altaria

Altaria is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III.

Type: Dragon / Flying

Abilities:

• Natural Cure: Heals all status conditions upon switching out of battle.
• Cloud Nine (Hidden Ability): Negates all weather effects while the Pokémon is on the field.

Physical Characteristics:

• Altaria is a bird-like Pokémon with blue, feathery wings and a long, slender neck.
• It has a white, fluffy cloud-like body and wings that resemble cotton or clouds, which it uses to gracefully glide through the air.
• Its head is topped with a small, crest-like structure, and it has a rounded, beak-like mouth.
• Altaria's eyes are large and expressive, often conveying a serene and gentle demeanor.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Altaria is known for its calm and peaceful nature, often singing melodies with a beautiful soprano voice.
• It typically inhabits mountainous regions, where it can be seen flying gracefully across the sky.
• Altaria forms strong bonds with its trainers and often uses its soothing songs to calm those around it.
• It is known to wrap its cotton-like wings around itself to rest and sleep.

In Battle:

• Altaria is versatile in battle, capable of both offensive and defensive roles.
• It can utilize powerful Dragon-type moves like Dragon Pulse and Dragon Dance to enhance its combat abilities.
• Altaria is strong against Fighting, Bug, Grass, and Ground types, but is weak against Ice, Fairy, Dragon, and Rock types.
• When it Mega Evolves into Mega Altaria, it becomes a Dragon/Fairy type, gaining new resistances and offensive capabilities, including the ability Pixilate, which turns Normal-type moves into Fairy-type moves.

Evolution:

• Altaria evolves from Swablu at level 35.
• It has the potential to Mega Evolve into Mega Altaria when exposed to an Altarianite, changing its type and boosting its stats significantly.

Interesting Facts:

• Altaria is often admired for its singing voice, which is said to be as delicate as a cloud.
• It is sometimes referred to as the "Humming Pokémon" due to its melodious singing.
• Altaria's cloud-like appearance is inspired by traditional depictions of celestial beings and dragons in folklore.
• In competitive play, Altaria's Mega Evolution allows it to play a pivotal role in various strategies due to its unique Dragon/Fairy typing.

This comprehensive summary outlines Altaria's characteristics, abilities, and strategic uses in the Pokémon world, showcasing why it is a beloved member of many trainers' teams.

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• 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: If you hear a beautiful melody trilling deep among mountains far from people, it is ALTARIA’s humming.
• Diamond: It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice.
• Pearl: It looks like a fluffy cloud when it is in flight. It hums with its soprano voice.
• 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: It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you’re in a dream.
• Black: If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.
• White: If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.
• Black-2: On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.
• White-2: On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.
• X: It flies gracefully through the sky. Its melodic humming makes you feel like you’re in a dream.
• Y: On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.
• Omega-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.
• Alpha-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.
• Sword: As it flies in a calm and relaxed manner, Altaria performs a humming song that would enrapture any audience.
• Shield: This Pokémon has a kind disposition, but if it’s provoked, it will threaten opponents with shrill cries before attacking them without mercy.