Articuno (Galarian) is a Legendary Psychic/Flying-type Pokemon in Pokemon GO, originally from the Kanto region (#144, Generation 1). With a max CP of 4,059 and base stats of 250/197/207 (Atk/Def/Sta), Articuno (Galarian) has a total stat product of 654. Articuno (Galarian)'s best moveset is Psycho Cut and Fly, making it a competitive Flying-type attacker for raids.
Articuno (Galarian) is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves. It resists Fighting, Ground, Grass, Psychic-type attacks. Articuno (Galarian) is a 20.0 km buddy Pokemon.
Stats
Type Chart
Rankings
Psycho Cut
Fly
Confusion
Futuresight
Psycho Cut
Fly
Psycho Cut
Brave Bird
Psycho Cut
Brave Bird
Moves
Fast Moves
Charged Moves
Best Moveset Analysis
For raids and gym battles, Articuno (Galarian)'s best offensive moveset is Psycho Cut combined with Fly, achieving 18.8 DPS and 409 TDO as a Flying-type attacker (ranked #5, Tier S). Alternatively, Articuno (Galarian) can serve as a Psychic-type attacker with Confusion and Futuresight (#20, Tier C).
In Master League PvP, Articuno (Galarian) runs Psycho Cut and Brave Bird, ranked #26 (Tier C) with a 63.31% win rate. In Master League PvP, Articuno (Galarian) runs Psycho Cut and Brave Bird, ranked #38 (Tier C) with a 57.89% win rate. Articuno (Galarian) has access to 2 fast moves and 4 charged moves, giving trainers flexibility depending on the battle format.
Among fast moves, the highest DPS option is Confusion (12.7 DPS), while Psycho Cut generates energy the fastest (14 EPS).
Forms & Variants
Raid Guide
Articuno (Galarian) as Raid Boss
Not Currently in RaidsArticuno (Galarian) is not currently available as a raid boss. When Articuno (Galarian) returns to raids, here are the best counters to defeat it. A 100% IV Articuno (Galarian) from raids would have 2051 CP at level 20, or 2564 CP at level 25 with weather boost.
Best Counters to Beat Articuno (Galarian)
Articuno (Galarian) is weak to Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves, so counters with these move types will deal the most damage.
Articuno (Galarian) as Raid Counter
Articuno (Galarian) is an effective raid counter against the following Pokemon.
How to Get Articuno (Galarian)
Articuno (Galarian) can be encountered in the wild in Pokemon GO.
A Shadow version of Articuno (Galarian) is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Articuno (Galarian) knows Frustration as its charged move, which can be removed with a Charged TM. Purifying costs 20,000 Stardust and 20 Candy, and the purified form learns Return. Walking Articuno (Galarian) as your buddy earns 1 candy every 20.0 km.
Articuno (Galarian) Catch CP
These are the possible CP values when encountering Articuno (Galarian) in different scenarios. The range shows minimum (lowest IV floor) to maximum (100% perfect IV).
A 100% IV Articuno (Galarian) from raids or eggs will show 2,051 CP at level 20. If you see this number, don't hesitate — it's a perfect catch!
Trainer Tips
Articuno (Galarian) is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokemon with a stat total of 654. With its high Attack stat (250), Articuno (Galarian) is best suited for offensive roles in both raids and PvP.
Watch out for Dark, Electric, Ghost, Ice, Rock-type moves when using Articuno (Galarian). These types deal super effective damage that can cut into Articuno (Galarian)'s performance.
Articuno (Galarian)'s moves get a damage boost in Windy weather. Take advantage of weather conditions to maximize your DPS in raids and gym battles.
Unlocking a second charged move costs 100,000 Stardust and 100 Candy. With 4 charged moves available, a second move gives Articuno (Galarian) much better coverage in PvP battles.
Should I Invest in Articuno (Galarian)?
Power-Up Costs
Verdict
Highly Recommended
Articuno (Galarian) is a top-tier Flying-type attacker in Pokemon GO, ranked #5 overall with a Tier S rating. With a max CP of 4,059 at level 50 and base stats of 250/197/207 (Atk/Def/Sta), it excels as a raid attacker. Prioritize powering up to level 40+ using Psycho Cut and Fly for maximum damage output. This is one of the strongest Flying-type options available and worth investing your Stardust and Candy into immediately.
In PvP (Master League), Articuno (Galarian) is ranked #26 (Tier C) with a 63.31% win rate.