Articuno is one of the three legendary birds of the first generation of Pokémon from the original games, and you can capture it for a limited time in Pokémon Go. You can usually find it available during special events or during five-star raids. Five Star Raids require you and several friends to drop it and capture it. However, you have multiple chances of catching multiple versions of Articuno as long as he stays in the rotation. What are the best moves he can know so you can use the best in combat?
Articuno is an Ice and Flying-type Pokémon. He's weak against Electric, Fire, and Steel-type attacks, and he's incredibly vulnerable to Rock-type moves. You want to use it against Ground, Bug, and Grass-type Pokémon. He has a max CP of 3051, offense of 192, defense of 236, and stamina of 207.
Here are all the moves Articuno can learn:
Rapid movements
- Frost Breath - (ice type) 7 damage, 2,5 energy per turn
- Ice Shard - (Ice Type) 9 damage, 3,3 Energy per turn
Load movements
- Ancient Power - (Rock type) 45 damage, 45 energy
- Blizzard - (ice type) 140 damage, 75 energy
- Hurricane - (flying type) 110 damage, 65 energy
- Beam of Ice - (Ice type) 90 damage, 55 energy
- Icy Wind - (Ice type) 60 damage, 45 energy
The best choice you have for Articuno's quick movements is the Ice Shard. Frost Breath does not approach it, so it is best to avoid it in general. Make sure yours doesn't have it as much as you can.
For your load move, you have a few more options. The best is Hurricane, although many will not have Articuno with this attack as it is a legacy move. If you can voluntarily use an Elite ChargeTM, you're good to go and want to make sure you unlock it. Alternatively, freezing wind or blizzard are decent options for your next picks. These are the best options available to you, given their kit.
An Articuno with shards of ice for its rapid movement, then a hurricane and a freezing wind is a deadly opponent.
