Best moveset
- Highest damage
- Frost Breath Blizzard
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Blizzard costs 100 energy for 130 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Articuno takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 635
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 1,743 CP
Articuno moves
3 fast · 6 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Breath Best STAB | Ice | 11 | 9 | 1.0s | 11 | 9 |
| Ice Shard STAB | Ice | 10 | 10 | 1.0s | 10 | 10 |
| Powder Snow STAB | Ice | 6 | 15 | 1.0s | 6 | 15 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Blizzard Best STAB | Ice | 130 | 100 | 3.0s | 43.3 | 1.30 |
| Ice Beam STAB | Ice | 95 | 50 | 3.5s | 27.1 | 1.90 |
| Icy Wind STAB | Ice | 65 | 33 | 3.5s | 18.6 | 1.97 |
| Triple Axel STAB | Ice | 60 | 33 | 2.0s | 30 | 1.82 |
| Hurricane STAB Elite | Flying | 105 | 100 | 2.5s | 42 | 1.05 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Frost Breath | Ice | 7 | 5 | 1 | 7.00 | 5.00 |
| Ice Shard | Ice | 9 | 10 | 2 | 4.50 | 5.00 |
| Powder Snow | Ice | 6 | 8 | 1 | 6.00 | 8.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Blizzard | Ice | 140 | 75 | 1.87 | — |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 55 | 1.64 | — |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Triple Axel | Ice | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 60 | 1.83 | — |
Moveset analysis
The highest-damage fast move is Frost Breath (11 DPS); Powder Snow builds energy fastest (15 EPS). Hurricane is an Elite TM move and cannot be taught with a regular Charged TM.
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Articuno is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Articuno
Use Articuno against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Articuno
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Articuno arrives with Frustration, removable only during Rocket Takeover events
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
Catch CP
| Source | Level | Min CP | Max CP (100% IV) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Wild Catch | Lv 1–30 | 77 | 2,637 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 77 | 2,855 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 1,707 | 1,787 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,123 | 2,223 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 1,707 | 1,787 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,290 | 1,351 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 1,707 | 1,787 |
Articuno in events
Most recent first
| Event | Date | Role | Shiny |
|---|---|---|---|
| Road of Legends | 6 Jul 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
| Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres in 5-star Raid Battles | 1 Jul 2026 | Raid boss | Yes |
Is Articuno good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Articuno has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site. It is a Pokedex and collection pick.
CP by level
Maximum CP with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at every level
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 1 | 43 |
| Lv 2 | 135 |
| Lv 3 | 227 |
| Lv 4 | 319 |
| Lv 5 | 411 |
| Lv 6 | 503 |
| Lv 7 | 595 |
| Lv 8 | 688 |
| Lv 9 | 780 |
| Lv 10 | 872 |
| Lv 11 | 959 |
| Lv 12 | 1,046 |
| Lv 13 | 1,133 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,220 |
| Lv 15 | 1,308 |
| Lv 16 | 1,395 |
| Lv 17 | 1,482 |
| Lv 18 | 1,569 |
| Lv 19 | 1,656 |
| Lv 20 | 1,743 |
| Lv 21 | 1,831 |
| Lv 22 | 1,918 |
| Lv 23 | 2,005 |
| Lv 24 | 2,092 |
| Lv 25 | 2,179 |
| Lv 26 | 2,267 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,354 |
| Lv 28 | 2,441 |
| Lv 29 | 2,528 |
| Lv 30 | 2,616 |
| Lv 31 | 2,659 |
| Lv 32 | 2,703 |
| Lv 33 | 2,746 |
| Lv 34 | 2,790 |
| Lv 35 | 2,833 |
| Lv 36 | 2,877 |
| Lv 37 | 2,921 |
| Lv 38 | 2,964 |
| Lv 39 | 3,008 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,051 |
| Lv 41 | 3,090 |
| Lv 42 | 3,129 |
| Lv 43 | 3,168 |
| Lv 44 | 3,208 |
| Lv 45 | 3,248 |
| Lv 46 | 3,287 |
| Lv 47 | 3,328 |
| Lv 48 | 3,368 |
| Lv 49 | 3,409 |
| Lv 50 | 3,450 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0144
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 55.40 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0144_POKEMON_ARTICUNO
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Articuno in Pokemon GO?
Articuno's best moveset is Frost Breath with Blizzard. A TM rerolls at random among its 3 fast and 5 charged non-legacy moves.
What are Articuno's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Articuno takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Fire, Steel. Rock is a double weakness (2.56×). It resists Bug, Grass. Ground damage is double resisted (0.39×).
What is Articuno's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Articuno reaches 3,450 CP at level 50 and 3,051 CP at level 40, both with 15/15/15 IVs.
What CP is a 100% IV Articuno?
A 15/15/15 Articuno shows 1,743 CP from a raid or egg (level 20) and 2,179 CP from a weather-boosted raid (level 25). From a research encounter (level 15) it is 1,308 CP.
Is Shadow Articuno better than regular Articuno?
Only the Shadow form makes the raid rankings: Shadow Articuno is #18 among Ice-type attackers at 19.9 DPS, while regular Articuno is unranked. See Shadow Articuno.
How do you get Articuno in Pokemon GO?
Its most recent event was Road of Legends (July 2026).
Can Articuno be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Yes, shiny Articuno is in the game. It could be shiny in Road of Legends (July 2026).