# Articuno - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in BDSPBFD

> Find the best Articuno builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in BDSPBFD. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Articuno Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | BDSPBFD (`bdspbfd`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl |
| **Category** | Online Battle on Nintendo Switch |
| **Usage** | 1% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Articuno)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd/Articuno
- **Format Overview**: [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/bdspbfd)

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## Defensive Type Matchups

| Category | Attacking Types |
|----------|-----------------|
| **Weak To** | Rock (4x), Fire (2x), Electric (2x), Steel (2x) |
| **Resists** | Grass (1/2x), Bug (1/2x) |
| **Immune To** | Ground (0x) |

## Common Moves
- **Freeze-Dry**: 99.325%
- **Tailwind**: 78.412%
- **Protect**: 68.979%
- **Hurricane**: 68.103%
- **Blizzard**: 21.580%
- **Roost**: 20.908%
- **Water Pulse**: 12.315%
- **Sheer Cold**: 8.644%
- **Ice Beam**: 6.995%
- **Other**: 14.739%

## Common Abilities
- **Snow Cloak**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Never-Melt Ice**: 24.383%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 17.566%
- **Focus Sash**: 13.705%
- **Babiri Berry**: 11.145%
- **Bright Powder**: 7.915%
- **Choice Specs**: 6.531%
- **Wacan Berry**: 4.927%
- **Expert Belt**: 3.904%
- **Leftovers**: 3.698%
- **Wiki Berry**: 2.718%

## Common Teammates
- **Garchomp**: 63.393%
- **Hitmontop**: 47.476%
- **Tyranitar**: 40.860%
- **Heatran**: 38.401%
- **Scizor**: 31.341%
- **Gyarados**: 28.832%

## FAQ for Articuno in bdspbfd-1760

### What are the top moves for Articuno?
The most common moves for Articuno are Freeze-Dry, Tailwind, Protect, Hurricane. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Articuno?
Articuno is frequently paired with Garchomp, Hitmontop, Tyranitar, Heatran. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### What is Articuno weak to and resistant against?
Articuno is weak to Rock (4x), Fire (2x), Electric (2x), Steel (2x), resists Grass (1/2x), Bug (1/2x), and is immune to Ground (0x).

### Which Tera Types are best for Articuno?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Articuno?
The top build for Articuno features a **Timid** nature with an EV spread of `0/0/0/252/0/252`. This configuration accounts for 22.858% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Articuno?
Articuno is most effectively run with the ability **Snow Cloak** (100.000%) and the item **Never-Melt Ice** (24.383%).

### What is the most common role for Articuno?
Based on common item usage (Never-Melt Ice), Articuno often functions as a **tactical** in the bdspbfd-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Articuno?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 125 |
| Speed | 85 |
| **BST** | **580** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Articuno on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd/Articuno) - Full interactive stats page
- [BDSPBFD Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/bdspbfd) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/bdspbfd) - Build teams with Articuno
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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