About Articuno
Articuno (Pokédex #0144) is a Ice/Flying-type POKEMON first introduced in Generation 1. It is officially classified as the Freeze Pokémon. A legendary bird POKéMON that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
As a Ice/Flying-type POKEMON, Articuno has a specific set of type matchups that trainers must account for. It has a 4× weakness to Rock — these moves deal quadruple damage and should always be avoided in battle. It takes double damage from Fire, Electric, Steel moves. Conversely, Articuno is completely immune to Ground — these moves deal zero damage regardless of power. It resists Grass, Bug moves, taking only half damage from them.
Articuno's battle stats: Base Stat Total of 580 (very strong). Full distribution: HP 90 · ATK 85 · DEF 100 · SP.ATK 95 · SP.DEF 125 · SPD 85. Its standout stat is SP.DEF (125), which makes it best suited for special defense roles. Its abilities are Pressure, Snow cloak, with Snow cloak as its hidden ability.
Articuno stands 1.7 m (67") tall and weighs 55.4 kg (122.1 lbs). It is typically found in Rare environments. Capture rate: 3/255 (extremely difficult to catch). Use Ultra Balls with a status condition (Sleep or Paralysis) for the best results. Growth rate: Slow. Egg groups: No Eggs. Articuno is a Legendary POKEMON.