Altaria (Pokémon)

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Altaria チルタリス Tyltalis #334
Art by Ken Sugimori from Ruby and Sapphire
Type Dragon Flying Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Humming Pokémon
Abilities Natural Cure ----- Blue-Striped ----- Cloud Nine Hidden Ability
Exp. at Lv. 100 600,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn #122 Sinnoh #172 Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R-197 Almia R-260 Oblivia
Height 3'07" Imperial 1.1 m Metric 3'07"/1.1 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 45.4 lbs. Imperial 20.6 kg Metric 45.4 lbs./20.6 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Blue	Catch rate 45 (5.9%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown 50% male, 50% female
Breeding Flying and Dragon groups 21 cycles (5355 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 2 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 188 Battle Exp.: 1881*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Altaria (Japanese: チルタリス Tyltalis) is a dual-type Dragon/Flying Pokémon.

It evolves from Swablu starting at level 35.

Biology

Physiology

Altaria resembles a large blue phoenix-like Pokémon with a long neck and white cheeks. The feathers of its body make it resemble a cumulus cloud and two long blue feathers extend from the back of its head. It wraps its two cloud-like wings around its body to keep itself warm. Altaria’s blue feet have four toes, three forward and one backward, and it has five tail feathers, the ones to the sides being longer than the inner ones.

Gender differences

None.

Special abilities

Altaria carries a refined set of vocal chords that allow it to sing or hum in a beautiful soprano voice that causes its listeners to experience dreamy content.

It is possible that an Altaria may carry a flame sac within its body, similar to Torchic, which it uses to launch an intense blast of fire from its mouth in self-defense from attackers.

As of Generation V, Altaria is one of seven non-legendary Pokémon that can learn Sky Attack naturally, the other non-legendaries being Noctowl, Togekiss, the Pidove evolution line, and Sigilyph.

Behavior

In their secluded habitats, Altaria are known to sing and hum beautifully with their voices. Much of their behavior simply involves finding a draft on which to glide, high above many other Pokémon that can fly. If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.

Habitat

File:Forest.gif

Forest Pokémon

Altaria seem to live in secluded areas far from human population such as mountainous regions (contrary to Swablu which live near human settlements) and even sometimes melodious singing, believed to be a singing Altaria, can be heard from far off mountains. Another example of its distance from humans is the fact that the only places where an Altaria can be caught in the wild is in the Sky Pillar and on Unova Route 14. Some Altaria are shown to reside in Forina Valley, and many of them are also shown to reside within the Tree of Beginning. Both locations are also far from human population. During the winter, they migrate into caverns within mountains. They use geomagnetic waves to know where to fly.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

File:NandoAltaria.png

Altaria in the anime

Major appearances

Altaria's first major role was in Sky High Gym Battle. Ash's Grovyle battled against one in Ash's Gym battle against Winona, the Gym Leader of Fortree Gym.

An Altaria belonging to Drake of the Hoenn Elite Four appeared in Vanity Affair where it battled against Ash's Grovyle.

Another Altaria appeared in Last Call, First Round!, under the ownership of Nando.

Minor appearances

Altaria first appeared in Jirachi: Wish Maker. It was one of the Pokémon that lived in Forina, Jirachi's home.

There were some Altaria in the flock that an injured Swablu belonged to in True Blue Swablu.

Altaria had a cameo appearance in Lucario and the Mystery of Mew. It could be seen in a flock with some Swablu.

Another flock of Altaria and Swablu was seen in Pokémon Ranger - Deoxys Crisis! The Altaria's sense of direction had gone haywire, so Solana captured one of them to put them back in order.

Grandma Wilma was training an Altaria that appeared in A Meteoric Rise to Excellence!.

An Altaria appeared in Not on MY Watch Ya Don't! under the ownership of a trainer.

Pokédex entries

Episode Pokémon Source Entry AG064 Altaria Ash's Pokédex Altaria, the Humming Pokémon. Altaria is the evolved form of Swablu. It uses its fluffy wings to catch updrafts and is known for its beautiful high-pitched song. AG085 Altaria May's Pokédex Altaria, the Humming Pokémon. Altaria glides up into the sky using its wings like sails to catch rising breezes.

Episode Pokémon Source Entry DP156 Altaria Dawn's Pokédex Altaria, the Humming Pokémon and the evolved form of Swablu. As Altaria flies across the sky, it resembles a soft cloud. It hums using its high voice.

In the manga

Winona of the Fortree Gym has an Altaria as her main Pokémon, much as in the games. It was briefly seen carrying Winona and Flannery to the Weather Institute after Norman's battle with Ruby, but wasn't seen fighting until VS. Altaria, where it fought Sapphire's Toro and managed to win even after the latter evolved into a Blaziken.

In the TCG

Main article: Altaria (TCG)

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby 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. Sapphire 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. Emerald It hums in a beautiful soprano voice. It flies among white clouds in the blue sky. It launches intensely hot fireballs from its mouth. FireRed If you hear a beautiful melody trilling deep among mountains far from people, it is Altaria's humming. LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice. Pearl {{{pearldex}}} Platinum If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum. HeartGold It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you're in a dream. SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum. White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation III.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire Rare Sky Pillar Emerald Rare Sky Pillar FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Evolve Swablu XD One Citadark Isle (Shadow)
Generation IV Diamond Pearl None Evolve Swablu Platinum None Evolve Swablu HeartGold SoulSilver None Evolve Swablu Pal Park Field Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White Rare Route 14 Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

In side games

Game	Location
Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire	Evolve from Swablu
Pokémon Trozei!	Endless Level 64 Forever Level 14 Pair Trozei Mr. Who's Den
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red/Blue Rescue Team	Evolve from Swablu
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time/Darkness	Crevice Cave (B1-B10) Lower Crevice Cave (B1-B4) Mt. Avalanche (B1-B19)
Pokémon Ranger	Sekra Mountain Range
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia	Chroma Ruins
Pokémon Rumble Blast	Tower: Firebreathing Mountain (Post-ending)

In events

Games	Event	Language	Location	Level	Distribution period
List of Pokémon Global Link promotions#Altaria	Global Link Altaria	Japanese PGL	2011	35	Never

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Pokémon XD		Dragon Fang (100%)

Stats

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 75		135 - 182	260 - 354
Attack: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Defense: 90		85 - 156	166 - 306
Sp. Atk: 70		67 - 134	130 - 262
Sp. Def: 105		99 - 172	193 - 339
Speed: 80		76 - 145	148 - 284
Total: 490	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Pokéathlon stats

Speed 2/3 ★★☆	Power 2/3 ★★☆
Skill 4/4 ★★★★	Stamina 3/4 ★★★☆
Jump 5/5 ★★★★★	Total 16/19 ★★★

Type effectiveness

Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:

Damaged normally by: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× None

Weak to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× None

Immune to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× None

Resistant to: Normal 1× Fighting ½× Flying 1× Poison 1× Ground 0× Rock 2× Bug ½× Ghost 1× Steel 1× Fire ½× Water ½× Grass ¼× Electric 1× Psychic 1× Ice 4× Dragon 2× Dark 1× None

Notes: If Gravity is in effect, this Pokémon is given an Iron Ball or a Ring Target, or it is affected by Smack Down or Ingrain, the effectiveness of  Ground-type  moves is 1×.

Learnset

By leveling up

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX

Level   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  00Start Pluck Flying Physical 06060 100100% 20 00Start Peck Flying Physical 03535 100100% 35 00Start Growl Normal Status 0000— 100100% 40 00Start Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 00Start Sing Normal Status 0000— 05555% 15 055 Astonish Ghost Physical 03030 100100% 15 099 Sing Normal Status 0000— 05555% 15 1313 Fury Attack Normal Physical 01515 08585% 20 1818 Safeguard Normal Status 0000— ——% 25 2323 Mist Ice Status 0000— ——% 30 2828 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 08585% 20 3232 Natural Gift Normal Physical 0000— 100100% 15 3535 DragonBreath Dragon Special 06060 100100% 20 3939 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— ——% 20 4646 Cotton Guard Grass Status 0000— ——% 10 5454 Refresh Normal Status 0000— ——% 20 6262 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 09090 100100% 10 7070 Perish Song Normal Status 0000— ——% 5 7777 Sky Attack Flying Physical 140140 09090% 5

Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Altaria Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Altaria Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations

By TM/HM

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
TM		Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	TM01	Hone Claws	Dark	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM02	Dragon Claw	Dragon	Physical	08080	100}}100%	15
	TM05	Roar	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM06	Toxic	Poison	Status	0000—	090}}90%	10
	TM10	Hidden Power	Normal	Special	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM11	Sunny Day	Fire	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM13	Ice Beam	Ice	Special	09595	100}}100%	10
	TM15	Hyper Beam	Normal	Special	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM17	Protect	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM18	Rain Dance	Water	Status	0000—	—}}—%	5
	TM20	Safeguard	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	25
	TM21	Frustration	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM22	SolarBeam	Grass	Special	120120	100}}100%	10
	TM26	Earthquake	Ground	Physical	100100	100}}100%	10
	TM27	Return	Normal	Physical	0000—	100}}100%	20
	TM32	Double Team	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	15
	TM35	Flamethrower	Fire	Special	09595	100}}100%	15
	TM38	Fire Blast	Fire	Special	120120	085}}85%	5
	TM40	Aerial Ace	Flying	Physical	06060	—}}—%	20
	TM42	Facade	Normal	Physical	07070	100}}100%	20
	TM44	Rest	Psychic	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM45	Attract	Normal	Status	0000—	100}}100%	15
	TM46	Thief	Dark	Physical	04040	100}}100%	10
	TM48	Round	Normal	Special	06060	100}}100%	15
	TM49	Echoed Voice	Normal	Special	04040	100}}100%	15
	TM59	Incinerate	Fire	Special	03030	100}}100%	15
	TM68	Giga Impact	Normal	Physical	150150	090}}90%	5
	TM77	Psych Up	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM78	Bulldoze	Ground	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM85	Dream Eater	Psychic	Special	100100	100}}100%	15
	TM87	Swagger	Normal	Status	0000—	090}}90%	15
	TM88	Pluck	Flying	Physical	06060	100}}100%	20
	TM90	Substitute	Normal	Status	0000—	—}}—%	10
	TM94	Rock Smash	Fighting	Physical	04040	100}}100%	15
	HM02	Fly	Flying	Physical	09090	095}}95%	15
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Altaria Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Altaria Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

By breeding

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Father	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Agility	Psychic	Status	—	—%	30
	Dragon Rush	Dragon	Physical	100	75%	10
	FeatherDance	Flying	Status	—	100%	15
	Haze	Ice	Status	—	—%	30
	Hyper Voice	Normal	Special	90	100%	10
	Power Swap	Psychic	Status	—	—%	10
	Pursuit	Dark	Physical	40	100%	20
	Rage	Normal	Physical	20	100%	20
	Roost	Flying	Status	—	—%	10
	Steel Wing	Steel	Physical	70	90%	25
Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Altaria in Generation V Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation. Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Altaria in that game. Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Altaria Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Altaria Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations

By tutoring

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Game				Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
B	W	B2	W2	Draco Meteor	Dragon	Special	140	90%	5
A black abbreviation in a colored box indicates that Altaria can be tutored the move in that game A colored abbreviation in a white box indicates that Altaria cannot be tutored the move in that game Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Altaria Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Altaria Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations

By a prior evolution

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Stage	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
	Mirror Move	Flying	Status	—	—%	20
Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Altaria Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Altaria Click on the generation numbers at the top to see moves from other generations

By events

Generation V Other generations: III - IV - VI - VII - VIII - IX
Event	Move	Type	Cat.	Pwr.	Acc.	PP
Global Link	False Swipe	Normal	Physical	40	100%	40
A superscript level indicates that Altaria can learn this move normally in Generation V at that level Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Altaria Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Altaria Click on the generation numbers at the top to see event moves from other generations

Side game data

Pokémon Pinball  N/A  Not available		Pokémon Pinball RS    Acquisition: Evolve		Pokémon Trozei!    Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team File:MDP RT 334.png Body size: 1 Recruit rate: Evolve Friend Area: Flyaway Forest Phrases 51%-100% HP Mmm~♪ Hmm~♪ I like to hum to myself. 26%-50% HP Oh, no. I have only about half my HP left. 1%-25% HP I feel faint... I haven't the energy to even hum... Level up Mmm~♪ Hmm~♪ Leveling up makes me cheery! Partner phrases 51%-100% HP <name>, my HP is between 51% and 100%. 26%-50% HP <name>, my HP is between 26% and 50%. 1%-25% HP <name>, my HP is between 1% and 25%. Level up Mmm~♪ Hmm~♪ Leveling up makes me cheery!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, and Explorers of Sky Body size: 1 Recruit rate: -12% IQ group: H
Pokémon Ranger Group:  Dragon  Poké Assist: ( Flying ) Field move: (Gust ×3) Loops: 10 Min. exp.: 280 Max. exp.: 330 Browser entry   Altaria hides by summoning dense fog. It flaps its wings to create gusts.
Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia Group:  Dragon  Poké Assist: ( Dragon ) Field move: (Cut ×2) Browser entry   It protects itself with a curious barrier. It attacks with twisters and blue flames.
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Poké Assist: Field move:  Normal  None Past ( Normal ) None Past (Electrify ×1) Browser entry   This Pokémon does not have a browser entry.
Pokémon Rumble N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed			Pokémon Rumble Blast N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed N/A Not Available Defense Speed
PokéPark Wii: Pikachu's Adventure PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
PokéPark 2: Wonders Beyond Strong: {{{Park2strong}}} Weak: {{{Park2weak}}} PokéPark Pad entry: This Pokémon has no PokéPark Pad entry.
Pokémon Conquest HP: Move: {{{ConquestMove}}} Attack: Ability 1: {{{ConquestAbility1}}} Defense: Ability 2: {{{ConquestAbility2}}} Speed: Ability 3: {{{ConquestAbility3}}} Does not evolve. Range: 0 Perfect Links: {{{ConquestLink}}}

Evolution

Unevolved Swablu  Normal  Flying

Level 35 →

First Evolution Altaria  Dragon  Flying

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Altaria images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

• Altaria is the only dual-type Dragon/Flying Pokémon that isn't considered a pseudo-legendary or a legendary.
  • Altaria is also the only Template:Type2 that is part of a two-stage evolutionary line.
• Altaria and Steelix are the only dual-type Pokémon that change their primary type during evolution.
• Altaria has the lowest Attack among all fully-evolved Dragon-type Pokémon.
  • However, it has the highest Special Defense among all fully evolved Dragon-type Pokémon.
  • Altaria is also tied with Kingdra for the lowest base HP of all fully-evolved Dragon-type Pokémon.
• Altaria, Vibrava, and Kingdra are the only Dragon-type Pokémon whose pre-evolved forms are not Dragon-type.
• Altaria shares its name with a Finnish rock band.
• As of Generation V, no other Pokémon have the same egg group combination as Altaria and its pre-evolution. In this case, they are included in both the Flying and Dragon egg groups.
  • Coincidentally, both of these egg groups have the same names as Altaria's types.

Origin

Altaria is likely based on Peng, Chinese legendary birds of enormous size, said to travel 3000 li in one flap of their mighty, cloud-like wings. They're often portrayed as having a dragon's head and whiskers.

Name origin

Altaria is a combination of the words alto, Italian for high (or altus, with the same meaning but in Latin), and aria, Italian for air. It may also refer to the star Altair, the brightest star in the constellation Aquila. Tyltalis may refer to Tyl, also known as Epsilon Draconis, a star in the Draco constellation. Tyltalis is likely a reference to the play L'Oiseau Bleu ("The Blue Bird") by Belgian playwright Maurice Maeterlinck. The story is about two siblings, Mytyl and Tyltyl (ミチル and チルチル in the Japanese translation of the play) who are tasked with finding the "blue bird of happiness."

In other languages

Language Name Name Origin German Altaria French Altaria Korean 파비코리 Pabikori Chinese (Mandarin) 七夕青鳥 Qī Xì Qīng Niǎo 七夕 may come from the love story of Qixi, which involves the star of Altair or Vega. May also have something to do with 喜鵲 Xǐ​què, which are also related to the story. The last character 青鳥 literally means "blue bird."

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