# Articuno - SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Articuno in SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC (`sinnohclassic`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | sinnohclassic |
| **Data Date** | 2026-04 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Articuno)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic/Articuno
- **Format Overview**: [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/sinnohclassic)

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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
- **Freeze-Dry**: 89.928%
- **Roost**: 58.512%
- **Toxic**: 50.397%
- **Reflect**: 48.284%
- **Hurricane**: 39.667%
- **Hidden Power Fire**: 27.182%
- **Blizzard**: 22.379%
- **Sheer Cold**: 18.913%
- **Protect**: 14.315%
- **Nothing**: 13.114%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 73.329%
- **Snow Cloak**: 26.671%

## Common Items
- **Rocky Helmet**: 50.397%
- **Choice Scarf**: 18.585%
- **Assault Vest**: 8.808%
- **Quick Claw**: 6.278%
- **Lum Berry**: 6.178%
- **Weakness Policy**: 5.938%
- **Other**: 3.816%

## Common Teammates
- **Politoed**: 61.046%
- **Weavile**: 59.423%
- **Kingdra**: 54.043%
- **Ludicolo**: 45.437%
- **Raikou**: 45.267%
- **Abomasnow**: 21.242%

## FAQ for Articuno in sinnohclassic-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Articuno?
Articuno is frequently paired with Politoed, Weavile, Kingdra, Ludicolo. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/220/0/0/36`. This configuration accounts for 50.397% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Articuno?
Articuno is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (73.329%) and the item **Rocky Helmet** (50.397%).

### What is the most common role for Articuno?
Based on common item usage (Rocky Helmet), Articuno often functions as a **tactical** in the sinnohclassic-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/sinnohclassic/Articuno) - Full interactive stats page
- [SINNOHCLAVGC 2022 Series 12IC Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/sinnohclassic) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/sinnohclassic) - 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).*