altaria-mega #10067
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altaria-mega
Generation III · #10067 — Humming Pokémon
Mega Altaria represents a stunning transformation of the Humming Pokémon, introducing a Dragon/Fairy typing that fundamentally reshapes its competitive viability and strategic role. Introduced in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, this Mega Evolution utilizes the Altarianite stone to unlock its true potential, boosting its base stat total from 490 to an impressive 590. The transformation grants Mega Altaria exceptional offensive and defensive capabilities, with its Attack, Defense, and Special Attack all rising from 70, 90, and 70 respectively to a balanced 110 across all three stats. This remarkable stat redistribution, combined with the signature ability Pixilate, transforms Altaria from a modest Dragon/Flying Pokémon into a formidable threat capable of devastating opponents with fairy-type power.
Base Stats
Height
1.5m
Weight
20.6kg
Category
Humming Pokémon
Gender
Male 50% / Female 50%
Color
blue
Shape
wings
Habitat
forest
Abilities
Turns the bearer's normal moves into fairy moves and strengthens them to 1.3× their power.
Altaria-mega Biology & Physical Characteristics
Mega Altaria undergoes a dramatic visual and biological transformation upon Mega Evolution, becoming even more ethereal and cloud-like in appearance. Its height increases to 1.5 meters from its base form's 1.1 meters, while maintaining its lightweight frame at 20.6 kilograms. The fluffy, white feathered wings become more pronounced and voluminous, giving the Pokémon an appearance almost entirely composed of soft, cotton-like plumage. Its blue coloration remains prominent on its body, head plumes, and feet, but the overall form becomes rounder and more cushion-like. The transformation emphasizes Altaria's avian nature while incorporating an almost supernatural quality—the fluffy wings seem to shimmer with fairy-type energy, and the Pokémon's silhouette becomes noticeably puffier and more cloud-like than its base form. Despite the increased size, Mega Altaria maintains its elegant, graceful proportions, with its long neck and prominent white cheek patches creating a distinctly more regal appearance.
Pokedex Numbers
Training
Breeding
Altaria-mega Breeding, Gender Ratio & Egg Groups
Mega Altaria maintains the standard 50% male to 50% female gender ratio found throughout its evolution line, allowing for diverse breeding combinations and genetic variety among trainers' teams. The species belongs to both the Dragon and Flying egg groups, creating a broad range of compatible breeding partners. This dual-group classification enables breeders to explore multiple evolutionary paths and move pools by strategically selecting compatible partners. Altaria's base happiness value of 70 indicates that it forms relatively quick and strong bonds with trainers who treat it well, facilitating the conditions necessary for Mega Evolution, which typically requires a high degree of synchronization between Pokémon and trainer. The species' capture rate of 45 suggests moderate difficulty in catching wild specimens, making careful breeding a viable strategy for obtaining optimal individuals with desired natures and stats. With a hatch counter of 20 cycles, Altaria eggs require a reasonable investment of time and effort to raise, striking a balance between accessibility and commitment. Trainers seeking competitive Mega Altaria specimens often breed extensively to secure individuals with beneficial natures such as Modest or Timid, which enhance its Special Attack and Speed respectively, optimizing its performance in battle.
Sprites
TMs & HMs
tm01
black white
tm01
black 2 white 2
tm01
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm01
x y
tm02
emerald
tm02
firered leafgreen
tm02
ruby sapphire
tm02
black white
tm02
heartgold soulsilver
tm02
platinum
tm02
colosseum
tm02
diamond pearl
tm02
black 2 white 2
tm02
sun moon
tm02
omega ruby alpha sapphire
tm02
x y
tm02
xd
tm02
ultra sun ultra moon
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ruby sapphire
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emerald
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altaria-mega's Evolution Chain
Altaria-mega Evolution, Mega Evolution & Special Forms
Mega Altaria's acquisition requires the Altarianite mega stone, which triggers a transformation of Altaria when both Pokémon and trainer share a strong bond during battle. Unlike permanent evolutionary stages, Mega Evolution is temporary, lasting only for the duration of a single battle before Altaria reverts to its base form once combat concludes. The evolutionary line begins with Swablu, a fluffy Normal/Flying-type Pokémon that evolves into Altaria at level 35, acquiring its Dragon typing in the process. Mega Evolution represents the pinnacle of this line's power, accessible only to trainers who have obtained the Altarianite mega stone and are equipped to engage in Mega Evolution battles. The transformation fundamentally alters Altaria's offensive and defensive capabilities, most notably by shifting its Attack and Defense from 70 and 90 to a balanced 110, while its Special Attack similarly jumps from 70 to 110. This stat redistribution, combined with the Pixilate ability, creates a Pokémon capable of threatening opponents from multiple angles simultaneously.
Where to Find
Location data not available for this Pokémon in the database.
Altaria-mega Behaviour and Natural Habitat
Mega Altaria maintains the graceful, serene demeanor characteristic of its base form but with enhanced confidence and presence befitting its amplified power. The transformation does not alter its core love for singing and humming, as documented in various Pokédex entries describing its beautiful soprano voice and crystal-clear melodies that induce dreamy wonderment in those who hear them. However, the added power from Mega Evolution suggests a more commanding presence when Mega Altaria soars through the skies among billowing clouds. Its habitat remains consistent with that of standard Altaria—mountain regions and high-altitude skies where it can freely glide on updrafts using its cotton-cloud-like wings. Mega Altaria is particularly drawn to locations where it can sing uninterrupted by human interference, though the Pokédex notes that if it bonds strongly with a trainer, it will gently envelop them with its soft wings while humming contentedly, creating an intimate connection that transcends the power of its Mega Evolution.
Pokedex Entries
Generation III
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.
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.
It hums in a beautiful soprano voice. It flies among white clouds in the blue sky. It launches intensely hot fireballs from its mouth.
If you hear a beautiful melody trilling deep among mountains far from people, it is ALTARIA’s humming.
Generation IV
It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice.
If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.
It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you’re in a dream.
Generation V
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.
Generation VI
It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you’re in a dream.
On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.
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.
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.
Generation VIII
As it flies in a calm and relaxed manner, Altaria performs a humming song that would enrapture any audience.
This Pokémon has a kind disposition, but if it’s provoked, it will threaten opponents with shrill cries before attacking them without mercy.
Altaria-mega Name Origin & Design Inspiration
Mega Altaria's design builds directly upon its base form's avian and cloud-inspired aesthetic, amplifying these elements to create a more fantastical and ethereal appearance. The name 'Altaria' likely derives from combining 'altitude' or 'alto' (referring to its soprano singing voice) with 'aria,' a solo vocal piece—a fitting etymology for a Pokémon famous for its beautiful humming. The 'Mega' prefix indicates its Mega Evolution status, a gameplay mechanic introduced in Generation VI. The Mega Evolution takes the already cloud-like qualities of Altaria and pushes them further, creating a Pokémon that appears almost entirely composed of fluffy white feathers and clouds. The introduction of Fairy typing in this form likely stems from the mystical, magical quality that the transformation imparts—Altaria's song becomes enchanting in a more supernatural sense, and its overall presence becomes more whimsical and otherworldly. The design philosophy emphasizes contrast between the ethereal, delicate appearance and the formidable combat capabilities, suggesting that beauty and power are not mutually exclusive. Artistically, Mega Altaria represents a culmination of Hoenn's design language, which frequently drew inspiration from weather phenomena and natural cloud formations.
Learnable Moves
Altaria-mega can learn 69 moves:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| aerial ace | flying | Physical | 60 | — | 20 |
| astonish | ghost | Physical | 30 | 100 | 15 |
| attract | normal | Status | — | 100 | 15 |
| bulldoze | ground | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| confide | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| cotton guard | grass | Status | — | — | 10 |
| dazzling gleam | fairy | Special | 80 | 100 | 10 |
| defog | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| disarming voice | fairy | Special | 40 | — | 15 |
| double team | normal | Status | — | — | 15 |
| draco meteor | dragon | Special | 130 | 90 | 5 |
| dragon breath | dragon | Special | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| dragon claw | dragon | Physical | 80 | 100 | 15 |
| dragon dance | dragon | Status | — | — | 20 |
| dragon pulse | dragon | Special | 85 | 100 | 10 |
| dream eater | psychic | Special | 100 | 100 | 15 |
| earthquake | ground | Physical | 100 | 100 | 10 |
| echoed voice | normal | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| facade | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| fire blast | fire | Special | 110 | 85 | 5 |
| flamethrower | fire | Special | 90 | 100 | 15 |
| fly | flying | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 |
| frustration | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| fury attack | normal | Physical | 15 | 85 | 20 |
| giga impact | normal | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| growl | normal | Status | — | 100 | 40 |
| heal bell | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| heat wave | fire | Special | 95 | 90 | 10 |
| hidden power | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| hone claws | dark | Status | — | — | 15 |
| hyper beam | normal | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 |
| hyper voice | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| ice beam | ice | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| incinerate | fire | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| iron tail | steel | Physical | 100 | 75 | 15 |
| mist | ice | Status | — | — | 30 |
| moonblast | fairy | Special | 95 | 100 | 15 |
| natural gift | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 15 |
| outrage | dragon | Physical | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| peck | flying | Physical | 35 | 100 | 35 |
| perish song | normal | Status | — | — | 5 |
| pluck | flying | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 |
| protect | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| psych up | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| rain dance | water | Status | — | — | 5 |
| refresh | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rest | psychic | Status | — | — | 5 |
| return | normal | Physical | — | 100 | 20 |
| roar | normal | Status | — | — | 20 |
| rock smash | fighting | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 |
| roost | flying | Status | — | — | 5 |
| round | normal | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 |
| safeguard | normal | Status | — | — | 25 |
| secret power | normal | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 |
| sing | normal | Status | — | 55 | 15 |
| sky attack | flying | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 |
| sleep talk | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| snore | normal | Special | 50 | 100 | 15 |
| solar beam | grass | Special | 120 | 100 | 10 |
| steel wing | steel | Physical | 70 | 90 | 25 |
| substitute | normal | Status | — | — | 10 |
| sunny day | fire | Status | — | — | 5 |
| swagger | normal | Status | — | 85 | 15 |
| tailwind | flying | Status | — | — | 15 |
| take down | normal | Physical | 90 | 85 | 20 |
| thief | dark | Physical | 60 | 100 | 25 |
| toxic | poison | Status | — | 90 | 10 |
| uproar | normal | Special | 90 | 100 | 10 |
| wonder room | psychic | Status | — | — | 10 |
Altaria-mega Competitive Battle Guide
Mega Altaria has established itself as a formidable competitive presence, particularly in formats where Mega Evolution is permitted, thanks to its balanced stat distribution and the exceptional Pixilate ability. With a base Special Attack of 110 coupled with Pixilate's 1.3x power multiplier on Normal-type moves, Mega Altaria can convert moves like Hyper Voice and Moonblast into devastating fairy-type attacks that deal tremendous damage while maintaining the original move's mechanics. Its Attack stat of 110 provides unexpected physical coverage through moves such as Dragon Dance and Earthquake, allowing it to function as both a special and physical attacker depending on its moveset and trainer strategy. The Defense and Special Defense stats of 110 and 105 respectively grant Mega Altaria surprising durability, enabling it to function as a bulky attacker capable of weathering hits from opposing Pokémon. Its Speed tier of 80 is middling, but Dragon Dance allows it to overcome this limitation by boosting both Attack and Speed simultaneously. The Dragon/Fairy typing provides excellent offensive coverage while reducing weaknesses to common competitive threats; Mega Altaria resists Dark, Bug, and Grass-type moves while maintaining immunity to Dragon attacks, a valuable attribute in the competitive metagame. However, Steel-type coverage remains a notable vulnerability, and faster Pokémon with super-effective moves can still threaten its survival, requiring careful team building and prediction to maximize its effectiveness in tournament play.
Commonly Asked Questions About Altaria-mega
What type is Altaria-mega?
Altaria-mega is a dragon and fairy type Pokemon.
What does Altaria-mega evolve into?
Altaria-mega does not evolve into any other Pokemon. It is the final form in its evolution line.
What are Altaria-mega's weaknesses?
Altaria-mega is weak to ice, fairy, poison and steel type moves.
Altaria-mega Cultural Impact & Franchise History
Altaria, and by extension its Mega Evolution form, has captured the affection of Pokémon fans since its introduction in Generation III, becoming a fan-favorite despite competing with more iconic dragon-type Pokémon like Salamence and Garchomp. The species' emphasis on beauty, grace, and music has attracted fans who appreciate Pokémon design that prioritizes elegance over raw power, though Mega Altaria bridges this gap by providing formidable competitive stats. The Pokémon has enjoyed notable representation in the anime through Winona, the Hoenn region's Flying-type gym leader, whose Altaria became a memorable opponent showcasing the species' capabilities in official battles. The introduction of Mega Evolution in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire significantly elevated Altaria's visibility and competitive viability, introducing a new generation of players to the species through story events featuring the Altarianite. Fan communities have celebrated Mega Altaria's design extensively, with digital artists and merchandise creators frequently featuring the form in their work. The Pokémon's combination of avian grace and fairy-type enchantment has resonated with players seeking alternatives to more traditionally powerful dragon-types, establishing Altaria as a beloved choice for trainers who prioritize aesthetics and personality alongside competitive viability.
Where to Find Altaria-mega in Every Pokémon Game
Mega Altaria's availability depends on trainers first obtaining a base Altaria and subsequently acquiring the Altarianite mega stone, which is specific to individual games and game versions. In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, where Mega Altaria was introduced, the Altarianite can be obtained as a story reward, making it relatively accessible to players progressing through the main campaign. The base Altaria species appears in various Hoenn-region locations including Route 114, Fortree City, and other high-altitude areas in these remakes. In Pokémon X and Y, Altaria inhabits Mountain Kalos areas, though Altarianite availability in these games may require alternative acquisition methods such as Mega Evolution stone trading or specific event distributions. Pokémon Sword and Shield in The Crown Tundra expansion, as well as Pokémon Scarlet and Violet, feature Altaria in their regional Pokédexes with updated Altarianite distribution methods appropriate to their gameplay systems. Pokémon GO offers Mega Evolution functionality for Altaria through its Mega Evolution system, allowing mobile players to experience the transformed form after collecting sufficient Mega Energy. Event distributions and promotional giveaways have periodically provided Altarianite in various Pokémon games, and online trading communities facilitate acquisition for players unable to obtain the stone through standard gameplay, ensuring that determined trainers can access Mega Altaria across different generations and platforms.