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Articuno

Articuno

#240 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Freeze Pokémon

Articuno

#240 in the HeartGold & SoulSilver Pokédex • Freeze Pokémon

Stats

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

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.

Snorlax

Munchlax

Articuno normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Articuno sprite

Shiny

Articuno

Freeze Pokémon

#240
IceFlying

Height

1.7 m (5'07")

Weight

55.4 kg (122.1 lbs)

Abilities

Pressure

It's Super Effective

Damage multipliers Articuno takes from each attacking type, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance.

Weak to

Rock

Fire

Electric

Steel

Resists

Ground

Grass

0.5×

Bug

0.5×

Growth

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
Updated Johto #240
EV yield
3 SpD
Catch rate
3
Base Exp.
261

Eggs

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg Groups
Undiscovered
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
80 (20,480 steps)

Lore

Version-specific Pokédex entries for this Pokémon.
Pokémon HeartGold box art

HeartGold

The magnificent, seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.

Pokémon SoulSilver box art

SoulSilver

One of the legendary bird Pokémon, it chills moisture in the atmosphere to create snow while flying.

Evolution

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Articuno

Articuno

#240

No evolutions

Encounters

Known encounter locations for this Pokémon in this game.
HeartGold
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Seafoam Islands

Seafoam Islands (B4F)

Static encounter, only one chance50100%

-

SoulSilver
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Seafoam Islands

Seafoam Islands (B4F)

Static encounter, only one chance50100%

-

Moves

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
Description
StartGustFlyingSpecial4010035

A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the foe to inflict damage.

StartPowder SnowIceSpecial4010025

The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. It may also freeze the target.

8MistIceStatus--30

The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.

15Ice ShardIcePhysical4010030

The user flash freezes chunks of ice and hurls them. This move always goes first.

22Mind ReaderNormalStatus--40

The user senses the foe’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss.

29Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

36AgilityPsychicStatus--30

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.

43Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

50ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

57RoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

64TailwindFlyingStatus--30

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.

71BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.

78Sheer ColdIceSpecial-305

The foe is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The foe instantly faints if it hits.

85HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver.
Class
Description
TM03Water PulseWaterSpecial6010020

The user attacks the foe with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the foe.

TM05RoarNormalStatus-10020

The foe is scared off, to be replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

TM06ToxicPoisonStatus-8510

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

TM07HailIceStatus--10

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

TM10Hidden PowerNormalSpecial110015

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

TM11Sunny DayFireStatus--5

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

TM13Ice BeamIceSpecial9510010

The foe is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM14BlizzardIceSpecial120705

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the foe. It may also freeze the target solid.

TM15Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

The foe is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

TM17ProtectNormalStatus--10

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM18Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water- type moves.

TM21FrustrationNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

TM27ReturnNormalPhysical-10020

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

TM32Double TeamNormalStatus--15

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

TM33ReflectPsychicStatus--20

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

TM37SandstormRockStatus--10

A five-turn sand­ storm is summoned to hurt all combatant types except Rock, Ground, and Steel.

TM40Aerial AceFlyingPhysical60-20

The user confounds the foe with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

TM42FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, paralyzed, or has a burn.

TM43Secret PowerNormalPhysical7010020

The user attacks with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

TM44RestPsychicStatus--5

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

TM47Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

The foe is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user’s Defense stat.

TM51RoostFlyingStatus--5

The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.

TM58EndureNormalStatus--10

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

TM68Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

The user charges at the foe using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

TM72AvalancheIcePhysical6010010

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the foe in the same turn.

TM82Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

TM83Natural GiftNormalPhysical-10015

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

TM87SwaggerNormalStatus-9015

The user enrages the foe into confusion. However, it also sharply raises the foe’s Attack stat.

TM88PluckFlyingPhysical6010020

The user pecks the foe. If the foe is holding a Berry, the user plucks it and gains its effect.

TM89U-turnBugPhysical7010020

After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.

TM90SubstituteNormalStatus--10

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

HM02FlyFlyingPhysical909515

The user soars, then strikes on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

HM06Rock SmashFightingPhysical4010015

The user hits with a punch that may lower the target’s Defense. It can also smash cracked boulders.

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Air CutterFlyingSpecial559525

The user launches razorlike wind to slash the foe. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Icy WindIceSpecial559515

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also lowers the target’s Speed stat.

Mud-SlapGroundSpecial2010010

The user hurls mud in the foe’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ominous WindGhostSpecial601005

The user creates a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Signal BeamBugSpecial7510015

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

Sky AttackFlyingPhysical140905

A second-turn attack move with a high critical-hit ratio. It may also make the target flinch.

SnoreNormalSpecial4010015

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the foe flinch.

SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

Star-shaped rays are shot at the foe. This attack never misses.

TailwindFlyingStatus--30

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for three turns.

TwisterDragonSpecial4010020

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the foe. It may also make the foe flinch.

Traits

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pressure

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon raises the foe’s PP usage.

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

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Munchlax

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