Articuno
#144 (Kanto)
Best moveset for Articuno
The best moves for Articuno are Frost Breath and Ice Beam when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Frost Breath | 13.3 dps |
| Ice Beam | 32.7 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
Articuno currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 2 different forms of Articuno:
Articuno Raid Guide
Articuno has previously been Raid Boss in Tier 5 Raids.
Raid
Tier
Boss CP
3,227
Suggested players
2-5
Boss HP
123
Caught CP range
123
Caught CP (boosted)
12 - 32
Minimum IVs
10 / 10 / 10
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Articuno, which has 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 & Ice Beam and it has a Max CP of 3,051.
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."
Base stats
| Attack | 192 | |
| Defense | 236 | |
| Stamina | 207 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,308 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
1,743 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
2,616 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 3,051 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,179 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 2,833 View IV chart » |
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 |
Best moveset for Articuno
The best moves for Articuno are Frost Breath and Ice Beam when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Frost Breath | 13.3 dps |
| Ice Beam | 32.7 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Shard | 12 | 10 | 12 |
| Frost Breath | 10 | 8.9 | 13.3 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Ice Beam | 90 | -15.2 | 32.7 |
| Blizzard | 130 | -32.3 | 50.3 |
| Ancient Power | 70 | -9.4 | 20 |
| Icy Wind | 60 | -10 | 21.8 |
| Hurricane Elite TM | 110 | -37 | 48.9 |
| Frustration Shadow | 10 | -16.5 | 5 |
| Return Purified | 35 | -47.1 | 50 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Articuno?
Articuno is a Ice/Flying type Pokémon, which makes it especially weak against Rock moves, and weak against Steel, Fire and Electric moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Articuno are:
- Rampardos,
- Tyrantrum,
- Rhyperior,
- Terrakion,
- Gigalith.
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 100% |
| Tyrantrum | Rock Throw | Meteor Beam | 91% |
| Rhyperior | Smack Down | Rock Wrecker | 90% |
| Terrakion | Smack Down | Rock Slide | 88% |
| Gigalith | Smack Down | Meteor Beam | 86% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Rock Slide | 85% |
| Tyranitar | Smack Down | Stone Edge | 84% |
| Landorus (Therian) | Rock Throw | Stone Edge | 82% |
| Lycanroc (Dusk) | Rock Throw | Stone Edge | 81% |
| Rampardos | Smack Down | Flamethrower | 81% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Articuno
| Pokémon | Effective damage |
|---|
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Comments
IV
calc