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Articuno Raid Guide

Q: What are the best counters for Articuno?

The top counter is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide at 39.3 DPS against Articuno. Mega Diancie (39.1) and Shadow Tyrantrum (37.4) follow.

Q: Can I beat Articuno without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Glimmora at 33.2 DPS, 84% of what the top counter deals. Rampardos and Tyrantrum are the next ones down.

Weak to Rock, Electric, Fire, Steel — every counter below is ranked by DPS against Articuno.

Boosted in Snow, Windy 20 counters ranked

Catch CP

1,787

Lv 20 · 100% IV

Weather CP

2,223

Lv 25 · 100% IV

Trainers

Min 2 at Lv 40+

Top DPS

39.3

Shadow Rampardos

Best counters

Ranked by DPS against Articuno. Tap a row for full stats.

Shadow Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 39.3DPS 429TDO 2

Mega Diancie Rock ThrowRock Slide 39.1DPS 689TDO 3

Shadow Tyrantrum Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 37.4DPS 629TDO 4

Shadow Rhyperior Smack DownRock Wrecker 35.5DPS 773TDO 5

Mega Tyranitar Smack DownStone Edge 35.3DPS 1,197TDO 6

Shadow Gigalith Smack DownMeteor Beam 34.9DPS 633TDO 7

Shadow Tyranitar Smack DownStone Edge 34.1DPS 722TDO 8

Mega Aerodactyl Rock ThrowRock Slide 33.5DPS 733TDO 9

Glimmora Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 33.2DPS 629TDO 10

Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 32.9DPS 430TDO 11

Mega Aggron Smack DownMeteor Beam 31.8DPS 988TDO 12

Shadow Aggron Smack DownMeteor Beam 31.3DPS 629TDO 13

Shadow Thundurus (Therian) Volt SwitchWildbolt Storm 31.2DPS 430TDO 14

Tyrantrum Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 31.1DPS 628TDO 15

Shadow Aerodactyl Rock ThrowRock Slide 30.6DPS 423TDO 16

Shadow Aurorus Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 30.1DPS 593TDO 17

Gigalith Smack DownMeteor Beam 29.8DPS 650TDO 18

Shadow Golem Rock ThrowStone Edge 29.7DPS 510TDO 19

Shadow Golem (Alola) Rock ThrowStone Edge 29.7DPS 510TDO 20

Rhyperior Smack DownRock Wrecker 29.7DPS 775TDO

Budget counters

No Shadow, Mega or Primal forms needed.

Glimmora Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 33.2DPS 629TDO 10

Rampardos Smack DownRock Slide 32.9DPS 430TDO 14

Tyrantrum Rock ThrowMeteor Beam 31.1DPS 628TDO 17

Gigalith Smack DownMeteor Beam 29.8DPS 650TDO 20

Rhyperior Smack DownRock Wrecker 29.7DPS 775TDO

Ranks are kept from the main list, so you can see how far behind the premium options they sit.

How counters are ranked

Every released Pokemon is simulated at level 40 against Articuno using the in-game damage formula and the current Game Master move data. Each fast + charged combination is tested; only the best moveset per Pokemon is listed.

DPS is damage per second over a full attack cycle. TDO is the total damage dealt before fainting, so it rewards bulk. Shadow forms are ranked with their 20% Attack boost and 17% Defense penalty; Mega and Primal forms use their boosted base stats.

Stats & weaknesses

Raid tier: 5-Star
Weather boost: Snow, Windy
Shiny available: Yes
Base Attack: 192
Base Defense: 236
Base Stamina: 207

Weak to — use these types

Rock2.56× Electric1.6× Fire1.6× Steel1.6×

Resists — avoid these types

Ground0.390625× Bug0.625× Grass0.625×

Catch CP after the raid

The CP you will see on the encounter screen.

IVs	Lv 20 CP	Lv 25 CP (weather)
10 / 10 / 10 floor	1,707	2,123
15 / 15 / 15 100%	1,787	2,223

Raid catches have an IV floor of 10/10/10, so the two rows are the real minimum and maximum. If you see 1,787 CP it is a perfect Articuno — throw a Golden Razz Berry.

Raid guide

How the fight goes and what to bring.

Trainer difficulty 2 trainers with six level-40 top counters each; plan for 4+ with mixed teams. Worked out from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS above.

Articuno resists Ground, Bug, Grass — leave those attackers out even if they are your highest CP.

FAQ

What are the best counters for Articuno?

The top counter is Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide at 39.3 DPS against Articuno. Mega Diancie (39.1) and Shadow Tyrantrum (37.4) follow.

What is Articuno weak to?

Articuno takes super effective damage from Rock, Electric, Fire, Steel-type moves. Rock is a double weakness (2.56×), so those attackers clear it fastest.

How many trainers do I need to beat Articuno?

2 trainers can do it if each brings six level-40 top counters (they average 36.9 DPS against Articuno). With mixed teams plan for 4 or more — the estimate comes from the boss HP, the raid timer and the counter DPS on this page.

Can I beat Articuno without Shadow or Mega Pokemon?

Yes. The best non-Shadow, non-Mega option is Glimmora at 33.2 DPS, 84% of what the top counter deals. Rampardos and Tyrantrum are the next ones down.

Can Articuno be shiny?

Yes — the encounter after this raid can be shiny. Community-collected data puts legendary raid encounters at roughly 1 in 20.

What weather boosts Articuno?

Snow, Windy. Boss moves of the boosted types hit 20% harder (so do yours), and the catch is level 25 instead of 20: 2,123–2,223 CP instead of 1,707–1,787. The 10/10/10 IV floor is the same either way.

Is Articuno worth raiding?

Articuno has no raid-attacker or GO Battle League ranking on this site, so the reasons to raid it are the dex entry, the candy and the shiny rather than your battle teams.

What is the best moveset for Articuno?

The counter list on this page is for beating Articuno. For the moves Articuno should use as your attacker, open its full stats page.

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