Altaria Raid Counters
Best counters and strategies to beat Altaria in Pokemon GO raids.
How to Beat Altaria
Altaria is a 5 raid boss in Pokemon GO with Dragon/Flying typing. The best counter is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 43.238 DPS.
Altaria can be defeated by a minimum of 2 trainers using optimal counters at level 40+. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win, especially if your team isn't fully powered up.
Type strategy: Altaria is weak to Ice (double weak!), Dragon, Fairy, Rock -type attacks. Avoid using Grass, Ground, Bug-type moves as Altaria resists them. Focus your team on the highest DPS counters from the list below — even budget options without Shadow or Mega forms perform well in larger groups.
Top 3 counters: The strongest lineup against Altaria is Kyurem (White) (43.238 DPS), Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (41.857 DPS), and Shadow Weavile (40.667 DPS). Shadow variants deal 20% more damage but take 20% more — worth it for short-man attempts.
Catching Altaria: After defeating Altaria, the catch encounter will have a CP between 1108 and 1174 at level 20. With weather boost, the range is 1379-1460 at level 25. A perfect 100% IV Altaria from raids will have exactly 1174 CP — look for that number! Use Golden Razz Berries and Excellent curveball throws to maximize your catch rate.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best counters for Altaria?
The best counter for Altaria is Kyurem (White) with Ice Fang and Blizzard, dealing 43.238 DPS. Other top options include Shadow Darmanitan (Galarian standard) (41.857 DPS) and Shadow Weavile (40.667 DPS).
How many trainers to beat Altaria?
Altaria can be defeated by a minimum of 2 high-level trainers with optimal counters. We recommend 4+ trainers for a comfortable win. In public lobbies, 5-6 is a safe number.
What is Altaria weak to?
Altaria is weak to Ice (double weak), Dragon, Fairy, Rock-type attacks. It resists Grass, Ground, Bug, Fighting, Fire, Water-type moves, so avoid those.
Can Altaria be shiny in Pokemon GO?
No, Altaria's shiny form is not currently available in Pokemon GO. It may be released in a future event.
What CP is a 100% IV Altaria from raids?
A 100% IV (15/15/15) Altaria from raids will have 1174 CP at level 20, or 1460 CP at level 25 with weather boost. The minimum CP (10/10/10 IVs) is 1108. If you see 1174 CP in the catch screen, it's a perfect — use a Golden Razz Berry!
Is Altaria worth raiding in Pokemon GO?
Altaria is a lower-tier raid boss that can be soloed or defeated easily with 1-2 trainers. It's useful for farming candy, earning XP, and potentially getting a high-IV specimen. Worth doing when convenient, but doesn't require spending Premium Passes.
What is the best moveset for Altaria?
For the best moveset for Altaria itself (when using it as an attacker), check the full Altaria stats page which includes optimal fast and charged move combinations for both PvE raids and PvP GO Battle League, along with DPS calculations and PvP rankings.
Can I beat Altaria without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?
Yes! While Shadow and Mega Pokemon are the top DPS options, Altaria can be defeated using regular (non-Shadow, non-Mega) counters. The best budget options are Kyurem (White) (43.238 DPS) and Eternatus (36.759 DPS). You may need 5-6 trainers instead of the minimum 2 when using budget teams. Check the Budget Counters section above for the full F2P-friendly list.
What weather boosts Altaria in raids?
Weather boost information for Altaria is not currently available. Dragon-type Pokemon are typically boosted in specific weather conditions. When weather boosted, the raid is harder but the catch encounter is level 25 with higher CP.