Altaria (Crimson Invasion 80) Collectors Guide

Character Intro

Altaria from Crimson Invasion (#80) is a Rare Stage 1 Colorless Pokémon with 90 HP. Its kit highlights Draco Melody for Dragon setup and Cotton Guard for damage mitigation—an appealing pick for strategic collectors.

Quick Facts

• Type: Colorless
• Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Swablu)
• HP: 90
• Weakness: Lightning ×2
• Resistance: Fighting -20
• Retreat Cost: 1
• Attacks:
• Draco Melody: Flip a coin; if heads, search your deck for a Dragon Pokémon and put it onto your Bench.
• Cotton Guard: During your opponent’s next turn, this Pokémon takes 30 less damage from attacks (after applying Weakness and Resistance).

Key Printings

This exact printing of Altaria appears in the Crimson Invasion set as card number 80. It is classified as a Rare card and features artwork by sui. The card’s regulation mark and release date are unknown.

Variants & Identifiers

No print variants are listed for this card. It can be identified by its set code “sm4” and number “80” within the Crimson Invasion series. The card’s image is available at /images/sm4/sm4-80.jpg.

Legality & Play Notes

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

Care & Storage Tips

To preserve the card’s condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given its rarity and detailed artwork by sui, maintaining a clean, flat environment will help retain its value and visual appeal.

Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

• Crimson Invasion: This set features Altaria as a Rare Stage 1 Pokémon with a focus on Dragon-type synergy through its Draco Melody attack. The set emphasizes strategic bench placement and damage mitigation, showcased by Altaria’s Cotton Guard ability.