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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, seeArticuno (disambiguation).

Articuno Freeze Pokémon Cruel Pokémon フリーザー Freezer #0144 Articuno Galarian Articuno Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Types Ice Flying Articuno Psychic Flying Galarian Articuno Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown
Abilities Pressure Articuno Competitive Galarian Articuno Cacophony Snow Cloak Articuno Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Galarian Articuno Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3(1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 80 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 5'07" 1.7 m Articuno 0'0" 0 m Galarian Articuno 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 122.1 lbs. 55.4 kg Articuno 112.2 lbs. 50.9 kg Galarian Articuno 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 215 Gen. I-IV Unknown IV 261 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Articuno 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 3 Sp.Def 0 Speed Galarian Articuno 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 3 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint Galarian Articuno
Pokédex color   Blue Other forms may have other colors.	Base friendship 35
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation I Generation II Generation III Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Articuno (Japanese:フリーザーFreezer) is a dual-typeIce/FlyingLegendary Pokémon introduced inGeneration I.

InGalar, Articuno has a dual-typePsychic/Flyingregional form, introduced inThe Crown Tundra expansion. Neither Kantonian Articuno nor Galarian Articuno are known toevolve into or from any other Pokémon.

Along withZapdos andMoltres, it is one of the threelegendary birds ofKanto.

Biology

Articuno is a largeavianPokémon with predominantly sky blue plumage and wings said to be made of ice. On its forehead is a crest that consists of three, darker blue rhombus-shaped feathers. It has circular red eyes, a short gray beak, and long, thin gray legs. Each foot has three forward-facing digits and one facing backward. On its chest is a mass of white, downy feathers. Its long, streamer-like tail is longer than its body and the same shade of blue as its crest. Its appearance is so beautiful that, as stated inAn Illustrated Book of POCKET MONSTERS, those who see it will die rooted to the spot.

Articuno has the power to control ice at will. InThe Power of One, its ice is said to have formed the ocean's cradle alongsideMoltres's fire, and it has some connection to the weather patterns of theOrange Islands. When Articuno flaps its wings, it can chill the moisture in the air around it, making snow fall. It flies from icy mountain to icy mountain. According to legend, it appears before doomed travelers lost in icy regions. As seen inFreeze Frame, Articuno sometimes aids travelers and guides them to safety. Articuno lives in cold,isolated locations such as snowy mountains filled with permafrost. It is also shown to be territorial inThe Power of One, immediately moving to conquer the territories of Moltres andZapdos in their absences, and fighting among them thereafter. When fighting alongside them, however, their combined power can defeatLugia. As seen inPokémon Horizons, like otherLegendary Pokémon, Articuno can be found in the Pokémon paradiseLaqua. Articuno lovesArticuno Treats made bySnacksworth, who once encountered and sang with it in the past.

Shadow Articuno is theonly known Pokémon capable of learning the moveShadow Chill.

Forms

Articuno has aregional form:Galarian Articuno.

InGalar, Articuno has a distinct appearance. Its main body has lavender coloration with a black marking covering its chest. Its feet are black with lavender talons. The three feathers of its crest, which are longer, fused, and folded to the back, have the same purple color as its beak and tail. Its eyes glow light blue, appear to be mostly closed, and are surrounded by a black, mask-like facial disc. When Articuno utilizes its psychic power, the entire mask glows the same color as its eyes, as do the white, feather-like blades of condensed psychic power at the edges of its wings.

Galarian Articuno keeps itself airborne with its psychic power, almost never having to use its wings for this purpose. Instead, the blades on its wings can be used to slice through iron as easily as paper. Its eyes can firebeams of psychic energy that leave its opponents stuck in place as if frozen solid — this is what earns this Pokémon the name of its Kantonian counterpart. It also has the ability to create mirages of itself in order to fool its opponent and escape. Its elegant and refined movements belie a cold and callous personality. It is constantly migrating around the world, but can be found in theCrown Tundra once every few decades, congregating with the other birds at theDyna Tree to eat its fruits.^[1]

Galarian Articuno is theonly known Pokémon capable of learning the moveFreezing Glare.

Game data

NPC appearances

In the core series

• These notable Trainers all use Articuno:
  • InPokémon Emerald, Pyramid KingBrandon will use an Articuno as part of his team during the Gold Symbol challenge.
  • InPokémon Platinum,HeartGold and SoulSilver, during a Multi Battle challenge in theBattle Tower, one of the Pokémon thatBuck can select to help the player is an Articuno.
  • In allGeneration VI games, during the Super Triple Battle challenge in theBattle Maison, Battle ChatelaineDana will use an Articuno as part of her team.
  • InPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, in the Battle Tower, one of the Pokémon thatCandice may use during a Double Battle withMaylene against the player is an Articuno.

In the side series games

• These notable Trainers all use Articuno:
  • InPokémon Stadium,Lorelei will use an Articuno as part of her team.
  • InPokémon Stadium 2, during Round 2,Pryce will use an Articuno as part of his team.
  • InPokémon XD,Greevil uses aShadow Articuno during his battle with the player, which can besnagged.

In the spin-off games

• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team: Articuno resides inFrosty Forest and challenges the player and partner when they trespass. Articuno then accuses the player and partner of causing the snow of the forest to melt. AnAbsol then appears and convinces Articuno to let the player and partner pass through.
• Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness: Articuno is the guardian of theIcy Flute.

Pokédex entries

In Japanese, the wording 「でんせつの れいとうポケモン」 (Legendary Freezing Pokémon) is found in the Pokédex entry fromPokémon Blue andLeafGreen. This is a reference to Articuno'scategory (English: Freeze Pokémon; Japanese: れいとうポケモン). However, in the English version of LeafGreen, this was changed to "legendary bird Pokémon" instead, which is an expression also found in several other Pokédex entries of the threelegendary birds.

Game locations

In side games

In events

Articuno

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
GSC	Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Articuno	English	United States	50	November 30 to December 20, 2001; February 15 to 21, 2002
RSEFRLG	Journey Across America Articuno	English	United States	70	February 25 to July 23, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Articuno	English	United Kingdom	70	June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Articuno	Italian	Italy	70	June 23 to 25, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Articuno	Spanish	Spain	70	June 27 to August 27, 2006
RSEFRLG	Party of the Decade Articuno	English	United States	70	August 8, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Articuno	German	Germany	70	September 24 to November 5, 2006
RSEFRLG	Top 10 Distribution Articuno	French	France	70	September 26, 2006
XYORAS	Pokémon Scrap Articuno	Japanese region	Online	70	March 1 to August 31, 2016
XYORAS	Aldora Articuno	PAL region	Online	70	March 11 to September 30, 2016
ORAS	Movie Articuno	Korean region	Online	70	May 2 to July 31, 2016
XYORAS	Aldora Articuno	American region	Online	70	May 3 to August 31, 2016

Galarian Articuno

Games	Event	Language/Region	Location	Level	Distribution period
SwSh	Crown Tundra's Shiny Galarian Articuno	All	Online	70	February 21, 2022 onwards

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Red*	Blue*	BrightPowder (100%)
Yellow*

Stats

Base stats

Articuno

Galarian Articuno

Pokéathlon stats

Type effectiveness

Articuno

Galarian Articuno

Learnset

Articuno and Galarian Articuno are available inScarlet and Violet.

Byleveling up

Articuno

Galarian Articuno

ByTM

Articuno

Generation IX Other generations: I - II - III - IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM027 TM027 Aerial Ace Flying Physical 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM046 TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM052 TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM097 TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM124 TM124 Ice Spinner Ice Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM160 TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM164 TM164 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM174 TM174 Haze Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM187 TM187 Icicle Spear Ice Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM193 TM193 Weather Ball Normal Special 05050 100}}100% 10 TM197 TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM212 TM212 Triple Axel Ice Physical 02020 090}}90% 10 TM216 TM216 Feather Dance Flying Status 0000— 100}}100% 15

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Articuno Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Articuno Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations

Galarian Articuno

Generation IX Other generations: VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM016 TM016 Psybeam Psychic Special 06565 100}}100% 20 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM040 TM040 Air Cutter Flying Special 06060 095}}95% 25 TM041 TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM052 TM052 Snowscape Ice Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM054 TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM060 TM060 U-turn Bug Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM097 TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM098 TM098 Skill Swap Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM109 TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM130 TM130 Helping Hand Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM160 TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM161 TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM164 TM164 Brave Bird Flying Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM197 TM197 Dual Wingbeat Flying Physical 04040 090}}90% 10 TM217 TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM218 TM218 Expanding Force Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM228 TM228 Psychic Noise Psychic Special 07575 100}}100% 10

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Articuno Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Articuno

Bybreeding

Articuno

Galarian Articuno

Side game data

Articuno

Pokémon Pinball   Acquisition: Catch			Pokémon Trozei! Rarity: Rare
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Red Rescue Team and Blue Rescue Team Body size: 4 Recruit rate: 30% Friend Area:Legendary Island Phrases 51%-100% HP I represent the power of ice! I always fight at full power! 26%-50% HP My health is down by half. I must be careful. 1%-25% HP I feel faint... My coldness is weakening... Level up Leveled up! My coldness increased!
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon Explorers of Time, Explorers of Darkness, andExplorers of Sky Body size: 2 Recruit rate:50% IQ group: C
Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon Body size: Standard (1 tile) How to Recruit: Boss ofBlue Point Connected to:Moltres Connection Orb Set: 20 Phrases Normal I can manipulate ice! I'll help you with the sheer power of cold! Low HP (< 50%) We are nowhere near the end…
Pokémon Ranger: Guardian Signs Group: Ice Poké Assist: (present) Ice Field move: (present) (None ×-) Not available in the past. Browser entryR-298 It surrounds itself with blizzards when in danger.
Pokémon Rumble Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●			Pokémon Rumble Blast Attack ●●● Defense ●●●●● Speed ●●●
Pokémon Rumble Rush Walking Speed: 1.05 seconds Base HP: 57 Base Attack: 82 Base Defense: 61 Base Speed: 60
Pokémon Conquest HP: ★★★★ Move:Blizzard Attack: ★★★ Ability 1:Frostbite Defense: ★★★★★ Speed: ★★★ Does not evolve into or from anything Range: 3 Perfect Links:Mitsuhide
Pokémon Picross  Ice  Skill:Blue Force Max Size: 20 × 15 Rank: Master Activation Timing: Anytime Recovery Period: 24:00 (Legendary/Mythical, so cannot be skipped) Effect: It changes the color of hint numbers to blue on rows with confirmable squares. Uses: 1 Duration: Infinite
Pokémon Battle Trozei Ice Attack Power: ★★★★★ Power of Six Increases the damage dealt by matching six Pokémon.
Pokémon Shuffle Ice Attack Power: 70 - 140 20 #149 Power of 4 Increases damage when you make a match of four. Swappable Skill(s): Freeze
Pokémon GO Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 192 Base Defense: 236 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks:Frost Breath,Ice Shard* Charged Attacks:Ice Beam,Icy Wind,Blizzard,Ancient Power*,Triple Axel*,Hurricane†,Frustration,Return

Galarian Articuno

Pokémon GO Base HP: 207 Base Attack: 250 Base Defense: 197 Egg Distance: N/A Buddy Distance: 20 km Evolution Requirement: N/A Fast Attacks:Psycho Cut,Confusion Charged Attacks:Brave Bird,Future Sight,Ancient Power,Fly*

Evolution data

Articuno

Unevolved Articuno  Ice  Flying

Galarian Articuno

Unevolved Articuno Galarian Form  Psychic  Flying

Sprites

Generation I Red Green Red Blue Yellow Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation II Gold Silver Crystal Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation III Ruby Sapphire Emerald FireRed LeafGreen Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation IV Diamond Pearl Platinum HeartGold SoulSilver Front Back Front Back Front Back

Generation V Black White Black 2 White 2 Front Back Front Back

Generation VI X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire Front Back Front Back

Generation VII Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon Front Back Front Back Let's Go, Pikachu! Let's Go, Eevee!

Generation VIII Sword Shield

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