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*In [[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Blue]], {{pkmn|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, and LeafGreen]] versions, there are binoculars in the guardhouse separating the city from {{rt|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 [[Pokémon Red and Blue|Pokémon Red, Blue]], {{pkmn|Yellow}}, [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen|FireRed, and LeafGreen]] versions, there are binoculars in the guardhouse separating the city from {{rt|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 | *In every game before the fourth generation, Articuno's legs and beak are brown. | ||
*Articuno is considered "cheapskate" by some fans because of its ability to learn both {{m|Sheer Cold}}, an [[OHKO move]] and {{m|Mind Reader}}, which makes the next move used 100% accurate. | *Articuno is considered "cheapskate" by some fans because of its ability to learn both {{m|Sheer Cold}}, an [[OHKO move]] and {{m|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. | *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 | *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. | ||
==Origin== | ==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 [[wp:phoenix|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 [[wp:quetzal|quetzal]]. | 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 [[wp:phoenix|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 [[wp:quetzal|quetzal]]. | ||
===Name origin=== | ===Name origin=== | ||
Articuno's name is a combination of the words ''arctic'' and ''uno'', the [[wp:Spanish language|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. | Articuno's name is a combination of the words ''arctic'' and ''uno'', the [[wp:Spanish language|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. | ||