Species guide · Ages 10+ · July 2026
Mega Altaria
Say it: MEGA ALT-aria
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Mega Altaria is Altaria’s Mega form. It becomes Dragon and Fairy (no Flying), needs Candy plus Mega Altaria Energy, and is often brought to boost Dragon or Fairy teammates. Only one Mega can be active at a time.
Say it: MEGA ALT-aria
Mega Altaria is Altaria’s Dragon / Fairy Mega form in Pokémon GO (it loses Flying). It uses Candy plus Mega Altaria Energy and is a flexible Dragon/Fairy mega for raid lobbies. Ice still hurts; also watch Poison, Steel, Fairy, and Dragon. Only one Mega or Primal can be active at a time.
Type-colored placeholder — not official Pokémon artwork (see IP notice below).
Pokédex notes
Mega Altaria is a Mega Dragon / Flying form in GO. Mega forms boost same-type allies in raids; lead with Mega when the lobby needs that type.
Where in GO: Mega Raids, Mega Energy, and high-tier events
Invest tip: Farm Mega Energy from Mega Altaria raids and events. Prefer Dragon Breath + Moonblast or Dragon Pulse while Mega. Keep a non-Shadow for Mega — Shadows cannot Mega Evolve.
Type matchups
- Dragon moves hit Dragon hard.
- Fairy moves hit Fighting, Dragon, and Dark hard.
When Mega Altaria is your opponent, Ice, Poison, Steel, Fairy hits hard.
Full type matchup guide →GO base stats
Inherited from base species Game Master row — exact costume/form stats may differ in live GO.
Inherits stats from Altaria— this costume or form may not have its own Game Master row.
- Attack
- 141
- Defense
- 201
- Stamina
- 181
Weak to
Resists
Best Pokémon to use against it
When this species is your opponent (Rocket battle, gym, raid, or PvP), these picks exploit its typings. Each list is a pool of options — not a required 12-Pokémon lobby.
Recommended
Strongest practical attackers for this matchup.
- 1. Baxcalibur · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 2. Shadow Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Mega Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 4. Shadow Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 5. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 6. Cetitan · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 7. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 8. Shadow Articuno · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Ice Beam
- 9. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 10. Aurorus · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 11. Jynx · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 12. Vanilluxe · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Blizzard
Budget
Solid alternatives when you cannot build the Recommended picks.
- 1. Glaceon · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 2. Mamoswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 3. Weavile · beats Ice
Ice Shard + Avalanche
- 4. Cloyster · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 5. Beartic · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Ice Punch
- 6. Abomasnow · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Weather Ball
- 7. Avalugg · beats Ice
Ice Fang + Avalanche
- 8. Froslass · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
- 9. Walrein · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Icicle Spear
- 10. Glalie · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Avalanche
- 11. Dewgong · beats Ice
Frost Breath + Icy Wind
- 12. Piloswine · beats Ice
Powder Snow + Avalanche
Moves in GO
Always-available Game Master learnset (regular TMs). Community Day / Elite TM moves appear above when we have curated notes for this species.
Fast
- peck
- dragon breath
Charged
- sky attack
- dazzling gleam
- dragon pulse
- flamethrower
PvP league ranks (family snapshot)
- Great League · rank #64 of 954 · CP 1489
Peck + Dazzling Gleam
- Ultra League · rank #165 of 747 · CP 2266
Peck + Dazzling Gleam
- Master League · rank #407 of 1023 · CP 2266
Peck + Dazzling Gleam
In your Collect
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Open Collect →Raid and PvP advice uses our Game Master snapshot (updated July 2026).
In the Competitive Guide
- Ch. 7: Recommended Movesets
# Recommended Movesets > Free forever in 3CL TCG. The full guide is never paywalled. Meta snapshots are dated — always verify live data on PvPoke / Pokebattler. ## Section 7: Recom…
- Ch. 19: Elite TM & Second Charged Moves
Elite TM targets for legacy and Community Day moves.
- Ch. 20: Lucky Pokémon & Family Trades
When lucky status matters for trades and Stardust savings.
- Ch. 21: Best Friends & Lucky Friends
Friendship steps for raid bonuses and lucky trades.
Related species
Also named in the same guide chapters (text only).