Articunoin Pokémon SoulGold
Pokédex Entry
Freeze Pokémon
Articuno is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control ice. The flapping of its wings chills the air. As a result, it is said that when this Pokémon flies, snow will fall.
Articuno in Pokémon SoulGold
Galarian Articuno is #144 in the Pokédex for Pokémon SoulGold. This page covers its psychic/flying typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution, and where to find it.
Lowered stats up Sp. Atk.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Level Up Moves (15)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GustLevel: 1Gust | flying | 40 | 100 | 35 | ||
| Strikes the foe with a gust of wind whipped up by wings. | ||||||
| ConfusionLevel: 5Confusion | psychic | 50 | 100 | 25 | ||
| A psychic attack that may cause confusion. | ||||||
| ReflectLevel: 10Reflect | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| HypnosisLevel: 15Hypnosis | psychic | 0 | 60 | 20 | ||
| A hypnotizing move that may induce sleep. | ||||||
| AgilityLevel: 20Agility | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | ||
| Relaxes the body to sharply boost Speed. | ||||||
| Ancient PowerLevel: 25Ancient Power | rock | 60 | 100 | 5 | ||
| An attack that may raise all stats. | ||||||
| TailwindLevel: 30Tailwind | flying | 0 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Whips up a breeze, doubling ally Speed for 4 turns.ally Speed for 3 turns. | ||||||
| Psycho CutLevel: 35Psycho Cut | psychic | 70 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Tears with psychic blades. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| RecoverLevel: 40Recover | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Freezing GlareLevel: 45Freezing Glare | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Shoots psychic power from the eyes. May frostbite.the eyes. May freeze the foe. | ||||||
| Dream EaterLevel: 50Dream Eater | psychic | 100 | 100 | 15 | ||
| Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe. | ||||||
| HurricaneLevel: 55Hurricane | flying | 0 | 70 | 10 | ||
| Traps the foe in a fierce wind. May cause confusion. | ||||||
| Double TeamLevel: 60Double Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | ||
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Future SightLevel: 65Future Sight | psychic | 80 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later. | ||||||
| Trick RoomLevel: 70Trick Room | psychic | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns. |
TM/HM Moves (23)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| FlyFly | flying | 0 | 95 | 15 | HM02HM02 | |
| Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| PsyshockPsyshock | psychic | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM03TM03 | |
| Attacks with a psychic wave that does physical damage. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| RoundRound | normal | 60 | 100 | 15 | TM48TM48 | |
| A song that inflicts damage. Others can join in too. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Steel WingSteel Wing | steel | 70 | 90 | 25 | TM51TM51 | |
| Strikes the foe with hard wings spread wide. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Trick RoomTrick Room | psychic | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM92TM92 | |
| Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns. | ||||||
| U TurnU Turn | bug | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM89TM89 | |
| Does damage then switches out the user. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| An attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| An attack that increases in power with friendship. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Articuno. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Articuno resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Articuno, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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