Illustrated by Kagemaru Himeno
Great Encounters · Diamond & Pearl series
Altaria
Altaria is a Rare from the Pokémon TCG set Great Encounters (Diamond & Pearl series), card #12 of 106. It's one of 21 Rare cards in the set.
It's a Stage1 Colorless Pokémon with 80 HP, weak to Colorless +20, resistant to Fighting -20, and retreats for 1 energy. Its attacks are Dragonbreath (40) and Cotton Cloud (60). It evolves from Swablu. The art is by Kagemaru Himeno.
Market value
Updated August 7, 2026Recent range $39.95 – $139.80
- Reverse Holofoil
- $18.66
- Normal
- $3.50
PSA 9 & PSA 10 comps
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How much is Altaria worth?
Altaria (Great Encounters #12) is worth about $18.66 raw and ungraded. Recent marketplace activity spans $39.95 to $139.80 depending on condition and finish. Price data last refreshed August 7, 2026.
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Attacks
Dragonbreath
Flip a coin. If tails, this attack does nothing. If heads, the Defending Pokémon is now Paralyzed.
Cotton Cloud
During your opponent's next turn, any damage done to Altaria by attacks from your opponent's Evolved Pokémon is reduced by 30 (after applying Weakness and Resistance).
Card details
In this set
- Set
- Great Encounters
- Series
- Diamond & Pearl series
- Card number
- #12 / 106
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- February 1, 2008
Common questions
What rarity is Altaria #12?
Altaria is a Rare. Great Encounters contains 21 cards at that rarity out of 106 total.
Does condition change what Altaria is worth?
The prices on this page are for raw, ungraded copies. Condition swings what a card fetches — a Near Mint copy can be worth several times a played one, and a PSA 9 or PSA 10 slab is a different market again. Scryda scans the card, reads the exact print and finish, and shows raw alongside graded comps.