Articuno (Japanese: フリーザー Freezer) is a dual-type Ice/Flying Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation I.
It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.
In Galar, Articuno has a dual-type Psychic/Flying regional form, introduced in The Crown Tundra expansion of the Pokémon Sword and Shield Expansion Pass.
Along with Zapdos and Moltres, it is one of the three Legendary birds of Kanto.
Biology
Articuno is a large avian Pokémon with predominantly sky blue plumage and wings said to be made of ice. On its forehead is a crest that consists of three, darker blue rhombus-shaped feathers. It has circular red eyes, a short gray beak, and long, thin gray legs. Each foot has three forward-facing toes and one that faces backward. On its chest is a mass of pale blue, downy feathers. Its long, streamer-like tail is longer than its body and the same shade of blue as its crest.
Articuno has the power to control the ice at will. When Articuno flaps its wings, it can chill the moisture in the air around it, making snow fall. It flies from icy mountain to icy mountain. According to legend, it appears before doomed travelers lost in icy regions. As seen in the anime, Articuno sometimes aids travelers and guides them to safety. Articuno lives in cold, isolated locations such as snowy mountains filled with permafrost.
In Galar, Articuno has a distinct appearance. The main body has lavender coloration with a black marking covering its chest. Its feet are black with lavender talons. The three feathers of its crest, which are longer, fused, and folded to the back, have the same purple color as its beak and tail. Its eyes glow light blue, appear to be mostly closed, and are surrounded by a black, mask-like facial disc. When Articuno utilizes its psychic power, the entire mask glows the same color as its eyes, as do the white, feather-like blades of condensed psychic power at the edges of its wings.
Galarian Articuno keeps itself airborne with its psychic power, almost never having to use its wings for this purpose. Instead, the blades on its wings can be used to slice through iron as easily as paper. Its eyes can fire beams of psychic energy that leave its opponents stuck in place, as if frozen solid - this is what earns this Pokémon the name of its Kantonian counterpart. It also has the ability to create mirages of itself in order to fool its opponent and escape. Its elegant and refined movements belie a cold and callous personality. It can be found in the Crown Tundra once every few decades congregating at the Dyna Tree Hill.[1]
Galarian Articuno is the only Pokémon that can learn the move Freezing Glare.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
In The Power of One, Lawrence III sought an Articuno, the other two Legendary birds, and their master Lugia for his own personal collection.
In Moving Pictures and Spring Fever, an Articuno was seen flying in the distance. Todd had gone to search for Articuno in the Johto region so he could add its photograph to his photo album. In Freeze Frame, he followed it to Snowtop Mountain, where he finally took a snapshot of it.
In Numero Uno Articuno and The Symbol Life, Frontier Brain Noland was revealed to have befriended a wild Articuno that he uses against challengers. He accepted Ash's challenge, and Articuno battled Charizard; it was eventually defeated.
Other
In The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon, the Mirage Master briefly used a Mirage Articuno.
Minor appearances
In An EGG-sighting Adventure!, Team Rocket's fantasy featured an Articuno.
An Articuno appeared in the opening sequence of Lucario and the Mystery of Mew.
In the opening sequence of The Rise of Darkrai, an Articuno was flying across the sky.
An Articuno appeared in the opening sequence of Zoroark: Master of Illusions.
An Articuno appeared in a fantasy in An Electrifying Rage!.
In the ending credits of I Choose You!, Sorrel and his Lucario witnessed an Articuno flying overhead whilst in a snowy environment.
A silhouetted Articuno appeared in a fantasy in Healing the Healer!.
Pokédex entries
Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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EP187
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Articuno
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Ash's Pokédex
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Articuno, the Freeze Pokémon. This Legendary Pokémon, with wings like thin sheets of ice, is believed to possess the ability to freeze water vapor and create snow.
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Episode
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Pokémon
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Source
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Entry
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AG135
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Articuno
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May's Pokédex
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Articuno, the Freeze Pokémon. Articuno lives deep within mountain ranges, and is said to be able to fly by gracefully waving its tail.
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Pokémon Origins
In File 4: Charizard, Red caught an Articuno in Seafoam Islands. He later used it in his battle with Mewtwo, but it was easily defeated.
GOTCHA!
An Articuno briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
Pokémon: Twilight Wings
In The Gathering of Stars, a Galarian Articuno was seen in the Crown Tundra.
In the manga
Ash & Pikachu
An Articuno appears in One Half Of A Poké Ball.
- Main article: Noland's Articuno
Noland's Articuno appears in Off To The Battle Frontier!!.
Movie adaptations
- Main article: Articuno (M02)
Articuno appeared in the manga adaptation of The Power of One.
Articuno also appeared in the graphic novel adaptation of the same movie.
Magical Pokémon Journey
Articuno appears in The Legendary Articuno!. It lives atop a mountain used by a ski resort and is rumored to spirit away the lives of lost travelers, but in reality, it is a friendly Pokémon that runs a Snowcone shop. Pikachu, Clefairy and Jigglypuff enter a Snowcone-eating contest at Articuno's shop, and Articuno also rescues an injured Hazel.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Articuno (Adventures)
Articuno first appeared in You know... Articuno!, where it was chased by a group of Team Rocket Grunts at Seafoam Islands. Although it managed to defeat their Muk, it spent so much energy in doing this that it was soon caught by the Grunts and placed under Team Rocket Commander Koga's possession. He later used it to battle Blue and Red at Silph Co., where it froze both of them. However, Blue's Charizard quickly melted them, allowing Red and Blue to defeat Koga. Articuno was later merged with Zapdos and Moltres into a combination Pokémon that was defeated by Red, Blue, and Green, causing it to split up again and freeing the Legendary birds
Green later caught Articuno before the Gold, Silver & Crystal arc as a part of overcoming her fear of birds. She used it and the other Legendary birds to battle Lugia and Ho-Oh in Ilex Forest.
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Pokémon Battrio: Aim to be Battrio Master!
An Articuno appeared in ABM01.
Pokémon Gold & Silver: The Golden Boys
Falkner has an Articuno that debuted in The Legendary Pokémon Appears!. It went up against Gold's Pikachu after it came from another time.
Pokémon Gotta Catch 'Em All
An Articuno appeared in GDZ24.
An Articuno appeared in GDZ52, under the ownership of Nagi.
Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Ginji's Rescue Team
An Articuno appeared in Battle in a Bitter Cold Land!!. It reappeared in a flashback in Why I Became a Pokémon. The Answer Finally Revealed!!.
Pokémon Pocket Monsters
Articuno debuted in Will You Risk Your Life To Play The Magic Game?!. It was caught by Red in the next chapter.
An Articuno appeared in Get Lugia!.
Pokémon Zensho
A silhouette of an Articuno appeared in PZ07.
Blaine caught an Articuno with Satoshi's help in PZ08.
In the TCG
- Main article: Articuno (TCG)
Merchandise
Articuno was one of the first four Pokémon designs revealed when the Pokémon 151 brand was first announced. In the shirt design, an Articuno is rising out of the right side with the number 144 on its chest.
Other appearances
When released from a Poké Ball, Articuno will use a Blizzard attack that freezes any opponent that is caught in it for a few seconds.
Trophy information
"Clouds gather, the barometer plunges, and fresh snow falls from the frigid air when this legendary Pokémon takes wing. Graceful and elegant, it boasts long tail feathers that flap in the wind and are lovely to behold. As would be expected, its combat moves are based on its cold nature; they include Ice Beam and Blizzard."
Articuno reappears as a trophy in the 3DS game (but not the Wii U edition).
Trophy information
Articuno trophy in
Super Smash Bros. for 3DS
NA: The air around Articuno is always cool, and it can make snow fall on even the hottest of days. It must be the perfect Pokémon to have around in summer! Then again, do you really want to be the one to use a Legendary bird Pokémon as an ice machine? Let's just think this through for a minute.
PAL: The air around Articuno is always cool, and it can make snow fall on even the hottest of days. It must be the perfect Pokémon to have around in summer! Then again, do you really want to be the one to use a Legendary Bird Pokémon as an ice machine? You'd just get the cold shoulder from the whole Pokémon community.
Articuno appears as a Spirit alongside Zapdos and Moltres.
Game data
NPC appearances
Pokédex entries
Generation I
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Kanto #144
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Red(ENG)
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A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
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Blue
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Yellow
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A legendary bird Pokémon. It freezes water that is contained in winter air and makes it snow.
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Stadium
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A legendary bird Pokémon with long and distinctive tail feathers. Said to appear if you are freezing on a snowy mountain.
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Generation II
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Johto #235
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Gold
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The magnificent, seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.
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Silver
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One of the legendary bird Pokémon, it chills moisture in the atmosphere to create snow while flying.
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Crystal
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Legendary bird Pokémon. As it flies through the sky, it cools the air, causing snow to fall.
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Stadium 2
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The magnificent, seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.
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Generation III
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Hoenn #—
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Kanto #144
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Ruby
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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.
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Sapphire
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Emerald
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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.
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FireRed
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One of the legendary bird Pokémon. With its long tail trailing behind, its flying form is magnificent.
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LeafGreen
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A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
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Generation IV
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Sinnoh #—
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Johto #240
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Diamond
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A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
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Pearl
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Platinum
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HeartGold
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The magnificent seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.
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SoulSilver
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One of the legendary bird Pokémon, it chills moisture in the atmosphere to create snow while flying.
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Generation V
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Unova #—
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Black
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A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
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White
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Black 2
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A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
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White 2
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Generation VI
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Kalos Coastal #151
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Hoenn #—
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X
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A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
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Y
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A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
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Omega Ruby
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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.
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Alpha Sapphire
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Generation VIII
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Galar Crown Tundra #202
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Articuno
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Sword
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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.
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Shield
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This Pokémon can control ice at will. Articuno is said to live in snowy mountains riddled with permafrost.
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Galarian Articuno
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Sword
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Its feather-like blades are composed of psychic energy and can shear through thick iron sheets as if they were paper.
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Shield
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Known as Articuno, this Pokémon fires beams that can immobilize opponents as if they had been frozen solid.
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Game locations
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Generation VII
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Sun
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Moon
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Ultra Sun
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Ultra Moon
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Let's Go Pikachu
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Let's Go Eevee
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Seafoam Islands (Only one) Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14, 15, 16, 17, 18, 19, 21, 22, 23, 24, and 25
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In side games
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Generation II
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This Pokémon is unavailable in Generation II side games.
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In events
Games
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Event
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Language/Region
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Location
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Level
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Distribution period
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GSC
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Gotta Catch 'Em All Station! Articuno
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English
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United States
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50
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November 30 to December 20, 2001; February 15 to 21, 2002
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RSEFRLG
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Journey Across America Articuno
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English
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United States
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70
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February 25 to July 23, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Articuno
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English
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United Kingdom
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70
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June 10, 2006; October 14 to November 19, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Articuno
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Italian
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Italy
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70
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June 23 to 25, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Articuno
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Spanish
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Spain
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70
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June 27 to August 27, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Party of the Decade Articuno
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English
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United States
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70
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August 8, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Articuno
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German
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Germany
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70
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September 24 to November 5, 2006
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RSEFRLG
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Top 10 Distribution Articuno
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French
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France
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70
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September 26, 2006
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XYORAS
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Pokémon Scrap Articuno
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Japanese region
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Online
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70
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March 1 to August 31, 2016
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XYORAS
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Aldora Articuno
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PAL region
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Online
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70
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March 11 to September 30, 2016
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ORAS
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Movie Articuno
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Korean region
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Online
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70
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May 2 to July 31, 2016
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XYORAS
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Aldora Articuno
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American region
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Online
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70
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May 3 to August 31, 2016
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Held items
Stats
Base stats
Articuno
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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90
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150 - 197
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290 - 384
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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125
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117 - 194
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229 - 383
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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Total: 580
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 125.
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Galarian Articuno
Stat
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Range
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At Lv. 50
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At Lv. 100
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90
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150 - 197
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290 - 384
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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125
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117 - 194
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229 - 383
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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Total: 580
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
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Pokéathlon stats
Type effectiveness
Articuno
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Galarian Articuno
Under normal battle conditions in Generation IX, this Pokémon is:
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Learnset
Articuno
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Articuno
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Articuno
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see level-up moves from other generations
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Galarian Articuno
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Articuno
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Articuno
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Articuno
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Articuno
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Articuno
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations
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Galarian Articuno
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Articuno
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Articuno
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Articuno
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Articuno in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Articuno in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Articuno
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Articuno
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Egg moves from other generations
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Galarian Articuno
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- Moves marked with an asterisk (*) must be chain bred onto Articuno in Generation VIII
- Moves marked with a double dagger (‡) can only be bred from a Pokémon who learned the move in an earlier generation.
- Moves marked with a superscript game abbreviation can only be bred onto Articuno in that game.
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Articuno
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Articuno
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Articuno
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Articuno
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Articuno
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see Move Tutor moves from other generations
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Galarian Articuno
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- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Articuno
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Articuno
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By transfer from another generation
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- Transferred Pokémon only retain these moves in Pokémon Sword and Shield
- A striped background indicates a generation in which the move can only be obtained via event or as a special move
- Bold indicates a move that gets STAB when used by Articuno
- Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution of Articuno
- × indicates a move that cannot be used in Sword and Shield
- Click on the generation numbers at the top to see transfer-only moves for other generations
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Side game data
Evolution
Articuno
Galarian Articuno
Sprites
Trivia
- Galarian Articuno shares its category with Liepard. They are both known as the Cruel Pokémon.
- In the second episode of the anime, there is an engraving on a wall in the Viridian City Pokémon Center that depicts the Legendary birds. Ash mistakes the Articuno engraving as Ho-Oh. While the blue coloration of the stone indicates the Ice type, and the wings and crest feathers are those of Articuno, the multiple tail feathers look nothing like Articuno's tail, being more similar in appearance to those of Ho-Oh.
- In Red, Blue, and Yellow, as well as FireRed and LeafGreen, there are binoculars in the gate separating Fuchsia City from Route 15, through which Articuno can be seen flying toward the sea. It is still visible in the binoculars even if it is captured or defeated in the Seafoam Islands.
- In the opening of Spring Fever, Todd points out a tall mountain that is Articuno's home. This mountain is, on the outside, the same as Ice Island, Articuno's home in The Power of One.
- In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time and Explorers of Darkness, it is the only one in its trio that cannot be encountered unless the player enters an event password.
- Also, it is the only Ice Pokémon in IQ group C.
- Kantonian Articuno is the only Pokémon other than Smeargle and Poliwrath* that is able to learn an accuracy-focusing move and a OHKO move, learning Mind Reader and Sheer Cold. An Articuno using this combination can be fought in the Battle Subway.
- Articuno is the only Ice-type Pokémon with a regional form.
- Articuno, alongside the other two Legendary birds, had an Australian Beetle named after it, named Binburrum articuno.
Origin
Articuno may be based on the Simurgh, deriving from the Persian رخ rokh, which is a giant arctic bird. Its long tail and small body also may be a reference to the quetzal. In addition, it is anatomically similar to the white-throated magpie-jay.
Galarian Articuno has feathers reminiscent of a mask worn at a masquerade ball. Its facial disc may also be inspired by owls.
Name origin
Articuno is a combination of arctic (far northern regions of the globe) and uno (Spanish for one, indicating that it is the first in the series of Kanto Legendary birds).
Freezer is literally freezer (that which freezes).
In other languages
Language
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Title
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Meaning
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Japanese
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フリーザー Freezer
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From freezer
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French
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Artikodin
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From arctique and the Norse god Odin
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Spanish
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Articuno
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Same as English name
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German
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Arktos
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From Arktis or άρκτος árktos
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Italian
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Articuno
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Same as English name
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Korean
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프리져 Peurijya
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Transliteration of Japanese name
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Mandarin Chinese
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急凍鳥 / 急冻鸟 Jídòngniǎo
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Literally "Quick-freezing bird"
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Cantonese Chinese
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急凍鳥 Gāpdungníuh
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Literally "Quick-freezing bird"
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More languages
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Hindi
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आरतीकुनो Articuno
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Transcription of English name
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Russian
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Артикуно Artikuno
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Transcription of English name
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Thai
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ฟรีเซอร์ Frisoe
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Transcription of Japanese name
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Related articles
Notes
External links
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