Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- I (Kanto)
- Color
- Blue
- Shape
- Wings
- Habitat
- Rare
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 3 (1.2%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- No Eggs
- Hatch Counter
- 80 cycles (~20,736 steps)
- Base Experience
- 261
- EV Yield
- 3 SpD
- Height
- 1.7 m (5'07")
- Weight
- 55.4 kg (122.1 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type. Accounts for Ice/Flying dual typing.
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Generation VII
A legendary bird Pokémon. It freezes water that is contained in winter air and makes it snow.
Generation VIII
It’s said that this Pokémon’s beautiful blue wings are made of ice. Articuno flies over snowy mountains, its long tail fluttering along behind it.
This Pokémon can control ice at will. Articuno is said to live in snowy mountains riddled with permafrost.
Show older entries (Gen I, II, III, IV, V, VI)
Generation I
A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
A legendary bird POKéMON. It freezes water that is contained in winter air and makes it snow.
Generation II
The magnificent, seemingly translu cent wings of this legendary bird POKéMON are said to be made of ice.
One of the legen dary bird POKéMON, it chills moisture in the atmosphere to create snow while flying.
Legendary bird POKéMON. As it flies through the sky, it cools the air, causing snow to fall.
Generation III
ARTICUNO is a legendary bird POKéMON that can control ice. The flapping of its wings chills the air. As a result, it is said that when this POKéMON flies, snow will fall.
One of the legendary bird POKéMON. With its long tail trailing behind, its flying form is magnificent.
A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
Generation IV
A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
The magnificent, seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.
One of the legendary bird Pokémon, it chills moisture in the atmosphere to create snow while flying.
Generation V
A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
Generation VI
A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
Articuno is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control ice. The flapping of its wings chills the air. As a result, it is said that when this Pokémon flies, snow will fall.
Level Up
16 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GustSTAB | fly | S | 40 | 100% | 35 |
| 5 | Powder SnowSTAB | ice | S | 40 | 100% | 25 |
| 15 | Ice ShardSTAB | ice | P | 40 | 100% | 30 |
| 29 | Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| 43 | Freeze DrySTAB | ice | S | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| 50 | Snowscape | ice | N | 0 | — | 10 |
| 55 | Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| 60 | Mist | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| 60 | Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| 61 | Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 64 | Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| 71 | Ice BeamSTAB | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 78 | BlizzardSTAB | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| 85 | Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| 92 | HurricaneSTAB | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| 99 | Sheer ColdSTAB | ice | S | — | 30% | 5 |
TM / HM
42 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceSTAB | fly | P | 60 | — | 20 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Air CutterSTAB | fly | S | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| Air SlashSTAB | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| AvalancheSTAB | ice | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| BlizzardSTAB | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Brave BirdSTAB | fly | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Facade | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Feather Dance | fly | N | — | 100% | 15 |
| FlySTAB | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| Giga Impact | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Haze | ice | N | — | — | 30 |
| Helping Hand | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| HurricaneSTAB | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Hyper Beam | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Ice BeamSTAB | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice SpinnerSTAB | ice | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Icicle SpearSTAB | ice | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| Icy WindSTAB | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Snowscape | ice | N | 0 | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Take Down | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Tera Blast | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Triple AxelSTAB | ice | P | 20 | 90% | 10 |
| U Turn | bug | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Weather Ball | nor | S | 50 | 100% | 10 |
Move Tutor
14 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Air CutterSTAB | fly | S | 60 | 95% | 25 |
| Ancient Power | roc | S | 60 | 100% | 5 |
| Double Edge | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Dual WingbeatSTAB | fly | P | 40 | 90% | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Ice BeamSTAB | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy WindSTAB | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Roost | fly | N | — | — | 5 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Swift | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Triple AxelSTAB | ice | P | 20 | 90% | 10 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Articuno
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Articuno
Articuno is a Ice and Flying-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 1 (Kanto). It’s said that this Pokémon’s beautiful blue wings are made of ice. Articuno flies over snowy mountains, its long tail fluttering along behind it. Articuno stands 1.7 m (5'07") tall and weighs 55.4 kg (122.1 lbs), making it a medium-sized Pokemon.
Articuno Base Stats
Articuno has a base stat total of 580, which is very high, making it a strong choice for competitive play. Its highest stat is Sp. Def at 125 (excellent), while its lowest is Attack at 85 (good). Articuno functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Articuno is moderately fast with a base Speed of 85.
Articuno Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Ice and Flying-type, Articuno is weak to Fire, Electric, Rock (4x), Steel-type moves, resists Grass, Bug-type attacks, and is completely immune to Ground-type moves. This gives Articuno 4 weaknesses, 2 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Articuno Abilities
Articuno's abilities include Pressure, Snow Cloak. Pressure increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its Hidden Ability is Snow Cloak, which increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
Articuno Moves & Learnset
Articuno can learn 72 moves in Generation 9, including 16 by leveling up, 42 via TM/HM, and 14 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Brave Bird (Flying, 120 power), Blizzard (Ice, 110 power), Hurricane (Flying, 110 power), Ice Beam (Ice, 90 power). For coverage, Articuno can learn Giga Impact (Normal), Hyper Beam (Normal), Double Edge (Normal).
Training Articuno
With a capture rate of 3 (1.2%), Articuno can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Articuno yields 3 Sp. Defense EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 20,736 steps to hatch from an Egg.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Articuno. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Articuno, or use the team builder to see how Articuno fits into your squad.
