Altarianite

Altarianite is a Mega Stone in the Pokémon games.

Basic Information:

• Category: Mega Stone
• Cost: 0 Pokédollars
• Availability: Typically found in specific locations or given as a gift in various games

Effect:

• When held by an Altaria, it allows the Pokémon to Mega Evolve into Mega Altaria during battle.
• Mega Evolution can only occur once per battle and lasts until the battle ends or the Pokémon is withdrawn.
• Mega Altaria gains a boost in its stats and changes its typing to Dragon/Fairy.
• Mega Evolution occurs before priority moves are selected.

In-Game Use:

• Altarianite is used to significantly enhance Altaria's battling capabilities.
• Mega Altaria's new Dragon/Fairy typing makes it versatile, providing resistances to several common types.
• Typically obtained in later stages of the game or through special events.
• In Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, the Altarianite can be found in Lilycove City after defeating or capturing Kyogre/Groudon.

Game Appearances:

• Introduced in Generation VI with Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
• Available in Pokémon Sun and Moon through the Pokémon Bank or special events.
• Not available for purchase; typically acquired through exploration or special distribution events.

Strategic Applications:

• Mega Altaria benefits from a significant stat boost, particularly in Attack and Special Attack, making it a formidable mixed attacker.
• Its ability, Pixilate, transforms Normal-type moves into Fairy-type moves and boosts their power, enhancing its movepool.
• Common strategies include using moves like Return or Hyper Voice for powerful Fairy-type attacks.
• Mega Altaria's typing and ability allow it to effectively check popular Dragon-types and serve as a potent offensive threat.

Interesting Facts:

• Altaria is one of the few Pokémon that change typing upon Mega Evolution, gaining a Fairy typing.
• Altarianite's introduction added significant competitive value to Altaria, a Pokémon previously not widely used in higher tiers.
• Mega Altaria's design features cloud-like wings, emphasizing its Fairy-type transformation.
• The availability of Altarianite often coincides with special in-game events or story milestones, adding to its exclusivity.

Held: Allows Altaria to Mega Evolve into Mega Altaria.

Short Effect: Held: Allows Altaria to Mega Evolve into Mega Altaria.

Held: Allows Altaria to Mega Evolve into Mega Altaria.

Fling Information

Fling Power: 80

• Cost 0
• Category Mega Stones