Competitive Information for Articuno [Scarlet/Violet]
Ice / Flying
Abilities:
Movesets for Singles
What is a good competitive moveset for Articuno? These builds have been optimized for Pokemon competing in Scarlet/Violet Single Battles. The movesets and EVs have been specifically calibrated to deal the most amount of damage to the largest group of potentially common opponents and typing threats for the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Articuno is an interesting Ice and Flying-typed Pokemon. Articuno is a super common Pokemon to see in Generation 9. Articuno is weak to Electric, Fire, Rock, and Steel-typed attacks.
Item: Charti Berry / Shell Bell
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- Triple Axel / Ice Spinner
- Steel Wing / Double-Edge
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Steel Wing was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Charti Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective rock-type attack then the Charti Berry gets consumed.
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Triple Axel is a physical STAB-boosted 20-base power Ice-type move (hits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Articuno's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Articuno switches out after damaging the target).
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Item: Charti Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Frost Breath
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Extrasensory
- Ancient Power / Tera Blast
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Ancient Power was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Charti Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective rock-type attack then the Charti Berry gets consumed.
◆ Frost Breath is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (always results in a critical hit).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ancient Power is a special 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
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Movesets for Doubles
What is a good doubles moveset for Articuno? These builds have been optimized for Scarlet/Violet Double Battles. They have movesets and EVs specifically calibrated to generally work best versus multiple Pokemon at once as well as helping to support other team members and allys in the Scarlet/Violet generation metagame.
Item: Charti Berry / Shell Bell
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Sky Attack
- Triple Axel / Ice Spinner
- Steel Wing / Double-Edge
- U-turn
Doubles Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for double battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Double-Edge and Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Steel Wing was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Charti Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective rock-type attack then the Charti Berry gets consumed.
◆ Sky Attack is a physical STAB-boosted 140-base power Flying-type move (charges, then hits turn 2. 30% flinch. High crit).
◆ Triple Axel is a physical STAB-boosted 20-base power Ice-type move (hits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Steel Wing is a physical 70-base power Steel-type move (10% chance to raise your Articuno's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Double-Edge is a physical 120-base power Normal-type move (has 33% recoil).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Articuno switches out after damaging the target).
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Item: Charti Berry / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Icy Wind / Ice Beam
- Extrasensory
- Ancient Power / Tera Blast
Doubles Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for double battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Ancient Power was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Charti Berry equipped to it, halves damage taken from a supereffective rock-type attack then the Charti Berry gets consumed.
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Icy Wind is a special STAB-boosted 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Ice Beam is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Extrasensory is a special 80-base power Psychic-type move (10% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ancient Power is a special 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: phys. If attack > spa, type = tera).
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Terastal Phenomenon
In Pokemon Scarlet and Violet (Generation 9), each Pokémon in Paldea has a Tera Type. A Pokémon's Tera Type is inactive until the Pokémon Terastallizes, at which time the Pokémon's type will change to its Tera Type.
There are 18 types, meaning there are countless combinations of Pokémon and Tera Types. Terastallizing a Pokémon allows you to enhance your battle strategies by increasing the power of any moves that have the same type as your Pokémon’s Tera Type or by changing your Pokémon’s weaknesses.
Rock moves are bad against Steel/Fighting/Ground.
Electric moves are bad against Ground.
Fire moves are bad against Water/Dragon/Rock/Fire.
Steel moves are bad against Water/Steel/Electric/Fire.
The most recommended Terastral Type for Articuno is: Steel, Fighting or Ground
Considering the amount of shared resistances against typings this Pokemon is usually weak to, we also recommend: Water or Fire
Terastallizing into one of it's default typings ( Ice or Flying ) could also prove favorable.
Select a Tera-type:
Teratype Bug movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast / U-turn
- Facade / Giga Impact
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Bug-type move).
◆ U-turn is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Bug-type move (Articuno switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Bug
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Bug-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Dark movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast
- Facade / Giga Impact
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dark-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dark
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dark-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Dragon movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast
- Facade / Giga Impact
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Dragon-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Dragon
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Ancient Power / Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Ancient Power was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Dragon-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ancient Power is a special 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Electric movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast
- Facade / Giga Impact
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Electric-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Electric
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Electric-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Fairy movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast
- Facade / Giga Impact
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fairy-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fairy
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fairy-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Fighting movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast
- U-turn / Facade
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. U-turn was added to provide additional threat coverage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fighting-type move).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Articuno switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fighting
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Ancient Power / Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Ancient Power was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fighting-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ancient Power is a special 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Fire movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast
- Facade / Giga Impact
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Fire-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Fire
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Fire-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Flying movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Tera Blast
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Facade / Giga Impact
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Flying-type move).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Articuno switches out after damaging the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Flying
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Tera Blast / Air Cutter
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Water Pulse / Hyper Beam
- Ancient Power
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Water Pulse was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Air Cutter is a special TERA-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Ice Beam is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
◆ Ancient Power is a special 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
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Teratype Ghost movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast
- Facade / Giga Impact
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ghost-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ghost
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ghost-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Grass movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast
- Facade / Giga Impact
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Grass-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Grass
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Water Pulse / Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It was designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Water Pulse was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Grass-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Ground movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast
- Facade / Giga Impact
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ground-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ground
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Ancient Power / Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Ancient Power was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ground-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ancient Power is a special 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Ice movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Tera Blast
- Facade / Giga Impact
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical TERA-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Ice-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Articuno switches out after damaging the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Ice
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Tera Blast
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Hyper Beam
- Ancient Power
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Ice-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
◆ Ancient Power is a special 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
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Teratype Normal movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast / Facade
- U-turn
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Normal-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical TERA-boosted 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Articuno switches out after damaging the target).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Normal
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast / Hyper Beam
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Ancient Power
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special TERA-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Normal-type move).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special TERA-boosted 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ancient Power is a special 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
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Teratype Poison movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast
- Facade / Giga Impact
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is primarily designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Poison-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Poison
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Poison-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Psychic movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast
- Facade / Giga Impact
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Psychic-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Psychic
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Psychic-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Rock movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast
- U-turn / Facade
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It attempts to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. U-turn was added to provide additional threat coverage. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Rock-type move).
◆ U-turn is a physical 70-base power Bug-type move (Articuno switches out after damaging the target).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Rock
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast / Ancient Power
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Water Pulse / Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is designed to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Water Pulse was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Rock-type move).
◆ Ancient Power is a special TERA-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Water Pulse is a special 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Steel movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast
- Facade / Giga Impact
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Steel-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Steel
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Ancient Power / Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Ancient Power was added to provide additional threat coverage.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Steel-type move).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Ancient Power is a special 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Teratype Water movesets for Articuno
Item: Shell Bell / Life Orb
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 Atk / 252 Spe
Moveset:
- Brave Bird / Fly
- Ice Spinner / Avalanche
- Tera Blast
- Facade / Giga Impact
Physical Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Physical Sweeper for single battles. It is meant to take down the opponent's team with brute physical power. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. The Shell Bell item option is to help Articuno recover from the recoil damage it may take from Brave Bird. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp. Facade's damage doubles when the user has a status affliction.
◆ Fly is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Flying-type move (flies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn).
◆ Ice Spinner is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Ice-type move (ends the effects of terrain).
◆ Avalanche is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Ice-type move (power doubles if Articuno is damaged by the target).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a physical Water-type move).
◆ Facade is a physical 70-base power Normal-type move (power doubles if Articuno is burn/poison/paralyzed).
◆ Giga Impact is a physical 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Pressure
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
Tera Type: Water
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Ice Beam / Freeze-Dry
- Tera Blast / Water Pulse
- Air Cutter / Air Slash
- Hyper Beam
Special Sweeper Articuno (Pressure)
Articuno is a legendary Special Sweeper for single battles. It tries to take down the opponent's team with high-damaging special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Articuno's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Articuno's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. With Pressure, if Articuno is the target of a foe's move that move loses one additional pp.
◆ Freeze-Dry is a special STAB-boosted 70-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze. Super effective on water).
◆ Tera Blast is a special 80-base power Normal-type move (if terastallized: becomes a Water-type move).
◆ Water Pulse is a special TERA-boosted 60-base power Water-type move (20% chance to confuse the target).
◆ Air Cutter is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Flying-type move (high critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Air Slash is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Flying-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Hyper Beam is a special 150-base power Normal-type move (Articuno cannot move next turn).
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Movepool
Wondering what moves can Articuno learn? Here is the list of moves this Pokemon can learn in this selected generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by move type, category, accuracy, and power. Bolded moves will gain the same-type attack bonus (STAB) if this Pokemon uses them.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Articuno can perform in Scarlet/Violet. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive SV Move and Ability Combos for Articuno
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Detect, Endure, Helping Hand, Protect, Ice Shard
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog
- Moves that inflict status: Toxic
Moves that boost Articuno's stats
- Agility
- Ancient Power
- Curse
- Steel Wing
Most notable and possible best moves for Articuno
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roost
- Toxic
- U-turn
Common Effort Values for Articuno in Scarlet and Violet
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