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.
The magnificent, seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.
One of the legendary bird Pokémon, it chills moisture in the atmosphere to create snow while flying.
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 |
- Fairy type does not exist — Dragon has fewer checks
- Physical / Special split now per-move (introduced Gen IV)
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Onix builds →Rock Tomb 4x59-71% Rock Throw 4x51-61% | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Geodude builds →Rock Tomb 4x86-102%KO Rock Throw 4x68-81% | ||
 Plusle Electric | D | |
 Minun Electric | D | |
 Cyndaquil Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodNew Bark Town Gift | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Onix builds →Flash Cannon 2x18-22% Rock Tomb 4x56-67% Rock Throw 4x49-58% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Geodude builds →Fire Blast 2x24-28% Flamethrower 2x18-22% Rock Tomb 4x85-100%KO Rock Throw 4x71-83% | ||
 Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Bronzor builds →Flash Cannon 2x24-29% Rock Tomb 4x28-33% Charge Beam 2x11-14% | ||
Plusle Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Plusle builds →Thunder 2x63-75% Thunderbolt 2x53-63% Spark 2x31-38% Charge Beam 2x31-38% | ||
Minun Electric | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Minun builds →Thunder 2x56-67% Thunderbolt 2x49-58% Spark 2x28-33% Charge Beam 2x28-33% | ||
 Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Tomb 4x93-110%KO Rock Throw 4x82-97% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Onix builds →Flash Cannon 2x15-18% Rock Tomb 4x59-69% Rock Throw 4x46-55% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Geodude builds →Fire Blast 2x21-25% Flamethrower 2x17-21% Rock Tomb 4x82-97% Rock Throw 4x70-83% | ||
 Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x67-79% Thunderbolt 2x55-66% Flash Cannon 2x49-59% Spark 2x25-31% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Bronzor builds →Flash Cannon 2x23-28% Rock Tomb 4x26-32% Charge Beam 2x9-11% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Tomb 4x86-102%KO Rock Throw 4x76-91% | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Graveler builds →Fire Blast 2x25-30% Flamethrower 2x21-25% Rock Tomb 4x86-102%KO Rock Throw 4x72-85% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Onix builds →Iron Tail 2x26-32% Flash Cannon 2x16-19% Rock Tomb 4x53-62% Rock Throw 4x42-51% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x62-74% Thunderbolt 2x50-59% Flash Cannon 2x45-54% Spark 2x24-28% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Bronzor builds →Flash Cannon 2x21-25% Rock Tomb 4x25-30% Charge Beam 2x9-11% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x112-132%KO Rock Tomb 4x91-107%KO Rock Throw 4x77-92% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Graveler builds →Fire Blast 2x25-31% Flamethrower 2x21-25% Rock Tomb 4x86-102%KO Rock Throw 4x73-86% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Onix builds →Iron Tail 2x27-32% Flash Cannon 2x14-17% Rock Tomb 4x52-61% Rock Throw 4x43-51% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x64-76% Thunderbolt 2x52-61% Flash Cannon 2x47-56% Spark 2x24-28% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Bronzor builds →Flash Cannon 2x19-23% Rock Tomb 4x25-31% Charge Beam 2x8-10% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x106-125%KO Rock Tomb 4x89-104%KO Rock Throw 4x75-89% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Graveler builds →Fire Blast 2x24-30% Flamethrower 2x20-24% Rock Tomb 4x83-99% Rock Throw 4x70-83% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Onix builds →Iron Tail 2x26-31% Flash Cannon 2x15-17% Rock Tomb 4x49-57% Rock Throw 4x44-52% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x62-73% Thunderbolt 2x50-60% Flash Cannon 2x46-55% Spark 2x24-29% | ||
Bronzor SteelPsychic | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Bronzor builds →Flash Cannon 2x19-23% Rock Tomb 4x23-28% Charge Beam 2x9-10% | ||
 Skarmory Steel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Skarmory builds →Flash Cannon 2x26-31% Steel Wing 2x43-51% Rock Tomb 4x51-60% | ||
Sudowoodo Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodRoute 36 Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Sudowoodo builds →Rock Slide 4x110-130%KO Rock Tomb 4x87-103%KO Rock Throw 4x76-90% | ||
Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Graveler builds →Fire Blast 2x24-28% Flamethrower 2x20-24% Rock Tomb 4x84-99% Rock Throw 4x72-85% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Onix builds →Iron Tail 2x26-31% Flash Cannon 2x15-18% Rock Tomb 4x49-58% Rock Throw 4x42-49% | ||
Magnemite ElectricSteel | D | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Magnemite builds →Thunder 2x63-74% Thunderbolt 2x51-60% Discharge 2x46-54% Flash Cannon 2x46-54% | ||
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Tyranitar can KO Articuno with Stone Edge (176-207%). Infernape's Fire Blast hits Articuno for 46-55%. Bronzong deals 60-71% with Explosion.
 Tyranitar RockDark | S | |
Recommended Build AbilitySand Stream ItemLum Berry NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Tyranitar builds →Crunch35-42% Pursuit18-21% Stone Edge 4x176-207%KO | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityBlaze ItemExpert Belt NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Infernape builds →Close Combat44-52% U Turn9-10% Fire Blast 2x46-55% | ||
 Bronzong SteelPsychic | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityLevitate ItemLeftovers NatureBrave Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Bronzong builds →Explosion60-71% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemLeftovers NatureBold Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Zapdos builds →Thunderbolt 2x50-59% Heat Wave 2x35-41% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityPressure ItemFocus Sash NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Aerodactyl builds →Stone Edge 4x148-174%KO | ||
HeartGold & SoulSilver 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
HeartGold & SoulSilver Articuno Best Moveset
Pressure helps Articuno stick around while dealing real damage. Leftovers for passive recovery each turn, spread EVs for the right balance, and Roost as the main threat. Not the fastest, but it doesn't need to be.
Best Build
Articuno best EVs are HP and Speed
Wall Moveset
- Roost
- Ice Beam
- Toxic
- Substitute
Recommended Teammates
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 coverage across 9 types. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
Transfer Moves
How to Get Articuno in HeartGold & SoulSilver
You'll find Articuno at Seafoam Islands as a set encounter. It's always there at that location, so come prepared for the battle. The location details below cover exact positioning.
Best Locations to Catch Articuno in HeartGold & SoulSilver
Articuno Guide
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, Articuno is a Legendary Pokemon rated C-Tier. At 580 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a support. Roost with Leftovers is the standard set.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, 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 HeartGold & SoulSilver, Articuno fills the support 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.
In HeartGold & SoulSilver, the best way to handle Articuno: Super-effective STAB from faster Pokemon is the simplest answer. Rock, Fire, and Electric-type attackers hit hardest.
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