Articuno (#144)
Articuno (#144) is an Ice/Flying-type Freeze Pokémon in Pokémon Red. Articuno isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: it waits on the bottom floor of the Seafoam Islands. It doesn't evolve. Its best stat is Special (125), and its base stat total of 485 ranks #6 of 151.

Articuno is a legendary bird Pokémon said to reveal itself only to travelers stranded and freezing in snowbound mountains. Sighting it is treated as an omen by those who climb.
Where to find Articuno in Pokémon Red
- Seafoam Islands (B4F): it waits on the bottom floor of the Seafoam Islands (Lv 50).
Base stats
| Stat | Base | Rank | |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 90 | #17 of 151 | |
| Attack | 85 | #41 of 151 | |
| Defense | 100 | #14 of 151 | |
| Special | 125 | #4 of 151 | |
| Speed | 85 | #44 of 151 | |
| Total | 485 | #6 of 151 |
Generation I uses a single Special stat for both special attack and special defense.
Evolution
Type effectiveness against Articuno
| Damage taken | Types |
|---|---|
| 4× (double weakness) | Rock |
| 2× (weak to) | Fire Electric |
| ½× (resists) | Grass Bug |
| ¼× (double resistance) | — |
| 0× (immune) | Ground |
Moves learned by level up
| Level | Move | Type | Power | Accuracy | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Start | Peck | Flying | 35 | 100% | 35 |
| Start | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 | 100% | 10 |
| 51 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 | 90% | 5 |
| 55 | Agility | Psychic | — | 100% | 30 |
| 60 | Mist | Ice | — | 100% | 30 |
TM and HM moves
| TM/HM | Move | Type | Power |
|---|---|---|---|
| HM02 | Fly | Flying | 70 |
| TM02 | Razor Wind | Normal | 80 |
| TM04 | Whirlwind | Normal | — |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | — |
| TM09 | Take Down | Normal | 90 |
| TM10 | Double-Edge | Normal | 100 |
| TM11 | Bubble Beam | Water | 65 |
| TM12 | Water Gun | Water | 40 |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | 95 |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | 120 |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 |
| TM20 | Rage | Normal | 20 |
| TM31 | Mimic | Normal | — |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | — |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | — |
| TM34 | Bide | Normal | — |
| TM39 | Swift | Normal | 60 |
| TM43 | Sky Attack | Flying | 140 |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | — |
| TM50 | Substitute | Normal | — |
Frequently asked questions
Where do you find Articuno in Pokémon Red?
Articuno isn't found in the wild in Pokémon Red: it waits on the bottom floor of the Seafoam Islands.
What type is Articuno?
Articuno is Ice/Flying type. It takes double damage from Rock, Fire, and Electric and is immune to Ground.
Does Articuno evolve?
No, Articuno doesn't evolve in Pokémon Red.
What moves does Articuno learn?
Articuno starts with Peck and Ice Beam and learns Blizzard (Lv 51), Agility (Lv 55), and Mist (Lv 60) by leveling up. It can learn 20 TMs and HMs.
What are Articuno's base stats?
HP 90, Attack 85, Defense 100, Special 125, Speed 85, for a total of 485.