Altaria
Dragon/Flying-type, Generation 3. Evolves into Mega Altaria for Candy — no raid or PvP ranking of its own.
Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Dragon Breath Sky Attack
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Sky Attack costs 50 energy for 80 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Altaria takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 523
- Buddy distance
- 1.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 10,000 Dust + 25 Candy
- Mega Energy (buddy)
- 5 per km
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,145 CP
Altaria moves
2 fast · 5 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath Best STAB | Dragon | 6 | 4 | 0.5s | 12 | 8 |
| Peck STAB | Flying | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 100 | 50 | 3.5s | 28.6 | 2.00 |
| Dragon Pulse STAB | Dragon | 90 | 50 | 3.5s | 25.7 | 1.80 |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 65 | 50 | 2.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
| Sky Attack Best STAB | Flying | 80 | 50 | 2.0s | 40 | 1.60 |
| Moonblast Elite | Fairy | 130 | 100 | 4.0s | 32.5 | 1.30 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dragon Breath | Dragon | 3 | 4 | — | — | — |
| Peck | Flying | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Sky Attack | Flying | 75 | 50 | 1.50 | — |
| Moonblast | Fairy | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | Buff / debuff |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Dragon Breath (12 DPS); Peck builds energy fastest (10 EPS). Moonblast is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Mega Evolution
Family
Raids
- Status
- Altaria is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Altaria
How to get Altaria
- Evolve from
- Swablu · 400 Candy
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Altaria knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 1,000 Dust + 1 Candy → Return
- Mega Evolution
- 200 Mega Energy the first time, less afterwards as your Mega Level rises
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 49 | 1,732 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 49 | 1,875 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,108 | 1,174 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 1,379 | 1,460 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,108 | 1,174 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 838 | 887 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,108 | 1,174 |
Is Altaria good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Altaria has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (201 Defense / 181 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 10,000 Dust and 25 Candy, and with 5 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Altaria deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 28 |
| Lv 2 | 88 |
| Lv 3 | 149 |
| Lv 4 | 209 |
| Lv 5 | 270 |
| Lv 6 | 330 |
| Lv 7 | 391 |
| Lv 8 | 451 |
| Lv 9 | 512 |
| Lv 10 | 572 |
| Lv 11 | 630 |
| Lv 12 | 687 |
| Lv 13 | 744 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 801 |
| Lv 15 | 859 |
| Lv 16 | 916 |
| Lv 17 | 973 |
| Lv 18 | 1,031 |
| Lv 19 | 1,088 |
| Lv 20 | 1,145 |
| Lv 21 | 1,202 |
| Lv 22 | 1,260 |
| Lv 23 | 1,317 |
| Lv 24 | 1,374 |
| Lv 25 | 1,432 |
| Lv 26 | 1,489 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 1,546 |
| Lv 28 | 1,603 |
| Lv 29 | 1,661 |
| Lv 30 | 1,718 |
| Lv 31 | 1,747 |
| Lv 32 | 1,775 |
| Lv 33 | 1,804 |
| Lv 34 | 1,832 |
| Lv 35 | 1,861 |
| Lv 36 | 1,890 |
| Lv 37 | 1,918 |
| Lv 38 | 1,947 |
| Lv 39 | 1,976 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 2,004 |
| Lv 41 | 2,030 |
| Lv 42 | 2,055 |
| Lv 43 | 2,081 |
| Lv 44 | 2,107 |
| Lv 45 | 2,133 |
| Lv 46 | 2,159 |
| Lv 47 | 2,186 |
| Lv 48 | 2,212 |
| Lv 49 | 2,239 |
| Lv 50 | 2,266 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0334
- Height
- 1.09 m
- Weight
- 20.60 kg
- Buddy size
- Big
- Family forms
- 5 released forms
- Game ID
- V0334_POKEMON_ALTARIA
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Altaria in Pokemon GO?
Altaria's best moveset is Dragon Breath (fast) with Sky Attack (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Altaria's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Altaria takes super effective damage from Ice, Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type moves. It is double weak to Ice (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water, so avoid those types against it.
What is Altaria's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Altaria reaches 2,266 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 2,004 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Altaria?
A perfect 15/15/15 Altaria shows 1,145 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 1,432 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Altaria better than regular Altaria?
Shadow Altaria deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Altaria in Pokemon GO?
Evolve it from Swablu (400 Candy). It can be traded between trainers.
Can Altaria be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Altaria depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.