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Altaria ex

Paradox Rift / #253/182

Altaria ex

Printed language: English · Pokémon

Set (printed edition)
Paradox Rift
Rarity (source)
Special illustration rare
Illustrator
Jiro Sasumo
Source reference
sv04-253

CARDEX BACKGROUND

The Pokémon’s story

Altaria drifts among the clouds, its wings resembling masses of cotton. In flight, it sings in a clear voice that the entries compare to a soprano's. Those who hear it may feel as though they are being carried into a dream. The Pokédex thus combines calm movement, almost hidden in the sky, with a sound that can draw attention from far away. Its presence is sometimes revealed first by a melody, before its silhouette appears.

Background on the species in the video games; its forms and card versions may have appeared later.

A detail worth noticing

Altaria likes to wrap its friends in its cottony wings and purr, Pokémon Black explains. This more intimate habit contrasts with the song heard from the sky. The same plumage that camouflages it among clouds becomes, on the ground, a way to show affection to those who approach it.

Sources for this background

Card details

HP
260
Type (source)
Dragon
Stage (source)
Stage1
Evolves from (printed name)
Swablu
Pokédex number
334
Regulation mark
G
Retreat cost
1 Energy

Printed card text — English

Quoted source text is retained in the card’s printed language so this exact printing can be identified. The CarDex background above is translated into English.

Abilities

Humming Heal

Ability

Once during your turn, you may heal 20 damage from each of your Pokémon.

Attacks

Light Pulse

Cost: Water · Metal

Damage: 140

During your opponent's next turn, prevent all effects of attacks used by your opponent's Pokémon done to this Pokémon. (Damage is not an effect.)

Documented variants

Versions reported by the source; identification for sales still needs verification.

  • Holographic
  • holo · standard

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