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Altaria 049/073

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Set: Champion's Path Released: Sep 25, 2020

Pokémon: Altaria

Colorless Type Rare Holo Illustrator: Taira Akitsu Pull Rate:1 in 13.8 packs (7.2%) Evolves From: Swablu

Raw Prices

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holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.26 $0.11 (29.73%)

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reverse Holofoil

Found in Booster Packs

0.21 $0.06 (22.22%)

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play Pokemon Stamp

Promotional / Event Release

4.32 $0.20 (4.85%)

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Altaria 049/073 Graded Prices

Grade	Price	30d	vs Raw
PSA10	187.83	332.59%	x722
PSA9	11.96	9.74%	x46
PSA8	7.29	—	x28
PSA7	9.50	—	x37

Altaria 049/073 Graded Prices

PSA 10 Gem Mint
116
34.73%
$187.83
PSA 9 Mint
173
51.80%
$11.96
PSA 8 Near Mint-Mint
36
10.78%
$7.29
PSA 7 Near Mint
3
0.90%
$9.50
PSA 6 Excellent-Mint
4
1.20%
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PSA 5 Excellent
1
0.30%
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PSA 4 Very Good-Excellent
0
0.00%
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PSA 3 Very Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 2 Good
0
0.00%
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PSA 1 Poor
0
0.00%
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Is Altaria 049/073 worth grading?

Net profit at each grade — after grading, fees & tax on a $0.26 raw copy.

Grading + shipping $ Sale fees & tax %

Break-even $32.48

$0.26

Raw

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PSA 1 —

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PSA 2 —

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PSA 3 —

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PSA 4 —

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PSA 5 —

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PSA 6 —

$9.50

PSA 7 −$20

$7.29

PSA 8 −$21.92

$11.96

PSA 9 −$17.85

$187.83

PSA 10 +$135.15

Based on $28 grading + shipping and 13% marketplace fees & tax on a $0.26 raw cost.

Keep in mind: Don't forget about PSA upcharges! High-value cards that get top grades are often bumped to higher pricing tiers by PSA, which can alter your final profit margins.

Altaria 049/073 Population Report

About Altaria

On sunny days, it flies freely through the sky and blends into the clouds. It sings in a beautiful soprano.

Card Details

Card TypePokémon
Featured Pokémon
Altaria
TypeColorless
National Pokédex #[334]
Card Number 049/073
Card RarityRare Holo
Pull Rate1 in 13.8 packs (7.2%)
IllustratorTaira Akitsu
LanguageEnglish
Release Date25/09/2020
Regulation MarkD
SeriesSword & Shield
Expansion Champion's Path
Evolves From
Swablu
Standard FormatNot Legal
Expanded FormatLegal
Unlimited FormatLegal
EraModern
Production StatusOut of Print
RegionHoenn
Generation Generation 3

Card Attributes

Energy Type Colorless
Health Points110 HP
Weakness Lightning ×2
Resistance Fighting -30
Retreat Cost Colorless ×1

Abilities

Ability: Miraculous Charm
Prevent all damage done to this Pokémon by attacks from your opponent's Pokémon V and Pokémon-GX.

Attacks

Speed Dive60

Artwork Description

The artwork on this card depicts Altaria soaring gracefully through a bright blue sky, its cloud-like wings billowing softly as it blends seamlessly with surrounding fluffy clouds, embodying serene freedom and gentle elegance.

Playability Overview

Altaria's ability to nullify damage from powerful Pokémon V and GX makes it a strong defensive pivot, ideal for stalling or protecting key team members while planning your next move.

Binder Inspiration

Main Binder Theme: Cloudy SkiesThe fluffy aesthetic of Altaria is perfect for a "Dreamy Day" page. Its soft, white clouds and serene vibe would pair beautifully with other Pokémon that evoke a sense of calm, like Swablu or even Togekiss. Keep it alongside cards featuring clear skies or gentle weather.Additional Binder Suggestions: Sky / Tranquil / Soft White / Dream Journey / Flight

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Altaria #049/073 FAQs: Price, Grading & Collecting

Answers about Altaria #049/073 from Champion's Path — live market value, pull rates, PSA grading returns and tournament legality.

Is Altaria #049/073 going up or down in value?

Over the last 30 days, an ungraded Altaria has moved down 29.7% to $0.26. PSA 10 copies are up 332.6% over the same period.

What are the odds of pulling Altaria #049/073?

Altaria #049/073 appears roughly 1 in 13.8 packs, which works out at 7.2% per pack. That makes it one of the harder cards to pull from Champion's Path.

How rare is Altaria #049/073?

Altaria #049/073 is a Rare, one of the higher rarity tiers in Champion's Path.

Is Altaria #049/073 worth grading?

At $0.26 raw, you need a PSA 10 to profit. A PSA 10 sells for $187.83, giving a net return of +$135.15 after grading costs and selling fees. PSA 9 returns −$17.85 and PSA 8 returns −$21.92, so anything below a 10 loses money on this card.

How many PSA 10 copies of Altaria #049/073 exist?

PSA have graded 334 copies of Altaria #049/073, of which 116 came back as PSA 10. That is a gem rate of 34.7%, or roughly 1 in 2.9 graded copies.

Is Altaria #049/073 hard to get in gem mint?

Yes. At a 34.7% gem rate, Altaria grades worse than the Champion's Path average by 12.9 points. Clean copies are harder to come by.

Who illustrated Altaria #049/073?

Altaria #049/073 was illustrated by Taira Akitsu, who has illustrated 136 Pokémon cards in total.

Is Altaria #049/073 legal in tournaments?

Altaria #049/073 carries regulation mark D and is currently not legal in Standard, legal in Expanded and legal in Unlimited.

When was Altaria #049/073 released?

Altaria #049/073 was released on 25 September 2020 as part of Champion's Path. It belongs to the Modern era and features a Generation 3 Pokémon from the Hoenn region.

Altaria 049/073