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Altaria Mega is a Dragon/Fairy-type Pokémon introduced in Generation III, with its Mega Evolution debuting in Generation VI.

Type: Dragon/Fairy

Abilities:

• Pixilate: Normal-type moves become Fairy-type moves and receive a 20% power boost.

Physical Characteristics:

• Altaria Mega retains the elegant, cloud-like appearance of its normal form but with more grandeur.
• Its cloud-like wings become larger and fluffier, almost enveloping its entire body.
• The plumage around its body and neck becomes more voluminous, resembling a billowing cloud.
• The color of its body and neck is a soothing light blue, with the wings appearing pure white.
• It features a graceful, long neck and a small, rounded head with gentle eyes, emphasizing its serene nature.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Altaria Mega is known for its melodious singing, often flying above cloud layers to create beautiful, harmonic sounds.
• Naturally, Altaria prefers to reside in mountainous regions, where it can roost at high altitudes among the clouds.
• It is a gentle creature, known to be very sociable and affectionate towards its trainer and other Pokémon.

In Battle:

• Altaria Mega boasts a balanced stat distribution, making it a versatile combatant.
• It excels in both offensive and defensive roles, capable of exploiting its Dragon/Fairy typing to resist common types and deliver powerful strikes.
• Notable moves include Hyper Voice, benefitting from Pixilate, Dragon Dance for boosting its stats, and Draco Meteor for powerful Dragon-type attacks.
• It is particularly strong against Dragon, Fighting, and Dark types, while being wary of Steel, Ice, and Poison types.

Evolution:

• Altaria evolves from Swablu starting at level 35.
• It can Mega Evolve into Altaria Mega using the Altarianite, a special Mega Stone.

Interesting Facts:

• Altaria Mega's Pixilate ability makes its Hyper Voice exceptionally powerful, turning it into a Fairy-type move.
• Its design inspiration is drawn from traditional depictions of clouds and elements of Asian mythical dragons.
• Altaria Mega's Fairy typing in its Mega Evolution form showcases its serene and ethereal qualities, a departure from its original Dragon/Flying type.
• Known for its calming presence, it is often associated with tranquility and peace, making it popular among trainers who value elegance and harmony.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• 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.

334 National

122 Hoenn

172 Extended-Sinnoh

247 Updated-Unova

140 Kalos-Mountain

127 Updated-Hoenn

36 Crown-Tundra

220 Paldea

115 Blueberry