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Cards/Altaria
Altaria card from the Surging Sparks set
Card image via the Pokémon TCG API.
Stage 1 Pokémon

Altaria

Flying dragon with versatile energy attachment and protective wings

Dragon120 HPStage 1Intermediate to play

What this card does

Attach up to 2 Basic Energy cards to Altaria at no cost, enhancing its power or flexibility.

Protects Altaria from damage during the opponent's next turn if heads is flipped.

Signature attack

Cotton Wings

Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks. (100 damage)

Altaria can boost its energy and shield itself temporarily, making it a versatile card in various strategies.

Attacks

W
Humming Charge

Search your deck for up to 2 Basic Energy cards and attach them to your Pokémon in any way you like. Then, shuffle your deck.

WM
Cotton Wings100

Flip a coin. If heads, during your opponent's next turn, prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks.

Which deck it belongs in

Works well in both Energy management decks and those requiring a defensive edge.

Strengths
  • Flexible energy attachment
  • Temporary damage prevention
Watch out for
  • Needs specific energy types for effective play
  • Dependent on coin flips for some effects
Pro tip

Use Humming Charge to attach Energy before a critical turn where Altaria might face multiple attacks.

From the Pokédex

Altaria can mimic the sounds of various Pokémon, making it a unique addition to any team.

Note for the parent

Look for ways to pair Altaria with cards that provide Water or Metal Energy as these are crucial for its attacks.

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