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National No. 144

Articuno

Freeze Pokémon

Ice
Flying
Generation I
Legendary
1.7 m Size
55.4 kg Weight
2 Abilities
#0144
Articuno

Description

The magnificent, seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.

Abilities

Ability 1

Pressure

Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.

Hidden Ability

Snow Cloak

Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.

Technical Specs

Physical Characteristics
Size 1.7 m / 5'58"
Weight 55.4 kg / 122.14 lbs
Color Blue
Body
Wings Pokémon with a single pair of wings
Habitat
rare
Training & Growth
Base happiness 35
Base experience 261
Maximum Experience 1.250.000
Experience Rated as slow
Breeding & Reproduction
Egg Groups Undiscovered
Base Egg Cycle 80
Steps to Hatch Egg hatches with 20480 Steps
Gender / Breeding Does not play
Catch Rates
Base Catch Rate 3
Catch Chances
Poké Ball Poké Ball

has a 1.6% capture chance

Great Ball Great Ball

has a 2.1% capture chance

Ultra Ball Ultra Ball

has a 2.6% capture chance

Calculation for the most recent games, assuming the Pokémon has 100% HP, no status condition, and no critical capture.

Form and origin
Origin Generation I / Kanto
Available since Red / Green (Japan) · Generation I
Form Articuno
Form type Default form
Names in other languages

Official names and readings used across the games' different localizations.

English Articuno
French Artikodin
German Arktos
Spanish Articuno
Italian Articuno
Japanese フリーザー Freezer
Korean 프리져 Peurijya
Chinese 急凍鳥 / 急冻鸟 Gāpdungníuh · Jídòngniǎo

History across games

See only information that changed between generations and mechanics from classic games.

Latest official description

The magnificent, seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.

30 descriptions 1 historical period Classic game data

Evolutionary Chain

Articuno
Articuno
Nº144
Galarian Articuno
Galarian Articuno
Nº144 Galarian Form

Information

This Pokémon cannot reproduce naturally!

Bases from Articuno

Status
Base
EVs
Progress
Lv 50 (Min - Max)
Lv 100 (Min - Max)
Life
90
-
150 - 197
290 - 384
Attack
85
-
81 - 150
157 - 295
Defense
100
-
94 - 167
184 - 328
Sp Attack.
95
-
90 - 161
175 - 317
Defense Esp.
125
+3 EV
117 - 194
229 - 383
Speed
85
-
81 - 150
157 - 295
Total
580
+3 EV
-
-
Life
90
Lv 50: 150 - 197 Lv 100: 290 - 384
At.
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Df.
100
Lv 50: 94 - 167 Lv 100: 184 - 328
At. Esp.
95
Lv 50: 90 - 161 Lv 100: 175 - 317
Df. Esp. +3 EV
125
Lv 50: 117 - 194 Lv 100: 229 - 383
Vel.
85
Lv 50: 81 - 150 Lv 100: 157 - 295
Total +3 EV
580

Values calculated for the most recent games. The minimum assumes 0 IVs, 0 EVs, and a hindering Nature; the maximum assumes 31 IVs, 252 EVs, and a beneficial Nature. HP is not affected by Nature. The EVs column shows the species' EV yield.

Moves

Peck No.64 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 35
Hit 100%
Ice Beam No.58 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 45
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 90
Hit 100%
Blizzard No.59 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 65
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 110
Hit 70%
Agility No.97 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 20
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Mist No.54 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 1
Latest record
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -
Gust No.16 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 1
PP 35
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Powder Snow No.181 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 5
Latest record
PP 25
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Mind Reader No.170 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 60
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Reflect No.115 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 10
Latest record
PP 20
Attack -
Hit -
Sheer Cold No.329 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 70
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit 30%
Ice Shard No.420 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 15
Latest record
PP 30
Attack 40
Hit 100%
Ancient Power No.246 · Level up
Type Stone
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 25
Latest record
PP 5
Attack 60
Hit 100%
Roost No.355 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 40
Latest record
PP 5
Attack -
Hit -
Tailwind No.366 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 30
Latest record
PP 15
Attack -
Hit -
Hail No.258 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 50
Latest record
PP 10
Attack -
Hit -
Hurricane No.542 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 55
Latest record
PP 10
Attack 110
Hit 70%
Freeze-Dry No.573 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 35
Latest record
PP 20
Attack 70
Hit 100%
Leer No.43 · Level up
Type Normal
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 16
PP 30
Attack -
Hit 100%
Mirror Coat No.243 · Level up
Type Psychic
Class Special Moves
Learning
Level 24
PP 20
Attack -
Hit 100%
Sky Attack No.143 · Level up
Type Flying
Class Physical Moves
Learning
Level 72
PP 5
Attack 140
Hit 90%
Snowscape No.883 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 50
PP 10
Attack 0
Hit -
Haze No.114 · Level up
Type Ice
Class Status Moves
Learning
Level 60
PP 30
Attack -
Hit -