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Articuno in Pokémon Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire

#144 in the Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Pokédex • Freeze Pokémon

Articuno in the National Pokédex
Articuno sprite

Normal

Shiny Articuno sprite

Shiny

Pokédex entries

Omega Ruby

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.

Alpha Sapphire

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.

Pokémon details

Types

IceFlying

Category

Freeze Pokémon

Height

1.7 m (5'07")

Weight

55.4 kg (122.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0144

Articuno in Other Games

National Dex page

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.

Type-only matchups for Articuno, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Resists

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 SpD
Catch rate
3
Base Exp.
261

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
80

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

Articuno

#144

No evolutions

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartGust

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

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StartPowder Snow

The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also freeze the opposing Pokémon.

Ice4010025
StartSheer Cold

The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Ice-305
StartRoost

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

Flying--10
StartTailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15
StartHurricane

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

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StartFreeze-Dry

The user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types.

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8Mist

The user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.

Ice--30
15Ice Shard

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

Ice4010030
22Mind Reader

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

Normal--5
29Ancient Power

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

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36Agility

The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.

Psychic--30
43Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

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50Reflect

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

Psychic--20
57Hail

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

Ice--10
64Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15
71Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
78Sheer Cold

The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target faints instantly if this attack hits.

Ice-305
85Roost

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

Flying--10
92Hurricane

The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.

Flying1107010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire.
Class
TM05Roar

The target is scared off, and a different Pokémon is dragged out. In the wild, this ends a battle against a single Pokémon.

Normal--20
TM06Toxic

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

Poison-9010
TM07Hail

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

Ice--10
TM10Hidden Power

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

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TM11Sunny Day

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

Fire--5
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.

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TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.

Ice110705
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM17Protect

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

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

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

Water--5
TM19Roost

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

Flying--10
TM21Frustration

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

Normal-10020
TM27Return

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

Normal-10020
TM32Double Team

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

Normal--15
TM33Reflect

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

Psychic--20
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. This attack never misses.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

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TM44Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

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TM51Steel Wing

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

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TM58Sky Drop

The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.

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TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM79Frost Breath

The user blows its cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit.

Ice609010
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, this also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM88Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TM89U-turn

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

Bug7010020
TM90Substitute

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

Normal--10
TM94Secret Power

An attack whose additional effects depend upon where it was used. Can also be used to make a Secret Base.

Normal7010020
TM100Confide

The user tells the target a secret, and the target loses its ability to concentrate. This lowers the target’s Sp. Atk stat.

Normal--20
HM02Fly

The user soars and then strikes its target on the next turn. This can also be used to fly to any familiar town.

Flying909515
HM06Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat. This move can also shatter rocks in the field.

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Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers the opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.

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Signal Beam

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

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Sky Attack

A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. This may also make the target flinch.

Flying140905
Snore

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

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Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stat of the user and its allies for four turns.

Flying--15
Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. This may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

Transfers, local trades, historical distributions, Sketch and costume changes have separate requirements. These options do not guarantee every four-move combination.
Class
Acquisition source
Air Cutter

The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing Pokémon. Critical hits land more easily.

Flying609525

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Avalanche

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

Ice6010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s barriers such as Reflect or Light Screen. This also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Double-Edge

A reckless, life-risking tackle. This also damages the user quite a lot.

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Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Endure

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

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mimic

The user copies the target’s last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.

Normal--10

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Mud-Slap

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

Ground2010010

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Natural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines the move’s type and power.

Normal-10015

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost601005

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Pluck

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

Flying6010020

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Swift

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

Normal60-20

Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing Pokémon. This may also make them flinch.

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Generation III–V import via Poké Transporter and Pokémon Bank

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pressure

Ability Slot 1

The Pokémon raises opposing Pokémon’s PP usage.

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

Snow Cloak(Hidden Ability)

Boosts evasion in a hailstorm.

Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.

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