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Altaria

Humming Pokémon

Altaria official artwork
Official art

Altaria is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon, 4× weak to Ice and 2× weak to Rock, Dragon and Fairy, with a base stat total of 490. In Pokémon Champions it’s #100 on the Doubles ladder and #125 in Singles, as of Oct 28, 2026.

Height
1.1 m 3′07″
Weight
20.6 kg 45.4 lbs
Base stat total
490 Higher than 65% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen III Ruby & Sapphire
Abilities
Champions#100 Doubles ▼2 · #125 Singles ▲5Usual set Altarianite · Modest · HP 32 / Def 5 / Spe 29Full set →
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

HP75150–182260–354
Atk7081–134130–262
Def9099–156166–306
SpA7081–134130–262
SpD105112–172193–339
Spe8090–145148–284
Total490Higher than 65% of Pokémon
HP75Atk70Def90Spe80SpD105SpA70

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

4×
Ice (because of Dragon and Flying)
2×
Dragon (because of Dragon)Fairy (because of Dragon)Rock (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Bug (because of Flying)Fighting (because of Flying)Fire (because of Dragon)Water (because of Dragon)
¼×
Grass (because of Dragon and Flying)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Flying)
Takes normal damage from 8 types
NormalFlyingPoisonGhostSteelElectricPsychicDark

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.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Altaria against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
145Altaria · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
132Altaria · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
100Altaria · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 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

Competitive

Ranked ladder · in-game

Doubles

#100 of 262 used

▼ 2 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesProtectTailwindHyper VoiceWill-O-Wisp

Singles

#125 of 262 used

▲ 5 places since Oct 21
Oct 21Oct 28

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

MovesRoostCotton GuardHyper VoiceFlamethrower

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

Usage over time

Values
Altaria, Champions VGC on Showdown, Showdown: top players (1760 weighting)
MonthRegulationBattlesShare of teams
Apr 2026Reg M-A3,122,2220.2%
May 2026Reg M-A3,355,6190.6%
Jun 2026Reg M-B1,163,3150.1%
Jul 2026Reg M-B1,764,6860.7%
Aug 2026Reg M-B1,269,2500.4%
Sep 2026Reg M-C1,631,9430.3%

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

0.3% of teams · rank #109 · Reg M-C · Doubles · about 46 teams · 1,631,943 battles · Sep 2026Thin data: about 46 teams behind these numbers.

Most common build

Ability
Stat Alignment
Timid
Stat Points
32 HP / 5 Def / 29 Spe
  1. Protect
  2. Will-O-Wisp
  3. Tailwind
  4. Ice Beam

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

Usage by Showdown level

  • Showdown: all games0.5%
  • Showdown: average player (1500 weighting)0.4%
  • Showdown: competitive (1630 weighting)0.4%
  • Showdown: top players (1760 weighting) thin0.3%

Abilities

  • 97.8%
  • 2.2%

Stat Points

  • Timid 32 HP / 5 Def / 29 Spe43.3%
  • Bold 30 HP / 27 Def / 1 SpD / 8 Spe24.0%
  • Sassy 32 HP / 19 Def / 15 SpD5.1%
  • Calm 32 HP / 2 SpA / 32 SpD2.6%

These 4 cover 75.0% of its sets.

Most common partners

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

Evolution

Moves

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

DragonFairy
BST 590

HoldsAltarianite

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.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

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
  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

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

Generation IX · animated models

Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI · Gen V

Generation IV

Generation III

Training

2 SpD
45 ≈5.9% with a Poké Ball at full HP
70
172
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.