Stats & Training
Bulk defines Altaria's stat line. Sp. Def and Defense anchor the defensive side, but Attack can't keep up offensively. Tough to catch and worth 2 Sp. Def EVs.
On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.
On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.
Altaria Weakness
Type-wise, Altaria takes extra damage from Ice, Rock, and Dragon. Watch out for Ice attacks, those deal 4x damage. Ground moves do nothing thanks to a full immunity. 5 resistances help offset the weaknesses. With 75 HP and balanced defenses, Altaria can afford to eat a neutral hit or two.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Ice |
| 2x (Weak) | Rock, Dragon |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Fire, Water, Fighting, Bug |
| 0.25x (Resist) | Grass |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Lairon builds →Rock Slide 2x59-70% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
 Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Beartic builds →Blizzard 4x122-144%KO Icicle Crash 4x180-212%KO Rock Slide 2x53-63% Frost Breath 4x71-84% | ||
 Glaceon Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Glaceon builds →Blizzard 4x204-240%KO Ice Fang 4x75-88% Frost Breath 4x112-132%KO Icy Wind 4x105-124%KO | ||
 Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Probopass builds →Stone Edge 2x54-64% Power Gem 2x47-56% Rock Slide 2x41-48% Rock Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
 Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Delibird builds →Blizzard 4x115-136%KO Frost Breath 4x64-76% | ||
Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Lairon builds →Rock Slide 2x59-70% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Beartic builds →Blizzard 4x122-144%KO Icicle Crash 4x180-212%KO Rock Slide 2x53-63% Frost Breath 4x71-84% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Glaceon builds →Blizzard 4x204-240%KO Ice Fang 4x75-88% Frost Breath 4x112-132%KO Icy Wind 4x105-124%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Probopass builds →Stone Edge 2x54-64% Power Gem 2x47-56% Rock Slide 2x41-48% Rock Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Delibird builds →Blizzard 4x115-136%KO Frost Breath 4x64-76% | ||
Lairon SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Lairon builds →Rock Slide 2x59-70% Rock Tomb 2x47-56% | ||
Beartic Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Beartic builds →Blizzard 4x122-144%KO Icicle Crash 4x180-212%KO Rock Slide 2x53-63% Frost Breath 4x71-84% | ||
Glaceon Ice | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Glaceon builds →Blizzard 4x204-240%KO Ice Fang 4x75-88% Frost Breath 4x112-132%KO Icy Wind 4x105-124%KO | ||
Probopass RockSteel | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Probopass builds →Stone Edge 2x54-64% Power Gem 2x47-56% Rock Slide 2x41-48% Rock Tomb 2x34-40% | ||
Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Delibird builds →Blizzard 4x115-136%KO Frost Breath 4x64-76% | ||
 Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x48-57% Rock Tomb 2x40-48% Smack Down 2x32-38% Rock Blast 2x18-22% | ||
Dwebble BugRock | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Dwebble builds →Rock Slide 2x46-54% Rock Tomb 2x36-43% Smack Down 2x31-37% Rock Blast 2x16-20% | ||
 Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x47-55% Rock Tomb 2x38-45% | ||
 Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Boldore builds →Power Gem 2x36-43% Rock Slide 2x64-76% Rock Tomb 2x51-61% Smack Down 2x45-53% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Onix builds →Rock Slide 2x36-43% Rock Tomb 2x29-35% Dragon Breath 2x14-17% Rock Throw 2x25-30% | ||
 Nosepass Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Nosepass builds →Power Gem 2x34-40% Rock Slide 2x36-43% Rock Tomb 2x29-35% Rock Throw 2x25-30% | ||
 Cubchoo Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Cubchoo builds →Frost Breath 4x64-76% Rock Tomb 2x25-30% Icy Wind 4x60-71% Powder Snow 4x43-50% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x47-56% Rock Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
Boldore Rock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Boldore builds →Stone Edge 2x86-102%KO Power Gem 2x35-42% Rock Slide 2x65-77% Rock Tomb 2x53-63% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Onix builds →Stone Edge 2x46-54% Rock Slide 2x35-42% Rock Tomb 2x28-33% Dragon Breath 2x14-17% | ||
Cubchoo Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Cubchoo builds →Blizzard 4x110-129%KO Frost Breath 4x63-75% Rock Tomb 2x26-31% Icy Wind 4x56-67% | ||
 Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x79-94% Rock Slide 2x60-71% Rock Tomb 2x49-58% Rock Throw 2x40-48% | ||
 Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Obtain MethodRoute 22 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Terrakion builds →Rock Slide 2x78-92% Rock Tomb 2x63-74% Smack Down 2x53-62% | ||
Aron SteelRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Aron builds →Rock Slide 2x49-58% Rock Tomb 2x39-46% | ||
Delibird Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Delibird builds →Blizzard 4x115-136%KO Frost Breath 4x64-76% | ||
Cubchoo Ice | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Cubchoo builds →Blizzard 4x109-128%KO Frost Breath 4x61-72% Rock Tomb 2x26-31% Icy Wind 4x57-68% | ||
Solrock RockPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Solrock builds →Stone Edge 2x81-96% Rock Slide 2x61-72% Rock Tomb 2x49-58% Rock Throw 2x42-50% | ||
In Black 2 & White 2, Dragonite can KO Altaria with Outrage (137-161%). Terrakion threatens a KO with Stone Edge (101-119%). Mamoswine's Ice Shard also KOs at 134-158%.
 Dragonite Dragon | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityMultiscale ItemLum Berry NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Dragonite builds →Extreme Speed30-36% Outrage 2x137-161%KO | ||
Terrakion RockFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Terrakion builds →Close Combat30-36% Stone Edge 2x101-119%KO | ||
 Mamoswine IceGround | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityThickfat ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Mamoswine builds →Ice Shard 4x134-158%KO Superpower33-39% | ||
 Kyurem DragonIce | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Kyurem builds →Ice Beam 4x114-134%KO | ||
 Rhyperior GroundRock | C | |
Recommended Build AbilitySolidrock ItemChoice Band NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Altaria View Rhyperior builds →Stone Edge 2x176-207%KO Megahorn35-41% | ||
Black 2 & White 2 Evolution
Evolved from Swablu. Altaria is the final form in this two-stage line. A decent partner pool for breeding via two egg groups. Eggs are average hatch time. HP grew the most through evolution (+30 over Swablu), and Altaria peaks at 490 total stats. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Breeding
Breed with Altaria to get Swablu eggs easily using 39 partners from the Dragon and Flying egg groups. Notable egg moves include Agility, Dragon Rush, Feather Dance and 7 more.
Black 2 & White 2 Altaria Best Moveset
The special wall spread is where Altaria earns its spot. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Careful nature for the right lean, and Roost handles sustain. Natural Cure does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Altaria best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Dragon Dance
- Roost
- Dragon Claw
- Outrage
Moves
Stall teams hate this. Altaria can spread damage across 10 types, with Ghost and Normal punishing common defensive pivots. STAB from Sky Attack and Draco Meteor keeps the pressure honest on everything else.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Reminder Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Altaria in Black 2 & White 2
A solid number of locations for Altaria with high spawn rates across late-game routes. The sort toggle below swaps between best odds and earliest access, so you can approach it based on where you are in the game.
Where To Catch Altaria in Black 2 & White 2
To get Altaria, start by catching Swablu through walking encounters at Lv. 33-64. The chain covers 2 catchable stages before reaching the final form.
Step 1Catch SwabluAbundant ShrineBlack 2Grass Lv.33 RuinsUncommonLateAnyAbundant ShrineWhite 2Grass Lv.33 RuinsUncommonLateAnyRoute 14Black 2Grass Lv.33 RouteUncommonLateAnyRoute 14White 2Grass Lv.33 RouteUncommonLateAny
Step 2Altaria ✓Route 14Black 2Grass Lv.37-40 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassRoute 14White 2Grass Lv.37-40 RouteUncommonLateAnyDouble grassAbundant ShrineBlack 2Grass Lv.38-40 RuinsUncommonLateAnyDouble grassAbundant ShrineWhite 2Grass Lv.38-40 RuinsUncommonLateAnyDouble grassAbundant ShrineBlack 2Grass Lv.36 RuinsRareLateAnyAbundant ShrineWhite 2Grass Lv.36 RuinsRareLateAnyRoute 14Black 2Grass Lv.36 RouteRareLateAnyRoute 14White 2Grass Lv.36 RouteRareLateAnyNature PreserveBlack 2Grass Lv.56CommonPostAnyNature PreserveWhite 2Grass Lv.56CommonPostAnyNature PreserveBlack 2Grass Lv.64CommonPostAnyDouble grassNature PreserveWhite 2Grass Lv.64CommonPostAnyDouble grassVictory Road - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.49-50 CaveUncommonPostAnyVictory Road - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.49-50 CaveUncommonPostAnyVictory Road - OutsideBlack 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveUncommonPostAnyDouble grassVictory Road - OutsideWhite 2Grass Lv.54-55 CaveUncommonPostAnyDouble grassNature SanctuaryBlack 2Grass Lv.56UncommonPostAnyNature SanctuaryWhite 2Grass Lv.56UncommonPostAnyNature SanctuaryBlack 2Grass Lv.64UncommonPostAnyDouble grassNature SanctuaryWhite 2Grass Lv.64UncommonPostAnyDouble grassor evolve from Swablu (Step 1)
Altaria Guide
In Black 2 & White 2, Natural Cure changes the entire equation for Altaria. The 490 BST doesn't tell the full story. Ranked C-Tier. Dragon Dance with Leftovers is the standard set.
Mega Evolution isn't available in Black 2 & White 2, but Altaria does have a Mega form in Gen 6-7 games (X/Y, ORAS, Sun/Moon). Mega Altaria hits 590 BST.
In Black 2 & White 2, Altaria's biggest threats include Cloyster (Ice), Aerodactyl (Rock), and Salamence (Dragon), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Cloyster is the most dangerous since Ice moves deal 4x damage.
Natural Cure is what you want on Altaria. Every competitive set worth running is built with that ability in mind. The alternatives (Cloud Nine) work on paper but Natural Cure is what makes Altaria worth using.
Base 80 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. On offense, Altaria is a physical attacker with base 70 Attack. Defensively? Enough bulk to take a hit or two.
Game Availability
Since debuting in Ruby & Sapphire, Altaria has appeared in 16 titles over 8 generations. Along the way, it received a Mega form in Generation 6, keeping it relevant across different competitive metas.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RSDebut
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORASMega
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves