Articuno
Articuno is an Ice/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1. It is known as the Freeze Pokémon
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Pokédex data
National № | 144 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 80 (20,304–20,560 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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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.
Pokédex data
National № | 144 |
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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 |
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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 |
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Gender | Genderless |
Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
HP | 90 | 290 | 384 | |
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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.
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. |
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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. |
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Shield | Known as Articuno, this Pokémon fires beams that can immobilize opponents as if they had been frozen solid. |
Moves learned by Articuno
Moves learnt by level up
Articuno learns the following moves in Pokémon Sword & Shield at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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):
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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Dual Wingbeat | Flying | ![]() | 40 | 90 |
Triple Axel | Ice | ![]() | 20 | 90 |
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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 | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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:
TR | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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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.
Moves learnt by TM
Articuno is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Let's Go Pikachu & Let's Go Eevee:
Articuno sprites
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Where to find Articuno
Red Blue Yellow |
Seafoam Islands |
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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
- What is a good moveset for Articuno?
- What is the best ball to use when catching Articuno, Moltres and Zapdos?
- If articuno, moltres and zapdos are related to winter, spring and summer, where's the autumn bird?
- What is a good moveset for Galarian Articuno?
- I have started with a Froakie so will I find a Articuno,Zapdos or Moltres after become the champion?
- Where do I find the bird trio on Pearl and Platinum(without Wi-Fi)?
- How many times do I have to encounter Articuno before going to Sea Spirit's Den?
- Moltres Keeps Fleeing D:?
- What is the moveset of 3 roaming legendary bird?
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Other languages
English, Spanish, Italian | Articuno |
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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