Altaria (Pokémon)
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Swablu (#333) – Altaria – Zangoose (#335) | |
| General | |
|---|---|
| Name (Japanese), Number | Altaria, 334 |
| Stage | Stage 1 |
| Evolves from | Swablu (#333) |
| Evolves to | (none) |
| Video game base stats¹ | |
| Hit points | 75 |
| Attack | 70 |
| Defense | 90 |
| Speed | 80 |
| Special attack² | 70 |
| Special defense² | 105 |
| Biological | |
| Species | Humming Pokémon |
| Types | Template:PokemonTypeDragon, Template:PokemonTypeFlying |
| Height | 1.1 m |
| Weight | 20.6 kg |
| Abilities | Natural Cure |
| Signature Attack | Sing |
| Pokédex Color | Blue |
| Shiny color | The blue part of Altaria's body turns orange |
| Gender distribution | 50% male, 50% female |
| ¹ Stats for trading card versions may vary. ² Pokémon Ruby/Sapphire/Emerald | |
 | This article may need clearer distinction between fact and fiction. |
Altaria (Chirutarisu) is a Dragon/Flying type Pokémon, available in Pokémon Ruby and Sapphire. It can be evolved from Swablu (Chirutto) or caught in the fifth floor of Sky Pillar, where it can reach up to level 60, thus it is the highest-level Pokemon in the game save Rayquaza.
Pokédex Information
According to the Pokédex, "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."
Winona, the leader of Fortree Gym, uses a Level 33 female Altaria that knows the moves Aerial Ace, Dragonbreath, Dragon Dance, and Earthquake. Altaria is also trained by Bird Keepers and Dragon Trainers, as well as the Elite Four challenger Drake. It can learn any move that Swablu can, as well as Dragonbreath and Dragon Dance. It is the only non-legendary that learns Sky Attack naturally.
Name Origin
Altaria's name may have been derived from "altitude" or "alto", and "aria," which means "a beautiful melody."
Anime Appearances
In the episode called True Blue Swablu, May takes care of an injured Swablu until it returns to full health and can fly again. Several Altaria appear at the beginning when it is shown how the Swablu was injured.