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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, along with Zapdos and Moltres. In Generation VIII, exclusive to the Crown Tundra, Articuno has a Galarian Form that is a Psychic/Flying type.

Biology[]

Physiology[]

Kantonian[]

Articuno concept art

Concept artwork of Kantonian Articuno.

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 info[]

Game locations[]

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Red and Blue Seafoam Islands One
Yellow Seafoam Islands One
Gold and Silver Time Capsule None
Crystal Time Capsule None
Ruby and Sapphire Trade None
FireRed and LeafGreen Seafoam Islands One
Emerald Trade None
Diamond and Pearl Trade None
Platinum Roaming Sinnoh One
HeartGold and SoulSilver Seafoam Islands One
Black and White Trade None
Black 2 and White 2 Trade None
X and Y Roaming Kalos (With Chespin as a First partner Pokémon)
Sea Spirit's Den
One
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None
Sun and Moon Transfer None
Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon Ultra Space Wilds (Cliff World) One
Let's Go, Pikachu! and Let's Go, Eevee! Seafoam Islands One
Sword and Shield Trade None
SWSH
The Crown Tundra
Kantonian Form: Dynamax Adventures
Galarian Form: Roaming Crown Tundra
One
One

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


Pokédex entries[]

  • Red and Blue

    A legendary bird Pokémon 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 translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.

  • Silver

    One of the legendary 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.

  • 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.

  • 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.

  • 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

    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.

  • 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.


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 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
1 Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
5 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
10 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
15 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
20 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
25 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
30 Tailwind —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
35 Freeze-Dry 70 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
40 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
45 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
50 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
55 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
60 Mind Reader —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
65 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
70 Sheer Cold 30% 5 Type Ice HOME 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 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
1 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
8 Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
15 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
22 Mind Reader —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
29 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
36 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
43 Freeze-Dry 70 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
50 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
57 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
64 Tailwind —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
71 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
78 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
85 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
92 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
99 Sheer Cold —% 5 Type Ice HOME 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 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
1 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Tough 2 1 ♥
1 Freeze-Dry 70 100% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
1 Tailwind —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
1 Sheer Cold —% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 2 1 ♥
1 Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Clever 2 3 ♥
1 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
8 Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 1 0 ♥
15 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beautiful 3 0 ♥
22 Mind Reader —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Clever 3 0 ♥
29 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 1 0 ♥
36 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 3 0 ♥
43 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 4 ♥
50 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Clever 2 0 ♥
57 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beautiful 2 1 ♥
64 Tailwind —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
71 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 1 3 ♥
78 Sheer Cold —% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 2 1 ♥
85 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Clever 4 0 ♥
92 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME 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 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
1BW
1
Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
8BW
8
Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
15BW
15
Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
22BW
22
Mind Reader —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
29BW
29
AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
36BW
36
Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
43BW
43
Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
50BW
50
Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
57BW
57
Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
64BW
64
Tailwind —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
71BW
71
Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
78BW
78
Sheer Cold —% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
85BW
85
Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
N/ABW
92
Hurricane 120 70% 10 Type Flying HOME 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.

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Smart 3
1 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 3
8 Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beauty 2
15 Ice Shard 40 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Beauty 2
22 Mind Reader —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
29 AncientPower 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
36 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cool 2
43 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
50 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 2
57 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 0
64 Tailwind —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Smart 2
71 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
78 Sheer Cold —% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 0
85 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME 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 Type Flying HOME Flying Smart 3 0 ♥
1 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
13 Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 0 ♥
25 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cool 3 0 ♥
37 Mind Reader —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
49 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
61 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 0 ♥
73 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
85 Sheer Cold —% 5 Type Ice HOME 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 Type Flying HOME Flying
1 Powder Snow 40 100% 25 Type Ice HOME Ice
13 Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice
25 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
37 Mind Reader —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
49 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice
61 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
73 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME 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 Type Flying HOME Flying
1 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice
51 Blizzard 120 90% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice
55 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
60 Mist —% 30 Type Ice HOME 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[]
LevelingGeneration VIII
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
1 Gust 40 100% 35 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
1 Psycho Shift 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
5 Confusion 50 100% 25 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
10 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
15 Hypnosis 60% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
20 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
25 Ancient Power 60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special
30 Tailwind —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
35 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
40 Recover —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
45 Freezing Glare 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
50 Dream Eater 100 100% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
55 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
60 Mind Reader —% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
65 Future Sight 120 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
70 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic 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.

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 Type Water HOME Water Special
TM05 Roar —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM51 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM72 Avalanche 60 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM97 Defog —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
TM98 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME 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 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM08 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM09 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM18 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM21 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM24 Snore 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM25 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM27 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM30 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM32 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM33 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM34 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM35 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM39 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM40 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM46 Weather Ball 50 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM51 Icicle Spear 25 100% 30 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
TM56 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM64 Avalanche 60 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical
TM76 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM95 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
TR05 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TR06 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TR12 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TR20 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR26 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR27 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR66 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TR89 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME 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 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 90 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 110 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM19 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM51 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM70 Aurora Veil —% 20 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM76 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM79 Frost Breath 60 90% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM87 Swagger 85% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM100 Confide —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal 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.

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

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation V
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat.
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM06 Toxic 90% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM48 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM79 Frost Breath 40 90% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME 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 Type Water HOME Water Special Beauty 2
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Status Smart 2
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Status Beauty 2
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Smart 1
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Status Beauty 2
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 0
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Status Tough 2
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cool 2
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Smart 2
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Status Tough 2
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 2
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cute 2
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Smart 2
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status Cute 0
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical Cool 3
TM51 Roost —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 0
TM58 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Tough 2
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Beauty 2
TM72 Avalanche 60 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Physical Cool 2
TM82 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 3
TM83 Natural Gift 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical Cool 2
TM87 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Cute 2
TM88 Pluck 60 100% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cute 0
TM89 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical Cute 0
TM90 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status Smart 1
HM02 Fly 90 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Smart 1
HM05DPPt Defog —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Beauty 2
HM06 Rock Smash 40 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical Tough 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.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation III
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type Contest Cat. Appeal Jam
TM03 Water Pulse 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water Beauty 2 0 ♥
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 3 0 ♥
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison Smart 3 0 ♥
TM07 Hail —% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 3 0 ♥
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire Beauty 1 0 ♥
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 2 1 ♥
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 4 0 ♥
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 4 4 ♥
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water Tough 1 0 ♥
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cool 2 0 ♥
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Smart 1 0 ♥
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock Tough 3 0 ♥
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 —% 20 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 2 0 ♥
TM42 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
TM43 Secret Power 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 1 0 ♥
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Cute 2 0 ♥
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Cool 2 0 ♥
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Smart 1 0 ♥
HM06 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Tough 1 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.

TMs, TRs, and HMs Generation II
TM/HM/TR Move Power Accuracy PP Type
TM03 Curse —% 10 Type ??? HOME ???
TM05 Roar 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM08 Rock Smash 20 100% 15 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM10 Hidden Power 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 Sunny Day —% 5 Type Fire HOME Fire
TM13 Snore 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM14 Blizzard 120 70% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM16 Icy Wind 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM17 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM18 Rain Dance —% 5 Type Water HOME Water
TM20 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM21 Frustration 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM27 Return 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM31 Mud-Slap 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM34 Swagger 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM35 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM37 Sandstorm —% 10 Type Rock HOME Rock
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM43 Detect —% 5 Type Fighting HOME Fighting
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM47 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME 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 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM04 Whirlwind 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM06 Toxic 85% 10 Type Poison HOME Poison
TM09 Take Down 90 85% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM10 Double-Edge 100 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM11 BubbleBeam 65 100% 20 Type Water HOME Water
TM12 Water Gun 40 100% 25 Type Water HOME Water
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100% 10 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM14 Blizzard 120 90% 5 Type Ice HOME Ice
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM20 Rage 20 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM31 Mimic —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM32 Double Team —% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM33 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM34 Bide —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM39 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal
TM43 Sky Attack 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying
TM44 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic
TM50 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal
HM02 Fly 70 95% 15 Type Flying HOME 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 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TM08 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM09 Giga Impact 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM17 Light Screen —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM18 Reflect —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM21 Rest —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM24 Snore 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM25 Protect —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM26 Scary Face 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TM30 Steel Wing 70 90% 25 Type Steel HOME Steel Physical
TM39 Facade 70 100% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
TM40 Swift 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM44 Imprison —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM56 U-turn 70 100% 20 Type Bug HOME Bug Physical
TM60 Power Swap —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM61 Guard Swap —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM69 Psycho Cut 70 100% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Physical
TM70 Trick Room —% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TM76 Round 60 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TM95 Air Slash 75 95% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Special
TR11 Psychic 90 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TR12 Agility —% 30 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TR20 Substitute —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR25 Psyshock 80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TR26 Endure —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR27 Sleep Talk —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
TR33 Shadow Ball 80 100% 15 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special
TR34 Future Sight 120 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TR40 Skill Swap —% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TR42 Hyper Voice 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
TR49 Calm Mind —% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TR66 Brave Bird 120 100% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
TR82 Stored Power 20 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
TR83 Ally Switch —% 15 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
TR89 Hurricane 110 70% 10 Type Flying HOME 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 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Triple Axel  20 90% 10 Type Ice HOME 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 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Icy Wind USUM 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Laser Focus USUM —% 30 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Signal Beam USUM 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sky Attack USUM 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Snore USUM 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind USUM —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Water Pulse USUM 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME 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 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beautiful 4 0 ♥
Signal Beam ORAS 75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beautiful 3 0 ♥
Sky Attack ORAS 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 3 0 ♥
Snore ORAS 50 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 4 0 ♥
Tailwind ORAS —% 15 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Cool 3 0 ♥
Water Pulse ORAS 60 100% 20 Type Water HOME 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 Type Ice HOME Ice Special
Roost  —% 10 Type Flying HOME Flying Status
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special
Sky Attack  140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Sleep Talk  —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Tailwind  —% 30 Type Flying HOME 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 Type Flying HOME Flying Special Cool 3
AncientPower  60 100% 5 Type Rock HOME Rock Special Tough 2
Icy Wind  55 100% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Special Beauty 2
Mud-Slap  20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special Cute 3
Ominous Wind  60 100% 5 Type Ghost HOME Ghost Special Smart 0
Signal Beam  75 100% 15 Type Bug HOME Bug Special Beauty 2
Sky Attack HGSS 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical Cool 1
Snore  40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cute 3
Swift  60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Special Cool 2
Tailwind HGSS —% 30 Type Flying HOME Flying Status Smart 2
Twister  40 100% 20 Type Dragon HOME 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 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 6 0 ♥
Endure E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Tough 2 0 ♥
Icy Wind EXD 55 95% 15 Type Ice HOME Ice Beauty 1 3 ♥
Mimic FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 1 0 ♥
Mud-Slap E 20 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Cute 2 1 ♥
Sky Attack XD 140 90% 5 Type Flying HOME Flying Cool 3 0 ♥
Sleep Talk E —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 3 0 ♥
Snore E 40 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 4 0 ♥
Substitute FRLGEXD —% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Smart 2 0 ♥
Swagger EXD 90% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Cute 2 0 ♥
Swift E 60 —% 20 Type Normal HOME 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 Type Ice HOME 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 Type Flying HOME Flying Physical
Expanding Force  80 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME 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[]

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.
  • The last time Articuno was available by event was 2006.
  • It is the only member of its trio that can't learn Heat Wave.
  • As it says in name pun, the last few letters were based on Spanish numbers.
  • 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.
  • In Super Smash Bros., Articuno is one of the Pokémon that can be freed from Pokéballs. During this time, it uses the move Icy Wind.
  • Articuno (alongside Zapdos & Moltes) is one of the collectable spirits in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.
  • 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 or a masquerade ball mask.

Etymology[]

Articuno's name 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 is simply "Freezer".

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.
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