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Base Stats for Articuno
HP
90
Atk
85
Def
100
SpA
95
SpD
125
Spe
85
Best Moves for Articuno
Blizzard
99.996%
Freeze-Dry
98.047%
Sheer Cold
82.452%
Ice Beam
78.440%
Air Slash
11.819%
Hurricane
11.336%
Other
17.910%
Best Teammates for Articuno
Best Items for Articuno
Choice Specs
82.533%
Choice Scarf
10.828%
Sitrus Berry
2.319%
Other
4.320%
Best Abilities for Articuno
Snow Cloak
99.532%
Pressure
0.468%
Best EV Spreads for Articuno
Modest
252/
0/
44/
196/
4/
12
74.169%
Timid
0/
0/
4/
252/
0/
248
10.363%
Modest
236/
0/
28/
212/
4/
28
5.554%
Modest
100/
0/
92/
196/
4/
116
2.781%
Timid
0/
0/
0/
252/
4/
248
2.424%
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the best moves for Articuno in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F?
The top moves for Articuno in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F are Blizzard (99.996%), Freeze-Dry (98.047%), Sheer Cold (82.452%), Ice Beam (78.440%). These represent the highest usage percentages on the competitive ladder.
What are the best teammates for Articuno?
Articuno synergizes well with Ninetales-Alola (97.826%), Landorus (56.205%), Raging Bolt (54.513%), Arcanine-Hisui (54.369%). These Pokemon frequently appear on teams together and cover each other's weaknesses.
What item should I use on Articuno?
The most popular items for Articuno are Choice Specs (82.533%), Choice Scarf (10.828%), Sitrus Berry (2.319%). The best choice depends on your team composition and strategy.
What ability is best for Articuno?
The most common abilities for Articuno are Snow Cloak (99.532%) and Pressure (0.468%). The choice often depends on your team's strategy.
What Tera Type should I use on Articuno?
Tera Type data is not available for this format or Pokemon.
What is the best EV spread for Articuno?
The most common EV spread for Articuno is Modest with 252/0/44/196/4/12 (74.169% usage). This build is optimized for the current metagame.
Is Articuno good in VGC 2026 Regulation Set F?
Articuno is currently ranked in the VGC 2026 Regulation Set F metagame. Check the usage percentage and teammates section to see how well it performs. The data is aggregated from thousands of high-level ranked battles.
Pokémon
% usage
Flutter Mane ghostfairyProtosynthesisBooster EnergyChoice SpecsFocus SashOtherMoonblastIcy WindShadow BallProtectDazzling GleamThunder WaveMisty TerrainTauntPower GemPain SplitOther
54.22%
Dondozo waterUnawareObliviousWater VeilLeftoversCovert CloakOtherProtectOrder UpEarthquakeWave CrashBody PressOther
33.59%
Tatsugiri dragonwaterCommanderStorm DrainFocus SashCustap BerrySafety GogglesChoice ScarfOtherDraco MeteorMuddy WaterIcy WindProtectEndureOther
33.26%
Chi-Yu darkfireBeads of RuinChoice SpecsLife OrbChoice ScarfBlack GlassesOtherDark PulseHeat WaveOverheatFlamethrowerProtectSnarlOther
30.40%
Incineroar firedarkIntimidateBlazeSitrus BerrySafety GogglesAssault VestRocky HelmetOtherFake OutFlare BlitzKnock OffParting ShotU-turnTauntOther
29.15%
Urshifu-Rapid-Strike fightingwaterUnseen FistChoice ScarfMystic WaterFocus SashChoice BandOtherSurging StrikesClose CombatAqua JetU-turnDetectProtectOther
27.55%
Tornadus flyingPranksterDefiantCovert CloakFocus SashRocky HelmetMental HerbSharp BeakOtherTailwindBleakwind StormProtectRain DanceSunny DayTauntOther
19.04%
Glimmora rockpoisonToxic DebrisCorrosionAssault VestFocus SashPower HerbOtherEarth PowerSludge BombPower GemMortal SpinProtectOther
18.07%
Rillaboom grassGrassy SurgeOvergrowAssault VestMiracle SeedOtherGrassy GlideFake OutWood HammerU-turnHigh HorsepowerOther
16.30%
Raging Bolt electricdragonProtosynthesisLeftoversAssault VestBooster EnergyLife OrbOtherThunderclapDragon PulseProtectCalm MindThunderboltDraco MeteorElectrowebSnarlOther
16.03%
Iron Hands fightingelectricQuark DriveAssault VestWeakness PolicyClear AmuletOtherFake OutWild ChargeDrain PunchHeavy SlamClose CombatEarthquakeOther
15.63%
Weezing-Galar poisonfairyNeutralizing GasLevitateMisty SurgeCovert CloakChoice SpecsSitrus BerryOtherDazzling GleamProtectToxic SpikesPoison GasSludge BombFlamethrowerStrange SteamOther
15.62%
Chien-Pao darkiceSword of RuinFocus SashClear AmuletOtherProtectSucker PunchIcicle CrashIce SpinnerIce ShardSacred SwordThroat ChopIcy WindOther
15.41%
Amoonguss grasspoisonRegeneratorEffect SporeSitrus BerryRocky HelmetMental HerbEject ButtonOtherSporeRage PowderSludge BombProtectPollen PuffClear SmogOther
13.79%
Ogerpon-Hearthflame grassfireMold BreakerHearthflame MaskIvy CudgelSpiky ShieldWood HammerFollow MeSwords DanceGrassy GlideHorn LeechOther
12.97%
Regieleki electricTransistorChoice ScarfOtherVolt SwitchThunderboltElectrowebHyper BeamOther
12.93%
Farigiraf normalpsychicArmor TailSap SipperCud ChewThroat SprayMental HerbSitrus BerrySafety GogglesLife OrbPsychic SeedOtherTrick RoomHyper VoicePsychicProtectHelping HandPsyshockDazzling GleamBeat UpPsychic NoiseEarthquakeImprisonOther
11.70%
Gholdengo steelghostGood as GoldChoice ScarfChoice SpecsMetal CoatLeftoversSitrus BerryOtherMake It RainShadow BallTrickThunderboltProtectNasty PlotDazzling GleamOther
11.47%
Indeedee-F psychicnormalPsychic SurgeOwn TempoSynchronizeRocky HelmetSafety GogglesMental HerbPsychic SeedFocus SashOtherFollow MeTrick RoomHelping HandPsychicDazzling GleamImprisonPsyshockProtectOther
10.47%
Landorus groundflyingSheer ForceSand ForceLife OrbOtherSludge BombProtectEarth PowerSubstituteSandsear StormOther
9.52%
Torkoal fireDroughtWhite SmokeShell ArmorCharcoalChoice SpecsEject PackHeat RockShuca BerryOtherEruptionProtectHeat WaveEarth PowerWeather BallSolar BeamHelping HandOverheatYawnBody PressBurning JealousyOther
9.26%
Urshifu fightingdarkUnseen FistFocus SashChoice BandFocus BandOtherWicked BlowClose CombatSucker PunchDetectPoison JabOther
9.12%
Ogerpon-Wellspring grasswaterWater AbsorbWellspring MaskIvy CudgelSpiky ShieldFollow MeHorn LeechWood HammerOther
9.04%
Archaludon steeldragonStaminaSturdyStalwartAssault VestPower HerbOtherElectro ShotFlash CannonBody PressDraco MeteorDragon PulseSnarlOther
8.47%
Annihilape fightingghostDefiantVital SpiritInner FocusSitrus BerrySafety GogglesChoice ScarfLeftoversOtherRage FistDrain PunchBulk UpProtectSubstituteFinal GambitClose CombatOther
8.02%
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