Altaria is a Dragon/Flying-type Pokemon available in Pokemon Legends ZA. It evolves from Swablu at level 35. Altaria is a graceful special attacker from Generation 3, offering players a unique Dragon and Flying-type option for their party. With Pokemon Legends ZA focused on Mega Evolutions, Altaria gets access to its Mega form, which changes its typing completely. If you’re in the market for Mega Altaria, or having to face off against it, here’s a closer look at the Rogue Mega Altaria Weaknesses and how to use Mega Altaria in our party.

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Here is everything we need to know about Rogue Mega Altaria in Pokemon Legends ZA. Image via Gamer Guides / Nintendo.

Rogue Mega Altaria Weaknesses¶

Before you can get a Mega Altaria yourself, you will need the Altarianite. To unlock the Altarianite Mega Stone, you’ll need to defeat the Rogue Mega Altaria during Main Mission 28: A Rogue Mega Altaria.

Mega Altaria is a Dragon/Fairy-type, which gives it weaknesses to Poison, Steel, Ice, and Fairy-type attacks. Normally Fairies counter Dragons very well, but, in this instance it is completely immune to Dragon moves. Avoid any of those moves or Pokemon types. It also has resistances to Fighting, Bug, Fire, Water, Grass, Electric, and Dark-type moves, making it a very defensive Pokemon.

In terms of counters there’s a few good combos:

• Mawile
• Gardevoir
• Klefki
• Sylveon

These tend to be fairy and steel combos, but anything you’ve invested in along those types and move sets should be fine.

Mega Altaria Stats and Typing¶

When you defeat the Rogue Mega Altaria, you’ll receive the Altarianite Mega Stone as a reward. You can then use this to Mega Evolve your own Altaria during battles. Mega Altaria undergoes a dramatic type change, losing its Flying typing and gaining Fairy typing instead, becoming Dragon/Fairy.
Mega Altaria’s stats are well-balanced for a defensive special attacker. It has

With these stats, the Pokemon can be used as a general all rounder. With it being a Flying Dragon type or Fairy / Flying it means you get some decent Pokemon. If you ever get a dragon you need to battle, then it’s a really great counter to keep as a mega evolution in your back pocket.