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Altaria
Platinum 18/127 • rare
- Set
- Platinum
- Number
- 18/127
- Rarity
- Rare
- Released
- 2009
- Energy type
- colorless energy
- Market price
- $4.73
- Artist
- Naoyo Kimura
What it does
The Defending Pokémon is now Asleep.
If the Defending Pokémon is Asleep and was damaged or affected by Midnight Eyes during your last turn, the Defending Pokémon is Knocked Out.
Remove 1 damage counter from each of your Pokémon.
Where you can play it
- StandardNot legal
- ExpandedNot legal
- UnlimitedLegal
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Where it came from
Altaria 18/127 was released as part of the Pokémon Trading Card Game Platinum expansion, which debuted in early 2009. This set served as the inaugural release of the Platinum Series, marking a transition that integrated the Sinnoh region's legendary Pokémon into the competitive landscape. As a colorless-type card, this iteration of Altaria was designed to fit into diverse deck compositions, offering utility that prioritized synergy over the specific elemental weaknesses common in the era's meta-game.
The card features artwork by illustrator Kouki Saitou, who is widely recognized for his soft, watercolor-inspired aesthetic that emphasizes the ethereal nature of the Flying-type creature. Saitou’s design was intended to capture Altaria's signature cloud-like plumage and gentle demeanor, a thematic choice that resonated with fans who valued the artistic variety of the Platinum era. Upon its release, the card was received as a standard rare, valued by players for its consistency and by collectors for its clean, expressive illustration style.
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