Check out how to get the legendary Pokemon Articuno from Raid Battles in Pokemon Go! Find out the best Pokemon to use, stats and IVs, and more in this guide!
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Best Pokemon To Use Against Articuno
* Ranking is based on the DPS, ease of use, and durability of Pokemon that are types which are very effective against Articuno.
Rank | Pokemon | Recommended Moveset | Combo DPS |
---|---|---|---|
1 | Tyranitar | Smack Down Stone Edge | 20.45 |
2 | Golem | Rock Throw Stone Edge | 17.73 |
3 | Moltres | Fire Spin Overheat | 17.07 |
4 | Flareon | Fire Spin Overheat | 16.87 |
5 | Golem | Fire Spin Overheat | 16.67 |
Battle Strategy Against Articuno
Best Pokemon To Use Vs. Articuno (Tyranitar)
Tyranitar is a Rock-Dark type Pokemon, meaning that it will deal tons of damage to Articuno with its Rock type moves. It also has a very high attack stat, allowing you to make quick work of Articuno!
Bring Rock & Fire Pokemon To Assist Tyranitar
Aside from Tyranitar, other Pokemon that will be useful in bringing down the legendary bird are Rock types such as Golem and Fire types such as Moltres!
IV & CP Reference Chart
Articuno At 100% IV Has CP 1743
When you're at the capture phase, encountering an Articuno with CP 1743 has a guaranteed 100% IV. Keep this in mind if you're looking for an Articuno with 100% IVs.
Check Out Articuno CP & IV Reference Chart!Snowy Or Windy Weather Boosts Articuno's CP
Normal CP | Weather To Boost | Boosted CP |
---|---|---|
1743 | Snow Windy | 2179 |
Articuno will receive a CP boost when it's windy or snowing. When the weather is windy or snowing, an Articuno with 100% IVs will have a maximum CP of CP 2179.
Individual Value (IV) Per CP Chart
You can also check Articuno's Individual Value (IV) beyond it being 100% value. You just need to check its CP once it appears after defeating it in the raid.
IV & CP Quick Reference Chart (98%)
Depending on the Individual Value, two Pokemon can still have the same CP.
Normal CP Weather Boosted CP | HP | ATK | DEF | IV |
---|---|---|---|---|
1743 2179 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 100% |
1739 2175 | 15 | 15 | 14 | 98% |
1740 2175 | 15 | 14 | 15 | 98% |
1735 2169 | 14 | 15 | 15 | 98% |
Normal CP Weather Boosted CP | HP | ATK | DEF | IV |
---|---|---|---|---|
1735 2170 | 15 | 15 | 13 | 96% |
1736 2171 | 15 | 13 | 15 | 96% |
1727 2158 | 13 | 15 | 15 | 96% |
1731 2165 | 14 | 14 | 15 | 96% |
1736 2170 | 15 | 14 | 14 | 96% |
1731 2164 | 14 | 15 | 14 | 96% |
1732 2165 | 15 | 15 | 12 | 93% |
1732 2165 | 15 | 14 | 13 | 93% |
1732 2166 | 15 | 13 | 14 | 93% |
1733 2166 | 15 | 12 | 15 | 93% |
1727 2159 | 14 | 15 | 13 | 93% |
1728 2160 | 14 | 14 | 14 | 93% |
1728 2160 | 14 | 13 | 15 | 93% |
1723 2154 | 13 | 15 | 14 | 93% |
1723 2154 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 93% |
1718 2148 | 12 | 15 | 15 | 93% |
1728 2160 | 15 | 15 | 11 | 91% |
1728 2160 | 15 | 14 | 12 | 91% |
1729 2161 | 15 | 13 | 13 | 91% |
1729 2162 | 15 | 12 | 14 | 91% |
1729 2162 | 15 | 11 | 15 | 91% |
1723 2154 | 14 | 15 | 12 | 91% |
1724 2155 | 14 | 14 | 13 | 91% |
1724 2155 | 14 | 13 | 14 | 91% |
1725 2156 | 14 | 12 | 15 | 91% |
1719 2149 | 13 | 15 | 13 | 91% |
1719 2149 | 13 | 14 | 14 | 91% |
1720 2150 | 13 | 13 | 15 | 91% |
1714 2143 | 12 | 15 | 14 | 91% |
1715 2144 | 12 | 14 | 15 | 91% |
Articuno Type & Weakness Chart
Articuno Is Most Weak Against Rock
Articuno is a dual-type Pokemon, being both Ice, and Flying. Because of this, the most effective moves to use against it are Rock type moves since it is both effective against ice and flying type Pokemon!
Weakness And Damage Chart Against Articuno
Damage Multiplier | Type |
---|---|
x 2.56 | |
x 1.6 | |
x 0.625 | |
x 0.39 | |
x 0.244 | None |
Official Pokemon Go Announcement
Trainers, as a part of our Ultra Bonus Event, Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres return to Raid Battles around the world! With some luck, you might even encounter a Shiny Pokémon... https://t.co/trGGLyA6Kg pic.twitter.com/iX67dFtKCl
— Pokémon GO is ready to #GOBattle (@PokemonGoApp) September 13, 2018
Pokemon GO Official Site
Trainers,...
...First, starting September 13 at 1:00 P.M. (PDT), Trainers all over the world will be able to encounter three Legendary Pokémon originally discovered in the Kanto region! Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres will appear in Raid Battles until September 20. And if you’re lucky, you may be able to encounter their Shiny forms!...
...Thank you, Trainers, for working together to complete Professor Willow’s research. There is plenty more to explore, and many new Pokémon to discover. So let’s get out there and GO!
—The Pokémon GO team
From: Pokemon GO Official Site