# Articuno - Gen 2 OverUsed Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Articuno in Gen 2 OverUsed. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | Gen 2 OverUsed (`gsc`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Gold, Silver, Crystal |
| **Category** | Virtual Console |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc/Articuno)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc/Articuno
- **Format Overview**: [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gsc](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gsc)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Articuno.

## Common Moves
- **Ice Beam**: 99.998%
- **Rest**: 99.998%
- **Sleep Talk**: 99.907%
- **Hidden Power Dark**: 70.261%
- **Toxic**: 29.646%

## Common Abilities
- **No Ability**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Leftovers**: 100.000%
- **Other**: 0.000%

## Common Teammates
- **Snorlax**: 99.678%
- **Cloyster**: 97.958%
- **Raikou**: 71.469%
- **Golem**: 71.046%
- **Machamp**: 70.679%
- **Skarmory**: 28.906%

## FAQ for Articuno in gsc-1760

### What are the top moves for Articuno?
The most common moves for Articuno are Ice Beam, Rest, Sleep Talk, Hidden Power Dark. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best teammates for Articuno?
Articuno is frequently paired with Snorlax, Cloyster, Raikou, Golem. 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 **Hardy** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/252/252/252/252`. This configuration accounts for 70.261% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Articuno?
Articuno is most effectively run with the ability **No Ability** (100.000%) and the item **Leftovers** (100.000%).

### What is the most common role for Articuno?
Based on common item usage (Leftovers), Articuno often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the gsc-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/gsc/Articuno) - Full interactive stats page
- [Gen 2 OverUsed Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gsc) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gsc) - Build teams with Articuno
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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*Generated by [Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com). For more context on site data and AI usage, see [llms-full.txt](https://www.pikalytics.com/llms-full.txt).*