Articuno
TL;DR. Articuno is a ice/flying-type Pokémon from Generation I. Base Stat Total: 580. A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
Stat spread.
Total of 580. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Articuno in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Articuno reaches 3,051 CP at level 40 and 3,491 CP as a best buddy.
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Articuno in competitive play.
Articuno is a Generation 9 PU-tier pick in Smogon singles. In Pokémon GO it ranks #214 in the Great League.
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Common questions about Articuno.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Articuno, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
What type is Articuno?
Articuno is a Ice/Flying-type Pokémon. Dual-typing stacks weaknesses and resistances. see the full matchup table below.
What is Articuno weak to?
Articuno takes 4× damage from Rock. its biggest defensive liability. It also takes 2× damage from Fire, Electric, Steel.
What is Articuno resistant to?
Articuno is immune to Ground. It also resists Grass, Bug.
Does Articuno evolve?
Articuno does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Articuno from?
Articuno was introduced in Generation I (the Kanto region). Its Pokédex number is #0144.
What are Articuno's base stats?
Articuno has HP 90, Attack 85, Defense 100, Special Attack 95, Special Defense 125, and Speed 85. Total base stat total: 580.
What are Articuno's abilities?
Articuno can have the ability Pressure, plus the Hidden Ability Snow Cloak.
Is Articuno legendary or mythical?
Yes. Articuno is classified as a Legendary Pokémon. Legendaries are typically one-per-game and central to that game's main story.
What is Articuno's best stat?
Articuno's highest base stat is Special Defense at 125, which ranks 6th of 155 Ice-type Pokémon.
Is Articuno good?
Articuno has a base stat total of 580, the 69th-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 10th among Ice-types. That is a strong, fully-evolved stat spread.
This Pokémon has forms.
Through the generations.
Articuno as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Articuno is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Articuno vs. the average Ice-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 155 Ice-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Articuno | Ice avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | 73 | +17 |
| Attack | 85 | 78 | +7 |
| Defense | 100 | 69 | +31 |
| Special Attack | 95 | 73 | +22 |
| Special Defense | 125 | 70 | +55 |
| Speed | 85 | 77 | +8 |
| Total | 580 | 440 | +140 |
Articuno appears in 31 games.
Every mainline release where Articuno is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 1998 Blue
- 1998 Red
- 1999 Yellow
- 2000 Gold
- 2000 Silver
- 2001 Crystal
- 2003 Ruby
- 2003 Sapphire
- 2004 FireRed
- 2004 LeafGreen
- 2005 Emerald
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2018 Let's Go, Eevee!
- 2018 Let's Go, Pikachu!
- 2019 Shield
- 2019 Sword
- 2020 Crown Tundra DLC
- 2026 Pokémon Pokopia
- 2016 Pokémon GO
Catch Articuno in the wild.
Main-series wild-encounter locations, grouped by game. 17 games have a known habitat.
Articuno appears in 8 episodes.
From EP187 (2001-02-15) through XY110 (2016-03-03).
- EP187 The Light Fantastic Original 2001-12-15
- EP188 UnBEARable Original 2002-01-19
- EP189 Moving Pictures Original 2002-01-26
- EP229 For Ho-Oh the Bells Toll! Original 2002-09-25
- AG136 The Symbol Life Advanced Generation 2006-04-29
- AG189 Gathering the Gang of Four! Advanced Generation 2007-02-10
- DP128 A Pyramiding Rage! Diamond & Pearl 2009-10-17
- XY110 An Electrifying Rage! XY 2016-06-11
Pokémon Masters EX · Sync Pairs
Articuno partners with 2 trainers in Masters EX.
Each card is a canon Trainer + Articuno partnership. Tap any pair to open the Sync Pair catalog and explore the full roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
7 Articuno cards across TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Articuno
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.