Ultra League PvP guide
Articuno Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Articuno is a Ice/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Ultra League, where it currently ranks #80. Its recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Icy Wind and Hurricane.
Ultra League
#80
Strong pick
Type
Ice/Flying
Best Fast Move
Powder Snow
Charged Moves
Max CP
3,450
Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026
Rankings, moves and matchup data are updated automatically from the latest available PvP data.ABOUT ARTICUNO
Is Articuno Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Articuno is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #80.
Articuno is also a viable PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #128 and a viable PvP option in Great League where it is ranked #219.
Articuno PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #219 | 82.1 | Powder Snow, Icy Wind, Hurricane |
| Ultra LeagueBest | #80 | 86.9 | Powder Snow, Icy Wind, Hurricane |
| Master League | #128 | 72.6 | Powder Snow, Icy Wind, Hurricane |
Best Moveset for Articuno in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
The recommended PvP moveset for Articuno is Powder Snow with Icy Wind and Hurricane.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Articuno in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Moves
Charged Move
Strong vs: Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Ghost, Grass, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Fighting, Ground, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Bug, Fighting, Grass
Neutral vs: Dark, Dragon, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Electric, Rock, Steel
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move · STAB
Strong vs: Dragon, Flying, Grass, Ground
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Ghost, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock
Weak vs: Fire, Ice, Steel, Water
Charged Move
Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water
Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel
Articuno PvP Move Counts
Powder Snow → Icy Wind
6 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Powder Snow → Hurricane
8 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Articuno Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Ultra League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Articuno wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Virizion681
- Snorlax571
- Corviknight543
- Florges531
Difficult Matchups
- Skeledirge102
- Empoleon262
- Melmetal267
- Tinkaton297
- Feraligatr399
Articuno Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Articuno's Ice/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- rock2.56×
- electric1.6×
- fire1.6×
- steel1.6×
Resistant to
- ground0.391×
- bug0.625×
- grass0.625×
Best Counters to Articuno in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Articuno in Ultra League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Articuno's league HP.
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Incineratefire
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Torch Songfire
Charged Move
Super Effective
46% HP
- Shadow Ballghost
Charged Move
Neutral
38% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Soundsteel
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Drill Peck
Charged Move
Neutral
25% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Thunder Shockelectric
Fast Move
Super Effective
- Double Iron Bashsteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
46% HP
- Dynamic Punchfighting
Charged Move
Neutral
31% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Fairy Windfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Gigaton Hammersteel
Charged Move
Super Effective
77% HP
- Bulldozeground
Charged Move
Resisted
10% HP
Ultra League
Recommended attacks
- Shadow Clawghost
Fast Move
Neutral
- Hydro Cannonwater
Charged Move
Neutral
34% HP
- Ice Beamice
Charged Move
Neutral
32% HP
Ratings are shown from Articuno's perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Articuno.
Best Teammates for Articuno in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Articuno should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Ultra League meta.
Covers 5 of Articuno's 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Articuno's 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Ultra League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Articuno
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/15 | 1,496 | 18.5 | 2,020,521 |
| #2 | 1/15/13 | 1,497 | 18.5 | 2,015,052 | |
| #3 | 1/15/14 | 1,500 | 18.5 | 2,015,052 | |
| #4 | 1/13/15 | 1,498 | 18.5 | 2,014,861 | |
| #5 | 0/14/15 | 1,493 | 18.5 | 2,012,471 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/13/15 | 2,497 | 32 | 4,363,998 |
| #2 | 1/15/15 | 2,500 | 31.5 | 4,359,733 | |
| #3 | 0/14/14 | 2,496 | 32 | 4,354,969 | |
| #4 | 0/15/10 | 2,498 | 32.5 | 4,353,883 | |
| #5 | 1/11/15 | 2,500 | 32 | 4,351,492 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 3,450 | 50 | 6,823,791 |
| #2 | 15/14/15 | 3,443 | 50 | 6,796,605 | |
| #3 | 14/15/15 | 3,433 | 50 | 6,790,826 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 3,442 | 50 | 6,787,104 | |
| #5 | 15/13/15 | 3,436 | 50 | 6,769,418 |
Articuno Stats in Pokémon GO
Articuno's real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Articuno 0/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 18.5
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 110.3
- Defense
- 144.2
- HP
- 127
Ultra League
Articuno 0/13/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 32
- CP
- 2,497
- Attack
- 142.8
- Defense
- 185.2
- HP
- 165
Master League
Articuno 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 3,450
- Attack
- 173.9
- Defense
- 210.9
- HP
- 186
Articuno Evolution
Articuno has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
A Shadow form of Articuno also exists in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon Similar to Articuno in Pokémon GO PvP
Shares Ice typing · Same Powder Snow fast move · Master League #127
Shares Ice typing · Same Powder Snow fast move · Ultra League #93
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Shares Ice typing · Same Powder Snow fast move · Mega Ultra League #93
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Shares Ice typing · Same Powder Snow fast move · Mega Ultra League #39
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Articuno Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Articuno in Pokémon GO PvP?
Articuno's recommended PvP moveset is Powder Snow with Icy Wind and Hurricane.
Is Articuno good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Articuno is currently a strong PvP option in Ultra League, where it is ranked #80.
What counters Articuno in Pokémon GO PvP?
Skeledirge, Empoleon and Melmetal are among the strongest current counters to Articuno in Ultra League.
What is Articuno weak to in Pokémon GO?
Articuno is weak to Rock (2.56×), Electric (1.6×), Fire (1.6×), Steel (1.6×).