Pokemon Champions Build Guide
Altaria is best used as a bulky support or setup Pokemon in Pokemon Champions. Its strongest builds focus on defensive utility, Dragon-type coverage and Mega Evolution flexibility.
Altaria Form
Last Updated: Regulation M-2
Page Status: This Altaria build guide will be updated when new Pokemon Champions regulations, items, buffs or nerfs change its best set.
Altaria has two main builds in Pokemon Champions. The bulky support build is the safest option, while the Mega build gives Altaria Fairy-type offensive pressure.
This is the main Altaria build. It uses bulk and support moves to help teammates while checking Grass, Fire and Fighting-type Pokemon.
| Item | Sitrus Berry or Leftovers |
|---|---|
| Ability | Natural Cure |
| Nature | Calm, +Sp. Def and -Attack |
| Moves | Dragon Pulse, Tailwind, Roost, Protect |
| Stat Point Spread | HP: 28 / Defense: 12 / Sp. Def: 22 |
This version uses Mega Evolution to gain Fairy typing and stronger matchup control into Dragon and Dark-type Pokemon.
| Item | Altarianite |
|---|---|
| Ability | Pixilate after Mega Evolution |
| Nature | Modest, +Sp. Atk and -Attack |
| Moves | Hyper Voice, Dragon Pulse, Roost, Protect |
| Stat Point Spread | HP: 20 / Sp. Atk: 28 / Sp. Def: 14 |
Altaria stats are shown below for easy comparison.
Sitrus Berry is the safest item for bulky support sets because it gives immediate recovery.
Altarianite is the best item for the Mega build because Pixilate turns Hyper Voice into strong Fairy-type pressure.
Altaria works best with Pokemon that cover its weaknesses, support its preferred speed control or help it find safer turns.
Altaria is strong against Grass, Fire, Water, Fighting and Bug-type Pokemon. Mega Altaria also pressures Dragon and Dark-type Pokemon with Fairy damage.
Tailwind and Roost help Altaria support longer games instead of only attacking.
Altaria is threatened by Ice, Rock, Dragon and Fairy-type attacks before Mega Evolution. Mega Altaria must watch out for Steel and Poison-type damage.
Altaria can learn Dragon, Flying, Fairy, Fire and support moves across different Pokemon games. Use the section below to view the full move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
This section keeps older Altaria builds available in case a previous regulation returns.
Main Build: Bulky Dragon Support
Moves: Dragon Pulse, Tailwind, Roost, Protect
Item: Sitrus Berry or Leftovers
Stat Points: HP: 28 / Defense: 12 / Sp. Def: 22
Main Build: Bulky Dragon Support
Moves: Dragon Pulse, Tailwind, Roost, Protect
Item: Sitrus Berry or Leftovers
Stat Points: HP: 28 / Defense: 12 / Sp. Def: 22
Altaria is worth using if your team wants a bulky support Pokemon with flexible typing and Mega potential.
The support build is easier to fit, while Mega Altaria is better when the team needs Fairy-type spread pressure.
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