Mega Altaria is a Dragon- and Fairy-type Humming Pokémon. It is available in Pokémon GO via Mega Raids. It is moderately weak (1.6x) to Pokémon with either Fairy-, Ice-, Poison- or Steel-type attacks. Mega Altaria’s best moves are Dragon Breath as a Fast Attack, and Dazzling Gleam, as a Charged Attack.
FUN FACT: Mega Altaria made its debut in Pokémon GO on Saturday, May 15, 2021, at 5:00 p.m. local time. This was after May 2021’s Swablu Community Day.
It’s coming back to Mega Raids as part of May 2025’s Pokémon GO events.
Mega Altaria Recommended Counters
The following are the recommended counters you should have in your battle party when participating in Mega Altaria raids.
| Pokémon | Fast Attack | Charged Attack | Max CP Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Team | |||
| Dusk Mane Necrozma | Metal Claw | Sunsteel Strike | 4099 |
| Shadow Metagross | Bullet Punch | Meteor Mash | 3791 |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Metal Claw | Play Rough | 4979 |
| White Kyurem | Ice Fang | Ice Burn | 4605 |
| Gardevoir | Charm | Dazzling Gleam | 3093 |
| Shadow Dialga | Metal Claw | Iron Head | 4038 |
| Second Team | |||
| Mega Gardevoir | Charm | Dazzling Gleam | 4512 |
| Shadow Excadrill | Metal Claw | Iron Head | 3244 |
| Metagross | Bullet Punch | Meteor Mash | 3791 |
| Black Kyurem | Shadow Claw | Freeze Shock | 4605 |
| Shadow Mamoswine | Powder Snow | Avalanche | 3328 |
| Dawn Wings Necrozma | Metal Claw | Moongeist Beam | 4099 |
Using the above-recommended teams will make trainers 2 – 3 Trainers defeat Mega Altaria faster. However, if you do not have these full teams, you can still win. You need to raid with at least 4 other trainers. Ensure the Pokémon you plan to use are those with either Fairy-, Ice-, Poison- or Steel-type moves as a Fast Attack and as a Charged Attack.
Other important details about Altaria
- Altaria’s’ maximum Combat Power (CP) stat is 2266 CP (at level 50).
- Its best moves/attacks in Pokémon GO are Dragon Breath as a Fast Attack, and Sky Attack as a Charged Attack.
- Its encounters are boosted during Windy weather in-game.
- Its encounters can be Shiny.
- It requires a maximum of 1 km walking distance to earn a Candy and 5 Mega Energy (if you already Mega-evolved the Altaria).
- Altaria is effective against Pokémon with Fire-, Grass-, Ground-, Fighting-, Bug-, and Water-type moves/attacks.
- Any Altaria obtained from Mega Raids can be encountered as follows
- from 1081 CP to 1145 CP (if not weather-boosted i.e., level 20)
- from 1352 CP to 1432 CP (if weather-boosted i.e. level 25)
- Any Altaria obtained from a Field or Special Research can be from 811 CP to 859 CP (i.e. level 15).
- 1145 CP, 1432 CP, and 859 CP are the CP for a perfect (aka, hundo) one when encountered from their respective means.
- For PokéStop Showcases, the tallest possible one is 1.91 m high (i.e. XXL). The shortest possible one is 0.53 m high (i.e. XXS).
- Altaria requires 300 Mega Energy for its first Mega Evolution into Mega Altaria.
In conclusion, defeating Mega Altaria in Mega raids requires a well-prepared team of strong Fairy-, Ice-, Poison- or Steel-type attacks Pokémon. Avoid using Fire-, Grass-, Ground-, Fighting-, Bug-, and Water-type Pokémon, as it resist their attacks. To maximize efficiency, coordinate with fellow Trainers, and use the recommended Mega Evolutions or Primal Reversions to boost Grass-, or Fighting-type attacks.
Good luck!
