Altaria-EX Collector’s Guide

Character Intro

Altaria-EX is a Rare Holo EX card from the Fates Collide set, numbered 83. With 170 HP, it’s a sturdy Basic EX that pairs offense with smart utility. Its signature attack, Shining Wind, adds a dynamic edge to gameplay, and the striking design vividly captures Altaria’s graceful presence.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Basic, EX
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Rules: Pokémon-EX rule applies (opponent takes 2 Prize cards if knocked out)
• Attacks:
• Powerful Gain: Does 30+ damage, with an additional 60 damage and 30 HP healing if Altaria was healed this turn.
• Shining Wind: Deals 80 damage and grants no Weakness during the opponent’s next turn.

Key Printings

• Altaria-EX (Fates Collide #83): The only known printing of this card, identified by set code xy10-83. It is a Rare Holo EX card with no known alternate print variants.

Variants & Identifiers

• No print variants are documented for this card.
• Identified by set number 83 in the Fates Collide set.
• Illustrator: Eske Yoshinob.
• Card image reference: /images/xy10/xy10-83.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

• Legality: unknown
• This card is not legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
• The Pokémon-EX rule applies: when Altaria-EX is knocked out, the opponent takes 2 Prize cards.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the vibrant holo finish and detailed artwork by Eske Yoshinob, store this card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the card surface to maintain its collector value.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Fates Collide (xy10): This set introduced Altaria-EX as a powerful Basic EX Pokémon with healing synergy and strategic defensive options. It stands out as a Rare Holo EX card with a unique blend of offensive and supportive attacks.