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Articuno

Articuno (Japanese: フリーザー, HepburnFuriizaa) (ART-tick-COO-no[1]) is an Ice/Flying-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I. It is part of the Kanto Legendary Birds trio, along with Zapdos and Moltres. In Generation VIII, exclusive to the Crown Tundra, Articuno has a Galarian Form that is a Psychic/Flying type.

Quick Answers

What type is Articuno in its Galarian Form? toggle section
In the Galarian Form, Articuno is a Psychic/Flying type. This variant of the legendary bird Pokemon emerged in Generation VIII within the Crown Tundra.
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What is the color of Articuno's plumage? toggle section
The legendary bird Pokemon, Articuno, exhibits two color variations. The Kantonian form has a sky-blue body and a lighter blue chest. Conversely, the Galarian form features lavender plumage, a white body, and a black chest.
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Which generation was Articuno first introduced in? toggle section
The Legendary Pokémon Articuno, known for its Ice/Flying typing, made its first appearance in Generation I. It is recognized as one of the Kanto Legendary Birds, alongside Zapdos and Moltres. In Generation VIII, Articuno was introduced in a new Galarian Form as a Psychic/Flying type.
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Who are the other members of the Kanto Legendary Birds trio? toggle section
Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres form the Kanto Legendary Birds trio. These legendary Pokémon, known for their immense power, are often sought after by villainous groups. In the event of a conflict among the trio, Lugia, the trio master, is said to intervene.
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What is the typing of Articuno in its original form? toggle section
Articuno, a Legendary Pokémon from the Kanto region, is an Ice/Flying type. This typing is seen in its original form introduced in Generation I. In Generation VIII, a Galarian Form of Articuno was introduced, which is a Psychic/Flying type.
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Biology

Physiology

Kantonian

Articuno concept art

Articuno is a large bird with blue plumage resembling ice crystals. Its coloring is darkest on its head crest and long, streaming tail. Its body is colored sky blue while growing lighter on its front, and its chest is a lighter blue than its body. Its most distinctive trait is its large wings, which are said to be made of ice. Its eyes are a medium shade of red.

Galarian

Galarian Articuno is a large bird with lavender plumage. Its coloring is darkest on its head crest and long, streaming tail. Its body is colored white, while growing lighter on its front, and its chest is a black. Its most distinctive trait is its large wings with the edges having a border of white on the outer edge (which glow a light blue color any time it uses a move), on its forehead is a crest that consists of three, darker lavender rhombus-shaped feathers. It has circular light blue eyes and black feathers surround both eyes, making it look like as if it wears a domino mask (which glow a light blue color any time it uses a move), a short lavender beak, and long, thin gray legs. Each foot has three forward facing toes and one that faces backward. On its chest is a mass of black downy feathers. Each foot has three forward facing lavender toes and one that faces backward. Its long, streamer-like tail is longer than its body and the same shade of lavender as its crest.

Behavior

Kantonian

In terms of physical strength, Articuno is the strongest out of the three Legendary Birds; as shown in the anime, Articuno is able to lift one of Team Rocket's mechas with its talons.

Galarian

Galarian Articuno is a migratory Pokémon that appears in the Crown Tundra every several decades. For a long time, it was thought to be the same Legendary Pokémon as the Articuno previously discovered in other regions. Though cold and callous in personality, it moves in a highly refined manner. Instead of flapping its wings, it keeps itself airborne through constant use of its psychic powers.

Natural Abilities

Kantonian

When Articuno flaps its wings, the air turns chilly.

Galarian

Galarian Articuno battles using intense psychic powers that act directly on the cells of living beings. The beams of psychic energy fired from its eyes have a particularly potent effect: the slightest touch of these beams leaves the victim totally immobilized as if they are frozen. Articuno then finishes off the immobilized opponents using the condensed psychic power of its wings.

Game data

Pokédex entries

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

Game(s)Location(s)
Pokémon Red Version and Pokémon Blue Version Seafoam Islands
Pokémon Yellow Special Pikachu Edition Seafoam Islands
Pokémon Gold Version and Pokémon Silver Version Time Capsule
Pokémon Crystal Version Time Capsule
Pokémon Ruby Version and Pokémon Sapphire Version Trade
Pokémon Emerald Version Trade
Pokémon FireRed Version and Pokémon LeafGreen Version Seafoam Island
Pokémon Diamond Version and Pokémon Pearl Version Trade
Pokémon Platinum Version Roaming Sinnoh
Pokémon HeartGold Version and Pokémon SoulSilver Version Seafoam Island
Pokémon Black Version and Pokémon White Version Trade
Pokémon Black Version 2 and Pokémon White Version 2 Trade
Pokémon X and Pokémon Y Roaming Kalos (With Chespin as a First partner Pokémon)
Sea Spirit's Den
Pokémon Omega Ruby and Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Trade
Pokémon Sun and Pokémon Moon Transfer
Pokémon Ultra Sun and Pokémon Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World)
Pokémon: Let's Go, Pikachu! and Pokémon: Let's Go, Eevee! Seafoam Islands
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield Trade
Pokémon Sword and Pokémon Shield: The Crown Tundra

Side game locations

Locations
Game(s) Area(s)
Pokémon Trozei! Random Agent Cards
Mr. Who's Den
Red Rescue Team & Blue Rescue Team Frosty Grotto (5F)
Explorers of Time & Explorers of Darkness Mt. Avalanche Summit
Pokémon Rumble Gravel Cave


Stats

Kantonian form

Stats
HP
90
Attack
85
Defense
100
Sp. Atk
95
Sp. Def
125
Speed
85
Total
580

Galarian form

Stats
HP
90
Attack
85
Defense
85
Sp. Atk
125
Sp. Def
100
Speed
95
Total
580

Learnset

Leveling

Kantonian Form

LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Special
1 Mist —% 30 Ice Status
5 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Ice Special
10 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status
15 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Ice Physical
20 Agility —% 30 Psychic Status
25 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Rock Special
30 Tailwind —% 15 Flying Status
35 Freeze-Dry 70 100% 20 Ice Special
40 Roost —% 10 Flying Status
45 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
50 Hail —% 10 Ice Status
55 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Flying Special
60 Mind Reader —% 5 Normal Status
65 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special
70 Sheer Cold 30% 5 Ice Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Special
1 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Ice Special
8 Mist —% 30 Ice Status
15 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Ice Physical
22 Mind Reader —% 5 Normal Status
29 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Rock Special
36 Agility —% 30 Psychic Status
43 Freeze-Dry 70 100% 20 Ice Special
50 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status
57 Hail —% 10 Ice Status
64 Tailwind —% 15 Flying Status
71 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
78 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special
85 Roost —% 10 Flying Status
92 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Flying Special
99 Sheer Cold —% 5 Ice Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration VI
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Roost —% 10 Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
1 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Flying Special Tough 2 1 ♥
1 Freeze-Dry 70 100% 20 Ice Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
1 Tailwind —% 30 Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Sheer Cold —% 5 Ice Special Beautiful 2 1 ♥
1 Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Special Clever 2 3 ♥
1 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
8 Mist —% 30 Ice Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
15 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Ice Physical Beautiful 3 0 ♥
22 Mind Reader —% 5 Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
29 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Rock Special Tough 1 0 ♥
36 Agility —% 30 Psychic Status Cool 3 0 ♥
43 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
50 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
57 Hail —% 10 Ice Status Beautiful 2 1 ♥
64 Tailwind —% 30 Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
71 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
78 Sheer Cold —% 5 Ice Special Beautiful 2 1 ♥
85 Roost —% 10 Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
92 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Flying Special Tough 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration V
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1BW
1
Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Special
1BW
1
Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Ice Special
8BW
8
Mist —% 30 Ice Status
15BW
15
Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Ice Physical
22BW
22
Mind Reader —% 5 Normal Status
29BW
29
AncientPower 60 100% 5 Rock Special
36BW
36
Agility —% 30 Psychic Status
43BW
43
Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special
50BW
50
Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status
57BW
57
Roost —% 10 Flying Status
64BW
64
Tailwind —% 30 Flying Status
71BW
71
Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special
78BW
78
Sheer Cold —% 5 Ice Special
85BW
85
Hail —% 10 Ice Status
N/ABW
92
Hurricane 120 70% 10 Flying Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Special Smart 3
1 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Ice Special Beauty 3
8 Mist —% 30 Ice Status Beauty 2
15 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Ice Physical Beauty 2
22 Mind Reader —% 5 Normal Status Smart 1
29 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Rock Special Tough 2
36 Agility —% 30 Psychic Status Cool 2
43 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special Beauty 2
50 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status Smart 2
57 Roost —% 10 Flying Status Cool 0
64 Tailwind —% 30 Flying Status Smart 2
71 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special Beauty 2
78 Sheer Cold —% 5 Ice Special Beauty 0
85 Hail —% 10 Ice Status Beauty 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration III
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
1 Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Smart 3 0 ♥
1 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
13 Mist —% 30 Ice Beauty 1 0 ♥
25 Agility —% 30 Psychic Cool 3 0 ♥
37 Mind Reader —% 5 Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
49 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
61 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Smart 1 0 ♥
73 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
85 Sheer Cold —% 5 Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration II
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Gust 40 100% 35 Flying
1 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Ice
13 Mist —% 30 Ice
25 Agility —% 30 Psychic
37 Mind Reader —% 5 Normal
49 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice
61 Reflect —% 20 Psychic
73 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

LevelingGeneration I
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type
1 Peck 35 100% 35 Flying
1 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice
51 Blizzard 120 90% 5 Ice
55 Agility —% 30 Psychic
60 Mist —% 30 Ice
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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Galarian Form
LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Gust 40 100% 35 Flying Special
1 Psycho Shift 100% 10 Psychic Status
5 Confusion 50 100% 25 Psychic Special
10 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status
15 Hypnosis 60% 20 Psychic Status
20 Agility —% 30 Psychic Status
25 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Rock Special
30 Tailwind —% 15 Flying Status
35 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Psychic Physical
40 Recover —% 10 Normal Status
45 Freezing Glare 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
50 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Psychic Special
55 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Flying Special
60 Mind Reader —% 5 Normal Status
65 Future Sight 120 100% 10 Psychic Special
70 Trick Room —% 5 Psychic Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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TM/TR/HM

Kantonian Form

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VIII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special
TM05 Roar —% 20 Normal Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Status
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Steel Physical
TM51 Roost —% 10 Flying Status
TM58 Endure —% 10 Normal Status
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM72 Avalanche 60 100% 10 Ice Physical
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Flying Physical
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Fly 90 95% 15 Flying Physical
TM97 Defog —% 15 Flying Status
TM98 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VIII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Fly 90 95% 15 Flying Physical
TM08 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM09 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM18 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status
TM21 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM24 Snore 50 100% 15 Normal Special
TM25 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM27 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Ice Special
TM30 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Steel Physical
TM32 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status
TM33 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM34 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status
TM35 Hail —% 10 Ice Status
TM39 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM40 Swift 60 —% 20 Normal Special
TM46 Weather Ball 50 100% 10 Normal Physical
TM51 Icicle Spear 25 100% 30 Ice Physical
TM56 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM64 Avalanche 60 100% 10 Ice Physical
TM76 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM95 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Flying Special
TR05 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
TR06 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special
TR12 Agility —% 30 Psychic Status
TR20 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TR26 Endure —% 10 Normal Status
TR27 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TR66 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Flying Physical
TR89 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Flying Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar —% 20 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Flying Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Steel Physical
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Flying Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM70 Aurora Veil —% 20 Ice Status
TM76 Fly 90 95% 15 Flying Physical
TM79 Frost Breath 60 90% 10 Ice Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VI
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM05 Roar —% 20 Normal Status Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status Clever 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Status Beautiful 2 1 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Normal Special Clever 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
TM19 Roost —% 10 Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 3 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 1 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2 1 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special Beautiful 2 0 ♥
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Steel Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Flying Physical Tough 3 0 ♥
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Tough 4 4 ♥
TM79 Frost Breath 60 90% 10 Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 1 0 ♥
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 4 0 ♥
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Cute 2 0 ♥
TM94 Rock SmashXY 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
TM94 Secret PowerORAS 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Clever 1 0 ♥
TM100 Confide —% 20 Normal Status Cute 3 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Flying Physical Clever 2 0 ♥
HM06 Rock SmashORAS 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 4 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Flying Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM79 Frost Breath 40 90% 10 Ice Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Flying Physical
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Flying Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation IV
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Special Beauty 2
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison Status Smart 2
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Status Beauty 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Status Beauty 2
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Special Beauty 2
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Special Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Status Cool 2
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status Smart 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Status Tough 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status Cute 0
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Steel Physical Cool 3
TM51 Roost —% 10 Flying Status Cool 0
TM58 Endure —% 10 Normal Status Tough 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM72 Avalanche 60 100% 10 Ice Physical Cool 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Normal Status Cute 2
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Flying Physical Cute 0
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical Cute 0
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status Smart 1
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Flying Physical Smart 1
HM05DPPt Defog —% 15 Flying Status Beauty 2
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Fighting Physical Tough 2
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
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TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Smart 1 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Steel Cool 2 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Flying Smart 1 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting Tough 1 0 ♥
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TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM03 Curse —% 10 ???
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Normal
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal
TM16 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Ice
TM17 Protect —% 10 Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Water
TM20 Endure —% 10 Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Normal
TM27 Return 100% 20 Normal
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Rock
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Normal
TM43 Detect —% 5 Fighting
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Steel
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Flying
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation I
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM02 Razor Wind 80 75% 10 Normal
TM04 Whirlwind 85% 20 Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Poison
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Water
TM12 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Water
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Ice
TM14 Blizzard 120 90% 5 Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Normal
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Normal
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Psychic
TM34 Bide —% 10 Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Normal
TM43 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Flying
TM44 Rest —% 10 Psychic
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Normal
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Flying
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Galarian Form
TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation VIII
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM06 Fly 90 95% 15 Flying Physical
TM08 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Normal Special
TM09 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Normal Physical
TM17 Light Screen —% 30 Psychic Status
TM18 Reflect —% 20 Psychic Status
TM21 Rest —% 10 Psychic Status
TM24 Snore 50 100% 15 Normal Special
TM25 Protect —% 10 Normal Status
TM26 Scary Face 100% 10 Normal Status
TM30 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Steel Physical
TM39 Facade 70 100% 20 Normal Physical
TM40 Swift 60 —% 20 Normal Special
TM44 Imprison —% 10 Psychic Status
TM56 U-turn 70 100% 20 Bug Physical
TM60 Power Swap —% 10 Psychic Status
TM61 Guard Swap —% 10 Psychic Status
TM69 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Psychic Physical
TM70 Trick Room —% 5 Psychic Status
TM76 Round 60 100% 15 Normal Special
TM95 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Flying Special
TR11 Psychic 90 100% 10 Psychic Special
TR12 Agility —% 30 Psychic Status
TR20 Substitute —% 10 Normal Status
TR25 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Psychic Special
TR26 Endure —% 10 Normal Status
TR27 Sleep Talk —% 10 Normal Status
TR33 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Ghost Special
TR34 Future Sight 120 100% 10 Psychic Special
TR40 Skill Swap —% 10 Psychic Status
TR42 Hyper Voice 90 100% 10 Normal Special
TR49 Calm Mind —% 20 Psychic Status
TR66 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Flying Physical
TR82 Stored Power 20 100% 10 Psychic Special
TR83 Ally Switch —% 15 Psychic Status
TR89 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Flying Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Breeding

Articuno learns no moves via breeding.


Tutoring

Kantonian Form

Tutoring Generation VIII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Dual Wingbeat  40 90% 10 Flying Physical
Triple Axel  20 90% 10 Ice Physical
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Defog USUM —% 15 Flying Status
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Ice Special
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Normal Status
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Bug Special
Sky Attack USUM 140 90% 5 Flying Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Flying Status
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Water Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation VI
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Icy Wind ORAS 55 95% 15 Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Sky Attack ORAS 140 90% 5 Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 15 Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Water Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation V
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Icy Wind  55 95% 15 Ice Special
Roost  —% 10 Flying Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Bug Special
Sky Attack  140 90% 5 Flying Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special
Tailwind  —% 30 Flying Status
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation IV
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
Air Cutter  55 95% 25 Flying Special Cool 3
AncientPower  60 100% 5 Rock Special Tough 2
Icy Wind  55 100% 15 Ice Special Beauty 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Ground Special Cute 3
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Ghost Special Smart 0
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Bug Special Beauty 2
Sky Attack HGSS 140 90% 5 Flying Physical Cool 1
Snore  40 100% 15 Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Normal Special Cool 2
Tailwind HGSS —% 30 Flying Status Smart 2
Twister  40 100% 20 Dragon Special Cool 3
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation III
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
Double-Edge FRLGEXD 120 100% 15 Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Sky Attack XD 140 90% 5 Flying Cool 3 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Tutoring Generation II
Move Power Accuracy PP Type
Ice Beam C 95 100% 10 Ice
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Galarian Form
Tutoring Generation VIII
Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
Dual Wingbeat  40 90% 10 Flying Physical
Expanding Force  80 100% 10 Psychic Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

Appearances

Anime

Articuno first appears in the Anime when a boy named Todd, who loves to take pictures, takes pictures of Articuno in the episode Freeze Frame. Ash Ketchum and co. befriended Articuno after Articuno's Blizzard blew away Team Rocket.

The same Articuno appears again and is a friend of Factory Head Noland in the episode Numero Uno Articuno. Noland became Articuno's friend when he saved the injured Articuno on his plane. Ash attempted to get the Knowledge Symbol by defeating Articuno, which obeyed Noland's command, and he accomplished this by using Charizard.

Manga

Other appearances

Pokémon Snap

Articuno appears in the Cave level of Pokémon Snap. Playing the Poké Flute near a pair of slumbering Jynx causes them to chant a spell to hatch an egg containing Articuno. Articuno circles the cavern before flying out above the player. If players threw Pester Balls at a Zubat earlier in the level to free a Pikachu it is holding, Pikachu will be riding on Articuno's back as it exits the cave and they fly off.

Super Smash Bros. series

Super Smash Bros. Melee
Articuno SSBM

In Super Smash Bros. Melee, Articuno is one of the Pokémon that can appear from a Poké Ball. Upon appearing, Articuno releases a continuous wave of ice from its body, and any opponents caught in the blast take moderate damage, become temporarily frozen, and are launched towards the top of the screen. Articuno also has a trophy that is randomly obtainable from the Lottery, but only once every fighter is unlocked. Articuno is one of the Pokémon to appear in the Legendary Pokémon event.

Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS

In Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS, Articuno appears as a trophy, which can be obtained as a random drop.

Super Smash Bros. Ultimate

Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres all appear as part of a single collectible spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Trivia

  • As of Generation III, Articuno can learn an accuracy focusing move, and a one-hit KO move (Mind Reader and Sheer Cold). It shares this with Smeargle.
    • It is, however, the only Pokémon that can learn them directly by leveling up.
  • Articuno, along with Moltres and Zapdos, are the most common legendaries. With at least one game in every generation having access to them, with the exception being generation V and II.
  • It is the only member of its trio that can't learn Heat Wave.
  • In Pokémon GO, when the player makes the Legendary Pokémon as a Buddy after capturing each of them during the Raid Battle, Articuno along with Lugia, Zapdos and Moltres are the hardest to get their candies which is in 20 km.
  • Like other Galarian Legendary Birds, its Shiny Galarian Form has its Kantonian form's color scheme.

Origin

Articuno is based on the Simurgh, deriving from the Persian رخ rokh, which is a giant arctic bird. Its long tail and small body also may be a reference to the quetzal. In addition, it is anatomically similar to the white-throat magpie-jay.

Galarian Articuno may be based on the Irish goddess Nemain, with elements of the Tragopan family, bird-of-paradise and quetzals. The feather mask around its eyes resemble the face feathers on an owl, a masquerade ball mask, traditional snow goggles from cultures such as the Inuit, Yupik, and Ainu, and/or the visor worn by the Marvel superhero Cyclops, who, like Galarian Articuno, can also shoot beams from his eyes.

Etymology

Articuno's name in English, Spanish, Italian, Hindi, and Russian is a cross of the words "arctic" and "uno", the Spanish word for one. The second part of its name indicates that it is the first in the series of Kanto's Legendary Birds.

Its Japanese name, Furīzā, is a transliteration of the English word "freezer." Its Korean name, Freeser, and its Thai name, Frisoe, are transliterations of its Japanese name.

Its French name, Artikodin, is a portmanteau of "arctic" and "Odin," the Norse god of wisdom. The other two legendary birds' names also derive from gods. Coincidentally, "odin" is also Russian for "one."

Its German name, Arktos, is a portmanteau of "arctic" and "-os," the suffix used for all three legendary birds in German.

Its Chinese name, 急凍鳥 / 急冻鸟, pronounced Jídòngniǎo in Mandarin and Gāpdungníuh in Cantonese, means "rapid-freezing bird."

Gallery

Kantonian Form

Galarian Form

See also

  1. ^ Silvestri, Cris (2015). Pokémon Deluxe Essential Handbook [Book]. p. 26. Scholastic. ISBN 978-0-545-79566-1.