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  • Collector’s Guide: Altaria (Surging Sparks #134)

    Altaria (Surging Sparks 134) Collector’s Guide

    Character Intro

    Altaria from Surging Sparks is an Uncommon Dragon-type Stage 1 Pokémon with 120 HP, featuring the Cotton Wings attack. It is card number 134 in the set.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Surging Sparks 134 Uncommon 120
    • Type: Dragon
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Swablu)
    • Retreat Cost: 1
    • Regulation Mark: H
    • Weaknesses: None listed
    • Resistances: None listed

    Key Printings

    This exact printing of Altaria appears in the Surging Sparks set, identified by set code sv8 and card number 134. It is classified as an Uncommon card with no known alternate illustrators or special print variants.

    Variants & Identifiers

    No print variants or alternate artwork are documented for this card. It can be identified by set code sv8, number 134, and regulation mark H. The image for this printing is available at /images/sv8/sv8-134.jpg.

    Legality & Play Notes

    Legality: unknown
    This card 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

    Store the card in a protective sleeve and keep it away from direct sunlight and moisture. Given the unknown illustrator and release date, preserving its physical condition is especially important for collectors.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Surging Sparks (sv8): This set includes Altaria as an Uncommon Dragon-type Stage 1 Pokémon with two attacks: “Humming Charge,” which allows energy attachment from the deck, and “Cotton Wings,” a powerful 100-damage attack with a defensive flip-coin effect. The card complements the set’s dynamic energy strategies.

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  • Collector’s Guide: Altaria (Obsidian Flames #160)

    Altaria (Obsidian Flames 160) Collectors Guide

    Character Intro

    Altaria from the Obsidian Flames set is an uncommon card with 120 HP. This elegant Pokémon features the attack Soothing Lullaby, adding a strategic element to gameplay. Its design captures a serene and calming presence, fitting for its soothing ability.

    Quick Facts

    set_name release_date number rarity hp illustrator
    Obsidian Flames 160 Uncommon 120 kurumitsu
    • HP: 120
    • Type: Dragon
    • Stage: Stage 1 (Evolves from Swablu)
    • Retreat Cost: 1 Colorless Energy
    • Attacks: Glide (30 damage, 1 Colorless), Soothing Lullaby (110 damage, Water + Metal)
    • Flavor Text: “If it bonds with a person, it will gently envelop the friend with its soft wings, then hum.”
    • Illustrator: kurumitsu
    • Image:

    Key Printings

    This exact printing appears in the Obsidian Flames set as card number 160. It is an Uncommon rarity card featuring Altaria with no special abilities but two attacks: Glide and Soothing Lullaby. The latter can put the opponent’s Active Pokémon to sleep with a unique coin-flip mechanic during Pokémon Checkup.

    Variants & Identifiers

    There are no known print variants for this card. It is identified by its set code “sv3” and regulation mark “G.” The card’s market reference query is “Altaria Obsidian Flames 160.”

    Legality & Play Notes

    • Legality: unknown
    • This card is not currently legal in Standard, Expanded, or Unlimited formats.
    • Its unique attack Soothing Lullaby can disrupt opponents by inducing sleep status with a coin-flip mechanic that increases the chance of the effect persisting.

    Care & Storage Tips

    To preserve the card’s vibrant illustration and condition, store it in a protective sleeve away from direct sunlight and moisture. Avoid bending or scratching the surface, especially since it is an Uncommon card that may be sought after by collectors of the Obsidian Flames set.

    Set-by-Set Micro-summaries

    • Obsidian Flames (sv3): This set includes Altaria as a Stage 1 Dragon-type Pokémon with a focus on status effects and moderate damage output. The card fits well into thematic decks that utilize sleep status and energy diversity with Water and Metal costs.

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    Altaria (Obsidian Flames) #160