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Articuno

Articuno

Crown #202 in the Sword and Shield Pokédex • Freeze Pokémon

Articuno

Crown #202 in the Sword and Shield 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 Gigantamax

Munchlax

Articuno normal sprite

Normal

Shiny Articuno sprite

Shiny

Articuno

Freeze Pokémon

Crown #202
IceFlying

Height

1.7 m (5'07")

Weight

55.4 kg (122.1 lbs)

Abilities

PressureSnow Cloak(Hidden Ability)

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
Crown Tundra #202
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 Sword box art

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.

Pokémon Shield box art

Shield

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

Evolution

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

Articuno

Crown #202

No evolutions

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 target to inflict damage.

StartMistIceStatus--30

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

5Powder SnowIceSpecial4010025

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

10ReflectPsychicStatus--20

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

15Ice ShardIcePhysical4010030

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

20AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

25Ancient PowerRockSpecial601005

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

30TailwindFlyingStatus--15

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

35Freeze-DryIceSpecial7010020

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

40RoostFlyingStatus--5

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

45Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

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

50HailIceStatus--10

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

55HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010

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

60Mind ReaderNormalStatus--5

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

65BlizzardIceSpecial110705

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

70Sheer ColdIceSpecial-305

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

Machines

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Technical Records in Pokémon Sword and Shield.
Class
Description
TM06FlyFlyingPhysical909515

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

TM08Hyper BeamNormalSpecial150905

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

TM09Giga ImpactNormalPhysical150905

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

TM18ReflectPsychicStatus--20

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

TM21RestPsychicStatus--5

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

TM24SnoreNormalSpecial5010015

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

TM25ProtectNormalStatus--10

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

TM27Icy WindIceSpecial559515

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

TM30Steel WingSteelPhysical709025

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

TM32SandstormRockStatus--10

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.

TM33Rain DanceWaterStatus--5

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

TM34Sunny DayFireStatus--5

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

TM35HailIceStatus--10

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

TM39FacadeNormalPhysical7010020

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

TM40SwiftNormalSpecial60-20

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

TM46Weather BallNormalSpecial5010010

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

TM51Icicle SpearIcePhysical2510030

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

TM56U-turnBugPhysical7010020

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

TM64AvalancheIcePhysical6010010

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

TM76RoundNormalSpecial6010015

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

TM95Air SlashFlyingSpecial759515

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

TR05Ice BeamIceSpecial9010010

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

TR06BlizzardIceSpecial110705

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

TR12AgilityPsychicStatus--30

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

TR20SubstituteNormalStatus--10

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

TR26EndureNormalStatus--10

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

TR27Sleep TalkNormalStatus--10

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

TR66Brave BirdFlyingPhysical12010015

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

TR89HurricaneFlyingSpecial1107010

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

Tutors

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Description
Dual WingbeatFlyingPhysical409010

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

Triple AxelIcePhysical209010

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

Traits

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 targetting 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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Snorlax Gigantamax

#260

Munchlax

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