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Galarian Articuno

Freeze Pokémon

BaseGalarian
Galarian Articuno official artwork
Official art

Galarian Articuno is the Psychic/Flying-type Galarian form of Articuno, 2× weak to Rock, Ghost, Electric, Ice and Dark, with a base stat total of 580. It isn’t usable in Pokémon Champions’ Regulation M-C.

PsychicFlying
Height
1.7 m 5′07″
Weight
50.9 kg 112.2 lbs
Base stat total
580 Higher than 91% of Pokémon
Introduced
Gen VIII Sword & Shield
Abilities
Legendary
Pokédex entryShield
This Pokémon can control ice at will. Articuno is said to live in snowy mountains riddled with permafrost.
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Base stats

HP90165–197290–384
Atk8594–150157–295
Def8594–150157–295
SpA125130–194229–383
SpD100108–167184–328
Spe95103–161175–317
Total580Higher than 91% of Pokémon
HP90Atk85Def85Spe95SpD100SpA125

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 SpA.

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Type matchups

PsychicFlyingshow which type causes itweaknessresistance

Weak to

2×
Dark (because of Psychic)Electric (because of Flying)Ghost (because of Psychic)Ice (because of Flying)Rock (because of Flying)

Resists

½×
Grass (because of Flying)Psychic (because of Psychic)
¼×
Fighting (because of Psychic and Flying)

Immune to

0×
Ground (because of Flying)
Takes normal damage from 9 types
NormalFlyingPoisonBugSteelFireWaterDragonFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 95); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+161Max147No SP115Min103Scarf241Tailwind322

At max Speed, Galarian Articuno outspeeds 17 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions: Galarian Articuno against the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, fastest first
SpeedPokémon
203Mega Garchomp ZModest · 32 SP · #21 on Showdown
200Mega GengarTimid · 32 SP · #26 on Showdown
190Mega Raichu YTimid · 23 SP · #13 on Showdown
189Mega SalamenceTimid · 32 SP · #4 on Showdown
184WhimsicottTimid · 32 SP · #23 on Showdown
178Mega MetagrossJolly · 32 SP · #28 on Showdown
178Mega StaraptorJolly · 32 SP · #29 on Showdown
172SneaslerAdamant · 32 SP · #2 on Showdown
169Mega FloetteTimid · 32 SP · #17 on Showdown
169GarchompJolly · 32 SP · #19 on Showdown
167Mega Charizard YTimid · 32 SP · #14 on Showdown
167Mega GardevoirTimid · 32 SP · #20 on Showdown
161Galarian Articuno · Max+32 SP, Speed-raising alignment
161IndeedeeTimid · 32 SP · #30 on Showdown
156Hisuian ArcanineJolly · 32 SP · #16 on Showdown
150ArchaludonTimid · 32 SP · #9 on Showdown
149GholdengoTimid · 32 SP · #8 on Showdown
147Galarian Articuno · Max32 SP, neutral alignment
143BasculegionJolly · 32 SP · #6 on Showdown
128PelipperTimid · 32 SP · #12 on Showdown
120VolcaronaBold · 0 SP · #25 on Showdown
115Galarian Articuno · No SP0 SP, neutral alignment
105RillaboomAdamant · 0 SP · #1 on Showdown
101MiloticCalm · 0 SP · #15 on Showdown
95SylveonModest · 15 SP · #18 on Showdown
94Female IndeedeeRelaxed · 0 SP · #7 on Showdown
90PolitoedCalm · 0 SP · #22 on Showdown
90SinistchaBold · 0 SP · #24 on Showdown
85ArmarougeQuiet · 0 SP · #27 on Showdown
80IncineroarCareful · 0 SP · #3 on Showdown
80FarigirafBold · 0 SP · #11 on Showdown
70KingambitAdamant · 0 SP · #5 on Showdown
60Mega GolisopodAdamant · 0 SP · #10 on Showdown

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026
Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera
SV SinglesNUBLSV Doubles(DUU)National DexRU

1.0% of teams · rank #91 · Doubles · 1695 weighting · 196,031 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Ability
Nature
Timid
EVs
4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Tera Type
Fighting
  1. Protect
  2. Expanding Force
  3. Tera Blast
  4. Hurricane

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

  • All games0.6%
  • 1500 weighting0.7%
  • 1695 weighting1.0%
  • 1825 weighting0.1%

Usage by month

Oct 20251.0%

Moves

Items

Abilities

  • 100.0%

EV spreads

  • Timid 4 HP / 252 SpA / 252 Spe84.2%
  • Quiet 248 HP / 8 Def / 252 SpA7.1%
  • Modest 252 HP / 252 SpA / 4 SpD2.6%
  • Modest 124 Def / 252 SpA / 100 SpD / 32 Spe1.6%
  • Bold 252 HP / 184 Def / 72 SpD0.9%

Tera types

  • Fighting85.2%
  • Fairy8.2%
  • Psychic5.5%
  • Fire0.7%

Common teammates

Evolution

Articuno does not evolve.

Moves

Level up 16

1GustPower doubles during Bounce, Fly, and Sky Drop.FlyingSpec40100%35
1MistFor 5 turns, protects user's party from stat drops.IceStatus——30
5Powder Snow10% chance to freeze the foe(s).IceSpec40100%25
10ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
15Ice ShardUsually goes first.IcePhys40100%30
20AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
25Ancient Power10% chance to raise all stats by 1 (not acc/eva).RockSpec60100%5
30TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
35Freeze-Dry10% chance to freeze. Super effective on Water.IceSpec70100%20
40RoostHeals 50% HP. Flying-type removed 'til turn ends.FlyingStatus——5
45Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
50SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
55Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
60HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
65Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
70Sheer ColdOHKOs non-Ice targets. Fails if user's lower level.IceSpec—30%5

TM / HM / TR 41

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20
TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30
TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10
TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20
TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20
TM27Aerial AceThis move does not check accuracy.FlyingPhys60—20
TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20
TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15
TM40Air CutterHigh critical hit ratio. Hits adjacent foes.FlyingSpec6095%25
TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10
TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10
TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5
TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5
TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10
TM52SnowscapeFor 5 turns, snow falls. Ice: 1.5× Def.IceStatus——10
TM60U-turnUser switches out after damaging the target.BugPhys70100%20
TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15
TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10
TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20
TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30
TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5
TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15
TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10
TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15
TM124Ice SpinnerEnds the effects of terrain.IcePhys80100%15
TM130Helping HandOne adjacent ally's move power is 1.5× this turn.NormalStatus——20
TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10
TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5
TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5
TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10
TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5
TM164Brave BirdHas 33% recoil.FlyingPhys120100%15
TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10
TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20
TM174HazeEliminates all stat changes.IceStatus——30
TM187Icicle SpearHits 2-5 times in one turn.IcePhys25100%30
TM193Weather BallPower doubles and type varies in each weather.NormalSpec50100%10
TM197Dual WingbeatHits 2 times in one turn.FlyingPhys4090%10
TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15
TM212Triple AxelHits 3 times. Each hit can miss, but power rises.IcePhys2090%10
TM216Feather DanceLowers the target's Attack by 2.FlyingStatus—100%15

Biology

Articuno is part of the Legendary Bird Trio. It is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains and guide them out. The flapping of Articuno's wings can chill the air around it and cause blizzards.

Design & origin

The naming conventions for the Legendary Bird Trio are based on their type – Arctic, Zap and Molt – along with 1, 2, 3 in Spanish – uno, dos, tres respectively.

Forms

Galarian Articuno

PsychicFlying
BST 580

DebutGen VIII · Sword & Shield

A legendary Pokémon similar to Articuno shares its name, to the point of being referred to as its Galarian Form, though it is actually an unrelated Pokémon.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation VIII Pokémon · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Polls & views

Each line is one source, as it published it. Polls counted every form under its species.

Pokédex entries

Freeze Pokémon
Kanto · Red & Green (JP)
Color
Blue
Rare
Pal Park area
Mountain
Kanto#144Original Johto#235Updated Johto#240Coastal Kalos#151Let’s Go Kanto#144Crown Tundra#202

  1. This Pokémon can control ice at will. Articuno is said to live in snowy mountains riddled with permafrost.

    Shield

  2. 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.

    Sword

  3. A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.

    Diamond · Pearl · Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2 · X

  4. One of the legendary bird Pokémon. With its long tail trailing behind, its flying form is magnificent.

    FireRed

  5. 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.

    Ruby · Sapphire · Emerald · Omega Ruby · Alpha Sapphire

  6. Legendary bird Pokémon. As it flies through the sky, it cools the air, causing snow to fall.

    Crystal

  7. One of the legendary bird Pokémon, it chills moisture in the atmosphere to create snow while flying.

    Silver · SoulSilver

  8. The magnificent, seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.

    Gold · HeartGold

  9. A legendary bird Pokémon. It freezes water that is contained in winter air and makes it snow.

    Yellow · Let’s Go, Pikachu! · Let’s Go, Eevee!

  10. A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.

    Red · Blue · LeafGreen · Y

Names around the world

English
Articuno
Japanese
フリーザー
Japanese (romaji)
Freezer
Korean
프리져
Chinese (Traditional)
急凍鳥
Chinese (Simplified)
急冻鸟
French
Artikodin
German
Arktos
Spanish
Articuno
Italian
Articuno

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII

Training

3 SpA
3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
35
290
Slow

Breeding

Undiscovered
Genderless
80 egg cycles ≈20,655 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Shield: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • The Crown TundraStatic encounter · Lv 70
Sword: The Crown Tundra 1 area
  • The Crown TundraStatic encounter · Lv 70

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.