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Entity Addresses [Line Items]  
Document Type S-1
Amendment Flag false
Entity Registrant Name BIOATLA, INC.
Entity Central Index Key 0001826892
Entity Address, Address Line One 11085 Torreyana Road
Entity Address, City or Town San Diego
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 92121
City Area Code 858
Local Phone Number 558-0708
Entity Filer Category Non-accelerated Filer
Entity Small Business true
Entity Emerging Growth Company false
Business Contact [Member]  
Entity Addresses [Line Items]  
Entity Address, Address Line One 11085 Torreyana Road
Entity Address, City or Town San Diego
Entity Address, State or Province CA
Entity Address, Postal Zip Code 92121
City Area Code 858
Local Phone Number 558-0708
Contact Personnel Name Jay M. Short, Ph.D.