Articuno (#0144) – Stats, Moves, Evolution & Competitive Sets

Base stats

HP90150–197290–384

Atk8581–150157–295

Def10094–167184–328

SpA9590–161175–317

SpD125117–194229–383

Spe8581–150157–295

Total580Higher than 91% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpD.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 85). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+150Max137No SP105Min94Scarf225Tailwind300

At max Speed, Articuno outspeeds 15 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Rock4×Electric2×Fire2×Steel2×

Resists

Bug½×Grass½×

Immune to

Ground0×

Takes normal damage from 11 types

NormalFightingFlyingPoisonGhostWaterPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

Pressure
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Snow CloakHidden ability
Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Competitive

SV SinglesZUSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

1.06% of teams · rank #113 · Singles, one type per team · 1630+ rating · 63,572 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Calm
EVs: 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD

Freeze-Dry
Roost
Haze
U-turn

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.66%
Rated 1500+0.69%
Rated 1630+1.06%
Rated 1760+2.14%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.06%

Moves

Freeze-Dry99.1%
Roost95.4%
Haze90.7%
U-turn71.3%
Substitute17.6%
Hurricane6.1%
Ancient Power3.9%
Roar3.6%
Air Slash3.3%
Agility2.5%

Items

Heavy-Duty Boots95.4%
Weakness Policy2.5%
Choice Specs0.9%
Assault Vest0.4%
Leftovers0.3%
Focus Sash0.3%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Calm 248 HP / 8 SpA / 252 SpD53.3%
Calm 248 HP / 208 SpD / 52 Spe12.8%
Sassy 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 SpD10.9%
Modest 248 HP / 252 SpA / 8 SpD4.8%
Bold 248 HP / 252 Def / 8 SpD4.6%

Common teammates

SV SinglesNUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

0.97% of teams · rank #91 · Doubles · 1695+ rating · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Adrenaline Orb
Ability: Competitive
Nature: Timid
EVs: 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type: Fighting

Protect
Expanding Force
Tera Blast
Hurricane

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.63%
Rated 1500+0.68%
Rated 1695+0.97%
Rated 1825+0.06%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.97%

Moves

Protect97.1%
Expanding Force96.7%
Tera Blast90.5%
Hurricane87.6%
Trick Room9.3%
Air Slash4.4%
Calm Mind4.3%
Freezing Glare3.3%
Tailwind2.1%
Ancient Power1.5%

Items

Adrenaline Orb83.7%
Iron Ball7.1%
Leftovers3%
Safety Goggles2.6%
Life Orb2%
Covert Cloak0.4%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe84.2%
Quiet 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpA7.1%
Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD2.6%
Modest 124 Def / 252 SpA / 100 SpD / 32 Spe1.6%
Bold 252 HP / 184 Def / 72 SpD0.9%

Tera types

Fighting85.2%
Fairy8.2%
Psychic5.5%
Fire0.7%

Common teammates

Evolution

Articuno does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 16

1GustInflicts regular damage and can hit Pokémon in the air.FlyingSpec40100%35

1MistProtects the user’s stats from being changed by enemy moves.IceStatus——30

5Powder SnowHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec40100%25

10ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

15Ice ShardInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.IcePhys40100%30

20AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

25Ancient PowerHas a 10% chance to raise all of the user’s stats by one stage.RockSpec60100%5

30TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

35Freeze-DrySuper-effective against Water.IceSpec70100%20

40RoostHeals the user by half its max HP.FlyingStatus——5

45Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

50SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

55HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

60HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

65BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

70Sheer ColdCauses a one-hit KO.IceSpec—30%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM27Aerial AceNever misses.FlyingPhys60—20

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM40Air CutterHas an increased chance for a critical hit.FlyingSpec6095%25

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM52SnowscapeThe user summons a snowstorm lasting five turns. This boosts the Defense stats of Ice types.IceStatus——10

TM60U-turnUser must switch out after attacking.BugPhys70100%20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM124Ice SpinnerThe user covers its feet in thin ice and twirls around, slamming into the target. This move's spinning motion also destroys the terrain.IcePhys80100%15

TM130Helping HandAlly’s next move inflicts half more damage.NormalStatus——20

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM164Brave BirdUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM174HazeResets all Pokémon’s stats, accuracy, and evasion.IceStatus——30

TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30

TM193Weather BallIf there be weather, this move has doubled power and the weather’s type.NormalSpec50100%10

TM197Dual WingbeatHits twice in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM212Triple AxelHits three times, increasing power by 100% with each successful hit.IcePhys2090%10

TM216Feather DanceLowers the target’s Attack by two stages.FlyingStatus—100%15

Pokédex entries

Category: Freeze Pokémon
Debut: Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color: Blue
Shape
Habitat: Rare
Pal Park area: Mountain

Kanto#144Original Johto#235Updated Johto#240Coastal Kalos#151Let’s Go Kanto#144Crown Tundra#202

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

Names around the world

Japanese: フリーザー
Japanese (romaji): Freezer
Korean: 프리져
Chinese (Traditional): 急凍鳥
Chinese (Simplified): 急冻鸟
French: Artikodin
German: Arktos
Spanish: Articuno
Italian: Articuno

Sprites

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Official artwork

3D models

Generation I

Generation II

Generation III

Generation IV

Generation V

Generation VI

Generation VII

Generation VIII · animated models

Generation IX · animated models

Training

EV yield: 3 SpD
Catch rate: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
Base friendship: 35
Base experience: 261
Growth rate: Slow

Breeding

Egg groups: Undiscovered
Gender: Genderless
Hatch time: 80 egg cycles ≈20,655 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70

Green 1 area

Seafoam Islands (B4F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Red 1 area

Seafoam Islands (B4F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area

Max LairCapture during a Dynamax Adventure. · Lv 70

Let’s Go, Eevee! 26 areas

Road 1Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 10Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 11Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 12Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 13Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 14Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 15Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 16Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 17Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 18Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 19Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 20Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 21Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 22Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 23Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 24Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 25Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 3Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 4Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 6Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 7Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 8Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 9Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Let’s Go, Pikachu! 26 areas

Road 1Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 10Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 11Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 12Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 13Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 14Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 15Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 16Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 17Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 18Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 19Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (north, towards Pewter City)Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 2 (south, towards Viridian City)Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 20Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 21Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 22Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 23Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 24Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 25Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 3Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 4Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 6Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 7Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 8Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Road 9Rare spawn in the sky with lure or catch combo · Lv 3–56
Seafoam Islands (B4F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Ultra Moon 2 areas

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Space Wilds Cliff WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60

Ultra Sun 2 areas

Ultra Space WildsStatic encounter · Lv 60
Ultra Space Wilds Cliff WorldStatic encounter · Lv 60

Y 2 areas

Roaming KalosStatic encounter · Lv 70
Sea Spirit’s DenStatic encounter · Lv 70

X 2 areas

Roaming KalosStatic encounter · Lv 70
Sea Spirit’s DenStatic encounter · Lv 70

XD 1 area

Citadark Isle Dome 2FSnagging a Pokemon from a trainer in Pokemon Colosseum or Pokemon XD: Gale of Darkness. · Lv 50

SoulSilver 1 area

Seafoam Islands (B4F)Static encounter · Lv 50

HeartGold 1 area

Seafoam Islands (B4F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Platinum 1 area

Roaming SinnohOn any overworld patch of grass, On any overworld water tile · Lv 60

LeafGreen 1 area

Seafoam Islands (B4F)Static encounter · Lv 50

FireRed 1 area

Seafoam Islands (B4F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Yellow 1 area

Seafoam Islands (B4F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Blue 1 area

Seafoam Islands (B4F)Static encounter · Lv 50

Red 1 area

Seafoam Islands (B4F)Static encounter · Lv 50