Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Articuno is a ice/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 580 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Pressure ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Articuno. Build around what Articuno actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Articuno takes super-effective damage from Rock, Fire, Electric, Steel moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Articuno into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- Special Defense (125)
- Lowest stat
- Attack (85)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- above-average speed (base 85)
- BST
- 580 (strong for the format)
Articuno is a ice/flying-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward Special Defense — at 580 BST it is a strong total for competitive play, with above-average speed (base 85) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Pressure ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Articuno. Build around what Articuno actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
About Articuno
Articuno is the Freeze Pokémon a Ice/Flying type Pokémon and a Legendary Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 580 with Pressure as its ability.
What is Articuno weak to?
Articuno is a Ice/Flying-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Rock, Fire, Electric, Steel. It resists Grass, Bug. It is immune to Ground.
How to counter Articuno
To counter Articuno in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Rock or Fire or Electric or Steel moves and can withstand its Ice/Flying STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Articuno in competitive teams
Articuno can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Articuno on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
