Articuno
#144 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Freeze Pokémon
Articuno
#144 in the Black 2 and White 2 Pokédex • Freeze Pokémon
Stats
Min
Max
HP
90
290
384
Attack
85
157
295
Defense
100
184
328
Sp. Atk
95
175
317
Sp. Def
125
229
383
Speed
85
157
295
Total
580
Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Normal

Shiny
Articuno
Freeze Pokémon


Growth
| Pokédexes | - |
|---|---|
| EV yield | 3 SpD |
| Catch rate | 3 |
| Base Exp. | 261 |
Eggs
| Egg Groups | |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 80 (20,480 steps) |
Lore

Pokémon Black 2
A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.

Pokémon White 2
A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
Moves
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Gust | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 35 | A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage. |
| Start | Powder Snow | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 25 | The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. It may also freeze the targets. |
| 8 | Mist | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns. |
| 15 | Ice Shard | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 30 | The user flash freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first. |
| 22 | Mind Reader | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target. |
| 29 | Ancient Power | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 5 | The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once. |
| 36 | Agility | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat. |
| 43 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| 50 | Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| 57 | Roost | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| 64 | Tailwind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns. |
| 71 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid. |
| 78 | Sheer Cold | ![]() | Special | - | 30 | 5 | The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target instantly faints if it hits. |
| 85 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
| 92 | Hurricane | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 10 | The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. It may also confuse the target. |
Machines
| Class | Description | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | ![]() | Status | - | 100 | 20 | The target is scared off and switched. In the wild, a battle against a single Pokémon ends. |
| TM06 | Toxic | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 10 | A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn. |
| TM07 | Hail | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type. |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | ![]() | Special | 1 | 100 | 15 | A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it. |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | ![]() | Special | 95 | 100 | 10 | The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid. |
| TM14 | Blizzard | ![]() | Special | 120 | 70 | 5 | A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid. |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | ![]() | Special | 150 | 90 | 5 | The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy. |
| TM17 | Protect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession. |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. |
| TM21 | Frustration | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM27 | Return | ![]() | Physical | - | 100 | 20 | A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer. |
| TM32 | Double Team | ![]() | Status | - | - | 15 | By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness. |
| TM33 | Reflect | ![]() | Status | - | - | 20 | A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns. |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types. |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | ![]() | Physical | 60 | - | 20 | The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail. |
| TM42 | Facade | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis. |
| TM44 | Rest | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem. |
| TM48 | Round | ![]() | Special | 60 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage. |
| TM58 | Sky Drop | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 10 | The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky. |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | ![]() | Physical | 150 | 90 | 5 | The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn. |
| TM79 | Frost Breath | ![]() | Special | 40 | 90 | 10 | The user blows a cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit. |
| TM87 | Swagger | ![]() | Status | - | 90 | 15 | The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat. |
| TM88 | Pluck | ![]() | Physical | 60 | 100 | 20 | The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect. |
| TM89 | U-turn | ![]() | Physical | 70 | 100 | 20 | After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting. |
| TM90 | Substitute | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy. |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | ![]() | Physical | 40 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat. |
| HM02 | Fly | ![]() | Physical | 90 | 95 | 15 | The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town. |
Tutors
| Class | Description | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Icy Wind | ![]() | Special | 55 | 95 | 15 | The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat. |
| Roost | ![]() | Status | - | - | 5 | The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP. |
| Signal Beam | ![]() | Special | 75 | 100 | 15 | The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target. |
| Sky Attack | ![]() | Physical | 140 | 90 | 5 | A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch. |
| Sleep Talk | ![]() | Status | - | - | 10 | While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows. |
| Snore | ![]() | Special | 40 | 100 | 15 | An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch. |
| Tailwind | ![]() | Status | - | - | 30 | The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns. |
Traits
Pressure
Ability Slot 1
The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Snow Cloak(Hidden Ability)
Raises evasion in a hailstorm.
Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.





































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