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
- Raid tier
- 5-Star
- Shiny
- Can be shiny after the raid
- Raid guide
- Full Articuno raid guide
Best counters against Articuno
Use Articuno against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Articuno
- Raids
- 5-Star raid boss
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Articuno knows Frustration — swap it with a Charged TM
- Purification
- 20,000 Dust + 20 Candy → Return
- Trading
- Can be traded between trainers
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 |
Is Articuno good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Articuno has no raid or PvP ranking right now. Keep a high-IV one for the Pokedex and for future move updates or limited-format cups, and spend your Stardust elsewhere.
- Bulk-leaning spread (236 Defense / 207 Stamina) — it stays on the field longer, which suits shielded PvP formats.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 6 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Shadow Articuno deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more: better for raids, riskier in PvP.
- Its moves get a damage boost in Snow and Windy weather — worth timing raids around.
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 (fast) with Blizzard (charged). Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Articuno's weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Articuno takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Fire, Steel-type moves. It is double weak to Rock (2.56× damage), so those attackers cut through it fastest. It resists Ground, Bug, Grass, so avoid those types against it.
What is Articuno's max CP in Pokemon GO?
Articuno reaches 3,450 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,051 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
What CP is a 100% IV Articuno?
A perfect 15/15/15 Articuno shows 1,743 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,179 CP at level 25 (weather boosted). Seeing that exact number on the catch screen means it is a hundo — favourite it before you transfer anything.
Is Shadow Articuno better than regular Articuno?
Shadow Articuno deals 20% more damage and takes 20% more. For raids the trade is worth it; for PvP the lost bulk often is not. It arrives knowing Frustration, which should be replaced with a Charged TM during a Team GO Rocket event before you power it up.
How do you get Articuno in Pokemon GO?
Articuno spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It is currently a 5-Star Raids raid boss. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Articuno be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Articuno depends on whether Niantic has released the form. Check the events page for Community Days and event weekends, which is when shiny rates are boosted.