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Height
5′07″
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1.7 m
Metric
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5′07″/1.7 m
Red-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
Blue-Striped
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0'0"/0.0 m
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Weight
122.1 lbs.
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55.4 kg
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122.1 lbs./55.4 kg
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
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EV yield
HP
0
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Atk
0
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Def
0
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Sp.Atk
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Speed
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| Base Exp.: 215
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Battle Exp.: 2151*
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Articuno (Japanese: フリーザー Freezer) is an Ice/Flying-type Pokémon. It's found in the Kanto region at Seafoam Island. Articuno appeared in the movie The Power of One. Like Moltres and Zapdos, in the film it was violent and destructive.
Biology
Physiology
Articuno takes the form of a large bird with predominantly blue plumage. Its coloring is darkest on its long streamer-like tail and head crest. Its head crest is fairly simple, consisting of three rhombus-shaped feathers on its forehead. Its body is a sky-blue, growing lighter on its chest and belly. Its most distinctive feature is its large wings, which look like they are made of ice. It has a small gray beak and similarly colored, thin legs. An Articuno in flight is a magnificent sight to behold.
Gender differences
Articuno is a genderless species.
Special abilities
When Articuno flaps its wings, it can chill the moisture in the air around it, making snow fall.
Behavior
Articuno, along with Zapdos and Moltres is one of the legendary birds of Kanto. They are poorly understood species, believed by many to be pure myth. According to legend, it appears before doomed travelers lost in icy regions. It is impossible to tell if these are valid sightings, or merely delusions of the dying. It is described as being spectacular in flight: with its long tail streaming behind it, and its wings shining like ice. It is said to cause snow to fall when it flies, and has the potential ability to create blizzards.
Habitat
Articuno lives in cold places, isolated usually mountains. An Articuno is known to roost inside the seafoam islands of Kanto. However, Articuno is an extremely rare (if not one-of-a-kind) Pokémon due to its "Legendary" status.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the animeIn the manga
In Pokémon Special, Articuno is shown to seal itself in a block of ice when it senses the presence of an enemy. It strongly dislikes confrontation.
In the TCGOther appearances
When released from a Poké Ball, Articuno will use a Blizzard attack that freezes any opponent that is caught in it for a few seconds.
Trophy information
Clouds gather, the barometer plunges, and fresh snow falls from the frigid air when this legendary Pokémon takes wing. Graceful and elegant, it boasts long tail feathers that flap in the wind and are lovely to behold. As would be expected, its combat moves are based on its cold nature; they include Ice Beam and Blizzard.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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| Generation I
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| Red
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A legendary bird Pokémon said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
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| Blue
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| Yellow
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A legendary bird Pokémon. It freezes water that is contained in winter air and makes it snow.
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| Stadium
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A legendary bird Pokémon with long and distinctive tail feathers. Said to appear if you are freezing on a snowy mountain.
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| Generation II
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| Gold
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The magnificent seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.
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| Silver
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One of the legendary bird Pokémon, it chills moisture in the atmosphere to create snow while flying.
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| Crystal
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Legendary bird Pokémon. As it flies through the sky, it cools the air, causing snow to fall.
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| Stadium 2
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The magnificent, seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.
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| Generation III
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| Ruby
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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.
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| Sapphire
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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.
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| Emerald
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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.
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| FireRed
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One of the legendary bird Pokémon. With its long tail trailing behind, its flying form is magnificent.
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| LeafGreen
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A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
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| Generation IV
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A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
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| Pearl
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A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
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| Platinum
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| SoulSilver
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Game locations
| This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation I.
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In side games
Base stats
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Range
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At Lv. 100
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90
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150 - 197
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290 - 384
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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100
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94 - 167
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184 - 328
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95
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90 - 161
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175 - 317
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125
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117 - 194
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229 - 383
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85
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81 - 150
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157 - 295
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Total: 580
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Other Pokémon with this total
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- Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature.
- Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.
- This Pokémon's Special base stat in Generation I was 125.
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Type effectiveness
| Under normal battle conditions in Generation V, this Pokémon is:
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Note: If Articuno is given the Iron Ball, the effectiveness of Ground-type attacks becomes 1×.
Learnset
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As a Legendary Pokémon, Articuno cannot breed.
By tutoring
Special moves
In Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness, Articuno knows Shadow Chill, Shadow Rush, Shadow Shed and Shadow Sky as a Shadow Pokémon, and learns Haze, Heal Bell and Extrasensory after being purified.
Side game data
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Evolution
Sprites
Trivia
- In Pokémon Red, Blue, Yellow, FireRed, and LeafGreen versions, there are binoculars in the guardhouse separating the city from Route 15, through which Articuno can be seen flying toward the sea. It is still visible in the binoculars if it is captured or defeated in the Seafoam Islands.
- In every game before the fourth generation, Articuno's legs were grey.
- Articuno is considered "cheapskate" by some fans because of its ability to learn both Sheer Cold, a One-hit knockout move, and Mind Reader, which makes the next move used 100% accurate.
- In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2, it is the only one in its trio that cannot be encountered unless the player enters an event password.
- Although Legendaries are said to be incapable of breeding, Pokémon Snap shows Articuno and the other birds are born from eggs, which means they were bred in some way.
- Articuno is the first legendary Pokémon in the National Pokédex.
Origin
This Pokémon's appearance is based on the Arabic Anka myth, which is that of a giant arctic bird. The bird is similar to the phoenix as it is known to resurrect itself and appear to doomed people in the mountains. Also, its long tail and small body may be reference to the rare bird, the quetzal. Its white, feathery chest makes it resemblant to the Norse god Odin.
Name origin
Articuno's name is a combination of the words arctic and uno, the Spanish word for one, indicating that it is the first in the series of Kanto legendary birds. Its Japanese name is simply Freezer, one who freezes.
In other languages
- German: Arktos
- French: Artikodin - From arctique meaning arctic and Odin, the Norse God.
- Korean: 프리져 Peurijyeo
Related ArticlesExternal links
For other sprites and images, please see Articuno images on Bulbagarden Archives.
