Altaria Collector’s Guide: Legendary Treasures (bw11-92)

Character Intro

Altaria from Legendary Treasures is an uncommon card, number 92. It has 80 HP and features the attack Cleave. A clean Dragon-type design makes it a distinctive addition to any collection.

Quick Facts

• Type: Dragon
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Swablu)
• Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
• Weakness: Dragon ×2
• Resistances: None
• Attacks:
• Speed Dive: Deals 20 damage for two Colorless Energy.
• Cleave: For Water, Metal, and Colorless Energy, deals 40 damage and requires flipping 2 coins; if both are heads, discard all Energy attached to the Defending Pokémon.
• Flavor Text: “On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.”
• Legal Status: unknown
• Image:

Key Printings

This guide focuses on the Legendary Treasures printing, card number 92. It’s an uncommon Dragon-type Altaria with Cleave’s unique Water, Metal, and Colorless Energy cost.

Variants & Identifiers

There are no known print variants for this card. Key identifiers include the set code “bw11,” the card number “92,” and illustrator Atsuko Nishida. The Dragon typing and Stage 1 status also help distinguish it.

Legality & Play Notes

The legality of this Altaria printing is unknown. It is not currently listed as legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats. Players should verify tournament rules before including it in decks.

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve its uncommon value and artwork, store the card in a sleeve away from sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching to maintain condition.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Legendary Treasures: Altaria appears as a Dragon-type Stage 1 with balanced HP and versatile attacks. Cleave offers strategic energy disruption potential, making it notable for collectors interested in Dragon-type Pokémon from the Black & White era.

This Altaria remains a charming and tactically interesting pickup for collectors and players alike.