Altaria

The Humming Pokémon
#334 - Altaria
Pre-Evolve	Swablu
Debut	Pokémon: Sapphire Version Pokémon: Ruby Version
Species Info
Type	+ +
Height	1.1 m (3'07")
Weight	20.6 kg (45.4 lbs.)
Color	Blue
Gender Ratio	1♂ : 1♀
Ability	Natural Cure
Hidden Ability	Cloud Nine
Egg Group	Dragon / Flying
Icon		Sprite
		File:334sprite.png
Footprint
30px
Base Statistics
Hit Points	75	Speed	80
Attack	70	Sp. Attack	70
Defense	90	Sp. Defense	105
Training Info
Catch Rate	045	Hatch Steps	5,120
Base Exp.	188	Effort Points	SpD
Happiness	70		SpD
To Lv.100	Erratic

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Altaria is an elegant humming bird-like Pokémon that was introduced in the third generation games. It is the evolved form of Swablu.

Information

Altaria evolves from Swablu at Level 35. Altaria is known for its tendency to hum in a gorgeous soprano voice which captivates most listeners. Its humming could be heard coming down the mountains from high up above. When an Altaria bonds with a new person, it will wrap that person within its wings and hum to them. Altaria can reach new heights by catching updrafts with their buoyant, cotton-like wings, and they love to soar through similarly fluffy clouds. It usually attacks by launching very hot fireballs from its mouth.

Appearances

Mainstream Games

In Pokémon: Ruby, Sapphire and Emerald Versions, Altaria could only be rarely found at the Sky Pillar. In Black and White, they uncommonly appeared at Route 14.

Other Games

Altaria could only be obtained through evolution in Pokémon Pinball: Ruby & Sapphire and Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red and Blue Rescue Teams. In Pokémon Trozei!, it was found at Endless Level 64, Forever Level 14, Pair Trozei and Mr. Who's Den. In Pokémon Ranger, it appeared at Sekra Mountain Range. In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Darkness, it could be recruited at Crevice Cave, Lower Crevice Cave and Mt. Avalanche. In Pokémon Ranger: Shadows of Almia, it was found at Chroma Ruins.

Other Appearances

Other Media

• In the anime, several different Alteria were initially featured in episodes of the Hoenn series, belonging to Winona, Drake and Nando. Drake's Altaria notably defeated Ash's Grovyle despite possessing a type advantage, although the same Grovyle had beaten Winona's Alteria. Alteria have also had other, more minor appearances in other episodes.
• In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Altaria was shown as one of Winona's main Pokémon during the Ruby/Sapphire arc.

Trivia

• Its name is a combination of "alto" (which refers to high notes) and "aria" (which is a type of melody and is also Italian for "air").