Articuno
Articuno is an Ice/Flying type Pokémon introduced in Generation 1.
Articuno has a Galarian Form, introduced in the Crown Tundra Expansion Pass to Pokémon Sword/Shield.
Pokédex data
National № | 0144 |
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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 № | 0144 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0235 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0144 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0240 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0151 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0144 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0202 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Sp. Def |
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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 | 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 № | 0144 |
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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 № | 0144 (Red/Blue/Yellow) 0235 (Gold/Silver/Crystal) 0144 (FireRed/LeafGreen) 0240 (HeartGold/SoulSilver) 0151 (X/Y — Coastal Kalos) 0144 (Let's Go Pikachu/Let's Go Eevee) 0202 (The Crown Tundra) |
Training
EV yield | 3 Sp. Atk |
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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 Generations 5-7, Articuno has a base experience yield of 261.
- 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. |
Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
This legendary bird Pokémon can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air. |
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 Scarlet & Violet 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 | Snowscape | Ice | — | — | |
55 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
60 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
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 | |
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 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
65 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
70 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — |
Egg moves
Articuno does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Articuno is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
27 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
40 | Air Cutter | Flying | 60 | 95 | |
46 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
52 | Snowscape | Ice | — | — | |
60 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
65 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
74 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
97 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
113 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
124 | Ice Spinner | Ice | 80 | 100 | |
130 | Helping Hand | Normal | — | — | |
135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
160 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
164 | Brave Bird | Flying | 120 | 100 | |
171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
174 | Haze | Ice | — | — | |
187 | Icicle Spear | Ice | 25 | 100 | |
193 | Weather Ball | Normal | 50 | 100 | |
197 | Dual Wingbeat | Flying | 40 | 90 | |
204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
212 | Triple Axel | Ice | 20 | 90 | |
216 | Feather Dance | Flying | — | 100 |
Moves learnt by level up
Articuno learns the following moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl 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 |
Egg moves
Articuno does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl.
Moves learnt by TM
Articuno is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
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03 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
05 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
07 | Hail | Ice | — | — | |
11 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
14 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
17 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
18 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
32 | Double Team | Normal | — | — | |
33 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
37 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
42 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
44 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
47 | Steel Wing | Steel | 70 | 90 | |
51 | Roost | Flying | — | — | |
58 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
68 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
72 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
82 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
87 | Swagger | Normal | — | 85 | |
88 | Pluck | Flying | 60 | 100 | |
89 | U-turn | Bug | 70 | 100 | |
90 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
94 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
97 | Defog | Flying | — | — | |
98 | Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 |
Articuno sprites
Type | Generation 1 | Generation 2 | Generation 3 | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Normal | — | ||||||||
Shiny | — | — | — | — |
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 Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
Legends: Arceus | Not available in this game |
Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Articuno questions
- What is a good moveset for Articuno?
- What is a good moveset for Galarian 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 are the movesets of Platinum's 3 roaming legendary birds?
- 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?
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Other languages
English | Articuno |
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Japanese | フリーザー (Freezer) |
German | Arktos |
French | Artikodin |
Italian | Articuno |
Spanish | Articuno |
Korean | 프리져 (peurijyeo) |
Chinese (Simplified) | 急冻鸟 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 急凍鳥 |
English |
Freeze Pokémon Cruel Pokémon |
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Japanese | れいとうポケモン れいこくポケモン |
German | Eis-Pokémon Gefühlskälte-Pokémon |
French | Pokémon Glaciaire Pokémon Implacable |
Italian | Pokémon Gelo Pokémon Sanguefreddo |
Spanish | Pokémon Congelar Pokémon Calculador |
Korean | 냉동포켓몬 냉혹포켓몬 |
Chinese (Simplified) | 冰冻宝可梦 冷酷宝可梦 |
Chinese (Traditional) | 冰凍寶可夢 冷酷寶可夢 |
Name origin
- arctic
- icy region around the North Pole
- uno
- Spanish for one