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.
Articuno is a Ice/Flying-type Pokémon. Full weakness, resistance, and immunity breakdown below.
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.
- Rock4× damage
- Fire2× damage
- Electric2× damage
- Steel2× damage
- Grass0.5× damage
- Bug0.5× damage
- Ground0× damage
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.
Fire-type counters
Want the full picture? See Articuno's base stats, moveset, and evolution chain.
