# Articuno - VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Articuno in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2026 Regulation Set F (`gen9vgc2026regf`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2026regf |
| **Data Date** | 2026-02 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Articuno)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf/Articuno
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf)

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## Common Moves
- **Blizzard**: 99.824%
- **Freeze-Dry**: 99.342%
- **Ice Beam**: 75.541%
- **Sheer Cold**: 75.184%
- **Tera Blast**: 12.098%
- **Roost**: 10.841%
- **Protect**: 7.349%
- **Other**: 19.821%

## Common Abilities
- **Snow Cloak**: 99.764%
- **Pressure**: 0.236%

## Common Items
- **Choice Specs**: 81.986%
- **Icicle Plate**: 11.667%
- **Bright Powder**: 2.100%
- **Other**: 4.247%

## Common Teammates
- **Ninetales-Alola**: 92.647%
- **Raging Bolt**: 53.784%
- **Ogerpon-Wellspring**: 44.165%
- **Landorus**: 36.204%
- **Dondozo**: 32.385%
- **Tatsugiri**: 32.356%

## FAQ for Articuno in gen9vgc2026regf-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Articuno?
Articuno is frequently paired with Ninetales-Alola, Raging Bolt, Ogerpon-Wellspring, Landorus. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### 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 48.235% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Articuno?
Articuno is most effectively run with the ability **Snow Cloak** (99.764%) and the item **Choice Specs** (81.986%).

### What is the most common role for Articuno?
Based on common item usage (Choice Specs), Articuno often functions as a **choice-locked attacker** in the gen9vgc2026regf-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/gen9vgc2026regf/Articuno) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2026 Regulation Set F Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2026regf) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2026regf) - Build teams with Articuno
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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