Where can I find Articuno in Polished Crystal?

Articuno cannot be caught in the wild. It may be obtained through evolution, trading, or special events.

What type is Articuno?

Articuno is a ice/flying-type Pokémon in Polished Crystal.

What moves can Articuno learn in Polished Crystal?

Articuno can learn moves through level up, TM/HM, breeding, and move tutors. See the Moves section for the full learnset.

PolishedDex

Articunoin Pokémon Polished Crystal

iceflying

2 Forms Available:

Pokédex Entry

Freeze Pokémon

Known as Articuno, this Pokémon fires beams that can immobilize opponents as if they had been frozen solid. Articuno is in Seafoam Islands B4F. You'll need to do some Strength puzzles to reach it. Make sure to bring something that can status it without killing since Ice/Flying means a lot of weaknesses. Defensively its actually pretty solid despite the typing. High Special Defense means it can take hits from that side. Ice Beam is your main STAB, Blizzard if you need a bit more power. Roost keeps you healthy! The rock weakness is a bit rough though. Remember, every Legendary will have 3 perfect IVs when caught.

Front

Normal

Shiny

Animated

Shiny Animated

Back

Normal

Shiny

2 Forms Available

Type

IceFlying

Dex

#273 Johto Dex · #144 National

Abilities

Pressure(Primary)

Raises the foe's PP usage.

Snow Warning(Secondary)

Summons hailstorm when switched in.

Snow Cloak(Hidden)

Boosts evasion in hailstorms.

Growth Rate

Slow

Gender Ratio

Genderless

Egg Groups

Unknown

Hatch Rate

Unknown

Catch Rate

Poké Ball1.6%

Great Ball1.6%

Ultra Ball1.6%

Base Exp

215

EV Yield

3 SpecialDefense

Wild Held Items

Lumberry(100%)

Weak To

fire ×2electric ×2rock ×4steel ×2

Resists

grass ×0.5bug ×0.5

Immune To

ground

Forms

Normal,Galarian

Evolution Chain

Note, you can always call Professor Elm with the Pokemon you are trying to evolve as first in your party. This was a feature that was added specifically to Polished Crystal. If the information on this page seems incorrect, please try calling Professor Elm.

Related Guides

How to Obtain

There's a one-time encounter in Seafoam Islands B4F at level 65.

Location	Level	Method	Form	Held Item	Prerequisite
Seafoam Islands B4F	Lv. 65	legendary	-	Lumberry	-

Level Up Moves (17)

Level	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
1	GustLevel: 1Gust	flying	40	100	35
1	GustLevel: 1Gust	Whips up a strong gust of wind.
1	Icy WindLevel: 1Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15
1	Icy WindLevel: 1Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	normal	0	100	30
1	LeerLevel: 1Leer	A move that lowers the foe's Defense.
8	Ice ShardLevel: 8Ice Shard	ice	40	100	30
8	Ice ShardLevel: 8Ice Shard	Hurls icy shards. Always goes first.
15	SafeguardLevel: 15Safeguard	normal	0	100	25
15	SafeguardLevel: 15Safeguard	Prevents all status problems.
22	ExtrasensoryLevel: 22Extrasensory	psychic	80	100	20
22	ExtrasensoryLevel: 22Extrasensory	An attack that may cause flinching.
29	AncientpowerLevel: 29Ancientpower	rock	60	100	5
29	AncientpowerLevel: 29Ancientpower	An attack that may raise all stats.
36	AgilityLevel: 36Agility	psychic	0	100	30
36	AgilityLevel: 36Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
43	Ice BeamLevel: 43Ice Beam	ice	90	100	10
43	Ice BeamLevel: 43Ice Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
50	Air SlashLevel: 50Air Slash	flying	75	95	15
50	Air SlashLevel: 50Air Slash	An attack that may cause flinching.
57	HailLevel: 57Hail	ice	0	100	10
57	HailLevel: 57Hail	Inflicts damage every turn.
64	ReflectLevel: 64Reflect	psychic	0	100	20
64	ReflectLevel: 64Reflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
71	BlizzardLevel: 71Blizzard	ice	110	70	5
71	BlizzardLevel: 71Blizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
78	Brave BirdLevel: 78Brave Bird	flying	120	100	15
78	Brave BirdLevel: 78Brave Bird	A charge that also hurts the user.
85	RoostLevel: 85Roost	flying	0	100	5
85	RoostLevel: 85Roost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
92	HurricaneLevel: 92Hurricane	flying	110	70	10
92	HurricaneLevel: 92Hurricane	An attack that may confuse the foe.
99	AeroblastLevel: 99Aeroblast	flying	100	95	5
99	AeroblastLevel: 99Aeroblast	Has a high critical hit ratio.

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TM/HM Moves (28)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
CurseCurse	ghost	0	100	10	TM03TM03
CurseCurse	Works differently for Ghost-types.
RoarRoar	normal	0	100	20	TM05TM05
RoarRoar	Scares wild foes to end battle.
ToxicToxic	poison	0	90	10	TM06TM06
ToxicToxic	A Poison move with increasing damage.
HailHail	ice	0	100	10	TM07TM07
HailHail	Inflicts damage every turn.
Hidden PowerHidden Power	typeless	70	100	15	TM10TM10
Hidden PowerHidden Power	The type varies with the Pokémon.
Sunny DaySunny Day	fire	0	100	5	TM11TM11
Sunny DaySunny Day	Boosts Fire-type moves for 5 turns.
Ice BeamIce Beam	ice	90	100	10	TM13TM13
Ice BeamIce Beam	An attack that may freeze the foe.
BlizzardBlizzard	ice	110	70	5	TM14TM14
BlizzardBlizzard	An attack that may freeze the foe.
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	normal	150	90	5	TM15TM15
Hyper BeamHyper Beam	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
ProtectProtect	normal	0	100	10	TM17TM17
ProtectProtect	Foils attack that turn. It may fail.
Rain DanceRain Dance	water	0	100	5	TM18TM18
Rain DanceRain Dance	Boosts Water-type moves for 5 turns.
ReturnReturn	normal	1	100	20	TM27TM27
ReturnReturn	An attack that is based on loyalty.
Brick BreakBrick Break	fighting	75	100	15	TM31TM31
Brick BreakBrick Break	Removes Reflect and Light Screen.
Double TeamDouble Team	normal	0	100	15	TM32TM32
Double TeamDouble Team	Raises the user's evasiveness.
ReflectReflect	psychic	0	100	20	TM33TM33
ReflectReflect	Raises Defense with a barrier.
SandstormSandstorm	rock	0	100	10	TM37TM37
SandstormSandstorm	Inflicts damage every turn.
SwiftSwift	normal	60	100	20	TM39TM39
SwiftSwift	An attack that never misses.
Aerial AceAerial Ace	flying	60	100	20	TM40TM40
Aerial AceAerial Ace	An attack that never misses.
SubstituteSubstitute	normal	0	100	10	TM41TM41
SubstituteSubstitute	Makes a decoy with 1/4 user's max HP.
FacadeFacade	normal	70	100	20	TM42TM42
FacadeFacade	Double damage with Psn, Brn, or Prz.
RestRest	psychic	0	100	5	TM44TM44
RestRest	Sleep for 2 turns to fully recover.
Steel WingSteel Wing	steel	70	90	25	TM47TM47
Steel WingSteel Wing	An attack that may up user's Defense.
RoostRoost	flying	0	100	5	TM51TM51
RoostRoost	Lands to restore 1/2 the max HP.
Water PulseWater Pulse	water	60	100	20	TM63TM63
Water PulseWater Pulse	An attack that may confuse the foe.
AvalancheAvalanche	ice	60	100	10	TM67TM67
AvalancheAvalanche	Damage doubles if user is hit first.
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	normal	150	90	5	TM68TM68
Giga ImpactGiga Impact	1st turn: Attack 2nd turn: Rest
U TurnU Turn	bug	70	100	20	TM69TM69
U TurnU Turn	Switches out after making its attack.
FlyFly	flying	90	100	15	HM02HM02
FlyFly	1st turn: Fly 2nd turn: Attack

Related Guides

Type Matchup Strategies
Master type advantages and STAB moves

Move Tutor Moves (6)

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP	Location
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	psychic	0	100	30	Mahogany Mart 1F	TutorTutor
Agility (Mahogany Mart 1F)Agility	Sharply raises the user's Speed.
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	normal	120	100	15	Safari Zone North	TutorTutor
Double Edge (Safari Zone North)Double Edge	A tackle that also hurts the user.
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	normal	0	100	10	Warm Beach Shack	TutorTutor
Endure (Warm Beach Shack)Endure	Endures any hit with at least 1HP.
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	ice	55	95	15	Snowtop Mountain Inside	TutorTutor
Icy Wind (Snowtop Mountain Inside)Icy Wind	An icy attack that lowers Speed.
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	normal	0	100	10	Route 31	TutorTutor
Sleep Talk (Route 31)Sleep Talk	Randomly attacks while asleep.
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	normal	0	85	15	Celadon City	TutorTutor
Swagger (Celadon City)Swagger	Causes confusion but raises Attack.