Articuno
#144 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Articuno
The best moves for Articuno are Frost Breath and Triple Axel when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
13.2dps
36dps
Evolution
Articuno currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Articuno:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Articuno, which would have the following appearance:
Summary
Articuno is a legendary Ice & Flying Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Rock, Steel, Fire and Electric moves. Articuno's strongest moveset is Frost Breath & Triple Axel and it has a Max CP of 3,450.
About
"Articuno is a Legendary 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."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Shard | 10 | 12 |
| Frost Breath | 11 | 13.2 |
| Main move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Ice Beam | 95 | 32.6 |
| Blizzard | 130 | 52 |
| Ancient Power | 70 | 20 |
| Icy Wind | 65 | 22.3 |
| Triple Axel | 60 | 36 |
| Hurricane Elite TM | 105 | 50.4 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 25 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Offensive
Defensive
| Quickmove | Mainmove | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Frost Breath
13.2 dps
|
Triple Axel
36 dps
|
21 | 100% |
|
Ice Shard
12 dps
|
Triple Axel
36 dps
|
20.7 | 99% |
|
Frost Breath
13.2 dps
|
Ice Beam
32.6 dps
|
20.6 | 98% |
|
Ice Shard
12 dps
|
Blizzard
52 dps
|
20.5 | 97% |
|
Ice Shard
12 dps
|
Ice Beam
32.6 dps
|
20.5 | 97% |
|
Frost Breath
13.2 dps
|
Blizzard
52 dps
|
20.3 | 96% |
|
Ice Shard
12 dps
|
Hurricane
Elite TM
50.4 dps
|
19.7 | 94% |
|
Frost Breath
13.2 dps
|
Hurricane
Elite TM
50.4 dps
|
18.8 | 90% |
|
Frost Breath
13.2 dps
|
Icy Wind
22.3 dps
|
17.6 | 84% |
|
Frost Breath
13.2 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17.5 | 83% |
|
Ice Shard
12 dps
|
Icy Wind
22.3 dps
|
17.1 | 81% |
|
Ice Shard
12 dps
|
Return
Purified
50 dps
|
17 | 81% |
|
Frost Breath
13.2 dps
|
Ancient Power
20 dps
|
16.5 | 78% |
|
Ice Shard
12 dps
|
Ancient Power
20 dps
|
16 | 76% |
|
Frost Breath
13.2 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
13.2 | 63% |
|
Ice Shard
12 dps
|
Frustration
Shadow
5 dps
|
12 | 57% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Articuno?
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to defeat Articuno are:
- Rampardos,
- Rhyperior,
- Tyrantrum,
- Terrakion,
- Glimmora.
Articuno is a Ice/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Steel, Fire and Electric moves, and especially weak against Rock moves.
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
192 |
| Defense |
|
236 |
| Stamina |
|
207 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 175 |
Size
| Height | 1.7 m |
| Weight | 55.4 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 20 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,308 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,743 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,616 |
|
Level 40 |
3,051 |
|
Level 50 |
3,450 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,179 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,833 |