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Altaria in Pokémon X & Y

#334 in the X and Y Pokédex • Humming Pokémon

Altaria in the National Pokédex
Altaria sprite

Normal

Shiny Altaria sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Pokémon X

It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you’re in a dream.

Pokémon Y

On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.

Pokémon details

Types

DragonFlying

Category

Humming Pokémon

Height

1.1 m (3'07")

Weight

20.6 kg (45.4 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0334

Altaria in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

75

260

354

Attack

70

130

262

Defense

90

166

306

Sp. Atk

70

130

262

Sp. Def

105

193

339

Speed

80

148

284

Total

490

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Altaria, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Mountain Kalos #140
EV yield
2 SpD
Catch rate
45
Base Exp.
172

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
50% male
50% female
Egg cycles
20

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
PokémonRequiresEvolution
Swablu

Swablu

#333

Level 35

Altaria

Altaria

#334

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
X
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 21

Road 21

Walking in purple flowers5010%

-

Route 21

Road 21

Walking in purple flowers5110%

-

Route 21

Road 21

Walking in red flowers5010%

-

Route 21

Road 21

Walking in red flowers5110%

-

Y
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Route 21

Road 21

Walking in purple flowers5010%

-

Route 21

Road 21

Walking in purple flowers5110%

-

Route 21

Road 21

Walking in red flowers5010%

-

Route 21

Road 21

Walking in red flowers5110%

-

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartGrowl

The user growls in an endearing way, making opposing Pokémon less wary. This lowers their Attack stats.

Normal-10040
StartSing

A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the target into a deep slumber.

Normal-5515
StartPeck

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

Flying3510035
StartSky Attack

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

Flying140905
StartAstonish

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

Ghost3010015
StartPluck

The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.

Flying6010020
4Astonish

The user attacks the target while shouting in a startling fashion. This may also make the target flinch.

Ghost3010015
8Sing

A soothing lullaby is sung in a calming voice that puts the target into a deep slumber.

Normal-5515
10Fury Attack

The target is jabbed repeatedly with a horn or beak two to five times in a row.

Normal158520
13Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

Normal--25
15Mist

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

Ice--30
18Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
21Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015
25Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Normal908520
29Refresh

The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.

Normal--20
34Dragon Dance

The user vigorously performs a mystic, powerful dance that raises its Attack and Speed stats.

Dragon--20
35Dragon Breath

The user exhales a mighty gust that inflicts damage. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Dragon6010020
42Cotton Guard

The user protects itself by wrapping its body in soft cotton, which drastically raises the user’s Defense stat.

Grass--10
48Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon8510010
57Perish Song

Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.

Normal--5
60Moonblast

Borrowing the power of the moon, the user attacks the target. This may also lower the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Fairy9510015
64Sky Attack

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

Flying140905

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon X and Y.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM02Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
TM05Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type depending on the Pokémon using it.

Normal6010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

Ice9010010
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

Enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM19Roost

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

Flying--10
TM20Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status conditions for five turns.

Normal--25
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the next turn.

Grass12010010
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes every Pokémon around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9010015
TM38Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. This may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire110855
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.

Psychic--10
TM45Attract

If it is the opposite gender of the user, the target becomes infatuated and less likely to attack.

Normal-10015
TM46Thief

The user attacks and steals the target’s held item simultaneously. The user can’t steal anything if it already holds an item.

Dark6010025
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM49Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

Normal4010015
TM51Steel Wing

The target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

Steel709025
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks opposing Pokémon with fire. If a Pokémon is holding a certain item, such as a Berry, the item becomes burned up and unusable.

Fire6010015
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM78Bulldoze

The user strikes everything around it by stomping down on the ground. This lowers the Speed stat of those hit.

Ground6010020
TM85Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal its own HP.

Psychic10010015
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

Fighting4010015
TM99Dazzling Gleam

The user damages opposing Pokémon by emitting a powerful flash.

Fairy8010010
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM02Fly

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town.

Flying909515

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Draco Meteor

Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly lowers the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dragon130905

Learn these before evolving. The source identifies the original method and level where applicable.
Class
Acquisition source
Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30

Swablu — breeding

Dragon Rush

The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

Dragon1007510

Swablu — breeding

Feather Dance

The user covers the target’s body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.

Flying-10015

Swablu — breeding

Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Ice--30

Swablu — breeding

Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010

Swablu — breeding

Mirror Move

The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.

Flying--20

Swablu — level up (level 34)

Power Swap

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.

Psychic--10

Swablu — breeding

Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020

Swablu — breeding

Rage

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Normal2010020

Swablu — breeding

These require the labeled trade, transfer or breeding route. Generation III/IV imports must first reach Generation V; Virtual Console Pokémon cannot be imported into X/Y. Kyurem must be unfused for transfer. Individual options do not certify every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying609525

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Body Slam

The user drops onto the target with its full body weight. This may also leave the target with paralysis.

Normal8510015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Captivate

If any opposing Pokémon is the opposite gender of the user, it is charmed, which harshly lowers its Sp. Atk stat.

Normal-10020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Disarming Voice

Letting out a charming cry, the user does emotional damage to opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Fairy40-15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Normal12010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Dragon Rush

The user tackles the target while exhibiting overwhelming menace. This may also make the target flinch.

Dragon1007510

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Feather Dance

The user covers the target’s body with a mass of down that harshly lowers its Attack stat.

Flying-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Haze

The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.

Ice--30

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Heal Bell

The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status conditions of all the party Pokémon.

Normal--5

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Heal Bell

The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status conditions of all the party Pokémon.

Normal--5

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing Pokémon. This may also leave those Pokémon with a burn.

Fire959010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mirror Move

The user counters the target by mimicking the target’s last move.

Flying--20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost601005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. The user then becomes confused.

Dragon12010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Power Swap

The user employs its psychic power to switch changes to its Attack and Sp. Atk stats with the target.

Psychic--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pursuit

An attack move that inflicts double damage if used on a target that is switching out of battle.

Dark4010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Rage

As long as this move is in use, the power of rage raises the Attack stat each time the user is hit in battle.

Normal2010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its additional effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal5010015

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

Dragon4010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Uproar

The user attacks in an uproar for three turns. During that time, no one can fall asleep.

Normal9010010

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Wonder Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

Psychic--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Wonder Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which Pokémon’s Defense and Sp. Def stats are swapped for five turns.

Psychic--10

Trade from Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire; XY-compatible moves only

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Natural Cure

Ability Slot 1

All status conditions heal when the Pokémon switches out.

Cures any major status ailment upon switching out.

Cloud Nine(Hidden Ability)

Eliminates the effects of weather.

Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.

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