Best moveset
- Raids & gyms
- Psycho Cut Fly 18.8 DPS
- Master League
- Psycho Cut Brave Bird 61.71% wins
Same-type attack bonus on both moves. Fly costs 50 energy for 90 power.
Type effectiveness
Damage Articuno (Galarian) takes from each attacking type
Base stats
- Stat total
- 654
- Buddy distance
- 20.0 km per candy
- Second charged move
- 100,000 Dust + 100 Candy
- 100% IV at Lv 20
- 2,051 CP
Articuno (Galarian) moves
2 fast · 4 charged
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | EPS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion STAB | Psychic | 19 | 14 | 1.5s | 12.7 | 9.3 |
| Psycho Cut Best STAB | Psychic | 4 | 7 | 0.5s | 8 | 14 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DUR | DPS | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 70 | 33 | 3.5s | 20 | 2.12 |
| Brave Bird STAB | Flying | 130 | 100 | 2.0s | 65 | 1.30 |
| Fly Best STAB | Flying | 90 | 50 | 2.0s | 45 | 1.80 |
| Futuresight STAB | Psychic | 115 | 100 | 2.5s | 46 | 1.15 |
Fast moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | Turns | DPT | EPT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Confusion | Psychic | 16 | 14 | 3 | 5.33 | 4.67 |
| Psycho Cut | Psychic | 4 | 9 | 1 | 4.00 | 9.00 |
Charged moves
| Move | Type | PWR | EN | DPE | Effect |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 45 | 1.33 | Buff / debuff |
| Brave Bird | Flying | 130 | 55 | 2.36 | Buff / debuff |
| Fly | Flying | 80 | 45 | 1.78 | — |
| Futuresight | Psychic | 110 | 65 | 1.69 | — |
Moveset analysis
For raids and gyms, Articuno (Galarian) runs Psycho Cut with Fly — 18.8 DPS and 409 TDO as a Flying-type attacker. It also covers the Psychic slot with Confusion and Futuresight.
In Master League it runs Psycho Cut and Brave Bird. In Master League it runs Psycho Cut and Brave Bird. PvP movesets favour energy generation and shield pressure over raw damage, which is why they often differ from the raid set.
The highest-damage fast move is Confusion (12.7 DPS); Psycho Cut builds energy fastest (14 EPS).
Rankings
Where Articuno (Galarian) places in raids and PvP
Raid attacker
| Type | Rank | Tier | DPS | TDO | Moveset |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Flying | #4 | S | 18.8 | 409 | Psycho Cut Fly |
| Psychic | #22 | C | 16.5 | 358 | Confusion Futuresight |
GO Battle League
| League | Rank | Tier | Win rate | Moveset | Ideal IVs |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Master League | #30 | C | 61.71% | Psycho Cut Brave Bird | 15/15/15 |
| Master League | #47 | D | 54.29% | Psycho Cut Brave Bird | 15/15/15 |
Evolution
Raids
- Status
- Articuno (Galarian) is not in the current raid rotation
Best counters against Articuno (Galarian)
Use Articuno (Galarian) against
Raid bosses where it ranks as a top counter
How to get Articuno (Galarian)
- Team GO Rocket
- Shadow Articuno (Galarian) 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 | 92 | 3,103 |
| Wild (Weather Boost) | Lv 1–35 | 92 | 3,359 |
| Raid Catch | Lv 20 | 2,015 | 2,103 |
| Raid (Weather Boost) | Lv 25 | 2,507 | 2,616 |
| Egg Hatch | Lv 20 | 2,015 | 2,103 |
| Research Encounter | Lv 15 | 1,524 | 1,590 |
| GO Battle League | Lv 20 | 2,015 | 2,103 |
Is Articuno (Galarian) good in Pokemon GO?
| Power up | Stardust | Candy | XL Candy |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv 20 → 40 | 135,000 | 15 | — |
Articuno (Galarian) is a Tier S Flying-type attacker at rank #4, so the Stardust pays for itself in raid damage. Take it to level 40 first; XL Candy to 50 only matters once you already have a full team of six.
- Attack is its highest stat (250), so it hits harder than it survives — a glass-cannon raid slot rather than a gym defender.
- A second charged move costs 100,000 Dust and 100 Candy, and with 4 charged moves to pick from it is the single biggest PvP upgrade you can buy.
- Its moves get a damage boost in 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 | 50 |
| Lv 2 | 159 |
| Lv 3 | 267 |
| Lv 4 | 375 |
| Lv 5 | 484 |
| Lv 6 | 592 |
| Lv 7 | 701 |
| Lv 8 | 809 |
| Lv 9 | 917 |
| Lv 10 | 1,026 |
| Lv 11 | 1,128 |
| Lv 12 | 1,231 |
| Lv 13 | 1,333 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 14 | 1,436 |
| Lv 15 | 1,538 |
| Lv 16 | 1,641 |
| Lv 17 | 1,744 |
| Lv 18 | 1,846 |
| Lv 19 | 1,949 |
| Lv 20 | 2,051 |
| Lv 21 | 2,154 |
| Lv 22 | 2,256 |
| Lv 23 | 2,359 |
| Lv 24 | 2,462 |
| Lv 25 | 2,564 |
| Lv 26 | 2,667 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 27 | 2,770 |
| Lv 28 | 2,872 |
| Lv 29 | 2,975 |
| Lv 30 | 3,077 |
| Lv 31 | 3,129 |
| Lv 32 | 3,180 |
| Lv 33 | 3,231 |
| Lv 34 | 3,283 |
| Lv 35 | 3,334 |
| Lv 36 | 3,385 |
| Lv 37 | 3,436 |
| Lv 38 | 3,488 |
| Lv 39 | 3,539 |
| Level | Max CP |
|---|---|
| Lv 40 | 3,590 |
| Lv 41 | 3,636 |
| Lv 42 | 3,682 |
| Lv 43 | 3,728 |
| Lv 44 | 3,774 |
| Lv 45 | 3,821 |
| Lv 46 | 3,868 |
| Lv 47 | 3,915 |
| Lv 48 | 3,963 |
| Lv 49 | 4,011 |
| Lv 50 | 4,059 |
Pokedex info
- Pokedex number
- #0144
- Form
- Galarian
- Height
- 1.70 m
- Weight
- 50.90 kg
- Buddy size
- Flying
- Family forms
- 3 released forms
- Game ID
- V0144_POKEMON_ARTICUNO_GALARIAN
FAQ
What is the best moveset for Articuno (Galarian) in Pokemon GO?
Articuno (Galarian)'s best moveset is Psycho Cut (fast) with Fly (charged), worth 18.8 DPS as a Flying-type attacker. Use a Fast TM or Charged TM to reroll onto it.
What are Articuno (Galarian)'s weaknesses in Pokemon GO?
Articuno (Galarian) takes super effective damage from Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Ground, Grass, Psychic, so avoid those types against it.
What is Articuno (Galarian)'s max CP in Pokemon GO?
Articuno (Galarian) reaches 4,059 CP at level 50 with XL Candy, or 3,590 CP at level 40. Level 50 needs XL Candy, which only unlocks at Trainer Level 31 and comes from catching, hatching, transferring and walking.
Is Articuno (Galarian) good for PvP in Pokemon GO?
Articuno (Galarian) is ranked #30 (Tier C) in Master League with a 61.71% win rate. Articuno (Galarian) is ranked #47 (Tier D) in Master League with a 54.29% win rate.
In CP-capped leagues a lower Attack IV lets you reach a higher level under the cap, so the ideal spread for Master League is 15/15/15 rather than a hundo.
Unlocking the second charged move is the highest-value upgrade: it lets Articuno (Galarian) bait shields instead of committing to one attack.
What CP is a 100% IV Articuno (Galarian)?
A perfect 15/15/15 Articuno (Galarian) shows 2,051 CP at level 20 (raid and egg catches) and 2,564 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.
How do you get Articuno (Galarian) in Pokemon GO?
Articuno (Galarian) spawns in the wild, though how often depends on your biome and the active event. It can be traded between trainers.
Can Articuno (Galarian) be shiny in Pokemon GO?
Shiny Articuno (Galarian) 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.