Mega Altaria: Stats, Moves, Weakness & Abilities

Base stats

HP75150–182260–354

Atk110117–178202–350

Def110117–178202–350

SpA110117–178202–350

SpD105112–172193–339

Spe8090–145148–284

Total590Higher than 93% of Pokémon

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 2 SpD.

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Type matchups

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Weak to

2×

FairyIcePoisonSteel

Resists

½×

BugDarkElectricFightingFireGrassWater

Immune to

0×

Dragon

Takes normal damage from 6 types

NormalFlyingGroundRockGhostPsychic

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 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 on Showdown.

Smogon · Showdown 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.

Abilities

This Pokémon's Normal-type moves become Fairy type and have 1.2× power.
Everything about Pixilate →
Other Pokémon with Pixilate 2
Mega Gardevoir Sylveon

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.42% of teams · rank #118 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 145,642 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Altarianite
Ability
Stat Alignment: Impish
Stat Points: 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def

Roost
Earthquake
Dragon Dance
Body Slam

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

Usage by rating

All players0.55%
Rated 1500+0.46%
Rated 1630+0.42%
Rated 1760+0.12%

Usage by month

Apr 20260.42%

Moves

Items

Altarianite100%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Impish 32 HP / 2 Atk / 32 Def27.6%
Adamant 14 HP / 32 Atk / 20 Spe18.6%
Adamant 1 HP / 32 Atk / 1 SpD / 32 Spe9.1%
Quiet 19 HP / 5 Atk / 32 SpA / 10 Spe7.1%
Jolly 10 HP / 24 Atk / 32 Spe7%

Common teammates

Checks & counters

Garchomp26.4%
Samurott-Hisui13.8%

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

National DexRUBL

Evolution

#0333SwabluNormalFlying
1. Level 35
  #0334AltariaDragonFlying
  1. Mega Evolution, in battleholding Altarianite
    #0334Mega AltariaDragonFairy

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

EvoDragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

1Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15

1GrowlLowers the foe(s) Attack by 1.NormalStatus—100%40

1MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30

1PeckNo additional effect.FlyingPhys35100%35

1PluckUser steals and eats the target's Berry.FlyingPhys60100%20

12Fury AttackHits 2-5 times in one turn.NormalPhys1585%20

16RoundPower doubles if others used Round this turn.NormalSpec60100%15

20Dragon Breath30% chance to paralyze the target.DragonSpec60100%20

24SafeguardFor 5 turns, protects user's party from status.NormalStatus——25

28SingCauses the target to fall asleep.NormalStatus—55%15

32Cotton GuardRaises the user's Defense by 3.GrassStatus——10

38Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

44Moonblast30% chance to lower the target's Sp. Atk by 1.FairySpec95100%15

50Perish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.NormalStatus——5

56Sky AttackCharges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit.FlyingPhys14090%5

TM / HM / TR 53

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM14AcrobaticsPower doubles if the user has no held item.FlyingPhys55100%15

TM18ThiefIf the user has no item, it steals the target's.DarkPhys60100%25

TM19Disarming VoiceThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.FairySpec40—15

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM24Fire SpinTraps and damages the target for 4-5 turns.FireSpec3585%15

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20

TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10

TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM127Play Rough10% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.FairyPhys9090%10

TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10

TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30

TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM205EndeavorLowers the target's HP to the user's HP.NormalPhys—100%5

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

TM222Breaking Swipe100% chance to lower the foe(s) Attack by 1.DragonPhys60100%15

TM226Dragon CheerAlly: Crit ratio +1, or +2 if ally is Dragon type.DragonStatus——15

TM227Alluring Voice100% confuse target that had a stat rise this turn.FairySpec80100%10

Biology

It catches updrafts and glides around the sky. Its singing is said to drive listeners to a dream-like state.

Forms

Mega Altaria

Its cloud-like feathers grow, making it much larger than normal.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation III Pokémon, List of generation VI Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Humming Pokémon
: Hoenn · Ruby & Sapphire
Color: Blue

: Forest
Pal Park area: Field

Original Hoenn#122Extended Sinnoh#172Updated Unova#247Mountain Kalos#140New Hoenn#127Crown Tundra#036Paldea#220Blueberry#115Lumiose#094

This Pokémon has a kind disposition, but if it’s provoked, it will threaten opponents with shrill cries before attacking them without mercy.
Shield
As it flies in a calm and relaxed manner, Altaria performs a humming song that would enrapture any audience.
Sword
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
It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you’re in a dream.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X
If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.
Platinum · Black · White
It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice.
Diamond · Pearl
If you hear a beautiful melody trilling deep among mountains far from people, it is ALTARIA’s humming.
FireRed · LeafGreen
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
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
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

English: Altaria
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

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VII · Gen VI

Training

: 2 SpD
: 45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 70
: 207
: Erratic

Breeding

: FlyingDragon
: ♂ 50%♀ 50%
: 20 egg cycles ≈5,355 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Evolves from Swablu: Level 35.

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

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Mega Evolves in battle from Altaria holding Altarianite.

Not found in the wild in the games we have location data for.

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.

Mega Altaria

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