As an Ice/Flying type, Articuno has 4 weaknesses, 2 resistances and 1 immunity, more than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 1 other Pokémon share the Ice/Flying typing.

Base stats

HP: 90
Attack: 85
Defense: 100
Sp. Atk: 95
Sp. Def: 125
Speed: 85
Total: 580

Articuno has a base stat total of 580, higher than 85% of Pokémon. Its best stat is Sp. Def (125). Its Attack (85) and Sp. Atk (95) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. Its Speed of 85 is middling (faster than 66% of Pokémon). With 90 HP, 100 Defense and 125 Sp. Def it is bulky and holds up better against special hits.

Articuno can have the abilities Pressure and Snow Cloak.

How to beat Articuno

The best way to beat Articuno is with Rock moves, which deal 4× damage. Steel, Fire and Electric moves are also super effective (2×).

Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ground moves have no effect on it and Bug and Grass moves are resisted.

Good counters: Stakataka hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Ice and Flying moves. Hisuian Arcanine hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Ice and Flying moves. Aggron hits for 4× with Rock-type STAB and resists its Ice and Flying moves.