# Articuno - VGC 18 Global Link Usage Statistics

> Competitive usage data for Articuno in VGC 18 Global Link. Data from Pikalytics.

## Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 18 Global Link (`vgc2018pgl`) |
| **Game** | Pokémon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2018pgl |
| **Data Date** | 2026-03 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Articuno)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl/Articuno
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2018pgl)

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## Common Moves
- **Tailwind**: 97.654%
- **Protect**: 89.475%
- **Ice Beam**: 83.753%
- **Freeze-Dry**: 82.774%
- **Hurricane**: 21.173%
- **Roost**: 9.738%
- **Other**: 15.433%

## Common Abilities
- **Pressure**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Aguav Berry**: 65.052%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 14.823%
- **Misty Seed**: 7.068%
- **Focus Sash**: 5.772%
- **Flyinium Z**: 3.939%
- **Other**: 3.346%

## Common Teammates
- **Tapu Lele**: 63.570%
- **Swampert-Mega**: 62.276%
- **Pelipper**: 62.275%
- **Metagross-Mega**: 62.260%
- **Nidoking**: 9.565%
- **Politoed**: 9.343%

## FAQ for Articuno in vgc2018pgl-1760

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

### What are the best teammates for Articuno?
Articuno is frequently paired with Tapu Lele, Swampert-Mega, Pelipper, Metagross-Mega. 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 `252/0/0/100/156/0`. This configuration accounts for 65.043% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Articuno?
Articuno is most effectively run with the ability **Pressure** (100.000%) and the item **Aguav Berry** (65.052%).

### What is the most common role for Articuno?
Based on common item usage (Aguav Berry), Articuno often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2018pgl-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/vgc2018pgl/Articuno) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 18 Global Link Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2018pgl) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2018pgl) - 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).*