Stats & Training
Articuno's spread favors special bulk over offense. Sp. Def leads the defensive side, Attack eats the cost. Yields 3 Sp. Def EVs per defeat. Slow 1.25M XP grind to level.
A legendary bird Pokémon. It freezes water that is contained in winter air and makes it snow.
A legendary bird Pokémon. It freezes water that is contained in winter air and makes it snow.
Articuno Weakness
Articuno is weak to Rock, Fire, Electric, and Steel. Watch out for Rock attacks, those deal 4x damage. On the flip side, it's immune to Ground-type moves entirely. Articuno's special bulk (base 125 Sp.Def) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric, Steel |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
 Rhydon GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Rhydon builds →Rock Slide 4x133-156%KO Rock Throw 4x89-105%KO | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Graveler builds →Rock Slide 4x102-120%KO Rock Throw 4x71-84% | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Onix builds →Iron Tail 2x25-30% Rock Slide 4x58-69% Rock Throw 4x40-47% | ||
 Arcanine Fire | C | |
Obtain MethodVermilion City Gift | ||
 Charizard Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Charizard builds →Heat Wave 2x60-71% Flamethrower 2x57-67% Ember 2x26-31% Fire Spin 2x23-27% | ||
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Cobalion's Stone Edge hits Articuno for 66-78%. Volcanion's Fire Blast hits Articuno for 78-91%. Tapu Koko deals 52-61% with Thunderbolt.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemFightiniumz NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Cobalion builds →Close Combat29-35% Stone Edge 4x66-78% | ||
 Volcanion FireWater | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityWaterabsorb ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Volcanion builds →Sludge Bomb21-25% Fire Blast 2x78-91% | ||
 Tapu Koko ElectricFairy | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityElectric Surge ItemChoice Specs NatureTimid Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Tapu Koko builds →Thunderbolt 2x52-61% Volt Switch 2x40-48% Dazzling Gleam23-27% | ||
 Tyranitar RockDark | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemFocus Sash NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Tyranitar builds →Crunch28-34% Rock Slide 4x108-127%KO | ||
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Evolution
Articuno is strong overall with 580 total stats as a Ice/Flying legendary. Can't breed it, so you're locked to whatever you catch or receive. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee Articuno Best Moveset
Articuno runs a standard defensive wall set. Bold nature with max HP and Defense EVs shapes the build, while Assault Vest brings a special bulk boost with no status moves allowed. Pressure supports the kit from the background.
Best Build
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
TMs define Articuno's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Sky Attack and Blizzard, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Psychic and Normal coverage. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Articuno in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Articuno waits at a fixed spot in this game. Head to Seafoam Islands for a one-time encounter. No random spawns or encounter rates involved — it's a set battle at a known location.
Best Locations to Catch Articuno in Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee
Articuno Guide
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Articuno is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a balanced. Ice Beam with Assault Vest is the standard set.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Articuno's biggest threats include Golem (Rock), Charizard (Fire), and Raikou (Electric), all carrying super-effective STAB moves. Golem is the most dangerous since Rock moves deal 4x damage. Steel-type attackers are also a problem. Articuno has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Pressure is the go-to ability for Articuno. It increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one. Its hidden ability Snow Cloak can work in specific setups.
In Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, Articuno fills the balanced role. It's a special attacker with base 95 Sp. Atk. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
For Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee, the core moveset is Ice Beam, Blizzard, Freezedry, and Hurricane. Ice Beam leads at 24% usage. Blizzard provides reliable STAB damage.
Game Availability
Articuno has appeared in 20 games since Red & Blue, spanning 10 generations. As a Legendary, it's typically a one-per-save encounter tied to the story or post-game content.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RBDebut
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DP
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwShGalarian
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves