#0144 · Crown Tundra #202 · sword shield · gen 8
Freeze Pokémon
It’s said that this Pokémon’s beautiful blue wings are made of ice. Articuno flies over snowy mountains, its long tail fluttering along behind it.
Total: 580
Pressure
Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Snow Cloak (hidden)
Increases evasion to 1.25× during hail. Protects against hail damage.
EV yield (current): +3 SPD
Does not evolve in this game
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No encounter data for this game
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | GustA gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 40 | 100% | |
| 1 | MistThe user cloaks itself and its allies in a white mist that prevents any of their stats from being lowered for five turns.▶ User’s field | Ice | — | — | |
| 5 | Powder SnowThe user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. This may also freeze opposing Pokémon.▶ All opponents | Ice | 40 | 100% | |
| 10 | ReflectA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field | Psychic | — | — | |
| 15 | Ice ShardThe user flash-freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 40 | 100% | |
| 20 | AgilityThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.▶ User | Psychic | — | — | |
| 25 | Ancient PowerThe user attacks with a prehistoric power. This may also raise all the user’s stats at once.▶ Selected Pokémon | Rock | 60 | 100% | |
| 30 | TailwindThe user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed stats of the user and its allies for four turns.▶ User’s field | Flying | — | — | |
| 35 | Freeze-DryThe user rapidly cools the target. This may also leave the target frozen. This move is super effective on Water types.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 70 | 100% | |
| 40 | RoostThe user lands and rests its body. This move restores the user’s HP by up to half of its max HP.▶ User | Flying | — | — | |
| 45 | Ice BeamThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 90 | 100% | |
| 50 | HailThe user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.▶ Entire field | Ice | — | — | |
| 55 | HurricaneThe user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 110 | 70% | |
| 60 | Mind ReaderThe user senses the target’s movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | — | — | |
| 65 | BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.▶ All opponents | Ice | 110 | 70% | |
| 70 | Sheer ColdThe target faints instantly. It’s less likely to hit the target if it’s used by Pokémon other than Ice types.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | — | 30% |
| TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM06 | FlyThe user flies up into the sky and then strikes its target on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 90 | 95% | |
| TM08 | Hyper BeamThe target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon |
pressure pressure, snow cloak
| 150 |
| 90% |
| TM09 | Giga ImpactThe user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user can’t move on the next turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 150 | 90% |
| TM18 | ReflectA wondrous wall of light is put up to reduce damage from physical attacks for five turns.▶ User’s field | Psychic | — | — |
| TM21 | RestThe user goes to sleep for two turns. This fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status conditions.▶ User | Psychic | — | — |
| TM24 | SnoreThis attack can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 100% |
| TM25 | ProtectThis move enables the user to protect itself from all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| TM27 | Icy WindThe user attacks with a gust of chilled air. This also lowers opposing Pokémon’s Speed stats.▶ All opponents | Ice | 55 | 95% |
| TM30 | Steel WingThe target is hit with wings of steel. This may also raise the user’s Defense stat.▶ Selected Pokémon | Steel | 70 | 90% |
| TM32 | SandstormA five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except Rock, Ground, and Steel types. It raises the Sp. Def stat of Rock types.▶ Entire field | Rock | — | — |
| TM33 | Rain DanceThe user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves. It lowers the power of Fire-type moves.▶ Entire field | Water | — | — |
| TM34 | Sunny DayThe user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves. It lowers the power of Water-type moves.▶ Entire field | Fire | — | — |
| TM35 | HailThe user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except Ice types.▶ Entire field | Ice | — | — |
| TM39 | FacadeThis attack move doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or paralyzed.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 70 | 100% |
| TM40 | SwiftStar-shaped rays are shot at opposing Pokémon. This attack never misses.▶ All opponents | Normal | 60 | — |
| TM46 | Weather BallThis attack move varies in power and type depending on the weather.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 50 | 100% |
| TM51 | Icicle SpearThe user launches sharp icicles at the target two to five times in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 25 | 100% |
| TM56 | U-turnAfter making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.▶ Selected Pokémon | Bug | 70 | 100% |
| TM64 | AvalancheThe power of this attack move is doubled if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 60 | 100% |
| TM76 | RoundThe user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round to increase the power of the attack.▶ Selected Pokémon | Normal | 60 | 100% |
| TM95 | Air SlashThe user attacks with a blade of air that slices even the sky. This may also make the target flinch.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 75 | 95% |
| HM05 | Ice BeamThe target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. This may also leave the target frozen.▶ Selected Pokémon | Ice | 90 | 100% |
| HM06 | BlizzardA howling blizzard is summoned to strike opposing Pokémon. This may also leave the opposing Pokémon frozen.▶ All opponents | Ice | 110 | 70% |
| HM12 | AgilityThe user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. This sharply raises the Speed stat.▶ User | Psychic | — | — |
| HM20 | SubstituteThe user creates a substitute for itself using some of its HP. The substitute serves as the user’s decoy.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| HM26 | EndureThe user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| HM27 | Sleep TalkWhile it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.▶ User | Normal | — | — |
| HM66 | Brave BirdThe user tucks in its wings and charges from a low altitude. This also damages the user quite a lot.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 120 | 100% |
| HM89 | HurricaneThe user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. This may also confuse the target.▶ Selected Pokémon | Flying | 110 | 70% |
Tutor: Triple AxelA consecutive three-kick attack that becomes more powerful with each successful hit.▶ Selected Pokémon, Dual WingbeatThe user slams the target with its wings. The target is hit twice in a row.▶ Selected Pokémon
