Altaria
Altaria is a Rare Holo Pokémon TCG printing from Dragon (#2). Cactaur's latest catalog snapshot shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $27.16 for ungraded copies. The set released in 2003. Scan your copy in the Cactaur app for condition-aware pricing.
Who is this card for?
Altaria suits collectors working on Dragon who need the Rare Holo slot. Treat $27.16 as a starting reference only — confirm holo pattern, centering, and whether you are buying raw or graded before paying chase-card prices.
What is Altaria from Dragon?
Altaria is a Pokémon card in Dragon numbered 2. It evolves from Swablu. National Pokédex #334. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What is Altaria worth today?
Cactaur tracks a TCGPlayer market reference near $27.16 for Altaria. Low and high spread runs $25.95 to $349.90. Per-finish references: Reverse Holofoil: $27.16; Holofoil: $59.91. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
| Set | Dragon |
|---|---|
| Number | 2 |
| Rarity | Rare Holo |
| TCGPlayer USD | $27.16 |
| Cardmarket EUR | €11.88 |
| Reverse Holofoil | $27.16 |
| Holofoil | $59.91 |
Gameplay stats
| HP | 80 |
|---|---|
| Types | Colorless |
| Evolves from | Swablu |
| Dragon Dance | Colorless During your next turn, if any of your current Active Pokémon does damage to any Defending Pokémon, this attack does 40 more damage (before applying Weakness and Resistance). |
| Dragon Song | WaterLightning 30 Each Defending Pokémon is now Asleep. |
| Weakness | Colorless ×2 |
How collectible is Altaria?
Altaria is listed as Rare Holo in Dragon. Chase art and rarity drive premiums beyond typical pull rates in the set. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
What are the key details for Altaria?
Catalog fields: set Dragon, rarity Rare Holo. Illustrated by Atsuko Nishida. Cross-check holo pattern and language when buying online. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Cactaur's take
Altaria (#2) is a chase-tier Rare Holo printing in Dragon. Demand, art treatment, and grade drive most of the premium beyond raw NM quotes.
Pros
- Altaria is catalogued as Rare Holo printing in Dragon, making set and number verification straightforward.
- Public market data shows a TCGPlayer reference near $27.16 across finishes (Reverse Holofoil: $27.16; Holofoil: $59.91).
- Illustrator Atsuko Nishida has strong collector followings, which can add art-premium demand beyond play value.
Cons
- Raw market quotes understate condition risk; heavily played or misidentified variants trade well below NM references.
Verdict: Use $27.16 as a benchmark, then adjust for finish, grade, and how quickly you need to buy or sell.
FAQ
How much is Altaria worth?
Cactaur's catalog shows a TCGPlayer market reference near $27.16 for ungraded Altaria from Dragon. Actual value depends on condition, language, and finish such as holo or reverse holo. Scan your card in the Cactaur app for a tailored estimate.
What set is Altaria from?
Altaria is listed in Dragon (EX) as card #2. Always match both name and collector number because many Pokémon share names across sets. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
How rare is Altaria?
Our catalog lists Altaria as Rare Holo in Dragon. Rarity guides pull rates but does not alone determine price — chase art, demand, and condition matter.
Is Altaria good for collectors or players?
Altaria includes gameplay stats in Dragon. Players should review format legality; collectors often prioritize set symbol, number, and visual variant over raw power. Verify finish, condition, and listing photos before paying above recent market references in the Cactaur catalog.
Should I grade Altaria?
Grading only makes sense when Altaria appears gem-worthy and the expected slab premium exceeds grading fees. At a raw reference near $27.16, compare PSA or CGC recent sales for this exact set and finish before submitting.
What is the difference between holo and reverse holo Altaria?
Finish variants of Altaria carry separate market listings. Reverse Holofoil: $27.16; Holofoil: $59.91 before buying — sellers often mix up reverse holo and non-holo photos.