As a Dragon/Flying type, Altaria has 4 weaknesses, 5 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 8 other Pokémon share the Dragon/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 75
Attack: 70
Defense: 90
Sp. Atk: 70
Sp. Def: 105
Speed: 80
Total: 490

Altaria has a base stat total of 490, higher than 59% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (105). Its Attack (70) and Sp. Atk (70) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 80 is middling (faster than 61% of Pokémon). With 75 HP, 90 Defense and 105 Sp. Def it is bulky.

Altaria can have the abilities Natural Cure and Cloud Nine.

How to beat Altaria

The best way to beat Altaria is with Ice moves, which deal 4× damage. Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Alolan Sandslash hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Dragon and Flying moves. Alolan Sandshrew hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB and resists its Dragon and Flying moves. Ice Calyrex hits for 4× with Ice-type STAB.

Evolution

Altaria is the final stage of a 2-stage line (Swablu → Altaria), evolving from Swablu.

Best counters to Altaria

Other Dragon/Flying Pokémon

Frequently asked questions

What is Altaria weak to?

As a Dragon/Flying type, Altaria takes super-effective damage from Ice (4×), Rock, Dragon and Fairy moves.

What is Altaria resistant to?

Altaria resists Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water and Grass (¼×) moves. It is immune to Ground.

What are the best counters to Altaria?

Strong type-based picks include Alolan Sandslash, Alolan Sandshrew and Ice Calyrex, which hit Altaria with super-effective attacks.