#144 Articuno
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Name Other Names No. Gender Ratio Type
Articuno
Japan: Freezer
フリーザー
French: Artikodin
German: Arktos
Korean: 프리져
National: #144
BW Unova: #---
B2W2 Unova: #---
Articuno is Genderless
Abilities: Pressure - Snow Cloak (Hidden Ability)
Pressure: When this Pokémon is hit by a move, the opponent’s PP lowers by 2 rather than 1.
Hidden Ability (Not Available):
Snow Cloak: Raises the Pokémon’s evasion during a hailstorm by one level.
Classification Height Weight Capture Rate Base Egg Steps
Freeze Pokémon 5’07”
1.7m
122.1lbs
55.4kg
3 20,480
Experience Growth Base Happiness Effort Values Earned Flee FlagEntree Forest Level
1,250,000 Points
Slow
35 3 Sp. Defense Point(s)
81 Level 50
Damage Taken
*1 *2 *1 *2 *0.5 *1 *1 *1 *0 *1 *1 *0.5 *4 *1 *1 *1 *2
Wild Hold Item Egg Groups
Articuno cannot breed
Evolutionary Chain
Locations
Black None. PokéTransfer or Dream World
White None. PokéTransfer or Dream World
Black 2 Trade Required
White 2 Trade Required
Trainer Locations  Details

Flavor Text
Black A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create blizzards by freezing moisture in the air.
White
Black 2
White 2

Black/White Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Gust 40 100 35 --
A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
Powder Snow 40 100 25 10
The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. It may also freeze the targets.
8 Mist -- -- 30 --
The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.
15 Ice Shard 40 100 30 --
The user flash freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.
22 Mind Reader -- -- 5 --
The user senses the target's movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.
29 Ancientpower 60 100 5 --
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
36 Agility -- -- 30 --
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
43 Ice Beam 95 100 10 10
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
50 Reflect -- -- 20 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
57 Roost -- -- 10 --
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
64 Tailwind -- -- 30 --
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
71 Blizzard 120 70 5 10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.
78 Sheer Cold ?? 30 5 --
The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target instantly faints if it hits.
85 Hail -- -- 10 --
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
Black 2/White 2 Level Up
LevelAttack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Gust 40 100 35 --
A gust of wind is whipped up by wings and launched at the target to inflict damage.
Powder Snow 40 100 25 10
The user attacks with a chilling gust of powdery snow. It may also freeze the targets.
8 Mist -- -- 30 --
The user cloaks its body with a white mist that prevents any of its stats from being cut for five turns.
15 Ice Shard 40 100 30 --
The user flash freezes chunks of ice and hurls them at the target. This move always goes first.
22 Mind Reader -- -- 5 --
The user senses the target's movements with its mind to ensure its next attack does not miss the target.
29 Ancientpower 60 100 5 --
The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
36 Agility -- -- 30 --
The user relaxes and lightens its body to move faster. It sharply boosts the Speed stat.
43 Ice Beam 95 100 10 10
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
50 Reflect -- -- 20 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
57 Roost -- -- 10 --
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
64 Tailwind -- -- 30 --
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
71 Blizzard 120 70 5 10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.
78 Sheer Cold ?? 30 5 --
The target is attacked with a blast of absolute-zero cold. The target instantly faints if it hits.
85 Hail -- -- 10 --
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
92 Hurricane 120 70 10 30
The user attacks by wrapping its opponent in a fierce wind that flies up into the sky. It may also confuse the target.
TM & HM Attacks
TM/HM #Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
TM05 Roar -- 100 20 --
The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.
TM06 Toxic -- 90 10 --
A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.
TM07 Hail -- -- 10 --
The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.
TM10 Hidden Power ?? 100 15 --
A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.
TM11 Sunny Day -- -- 5 --
The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.
TM13 Ice Beam 95 100 10 10
The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.
TM14 Blizzard 120 70 5 10
A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.
TM15 Hyper Beam 150 90 5 --
The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.
TM17 Protect -- -- 10 --
It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
TM18 Rain Dance -- -- 5 --
The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.
TM21 Frustration ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.
TM27 Return ?? 100 20 --
A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.
TM32 Double Team -- -- 15 --
By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.
TM33 Reflect -- -- 20 --
A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.
TM37 Sandstorm -- -- 10 --
A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.
TM40 Aerial Ace 60 -- 20 --
The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.
TM42 Facade 70 100 20 --
An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.
TM44 Rest -- -- 10 --
The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user's HP and heals any status problem.
TM48 Round 60 100 15 --
The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.
TM58 Sky Drop 60 100 10 --
The user takes the target into the sky, then drops it during the next turn. The target cannot attack while in the sky.
TM68 Giga Impact 150 90 5 --
The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.
TM79 Frost Breath 40 90 10 100
The user blows a cold breath on the target. This attack always results in a critical hit.
TM87 Swagger -- 90 15 --
The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target's Attack stat.
TM88 Pluck 60 100 20 --
The user pecks the target. If the target is holding a Berry, the user eats it and gains its effect.
TM89 U-turn 70 100 20 --
After making its attack, the user rushes back to switch places with a party Pokémon in waiting.
TM90 Substitute -- -- 10 --
The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user's decoy.
TM94 Rock Smash 40 100 15 --
The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target's Defense stat.
HM02 Fly 90 95 15 --
The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.
Black 2/White 2 Move Tutor Attacks
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %
Icy Wind559515--
The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets' Speed stat.
Roost----10--
The user lands and rests its body. It restores the user's HP by up to half of its max HP.
Signal Beam751001510
The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.
Sky Attack140905--
A second-turn attack move where critical hits land more easily. It may also make the target flinch.
Sleep Talk----10--
While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.
Snore4010015--
An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.
Tailwind----30--
The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.
Gen III & IV Only Moves (Details)
Attack NameTypeCat.Att.Acc.PPEffect %Method
Water Pulse 60 100 20 20 Gen IV TM03
The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.
Secret Power 70 100 20 30 Gen IV TM43
The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user's environment.
Steel Wing 70 90 25 -- Gen IV TM47
The target is hit with wings of steel. It may also raise the user's Defense stat.
Endure -- -- 10 -- Gen IV TM58
The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.
Avalanche 60 100 10 -- Gen IV TM72
An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.
Natural Gift ?? 100 15 -- Gen IV TM83
The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.
Defog -- -- 15 -- Gen IV HM05 DPt
A strong wind blows away the target's obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target's evasiveness.
Air Cutter 55 95 25 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user launches razor-like wind to slash the opposing team. Critical hits land more easily.
Ominous Wind 60 100 5 10 Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user's stats at once.
Swift 60 -- 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.
Mud-slap 20 100 10 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user hurls mud in the target's face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.
Twister 40 100 20 -- Move Tutor - PtHGSS
The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.
Double-edge 120 100 15 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
A reckless, life-risking tackle. It also damages the user by a fairly large amount, however.
Mimic -- -- 10 -- Move Tutor - FRLG
The user copies the target's last move. The move can be used during battle until the Pokémon is switched out.
Haze -- -- 30 -- XD Purification
The user creates a haze that eliminates every stat change among all the Pokémon engaged in battle.
Heal Bell -- -- 5 -- XD Purification
The user makes a soothing bell chime to heal the status problems of all the party Pokémon.
Extrasensory 80 100 30 -- XD Purification
The user attacks with an odd, unseeable power. It may also make the target flinch.
Stats
  HP Attack Defense Sp. Attack Sp. Defense Speed
Base Stats 90 85 100 95 125 85
Max Stats
Hindering Nature
Lv. 50 150 - 197 81 - 123 94 - 136 90 - 132 117 - 159 81 - 123
Lv. 100 290 - 384 157 - 242 184 - 269 175 - 260 229 - 314 157 - 242
Max Stats
Neutral Nature
Lv. 50 150 - 197 90 - 137 105 - 152 100 - 147 130 - 177 90 - 137
Lv. 100 290 - 384 175 - 269 205 - 299 195 - 289 255 - 349 175 - 269
Max Stats
Beneficial Nature
Lv. 50 150 - 197 99 - 150 115 - 167 110 - 161 143 - 194 99 - 150
Lv. 100 290 - 384 192 - 295 225 - 328 214 - 317 280 - 383 192 - 295

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