6012%LateThe Great Crater of PaldeaScarletOverworld Lv.40-6012%LateCasseroya Lake - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Water8%LateCasseroya Lake - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Water8%LateEast Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateEast Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateEast Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateEast Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateGlaseado MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateGlaseado MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Cave8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateNorth Province (Area Two) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Five) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Four) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area One) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area One) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Six) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateSouth Province (Area Two) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateTagtree Thicket - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Forest8%LateTagtree Thicket - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Forest8%LateWest Province (Area One) - MountainVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateWest Province (Area One) - MountainScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateWest Province (Area Three) - LakeVioletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%LateWest Province (Area Three) - LakeScarletOverworld Lv.40-56 Route8%Lateor 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 SwabluFountainspring CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave30%MidUnique encounterFountainspring CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave30%MidUnique encounterRoute 211 - EastBrilliant DiamondUsing PokeRadar Lv.27-28 Route22%MidRoute 211 - EastShining PearlUsing PokeRadar Lv.27-28 Route22%MidGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Ice20%MidUnique encounterIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Ice20%MidUnique encounterWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave20%MidUnique encounterSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.16-63 Cave19%MidUnique encounterSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.16-63 Cave19%MidUnique encounterGlacial CavernBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameGlacial CavernShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameIcy CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameIcy CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 IcePostPost-gameSpacious CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameSpacious CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveBrilliant DiamondGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-gameWhiteout CaveShining PearlGrass Lv.58-63 CavePostPost-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 SwabluFrostpoint FieldSwordGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostOvercastFrostpoint FieldShieldGrass Lv.60-65 Ice25%PostOvercastFrostpoint FieldSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostOvercastFrostpoint FieldShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Ice20%PostOvercastGiant's BedSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostOvercastGiant's BedShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeSwordGrass Lv.60-6520%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeShieldGrass Lv.60-6520%PostOvercastBallimere LakeSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water15%PostOvercastBallimere LakeShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water15%PostOvercastFrigid SeaShieldOverworld Lv.60-65 Water15%PostOvercastFrigid SeaSwordOverworld Lv.60-65 Water15%PostOvercastGiant's BedSwordOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastGiant's BedShieldOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastGiant's FootSwordOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastGiant's FootShieldOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeSwordOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastSlippery SlopeShieldOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastThree-Point PassSwordOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastThree-Point PassShieldOverworld Lv.60-6515%PostOvercastPath to the PeakSwordOverworld Lv.60-6510%PostOvercastPath to the PeakShieldOverworld Lv.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.
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.
The core moveset is Roost, Defog, Bravebird, and Will O Wisp. Roost leads at 20% usage. This set covers the balanced role with a mix of damage and utility.
Available in 16 titles since its debut in Ruby & Sapphire, Altaria spans 8 generations of Pokemon games. It's accessible through wild encounters in most mainline games.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves