Stats & Training
Articuno's spread isn't flashy. Special leads, Attack trails, 6 stats clear the bar. Near-impossible to catch and worth 3 Special stat exp, on a slow 1.25M XP grind.
A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
Articuno Weakness
Articuno is weak to Rock, Fire, and Electric. 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 Special) helps absorb special-type weaknesses, though physical moves exploit the lower Defense.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 4x (Critical) | Rock |
| 2x (Weak) | Fire, Electric |
| 0.5x (Resist) | Grass, Bug |
| 0x (Immune) | Ground |
- Only 15 types exist — Dark, Steel, and Fairy are absent
- Ghost has no effect on Psychic (a known bug, fixed in Gen II)
- Special stat governs both offense and defense — no Sp.Atk / Sp.Def split
 Pikachu Electric | C | |
 Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Geodude RockGround | C | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x37-46% Thunder Shock 2x20-25% | ||
Charmander Fire | D | |
Obtain MethodPallet Town Gift | ||
 Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Onix builds →Rock Slide 4x61-72% Rock Throw 4x45-54% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 4x91-108%KO Rock Throw 4x61-72% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x33-39% Thunder Shock 2x17-21% | ||
 Growlithe Fire | D | |
 Voltorb Electric | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Onix builds →Rock Slide 4x62-74% Rock Throw 4x42-51% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 4x91-108%KO Rock Throw 4x62-74% | ||
Pikachu Electric | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Pikachu builds →Thunderbolt 2x33-40% Thunder Shock 2x16-20% | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Onix builds →Rock Slide 4x63-75% Rock Throw 4x46-54% | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Geodude builds →Rock Slide 4x91-107%KO Rock Throw 4x63-75% | ||
 Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Rhyhorn builds →Thunderbolt 2x16-20% Rock Slide 4x96-113%KO | ||
Growlithe Fire | D | |
Voltorb Electric | D | |
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Onix builds →Rock Slide 4x58-69% Rock Throw 4x39-46% | ||
 Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Rhyhorn builds →Fire Blast 2x18-22% Thunderbolt 2x15-18% Rock Slide 4x91-108%KO | ||
Geodude RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Geodude builds →Fire Blast 2x18-22% Rock Slide 4x85-100%KO Rock Throw 4x58-69% | ||
 Magmar Fire | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Magmar builds →Fire Blast 2x62-73% Fire Punch 2x42-50% Ember 2x24-29% | ||
 Zapdos Electric | S | |
Obtain MethodPower Plant Interact Encounter Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Zapdos builds →Thunder 2x77-91% Thunderbolt 2x63-75% Thunder Shock 2x29-35% | ||
Onix RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Onix builds →Rock Slide 4x58-69% Rock Throw 4x40-47% | ||
Aerodactyl Rock | C | |
Obtain MethodCinnabar Island Gift | ||
 Graveler RockGround | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Graveler builds →Fire Blast 2x24-28% Rock Slide 4x102-120%KO Rock Throw 4x71-84% | ||
Rhyhorn GroundRock | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Rhyhorn builds →Thunder 2x18-22% Fire Blast 2x18-22% Thunderbolt 2x15-18% Rock Slide 4x93-109%KO | ||
In Red & Blue, Exeggutor's Explosion hits Articuno for 54-63%. Snorlax's Self-Destruct hits Articuno for 73-86%. Tauros deals 51-60% with Hyper Beam.
 Exeggutor GrassPsychic | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Exeggutor builds →Psychic31-36% Explosion54-63% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Snorlax builds →Body Slam31-37% Self Destruct73-86% | ||
 | S | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Tauros builds →Body Slam29-34% Hyper Beam51-60% Blizzard10-12% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Golem builds →Explosion65-77% Rock Slide 4x119-140%KO Body Slam22-26% | ||
 | B | |
Recommended Build Moves
Damage vs Articuno View Dragonite builds →Wrap5-6% Hyper Beam43-51% Blizzard21-24% | ||
Red & Blue Evolution
Articuno is a powerhouse with 610 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
Red & Blue Articuno Best Moveset
Best Build
Utility Moveset
- Blizzard
- Agility
- Hyper Beam
- Ice Beam
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 Normal and Water coverage. That's where the options open up.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Articuno in Red & Blue
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 Red & Blue
Articuno Guide
In Red & Blue, Articuno is a Legendary Pokemon rated B-Tier. At 610 BST, it hits hard. It excels as a support. Blizzard anchors the moveset.
In Red & Blue, 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. Articuno has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
In Red & Blue, Articuno fills the support role. It's a mixed attacker with base 85 Attack and 125 Special. Base 85 Speed is workable. Faster than some, slower than many. And it's tanky enough to absorb a few hits.
For Red & Blue, the core moveset is Blizzard, Agility, Hyper Beam, and Ice Beam. Blizzard leads at 24% usage. Blizzard provides reliable STAB damage. Agility lets it set up before sweeping.
In Red & Blue, 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