Altaria
Surging Sparks

#134 Altaria - Surging Sparks (sv8)

Altaria is a Dragon-type Pokémon with 120 HP, featuring a retreat cost of one Colorless energy. It belongs to the Scarlet & Violet series, released as part of the Surging Sparks set on November 8, 2024, with an uncommon rarity. The card includes two distinct attacks. The first, Humming Charge, requires one Water energy and allows the player to search their deck for up to two Basic Energy cards, attaching them to any Pokémon before shuffling the deck. The second attack, Cotton Wings, costs Water and Metal energy, dealing 100 damage while granting a defensive benefit: a coin flip grants protection against all damage to this Pokémon during the opponent’s next turn. Altaria’s design incorporates a unique combination of strategic resource management and direct combat options. Its dex number is 334, aligning with its evolutionary lineage. The card’s mechanics emphasize adaptability through energy manipulation and tactical positioning.