# Articuno - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 19 Moon Series

> Find the best Articuno builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 19 Moon Series. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Articuno Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 19 Moon Series (`vgc2019moon`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | vgc2019moon |
| **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/vgc2019moon/Articuno)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon/Articuno
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/vgc2019moon)

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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
- **Freeze-Dry**: 90.459%
- **Tailwind**: 87.571%
- **Sheer Cold**: 54.643%
- **Roar**: 54.604%
- **Hurricane**: 37.991%
- **Protect**: 33.207%
- **Icy Wind**: 11.408%
- **Blizzard**: 7.187%
- **Roost**: 7.051%
- **Other**: 15.878%

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

## Common Items
- **Wiki Berry**: 54.158%
- **Focus Sash**: 10.665%
- **Flyinium Z**: 7.291%
- **Absorb Bulb**: 6.897%
- **Adrenaline Orb**: 6.814%
- **Leftovers**: 6.515%
- **Assault Vest**: 4.088%
- **Other**: 3.572%

## Common Teammates
- **Kyogre**: 80.472%
- **Groudon**: 58.734%
- **Stakataka**: 57.292%
- **Amoonguss**: 52.541%
- **Palkia**: 9.308%
- **Lugia**: 6.814%

## FAQ for Articuno in vgc2019moon-1760

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

### What are the best team partners for Articuno?
Articuno is frequently paired with Kyogre, Groudon, Stakataka, Amoonguss. 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 **Calm** nature with an EV spread of `252/0/132/4/116/4`. This configuration accounts for 26.828% 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 **Wiki Berry** (54.158%).

### What is the most common role for Articuno?
Based on common item usage (Wiki Berry), Articuno often functions as a **bulky attacker or support** in the vgc2019moon-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/vgc2019moon/Articuno) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 19 Moon Series Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/vgc2019moon) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/vgc2019moon) - Build teams with Articuno
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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