Partner ideas
for Altaria
Pairing ideas, not prescriptions — ideas to test, with every reason traceable. Each card sums up what the partner does for Altaria: completing its plan, patching weaknesses, breaking walls — and how often the two already team up in ranked play. Downsides sit under the card, never hidden. Open a card’s Partnership Report for every reason.
Often paired (2)

Metagross
SteelPsychicOn 8% of Altaria's ranked teams
Resists IceResists RockResists DragonResists FairyAltaria is immune to its EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Meteor Mash
Kingambit
DarkSteelOn 8% of Altaria's ranked teams
Resists IceResists RockResists DragonHits Ice super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Rock super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron Head
Defensive glue (22)

Forretress
BugSteelCovers its Ice, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Altaria is immune to its BulldozeAltaria is immune to its EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Rock super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Dragon super-effectively with Ice SpinnerHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Stunfiskgalarian
GroundSteelCovers its Rock, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Altaria is immune to its BulldozeAltaria is immune to its EarthquakeAltaria resists its SurfHits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Rock super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel Beam
Steelix
SteelGroundCovers its Rock, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Altaria is immune to its EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Flash CannonHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Aggron
SteelRockCovers its Ice, Rock, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Altaria is immune to its EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Head SmashHits Rock super-effectively with Steel RollerHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel RollerAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Orthworm
SteelCovers its Ice, Rock, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Immune to Altaria's EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Rock super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadBreaks Steel walls with Body Press
Samurott
WaterSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Surf
Resists IceHits Ice super-effectively with SuperpowerHits Rock super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Dragon super-effectively with BlizzardHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Avalugghisuian
IceRockSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists IceHits Ice super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Dragon super-effectively with Mountain GaleHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds team-wide guard support
Crabominable
FightingIceSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists IceHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatHits Dragon super-effectively with BlizzardHits Fairy super-effectively with Gunk ShotAdds team-wide guard support
Glalie
IceSpread-safe together for Bulldoze and Earthquake
Resists IceHits Ice super-effectively with Steel RollerHits Rock super-effectively with Steel RollerHits Dragon super-effectively with BlizzardHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel RollerAdds anti-Trick Room pressure
Taurospaldean
FightingSpread-safe together for Bulldoze, Earthquake and Surf
Resists RockHits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatHits Dragon super-effectively with OutrageHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailBreaks Steel walls with Close Combat
Corviknight
FlyingSteelCovers its Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Immune to Altaria's EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Rock super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Body Pressalso: Skarmory

Excadrill
GroundSteelCovers its Rock, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Altaria is immune to its EarthquakeHits Ice super-effectively with Iron HeadHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron HeadBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Mawile
SteelFairyCovers its Ice, Rock, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Rock super-effectively with Steel BeamHits Dragon super-effectively with Play RoughHits Fairy super-effectively with Steel BeamAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Focus Blast
Empoleon
WaterSteelCovers its Ice, Rock, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Altaria resists its SurfHits Ice super-effectively with Flash CannonHits Rock super-effectively with Hydro PumpHits Dragon super-effectively with Ice BeamHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash Cannon
Stunfisk
GroundElectricSpread-safe together for Bulldoze, Earthquake and Surf
Resists RockHits Ice super-effectively with Stone EdgeHits Rock super-effectively with EarthquakeHits Fairy super-effectively with Sludge WaveBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Tauros
NormalSpread-safe together for Bulldoze, Earthquake and Surf
Hits Ice super-effectively with Close CombatHits Rock super-effectively with Close CombatHits Dragon super-effectively with OutrageHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailBreaks Steel walls with Close Combat
Meganium
GrassSpread-safe together for 4 spread moves
Hits Ice super-effectively with Iron TailHits Rock super-effectively with Leaf StormHits Dragon super-effectively with OutrageHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Earthquake
Aegislash
SteelGhostCovers its Ice, Rock, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Flash CannonHits Rock super-effectively with Flash CannonHits Fairy super-effectively with Flash CannonAdds team-wide guard supportBreaks Steel walls with Close Combatalso: Aegislash (Blade Forme)

Bastiodon
RockSteelCovers its Ice, Rock, Dragon and Fairy weaknesses
Hits Ice super-effectively with Rock SlideHits Rock super-effectively with Body PressAdds team-wide guard supportAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Body Press
Pyroar
FireNormalCovers its Ice and Fairy weaknesses
Altaria is immune to its BulldozeHits Ice super-effectively with OverheatHits Rock super-effectively with Iron TailHits Fairy super-effectively with Iron TailAdds anti-Trick Room pressureBreaks Steel walls with Overheat