The Essentials on Articuno
- Weaknesses
- ×4 Rock · ×2 Fire, Electric, Steel Table
- Resistances
- ×½ Grass, Bug · immune: Ground
- Evolution
- Articuno does not evolve and has no pre-evolution.
- Shiny
Alternate, rare colors: in the main games since X and Y, an encounter has a 1 in 4,096 chance of being Shiny, excluding hunting bonuses. Available as a Shiny in Pokémon GO. View- Special Forms
- Galarian Form Details
- Stats
- Total 580 · top stat: Special Defense (125) Detail
- In Current Games
- Pokémon GO: available, Shiny, Shadow
- Other Names
- Artikodin in French · フリーザー, Freezer in Japanese · Arktos in German All Languages
Overview
Articuno is a Ice and Flying-type Pokémon, No. 144 in the National Pokédex. Original generation: Generation 1. Category: Freeze Pokémon. Height: 1.7 m, weight: 55.4 kg.
Ability: Pressure. Hidden Ability: Snow Cloak. Articuno is weak to Fire, Electric and Steel-type moves (×2 damage). Articuno is very weak to Rock-type moves (×4 damage). Articuno takes no damage from Ground-type moves.
Generation
Generation 1
Red / Blue / Yellow
National No.
#144
National Pokédex
Category
Freeze Pokémon
Status
Legendary
Base Stats
The total determines a Pokémon's overall power.
HP
90
255
Attack
85
255
Defense
100
255
Special Attack
95
255
Special Defense
125
255
Speed
85
255
Total
580
Min HP (Lv. 100)
290
0 IV, 0 EV, neutral nature
Max HP (Lv. 100)
384
31 IV, 252 EV, beneficial nature
Gen Changes
Stable
Unchanged recently
Type Effectiveness
Multipliers received depending on the type of the opposing move (Ice / Flying). See the type chart
Very weak (×4) — 1 type
Rock
×4
Weak (×2) — 3 types
Fire
×2
Electric
×2
Steel
×2
Normal (×1) — 11 types
Normal
×1
Water
×1
Ice
×1
Fighting
×1
Poison
×1
Flying
×1
Psychic
×1
Ghost
×1
Dragon
×1
Dark
×1
Fairy
×1
Resistant (×0.5) — 2 types
Grass
×½
Bug
×½
Immune (×0) — 1 type
Ground
×0
Abilities
Ability 1
Puts other Pokémon under pressure, causing them to expend more PP to use their moves.
Boosts the Pokémon's evasiveness in snow.
Articuno Evolution
This Pokémon does not evolve and does not come from any evolution.
Articuno Forms and Shiny
Standard Form
Ice · Flying
Galarian Form
Psychic · Flying
Galarian Form
Shiny Availability
Shiny form available
Base rate (Gen VI+): 1/4096.
With Shiny Charm: 1/1365.
Masuda Method: 1/683.
Articuno Moves
Moves this Pokémon can learn, by method.
Lv.
Move
Type · Cat.
Accuracy
Pow.
PP
1
Mist
Ice
Stat
—
—
30
1
Peck
Flying
Phys.
100%
35
35
1
Gust
Flying
Spec.
100%
40
35
5
Powder Snow
Ice
Spec.
100%
40
25
10
Reflect
Psychic
Stat
—
—
20
15
Ice Shard
Ice
Phys.
100%
40
30
16
Leer
Normal
Stat
100%
—
30
20
Agility
Psychic
Stat
—
—
30
24
Mirror Coat
Psychic
Spec.
100%
—
20
25
Ancient Power
Rock
Spec.
100%
60
5
30
Tailwind
Flying
Stat
—
—
15
35
Freeze-Dry
Ice
Spec.
100%
70
20
40
Roost
Flying
Stat
—
—
5
45
Ice Beam
Ice
Spec.
100%
90
10
50
Snowscape
Ice
Stat
—
—
10
50
Hail
Ice
Stat
—
—
10
55
Hurricane
Flying
Spec.
70%
110
10
60
Haze
Ice
Stat
—
—
30
60
Mind Reader
Normal
Stat
—
—
5
65
Blizzard
Ice
Spec.
70%
110
5
70
Sheer Cold
Ice
Spec.
30%
—
5
72
Sky Attack
Flying
Phys.
90%
140
5
Advanced Breeding
Egg Groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Ditto Compatibility
✓ Yes
Pokérus
Susceptible
EV ×2 if infected
Max Characteristic
Special Defense
Highest base stat
Hyper Training & Mints
Available from level 50. Cost: 1 Gold Bottle Cap per IV set to 31 or 3 Silver Bottle Caps per IV. Mints let you change the effect of a Nature without changing the base Nature.
Where to Find Articuno
Available in 18 games, 88 recorded encounters. Click a game to see the details.
Natively obtainable:
Blue
Red
Yellow
FireRed
LeafGreen
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness
HeartGold
Platinum
SoulSilver
X
Y
Let’s Go, Eevee!
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
Ultra Moon
Ultra Sun
Shield
Sword
Scarlet
Generation I
Blue 3 encounters
Available
▼
Static legendary
(2)
Seafoam Islands
Lv. 50 100%
Seafoam Islands
Lv. 50 100%
Static encounter
(1)
Seafoam Islands B4F
Lv. 50 100%
Red 3 encounters
Available
▼
Static legendary
(2)
Seafoam Islands
Lv. 50 100%
Seafoam Islands
Lv. 50 100%
Static encounter
(1)
Seafoam Islands B4F
Lv. 50 100%
Yellow 3 encounters
Available
▼
Static legendary
(2)
Seafoam Islands
Lv. 50 100%
Seafoam Islands
Lv. 50 100%
Static encounter
(1)
Seafoam Islands B4F
Lv. 50 100%
Generation III
FireRed 3 encounters
Available
▼
Static legendary
(2)
Seafoam Islands
Lv. 50 100%
Seafoam Islands
Lv. 50 100%
Static encounter
(1)
Seafoam Islands B4F
Lv. 50 100%
LeafGreen 3 encounters
Available
▼
Static legendary
(2)
Seafoam Islands
Lv. 50 100%
Seafoam Islands
Lv. 50 100%
Static encounter
(1)
Seafoam Islands B4F
Lv. 50 100%
Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness 1 encounter
Available
▼
Snag
(1)
Citadark Isle
Lv. 50 100%
Generation IV
HeartGold 1 encounter
Available
▼
Static encounter
(1)
Seafoam Islands B4F
Lv. 50 100%
Platinum 2 encounters
Available
▼
Roaming grass
(1)
Roaming Sinnoh
Lv. 60 25%
Roaming water
(1)
Roaming Sinnoh
Lv. 60 25%
SoulSilver 1 encounter
Available
▼
Static encounter
(1)
Seafoam Islands B4F
Lv. 50 100%
Generation VI
X 2 encounters
Available
▼
Static encounter
(2)
Kalos (Roaming)
Lv. 70 100%
Sea Spirit’s Den
Lv. 70 100%
Y 2 encounters
Available
▼
Static encounter
(2)
Kalos (Roaming)
Lv. 70 100%
Sea Spirit’s Den
Lv. 70 100%
Generation VII
Let’s Go, Eevee! 28 encounters
Available
▼
Static legendary
(2)
Seafoam Islands
Lv. 50 100%
Seafoam Islands
Lv. 50 100%
Static encounter
(1)
Seafoam Islands B4F
Lv. 50 100%
Tall grass
(25)
Route 11
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 12
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 14
Lv. 3-56 100%
Sea Route 20
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 16
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 2
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 18
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 4
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 22
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 7
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 25
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 9
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 23
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 13
Lv. 3-56 100%
Sea Route 19
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 15
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 1
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 17
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 3
Lv. 3-56 100%
Sea Route 21
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 6
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 24
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 8
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 2
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 10
Lv. 3-56 100%
Let’s Go, Pikachu! 28 encounters
Available
▼
Static legendary
(2)
Seafoam Islands
Lv. 50 100%
Seafoam Islands
Lv. 50 100%
Static encounter
(1)
Seafoam Islands B4F
Lv. 50 100%
Tall grass
(25)
Route 16
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 2
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 18
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 4
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 22
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 7
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 25
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 9
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 23
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 11
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 12
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 14
Lv. 3-56 100%
Sea Route 20
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 15
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 1
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 17
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 3
Lv. 3-56 100%
Sea Route 21
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 6
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 24
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 8
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 2
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 10
Lv. 3-56 100%
Route 13
Lv. 3-56 100%
Sea Route 19
Lv. 3-56 100%
Ultra Moon 2 encounters
Available
▼
Static encounter
(2)
Ultra Space
Lv. 60 15%
Ultra Space Wilds
Lv. 60 100%
Ultra Sun 2 encounters
Available
▼
Static encounter
(2)
Ultra Space
Lv. 60 15%
Ultra Space Wilds
Lv. 60 100%
Generation VIII
Shield 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Crown Tundra
Sword 1 encounter
Available
▼
Wild Area
(1)
Crown Tundra
Generation IX
Scarlet 2 encounters
DLC: The Indigo Disk
▼
Static legendary
(2)
Terarium (Articuno, returns in the DLC)
Lv. 70 100%
Terarium (Articuno, returns in the DLC)
Lv. 70 100%
Transfer to Pokémon HOME
How to bring this Pokémon to HOME depending on the game of origin.
Red
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Blue
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Yellow
→
Pokémon Bank
Virtual Console → Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
FireRed
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
LeafGreen
→
Diamond
Pal Park
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Platinum
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
HeartGold
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
SoulSilver
→
Black
Poké Transporter
→
Pokémon Bank
To Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
X
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Y
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Sun
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Ultra Moon
→
Pokémon Bank
Pokémon Bank
→
Pokémon HOME
Bank → HOME
Let’s Go, Pikachu!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Let’s Go, Eevee!
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Sword
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Shield
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Scarlet
→
Pokémon HOME
HOME (direct)
Note:
Some transfers are irreversible (Bank → HOME). Check the legality of moves in the target game — HOME may replace an illegal move with a basic move.
Competitive & Meta
In Our Tier Lists
Articuno in Pokémon GO
- 3,051Max CP (Lv. 40)
- 1,743Perfect CP in Raids
- 20 kmper Candy as Buddy
Pokédex Entries
Description by game, with language selection.
Red
“A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.”
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 translu cent wings of this legendary bird POKéMON are said to be made of ice.”
Silver
“One of the legen dary 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
“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.”
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.”
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
“A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.”
Pearl
“A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.”
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
“A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.”
White
“A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.”
Black 2
“A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.”
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
“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.”
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!
“A legendary bird Pokémon. It freezes water that is contained in winter air and makes it snow.”
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.”
Multilingual Names
🇫🇷 Français
Artikodin
🇬🇧 English
Articuno
🇯🇵 漢字
フリーザー
🇯🇵 Kana
フリーザー
🇯🇵 Romaji
Freezer
🇩🇪 Deutsch
Arktos
🇪🇸 Español
Articuno
🇮🇹 Italiano
Articuno
🇰🇷 한국어
프리져
🇨🇳 ZH-Hans
急冻鸟
🇹🇼 ZH-Hant
急凍鳥
Category (Genus)
🇫🇷 FR
Pokémon Glaciaire
🇬🇧 EN
Freeze Pokémon
🇯🇵 JP
れいとうポケモン
🇩🇪 DE
Eis-Pokémon
Media & Gallery
Audio Cries
Frequently asked questions about Articuno
What type is Articuno?
Articuno is a Ice and Flying-type Pokémon.
What are Articuno's weaknesses?
Articuno is weak to Fire, Electric and Steel-type moves (×2 damage). Articuno is very weak to Rock-type moves (×4 damage). Articuno takes no damage from Ground-type moves.
What is Articuno's Hidden Ability?
Articuno's Hidden Ability is Snow Cloak. Its regular Ability is Pressure.
Can you get a Shiny Articuno in Pokémon GO?
Yes, Shiny Articuno is available in Pokémon GO. Its Pokémon GO entry
