# Articuno - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I

> Find the best Articuno builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set I. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Articuno Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set I (`gen9vgc2025regi`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regi |
| **Usage** | N/A |
| **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/gen9vgc2025regi/Articuno)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi/Articuno
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi)

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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
- **Blizzard**: 86.014%
- **Freeze-Dry**: 73.873%
- **Sheer Cold**: 70.445%
- **Roost**: 51.147%
- **Ice Beam**: 32.180%
- **Tailwind**: 17.529%
- **Protect**: 16.188%
- **Air Slash**: 12.778%
- **Icy Wind**: 7.790%
- **Hurricane**: 4.936%

## Common Abilities
- **Snow Cloak**: 92.871%
- **Pressure**: 7.129%

## Common Items
- **Bright Powder**: 50.308%
- **Choice Specs**: 27.352%
- **Leftovers**: 3.832%
- **Choice Scarf**: 3.069%
- **Light Clay**: 2.933%
- **Assault Vest**: 2.498%
- **Sitrus Berry**: 2.195%
- **Blunder Policy**: 1.666%
- **Covert Cloak**: 1.309%
- **Other**: 4.839%

## Common Teammates
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 88.443%
- **Calyrex-Ice**: 55.360%
- **Incineroar**: 27.704%
- **Froslass**: 20.037%
- **Cetitan**: 19.908%
- **Avalugg**: 19.626%

## FAQ for Articuno in gen9vgc2025regi-1760

### What are the top moves for Articuno?
The most common moves for Articuno are Blizzard, Freeze-Dry, Sheer Cold, Roost. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Articuno?
Articuno is frequently paired with Ninetales-Alola, Calyrex-Ice, Incineroar, Froslass. 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 **Modest** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/44/196/4/12`. This configuration accounts for 25.116% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Articuno?
Articuno is most effectively run with the ability **Snow Cloak** (92.871%) and the item **Bright Powder** (50.308%).

### What is the most common role for Articuno?
Based on common item usage (Bright Powder), Articuno often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regi-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/gen9vgc2025regi/Articuno) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set I Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regi) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regi) - Build teams with Articuno
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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