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Articuno in Pokémon Sword & Shield

Crown Tundra Pokédex #202 • Freeze Pokémon

Articuno in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Sword

It’s said that this Pokémon’s beautiful blue wings are made of ice. Articuno flies over snowy mountains, its long tail fluttering along behind it.

Shield

This Pokémon can control ice at will. Articuno is said to live in snowy mountains riddled with permafrost.

Pokémon details

Types

IceFlying

Category

Freeze Pokémon

Height

1.7 m (5'07")

Weight

55.4 kg (122.1 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0144

Pokédex

Crown #202

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
Crown Tundra #202
EV yield
3 SpD
Catch rate
3
Base Exp.
290

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
Cannot breed

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

Articuno

Crown #202

No evolutions

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

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure70-

Final opponent; this special species can be kept only once per save, regardless of shiny status, Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Sword
LocationMethodLevelChanceConditions

Max Lair

Dynamax Adventures

Dynamax Adventure70-

Final opponent; this special species can be kept only once per save, regardless of shiny status, Catch as a Dynamax Adventure opponent and choose it as the one Pokémon to keep at the end; starting rentals cannot be kept; Endless Dynamax Adventures do not award Pokémon, The Crown Tundra Expansion Pass required

Listed levels describe learning by leveling up. The Move Reminder can also teach available level-up moves regardless of the current level.
Class
StartGust

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

Flying4010035
StartMist

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
5Powder Snow

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

Ice4010025
10Reflect

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

Psychic--20
15Ice Shard

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

Ice4010030
20Agility

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

Psychic--30
25Ancient Power

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

Rock601005
30Tailwind

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

Flying--15
35Freeze-Dry

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

Ice7010020
40Roost

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

Flying--10
45Ice Beam

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

Ice9010010
50Hail

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

Ice--10
55Hurricane

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

Flying1107010
60Mind Reader

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

Normal--5
65Blizzard

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

Ice110705
70Sheer Cold

The target faints instantly. It’s less likely to hit the target if it’s used by Pokémon other than Ice types.

Ice-305

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
TM06Fly

The user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.

Flying909515
TM08Hyper Beam

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

Normal150905
TM09Giga Impact

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

Normal150905
TM18Reflect

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

Psychic--20
TM21Rest

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

Psychic--10
TM24Snore

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

Normal5010015
TM25Protect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM27Icy Wind

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

Ice559515
TM30Steel Wing

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

Steel709025
TM32Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.

Rock--10
TM33Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.

Water--5
TM34Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.

Fire--5
TM35Hail

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

Ice--10
TM39Facade

This attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.

Normal7010020
TM40Swift

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

Normal60-20
TM46Weather Ball

This attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.

Normal5010010
TM51Icicle Spear

The user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row.

Ice2510030
TM56U-turn

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

Bug7010020
TM64Avalanche

The power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

Ice6010010
TM76Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.

Normal6010015
TM95Air Slash

The user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.

Flying759515
TR05Ice Beam

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

Ice9010010
TR06Blizzard

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

Ice110705
TR12Agility

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

Psychic--30
TR20Substitute

The user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TR26Endure

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

Normal--10
TR27Sleep Talk

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

Normal--10
TR66Brave Bird

The user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.

Flying12010015
TR89Hurricane

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 move tutors in this game.
Class
Dual Wingbeat

The user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.

Flying409010
Triple Axel

A consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.

Ice209010

Individual options, not a guarantee that every four-move combination is legal or eligible for Ranked Battles. Imports require the indicated transfer path; later games use separate HOME movesets.
Class
Aerial Ace

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying60-20
Air Cutter

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying609525
Aurora Veil

This move reduces damage from physical and special moves for five turns. This can be used only in a hailstorm.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ice--20
Bubble Beam

A spray of bubbles is forcefully ejected at the target. This may also lower the target’s Speed stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Water6510020
Confide

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Curse

A move that works differently for the Ghost type than for all other types.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ghost--10
Defog

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying--15
Detect

This move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting--5
Double Team

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--15
Double-Edge

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal12010015
Frost Breath

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ice609010
Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. This may also make the target flinch.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal7010015
Laser Focus

The user concentrates intensely. The attack on the next turn always results in a critical hit.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--30
Leer

The user gives opposing Pokémon an intimidating leer that lowers the Defense stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-10030
Mimic

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--10
Mirror Coat

A retaliation move that counters any special attack, inflicting double the damage taken.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Psychic-10020
Mud-Slap

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Ground2010010
Peck

The target is jabbed with a sharply pointed beak or horn.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying3510035
Pluck

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying6010020
Roar

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20
Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch. This may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Fighting4010015
Sky Attack

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Flying140905
Swagger

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal-8515
Take Down

A reckless, full-body charge attack for slamming into the target. This also damages the user a little.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal908520
Toxic

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Poison-9010
Twister

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Dragon4010020
Water Gun

The target is blasted with a forceful shot of water.

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Water4010025
Water Pulse

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Water6010020
Whirlwind

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

Import from an eligible earlier game through Pokémon HOME; Bank/Transporter where required. The Battle Ready symbol removes these imported moves. Later games use separate HOME movesets.

Normal--20

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Pressure

Ability Slot 1

By putting pressure on the opposing Pokémon, it raises their PP usage.

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

Snow Cloak(Hidden Ability)

Boosts evasiveness in a hailstorm.

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

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