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Todd first spotted Articuno from a distance as it flew across the sky in ''[[EP187|Moving Pictures]]'', and again in ''[[EP188|Spring Fever]]''. Its multiple appearances led Todd, {{Ash}} and {{ashfr}} towards [[Snowtop Mountain]] in ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]''.

Its presence was likely responsible for the extended cold conditions that affected the south slope and [[Sunflora Lodge]] featured in ''Moving Pictures''. The result caused all of the {{pkmn2|wild}} {{p|Sunflora}} to abandon the area, which nearly spoiled [[Sophia]] and [[Marcello]]’s 50th wedding anniversary photograph with the Sun Pokemon. Luckily, a [[Evolution|newly-evolved]] Sunflora was able to bring back the warmer conditions with {{m|Sunny Day}}, and call the other Sunflora out of hiding.

In ''Freeze Frame'', the group stumbled across {{an|Jigglypuff}}, who was {{status|frozen}} in ice. After being defrosted, Jigglypuff indicated that it had seen Articuno and pointed to Snowtop Mountain, affirming Todd's beliefs. [[Nurse Joy]] and [[Officer Jenny]] also knew that an Articuno frequented the area because of a traveler's tale from 1,200 years ago.

Later Articuno rescued {{TRT}} after they had become stranded on a remote ice ledge over a crevasse. Despite helping the trio, Team Rocket became set on capturing the legendary bird after Todd confirmed its identity. In their first attempt, [[Jessie]] had her {{TP|Jessie|Wobbuffet}} use {{m|Mirror Coat}} to deflect one of Articuno's {{m|Ice Beam}}s at it. The result caused some icy debris to hit Articuno down a crevasse, which Todd and Ash also fell into, while {{AP|Pikachu}} and Jigglypuff followed after them. Articuno managed to regain itself and saved both Ash and Todd from hitting the ground below. Team Rocket later landed nearby and tried for a second time to capture Articuno, but it sent them, and incidentally Jigglypuff, away with a powerful {{m|Blizzard}}.

The sun later shone through, causing Articuno's blue plumage to sparkle in the light. It then stayed still for a moment allowing Todd to finally take his desired photograph, before flying off. This snapshot now hangs inside the Snowtop Peak [[Pokémon Center]].