Articuno

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Base stats
Evolution chart
Pokédex entries
Moves learned
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Articuno is an Ice/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Freeze Pokémon.

Pokédex data

National №	144
Type	Ice Flying
Species	Freeze Pokémon
Height	1.7 m (5′07″)
Weight	55.4 kg (122.1 lbs)
Abilities	1. Pressure Snow Cloak (hidden ability)
Local №	144 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 235 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 144 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 240 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 151 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 144 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 202 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Defense
Catch rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp.	261
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	80 (20,304–20,560 steps)

Base stats

HP	90	290	384
Attack	85	157	295
Defense	100	184	328
Sp. Atk	95	175	317
Sp. Def	125	229	383
Speed	85	157	295
Total	580	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Articuno.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
	2		2	½				0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
		½	4				2

Additional artwork

Pokédex data

National №	144
Type	Psychic Flying
Species	Cruel Pokémon
Height	1.7 m (5′07″)
Weight	50.9 kg (112.2 lbs)
Abilities	1. Competitive
Local №	144 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 235 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 144 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 240 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 151 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 144 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 202 (The Crown Tundra)

Training

EV yield	3 Special Attack
Catch rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Base Friendship	35 (lower than normal)
Base Exp.	290
Growth Rate	Slow

Breeding

Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Gender	Genderless
Egg cycles	120 (30,584–30,840 steps)

Base stats

HP	90	290	384
Attack	85	157	295
Defense	85	157	295
Sp. Atk	125	229	383
Sp. Def	100	184	328
Speed	95	175	317
Total	580	Min	Max

The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.

Type defenses

The effectiveness of each type on Articuno.

Nor	Fir	Wat	Ele	Gra	Ice	Fig	Poi	Gro
			2	½	2	¼		0

Fly	Psy	Bug	Roc	Gho	Dra	Dar	Ste	Fai
	½		2	2		2

Evolution chart

Articuno does not evolve.

Articuno changes

In Generation 1, Articuno has a base Special stat of 125.
In Generations 1-4, Articuno has a base experience yield of 215.
In Generation 2, Articuno has a base Friendship value of 70.

Pokédex entries

Articuno

Red Blue	A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
Yellow	A legendary bird POKéMON. It freezes water that is contained in winter air and makes it snow.
Gold	The magnificent, seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird POKéMON are said to be made of ice.
Silver	One of the legendary bird POKéMON, it chills moisture in the atmosphere to create snow while flying.
Crystal	Legendary bird POKéMON. As it flies through the sky, it cools the air, causing snow to fall.
Ruby Sapphire Emerald	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.
FireRed	One of the legendary bird POKéMON. With its long tail trailing behind, its flying form is magnificent.
LeafGreen	A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
Diamond Pearl Platinum	A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
HeartGold	The magnificent, seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.
SoulSilver	One of the legendary bird Pokémon, it chills moisture in the atmosphere to create snow while flying.
Black White Black 2 White 2	A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
X	A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
Y	A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	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.
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	A legendary bird Pokémon. It freezes water that is contained in winter air and makes it snow.
Sword	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.
Shield	This Pokémon can control ice at will. Articuno is said to live in snowy mountains riddled with permafrost.

Galarian Articuno

Sword	Its feather-like blades are composed of psychic energy and can shear through thick iron sheets as if they were paper.
Shield	Known as Articuno, this Pokémon fires beams that can immobilize opponents as if they had been frozen solid.

Moves learned by Articuno

In other generations
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Sword/Shield Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee

Moves learnt by level up

Articuno learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.

Articuno Galarian Articuno

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Gust	Flying	40	100
1	Mist	Ice	—	—
5	Powder Snow	Ice	40	100
10	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
15	Ice Shard	Ice	40	100
20	Agility	Psychic	—	—
25	Ancient Power	Rock	60	100
30	Tailwind	Flying	—	—
35	Freeze-Dry	Ice	70	100
40	Roost	Flying	—	—
45	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
50	Hail	Ice	—	—
55	Hurricane	Flying	110	70
60	Mind Reader	Normal	—	—
65	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
70	Sheer Cold	Ice	—	30

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Gust	Flying	40	100
1	Psycho Shift	Psychic	—	100
5	Confusion	Psychic	50	100
10	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
15	Hypnosis	Psychic	—	60
20	Agility	Psychic	—	—
25	Ancient Power	Rock	60	100
30	Tailwind	Flying	—	—
35	Psycho Cut	Psychic	70	100
40	Recover	Normal	—	—
45	Freezing Glare	Psychic	90	100
50	Dream Eater	Psychic	100	100
55	Hurricane	Flying	110	70
60	Mind Reader	Normal	—	—
65	Future Sight	Psychic	120	100
70	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—

Egg moves

Articuno does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Sword & Shield.

Move Tutor moves

Articuno can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Sword & Shield from move tutors (details):

Articuno Galarian Articuno

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Dual Wingbeat	Flying		40	90
Triple Axel	Ice		20	90

Move	Type	Cat.	Power	Acc.
Dual Wingbeat	Flying		40	90
Expanding Force	Psychic		80	100

Moves learnt by TM

Articuno is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Articuno Galarian Articuno

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Fly	Flying	90	95
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
18	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
27	Icy Wind	Ice	55	95
30	Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
32	Sandstorm	Rock	—	—
33	Rain Dance	Water	—	—
34	Sunny Day	Fire	—	—
35	Hail	Ice	—	—
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
40	Swift	Normal	60	∞
46	Weather Ball	Normal	50	100
51	Icicle Spear	Ice	25	100
56	U-turn	Bug	70	100
64	Avalanche	Ice	60	100
76	Round	Normal	60	100
95	Air Slash	Flying	75	95

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
06	Fly	Flying	90	95
08	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
09	Giga Impact	Normal	150	90
17	Light Screen	Psychic	—	—
18	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
21	Rest	Psychic	—	—
24	Snore	Normal	50	100
25	Protect	Normal	—	—
26	Scary Face	Normal	—	100
30	Steel Wing	Steel	70	90
39	Facade	Normal	70	100
40	Swift	Normal	60	∞
44	Imprison	Psychic	—	—
56	U-turn	Bug	70	100
60	Power Swap	Psychic	—	—
61	Guard Swap	Psychic	—	—
69	Psycho Cut	Psychic	70	100
70	Trick Room	Psychic	—	—
76	Round	Normal	60	100
95	Air Slash	Flying	75	95

Moves learnt by TR

Articuno is compatible with these Technical Records in Pokémon Sword & Shield:

Articuno Galarian Articuno

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
05	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
06	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
12	Agility	Psychic	—	—
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
66	Brave Bird	Flying	120	100
89	Hurricane	Flying	110	70

TR	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
11	Psychic	Psychic	90	100
12	Agility	Psychic	—	—
20	Substitute	Normal	—	—
25	Psyshock	Psychic	80	100
26	Endure	Normal	—	—
27	Sleep Talk	Normal	—	—
33	Shadow Ball	Ghost	80	100
34	Future Sight	Psychic	120	100
40	Skill Swap	Psychic	—	—
42	Hyper Voice	Normal	90	100
49	Calm Mind	Psychic	—	—
66	Brave Bird	Flying	120	100
82	Stored Power	Psychic	20	100
83	Ally Switch	Psychic	—	—
89	Hurricane	Flying	110	70

Moves learnt by level up

Articuno learns the following moves in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee at the levels specified.

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
1	Gust	Flying	40	100
1	Ice Shard	Ice	40	100
8	Mist	Ice	—	—
16	Leer	Normal	—	100
24	Mirror Coat	Psychic	—	100
32	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100
40	Agility	Psychic	—	—
48	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
56	Roost	Flying	—	—
64	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
72	Sky Attack	Flying	140	90

Moves learnt by TM

Articuno is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:

TM	Move	Type	Power	Acc.
01	Headbutt	Normal	70	100
05	Rest	Psychic	—	—
07	Protect	Normal	—	—
08	Substitute	Normal	—	—
09	Reflect	Psychic	—	—
12	Facade	Normal	70	100
14	Fly	Flying	90	95
18	U-turn	Bug	70	100
27	Toxic	Poison	—	90
48	Hyper Beam	Normal	150	90
50	Roost	Flying	—	—
51	Blizzard	Ice	110	70
55	Ice Beam	Ice	90	100

In other generations
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2
3
4
5
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7
8

Articuno sprites

Type	Generation 1	Generation 2	Generation 3	Generation 4	Generation 5	Generation 6	Generation 7	Generation 8
Normal							—
Shiny	—						—	—

See all Articuno sprites

Where to find Articuno

Red Blue Yellow	Seafoam Islands
Gold Silver Crystal	Trade/migrate from another game
Ruby Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
FireRed LeafGreen	Seafoam Islands
Emerald	Trade/migrate from another game
Diamond Pearl	Trade/migrate from another game
Platinum	Roaming Sinnoh
HeartGold SoulSilver	Seafoam Islands
Black White Black 2 White 2	Trade/migrate from another game
X Y	Sea Spirit's Den, Roaming Kalos
Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire	Trade/migrate from another game
Sun Moon	Trade/migrate from another game
Ultra Sun Ultra Moon	Ultra Space Wilds
Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee	Seafoam Islands
Sword Shield	Location data not yet available

Answers to Articuno questions

Other languages

English, Spanish, Italian	Articuno
Japanese	フリーザー (Freezer)
German	Arktos
French	Artikodin

Name origin

arctic: relating to the (cold) regions around the North Pole
uno: Spanish for one