Altaria (Boundaries Crossed 152) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Altaria from the Boundaries Crossed set is a Rare Secret card numbered 152. It features 70 HP and the unique ability Fight Song. Its attack, Glide, offers a graceful touch to gameplay. This card stands out for collectors seeking distinctive Pokémon.

Quick Facts

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Stage 1
• Ability: Fight Song — boosts your Dragon Pokémon’s attacks by 20 damage before Weakness and Resistance.
• Attack: Glide — costs Water, Metal, and Colorless energy and deals 40 damage.
• Weakness: Dragon ×2
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Flavor Text: “This extremely rare Pokémon is a different color than usual. It is very hard to find.”
• Legal Status: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the Boundaries Crossed set, card number 152, classified as a Rare Secret. It is notable for its unique ability “Fight Song” and its role as a Stage 1 Dragon-type Pokémon evolving from Swablu.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “bw7” and number 152. The card’s rarity as a Rare Secret and the illustrator 5ban Graphics are key identifiers.

Legality & Play Notes

Legality: unknown
This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Its ability to boost Dragon Pokémon attacks by 20 damage can be strategically valuable in casual play.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s vivid artwork and rare status, store it in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity, consider using a top loader or a graded case for long-term protection.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Boundaries Crossed: Introduced this rare secret Altaria card featuring a unique ability to enhance Dragon-type attacks, adding strategic depth and collector appeal to the set.