Master League PvP guide
Articuno (Galarian) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters
Articuno (Galarian) is a Psychic/Flying-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. Its strongest current PvP league is Master League, where it currently ranks #256. Its recommended PvP moveset is Psycho Cut with Ancient Power and Brave Bird.
Master League
#256
Situational
Type
Psychic/Flying
Best Fast Move
Psycho Cut
Charged Moves
Max CP
4,059
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 (GALARIAN)
Is Articuno (Galarian) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Articuno (Galarian) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League where it is ranked #256.
Articuno (Galarian) is also a situational PvP option in Ultra League where it is ranked #433.
Articuno (Galarian) PvP Rankings
| League | Rank | PvP Score | Recommended Moves |
|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #653 | 71.0 | Psycho Cut, Fly, Brave Bird |
| Ultra League | #433 | 74.0 | Psycho Cut, Fly, Brave Bird |
| Master LeagueBest | #256 | 56.9 | Psycho Cut, Ancient Power, Brave Bird |
Best Moveset for Articuno (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
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: 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 (Galarian) is Psycho Cut with Ancient Power and Brave Bird.
Alternative movesets
All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Articuno (Galarian) in the imported game data.
Fast Moves
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Fast Move · STAB
Strong vs: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
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: 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: 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: Fighting, Poison
Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water
Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel
Articuno (Galarian) PvP Move Counts
Psycho Cut → Ancient Power
5 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Psycho Cut → Brave Bird
7 Fast Moves from empty energy
Repeating count
Articuno (Galarian) Battle Guide
Matchup values below come from the Master League matchup data in PoGoCoach. A value above 500 means Articuno (Galarian) wins the matchup; below 500 means it loses.
Strong Matchups
- Primarina782
Difficult Matchups
Articuno (Galarian) Weaknesses & Resistances
Defensive type multipliers below combine Articuno (Galarian)'s Psychic/Flying typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.
Weak to
- dark1.6×
- electric1.6×
- ghost1.6×
- ice1.6×
- rock1.6×
Resistant to
- fighting0.391×
- ground0.391×
- grass0.625×
- psychic0.625×
Best Counters to Articuno (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Recommended attacks are measured against Articuno (Galarian) in Master League. Charged Move percentages show estimated unshielded damage to Articuno (Galarian)'s league HP.
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Roar of Timedragon
Charged Move
Neutral
85% HP
- Iron Headsteel
Charged Move
Neutral
48% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Dragon Breathdragon
Fast Move
Neutral
- Aqua Tailwater
Charged Move
Neutral
33% HP
- Spacial Renddragon
Charged Move
Neutral
57% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Metal Clawsteel
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
23% HP
- Behemoth Bladesteel
Charged Move
Neutral
69% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Waterfallwater
Fast Move
Neutral
- Avalancheice
Charged Move
Super Effective
68% HP
- Origin Pulsewater
Charged Move
Neutral
74% HP
Master League
Recommended attacks
- Geomancyfairy
Fast Move
Neutral
- Close Combatfighting
Charged Move
Resisted
17% HP
- Moonblastfairy
Charged Move
Neutral
47% HP
Ratings are shown from Articuno (Galarian)'s perspective: the lower the value, the harder the matchup is for Articuno (Galarian).
Best Teammates for Articuno (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP
Good teammates for Articuno (Galarian) should help cover some of its most difficult matchups while adding useful coverage against the current Master League meta.
Covers 4 of Articuno (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 3 of Articuno (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 4 of Articuno (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Articuno (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Covers 2 of Articuno (Galarian)'s 5 hardest current matchups.
Teammates are calculated from the current Master League rankings and matchup data, and update automatically with each PvP data import.
Best PvP IVs for Articuno (Galarian)
| League | Rank | IVs | CP | Level | Stat Product |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Great League | #1 | 0/15/14 | 1,496 | 15.5 | 1,700,632 |
| #2 | 0/15/15 | 1,500 | 15.5 | 1,700,632 | |
| #3 | 1/14/14 | 1,499 | 15.5 | 1,699,381 | |
| #4 | 1/15/12 | 1,496 | 15.5 | 1,692,716 | |
| #5 | 1/15/13 | 1,499 | 15.5 | 1,692,716 | |
| Ultra League | #1 | 0/15/12 | 2,499 | 26 | 3,664,095 |
| #2 | 0/12/15 | 2,498 | 26 | 3,660,731 | |
| #3 | 0/13/14 | 2,498 | 26 | 3,653,887 | |
| #4 | 0/14/12 | 2,493 | 26 | 3,646,811 | |
| #5 | 0/14/13 | 2,499 | 26 | 3,646,811 | |
| Master League | #1 | 15/15/15 | 4,059 | 50 | 7,378,421 |
| #2 | 14/15/15 | 4,044 | 50 | 7,350,577 | |
| #3 | 15/14/15 | 4,049 | 50 | 7,343,617 | |
| #4 | 15/15/14 | 4,050 | 50 | 7,338,752 | |
| #5 | 13/15/15 | 4,028 | 50 | 7,322,734 |
Articuno (Galarian) Stats in Pokémon GO
Articuno (Galarian)'s real battle stats in each league, at the CP cap and that league's best IV combination.
Great League
Articuno (Galarian) 0/15/14 (Best IV)
- Level
- 15.5
- CP
- 1,496
- Attack
- 131.5
- Defense
- 111.5
- HP
- 116
Ultra League
Articuno (Galarian) 0/15/12 (Best IV)
- Level
- 26
- CP
- 2,499
- Attack
- 170.3
- Defense
- 144.4
- HP
- 149
Master League
Articuno (Galarian) 15/15/15 (Best IV)
- Level
- 50
- CP
- 4,059
- Attack
- 222.7
- Defense
- 178.1
- HP
- 186
Articuno (Galarian) Evolution
Articuno (Galarian) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.
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Articuno (Galarian) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ
What is the best moveset for Articuno (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Articuno (Galarian)'s recommended PvP moveset is Psycho Cut with Ancient Power and Brave Bird.
Is Articuno (Galarian) good in Pokémon GO PvP?
Articuno (Galarian) is currently a situational PvP option in Master League, where it is ranked #256.
What counters Articuno (Galarian) in Pokémon GO PvP?
Dialga (Origin), Palkia (Origin) and Zacian (Crowned Sword) are among the strongest current counters to Articuno (Galarian) in Master League.
What is Articuno (Galarian) weak to in Pokémon GO?
Articuno (Galarian) is weak to Dark (1.6×), Electric (1.6×), Ghost (1.6×), Ice (1.6×), Rock (1.6×).