Competitive Information for Altaria [Ruby/Sapphire]
Dragon / Flying
Abilities:
This Pokemon has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Altaria? These builds are optimized for Ruby/Sapphire Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Ruby/Sapphire metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get hyped for Altaria, a marvelous Pokémon with Dragon and Flying typing! It's a sight to see Altaria out in the 3rd generation battlefield. It is weak to Dragon, Ice, and Rock-typed attacks. Explore the movesets below to see how Altaria performs in battles.
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Sky Attack / Peck
- Double-Edge / Return
- Earthquake / Mud-Slap
- Steel Wing
Altaria makes an an exceptional Physical Sweeper in single battles. The purpose of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with formidable physical power. Back before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Altaria's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Altaria recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Natural Cure, Altaria has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
◆ Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 35-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Altaria's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Dragon Fang
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dragon Claw / Dragon Breath
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Solar Beam
Altaria stands out as an exceptional Special Sweeper in single battles. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using destructive special attacks. In the dark days before Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Natural Cure, Altaria has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out. With a Dragon Fang equipped to it, Altaria's dragon-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Altaria? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Ruby/Sapphire Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Ruby/Sapphire metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Shell Bell / Choice Band
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Sky Attack / Peck
- Earthquake / Mud-Slap
- Double-Edge / Return
- Steel Wing
Altaria stands out as a distinguished Physical Sweeper in double battles. This moveset is designed to crush rivals using forceful physical power. Prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. Choice Band will increase the damage of Altaria's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. The Shell Bell item option is to help Altaria recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge. With Natural Cure, Altaria has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out.
◆ Peck is a physical STAB-boosted 35-base power Flying-type move that deals damage.
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Power doubles on dig).
◆ Mud-Slap is a physical 20-base power Ground-type move (100% chance to lower the target's accuracy by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 1/3 recoil).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Altaria's defense by 1 stage).
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Item: Dragon Fang
Ability: Natural Cure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Dragon Claw / Dragon Breath
- Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
- Solar Beam
Taking on double battles? Altaria is a superior Special Sweeper. This moveset was created to overwhelm foes with intense special moves. In the dark days prior to Generation IV, a move's damage category was determined by its type. With Natural Cure, Altaria has its non-volatile status condition cured when it switches out. With a Dragon Fang equipped to it, Altaria's dragon-type attacks have 1.1x power.
◆ Dragon Breath is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Dragon-type move (30% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Solar Beam is a special 120-base power Grass-type move (charges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Altaria can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Ruby/Sapphire generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Altaria.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Altaria can perform in Ruby/Sapphire. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive RS Move and Ability Combos for Altaria
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Psych up + Haze
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Perish song + Protect
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Protect
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Altaria's stats
- Agility
- Dragon Dance
- Rage
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Altaria
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Protect
- Rest
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Altaria in Ruby and Sapphire
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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