Swablu and Altaria in Pokemon GO

 Cacnea and Cacturne Zangoose 

Pokemon GO Altaria (Max CP 1868) and Swablu (Max CP 722) are two very popular, albeit weak, Pokemon coming in Generation III. Swablu is also known as the “Cotton Bird” and Altaria as the “Humming Pokemon”.

Upon evolving, Swablu’s typing changes from Normal to Dragon, granting it access to a completely new set of moves. Unfortunately, Altaria, much like Kingdra, is not a strong dragon type – we don’t expect to see a lot of Altarias in Gyms or Raids.

Altaria loves Windy, but Swablu loves both Windy and Partly Cloudy weather.

Swablu and Altaria stats in Pokemon GO
ID Sprite Pokémon ATK DEF HP MAX CP
333 Swablu
normal flying
76 139 90 722
334 Altaria
dragon flying
141 208 150 1868

Altaria in the meta

Despite it’s interesting type evolution, we still think of Altaria as a Pokedex filler. It’s stats are rather low, which translates into low Combat Power values. As a potential Raider, Altaria is a much worse performer than Dragonite, who shares the same typing.

On the plus side, Altaria does have a mega evolution. With its mega evolution, it changes its dual type once again into dragon fairy. In addition, its stats skyrockets and might even place Altaria in its mega form on top 10 ranks.

Pokémon GO Altaria Moves

Best moveset: Dragon Breath/ Dragon Pulse

The best moveset simply because of its awesome Dragon type that is weak only against dragon ice and fairy type.

When compared Dragon Breath (0.5s) to Peck (1s), Dragon Breath Does more damage, but gains slightly less energy.

Sky Attack and Dragon Pulse are both very good and it only depends on what are you planing to use your Altaria for (what type you gonna be fighting with it).

Altaria has access to following moves:

  • Peck flying
  • Dragon Breath dragon
  • Sky Attack flying
  • Dragon Pulse dragon
  • Dazzling Gleam fairy

Shiny Swablu and Altaria variants in Pokemon GO

A normal Swablu is all blue colored head with a white beak, and white cotton-looking wings. A normal Altaria is also blue colored with its white wings that resembles clouds surrounding its body. It also has a white beak, and white oval markings on its cheek.

A shiny Swablu is all gold colored head with a white beak, and white cotton-looking wings. A shiny Altaria is also gold colored with its white wings that resembles clouds surrounding its body. It also has a white beak, and white oval markings on its cheek.

Shiny Swablu and Altaria
Swablu Altaria
Normal
Shiny

In the anime

Swablu had a major appearance on the 338th episode of the Pokémon series (Advanced Generation: Episode 64) titled, “True Blue Swablu”. In this episode also comes minor appearance of Altaria.

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