Great League PvP guide
Altaria Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Altaria is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Great League, where it currently ranks #2. Its recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Moonblast and Flamethrower.
Great League
#2
Meta staple
Type
Dragon/Flying
Best Fast Move
Dragon Breath
Charged Moves
Max CP
2,266
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ALTARIA
Is Altaria Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Altaria is currently one of the strongest options in Great League where it is ranked #2.
Altaria is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #264.
Altaria PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great LeagueBest | #2 | 92.9 | Dragon Breath, Moonblast, Flamethrower |
| Ultra League | #264 | 80.3 | Dragon Breath, Moonblast, Flamethrower |
Best Moveset for Altaria in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
The recommended PvP moveset for Altaria is Dragon Breath with Moonblast and Flamethrower.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Altaria in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fairy, Steel
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Grass, Ice, Steel
Neutral vs: Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic
Weak vs: Dragon, Fire, Rock, Water
Charged Move
Strong vs: Dark, Dragon, Fighting
Neutral vs: Bug, Electric, Fairy, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fire, Poison, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Altaria PvP Move Counts
Dragon Breath → Moonblast
13 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Dragon Breath → Flamethrower
14 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Altaria Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Great League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Altaria wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Vigoroth637
- Corviknight576
- Melmetal547
Difficult Matchups
Altaria Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Altaria's Dragon/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- ice2.56×
- dragon1.6×
- fairy1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- grass0.391×
- ground0.391×
- bug0.625×
- fighting0.625×
- fire0.625×
- water0.625×
Best Counters to Altaria in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Altaria in Great League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Altaria's league HP.
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Shadow Sneakghost
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Play Roughfairy
Charged Move
Super Effective
65% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Sucker Punchdark
Fast Move
Neutral
- Night Slashdark
Charged Move
Neutral
22% HP
- Icy Windice
Charged Move
Super Effective
57% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Neutral
51% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
11% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Astonishghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Night Shadeghost
Charged Move
Neutral
26% HP
- Power Gemrock
Charged Move
Super Effective
42% HP
Great League
Recommended attacks
- Peck
Fast Move
Neutral
- Divewater
Charged Move
Resisted
14% HP
- Fly
Charged Move
Neutral
36% HP
Ratings are shown from Altaria's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Altaria.
Best Teammates for Altaria in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Altaria should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Great League meta.
Teammates are calculated from the current Great League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Altaria
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/14/15 | 1,497 | 29 | 2,212,160 |
| #2 | 0/15/14 | 1,497 | 29 | 2,206,687 | |
| #3 | 0/13/15 | 1,494 | 29 | 2,201,870 | |
| #4 | 1/11/15 | 1,498 | 29 | 2,196,762 | |
| #5 | 0/15/8 | 1,499 | 29.5 | 2,196,639 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 2,266 | 50 | 3,902,033 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 2,261 | 50 | 3,883,968 | |
| #3 | 15/15/13 | 2,254 | 50 | 3,878,240 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 2,260 | 50 | 3,878,240 | |
| #5 | 14/15/15 | 2,251 | 50 | 3,877,020 |
Altaria Mega Evolution
If you Mega Evolve
Every column uses the same safe Pokémon level — the highest level where the Max Mega Evolution still fits the league cap. Max Mega Evolve adds a +2 effective level bonus while Mega Evolved, but the Pokémon's real level stays the same.
| Mega Evolution | League | IV Rank | IVs | Stat Product | Max normal CP | Mega CP | Max Mega CP | PvP suitability |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Altaria (Mega) | Mega Great League | #1 / 4096 | 0/8/15 | 100.00% | 916 at L18 | 1,500 at L18 | 8141,500 0/8/15#1 · L16 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #244 |
| Mega Ultra League | #1 / 4096 | 0/15/15 | 100.00% | 1,527 at L29.5 | 2,497 at L29.5 | 1,4232,497 0/15/15#1 · L27.5 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #85 | |
| Mega Master League | #1 / 4096 | 15/15/15 | 100.00% | 2,266 at L50 | 3,576 at L50 | 2,2663,618 15/15/15#1 · L50 No Mega Level 4 | Meta rank #128 |
Altaria Stats in Pokémon GO
Altaria's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Altaria 0/14/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29
- CP
- 1,497
- Attack
- 101.4
- Defense
- 154.7
- HP
- 141
Ultra League
Altaria 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 2,266
- Attack
- 131.1
- Defense
- 181.5
- HP
- 164
Altaria (Mega)
Altaria (Mega)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Altaria (Mega) 0/8/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18
- CP
- 1,500
- Attack
- 125.8
- Defense
- 128.1
- HP
- 111
Ultra League
Altaria (Mega) 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 29.5
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 161.1
- Defense
- 169.1
- HP
- 142
Altaria Evolution
Separately from the evolution chain, it can Mega Evolve into Altaria (Mega).
A Shadow form of Altaria also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Altaria in Pokémon GO PvP
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More PoGoCoach tools
Altaria Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Altaria in Pokémon GO PvP?
Altaria's recommended PvP moveset is Dragon Breath with Moonblast and Flamethrower.
Is Altaria good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Altaria is currently one of the strongest options in Great League, where it is ranked #2.
What counters Altaria in Pokémon GO PvP?
Mimikyu, Thievul and Tinkaton are among the strongest current counters to Altaria in Great League.
What is Altaria weak to in Pokémon GO?
Altaria is weak to Ice (2.56×), Dragon (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).