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.
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.
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 |
- Dark and Steel types added — Fairy does not exist yet
- Moves are Physical or Special based on type, not per move
In Emerald, Claydol's Explosion hits Articuno for 50-59%.
 | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Claydol builds →Rapid Spin10-12% Explosion50-59% Psychic12-14% | ||
 Kingdra WaterDragon | B | |
Recommended Build AbilitySwiftswim ItemLum Berry NatureModest Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Kingdra builds →Ice Beam15-18% Surf23-27% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityMarvelscale ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Milotic builds →Surf17-20% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureImpish Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Flygon builds →Rock Slide 4x58-68% | ||
 | C | |
Recommended Build AbilityTrace ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Porygon2 builds →Ice Beam12-14% Thunderbolt 2x24-28% | ||
Emerald 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
Breeding
Emerald Articuno Best Moveset
The special wall spread is where Articuno earns its spot. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, Calm nature for the right lean, and Rest handles sustain. Pressure does the rest without needing a move slot.
Best Build
Articuno best EVs are HP and Sp. Def
Wall Moveset
- Ice Beam
- Heal Bell
- Rest
- Roar
Recommended Teammates
Moves
TMs define Articuno's movepool. The natural moves cover basics with Blizzard and Ice Beam, but the real versatility comes from technical machines giving it Normal and Fighting coverage and more. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Articuno in Emerald
No wild encounters for Articuno in Emerald. It's available in Red, Yellow, or Let's Go Pikachu and can be transferred over. The details below show where to find it.
Articuno Guide
In Emerald, Articuno is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a support. Ice Beam with Leftovers is the standard set.
In Emerald, 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 Emerald, Articuno fills the support role. It's a mixed attacker with base 85 Attack and 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 Emerald, the core moveset is Ice Beam, Heal Bell, Rest, and Roar. Ice Beam leads at 24% usage. This set covers the support role with a mix of damage and utility.
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