Altaria (ex Deoxys 1) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Altaria from the Deoxys set is a Rare Holo card numbered 1 with 70 HP. It features the Safeguard Poké-Body and the attack Dive, offering a balanced mix of defense and offense. The card’s elegant design complements its strategic potential in gameplay.

Quick Facts

Card Stats

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Swablu)
• Abilities: Safeguard (Poké-Body) prevents effects of attacks from opponent’s Pokémon-ex
• Attacks:
• Double Wing Attack (Lightning): Does 20 damage to each Defending Pokémon
• Dive (Water, Colorless, Colorless): 50 damage
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -30
• Retreat Cost: 1

Key Printings

This exact printing is from the ex Deoxys set, card number 1, and is a Rare Holo variant. It is illustrated by Kyoko Umemoto and features the classic ex-era design elements.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by the set code ex8-1 and the market reference “Altaria Deoxys 1.” The card’s unique Safeguard ability and dual-type attacks make it stand out among other Altaria cards.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats according to the provided data.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the holofoil surface and vibrant artwork by Kyoko Umemoto, store this card in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• ex Deoxys: This set introduced Altaria with a protective Poké-Body and versatile attacks, fitting the set’s theme of powerful and strategic Pokémon. The card’s rarity and holofoil treatment make it a desirable piece for collectors focusing on the ex era.