What is Articuno's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Articuno's maximum CP is 3,491 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Articuno good in Pokémon GO?

Articuno has 192 Attack, 236 Defense, and 207 Stamina. It's viable in raids and PvP.

Can Articuno be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Yes, shiny Articuno is available in Pokémon GO.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

1,665 - 1,743 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,082 - 2,179 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

3,460 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

1,665 - 1,743 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,249 - 1,308 CP

Articuno

#144 · Kanto

IceFlying

☁️ Snow Boost

Base Stats

Attack 192

Defense 236

Stamina 207

Total: 635

Pokémon Info

Max CP	3,491
Generation	Kanto (Gen 1)
Buddy Distance	20km
Released	✅ Yes
Shiny	✨ Yes
Shadow	😈 Yes

About Articuno

Articuno is a Ice/Flying-type Pokémon from Kanto (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 3,491 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Articuno has base stats of 192 Attack, 236 Defense, and 207 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 635.

With a strong Defense stat of 236, Articuno is a solid defensive choice for gym defense and PvP battles. Its shiny form is available in Pokémon GO. Shadow Articuno is also available from Team GO Rocket encounters, dealing 20% more damage.

In Snow weather, Articuno receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Articuno is 20km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Frost Breath	-	-	-	-	-	-	-
Ice Shard STAB	Ice	12	+12	10.0	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Ice Beam STAB	Ice	90	-55	-	90	-55
Icy Wind	-	-	-	-	-	-
Blizzard	-	-	-	-	-	-
Ancient Power	-	-	-	-	-	-
Triple Axel	-	-	-	-	-	-
Hurricane ELITE	-	-	-	-	-	-

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Articuno takes increased damage from these types:

Rock 2.56×

Fire 1.6×

Steel 1.6×

Electric 1.6×

Resistances

Articuno takes reduced damage from these types:

Ground 0.391×

Bug 0.625×

Grass 0.625×

🎯 Best Counters Against Articuno

Top Pokémon to use when battling Articuno in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Xurkitree	Electric	330	144	195	4,504
2	Kartana	Grass Steel	323	182	139	4,206
3	Blacephalon	Fire Ghost	315	148	142	3,772
4	Rampardos	Rock	295	109	219	3,773
5	Archeops	Rock Flying	292	139	181	3,811
6	Dialga	Steel Dragon	275	211	205	4,620
7	Reshiram	Dragon Fire	275	211	205	4,620
8	Zekrom	Dragon Electric	275	211	205	4,620
9	Chandelure	Ghost Fire	271	182	155	3,739
10	Volcarona	Bug Fire	264	189	198	4,155

🏆 Articuno PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	13	6	19	1,498
2	0	11	8	19	1,499
3	0	9	10	19	1,500
4	0	5	13	19	1,498
5	0	3	15	19	1,499
6	1	11	6	19	1,500
7	0	12	6	19	1,495
8	0	12	7	19	1,499
9	1	3	13	19	1,500
10	0	10	8	19	1,496

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	0	13	15	32	2,497
2	0	14	14	32	2,496
3	1	11	15	32	2,500
4	0	12	15	32	2,492
5	0	15	13	32	2,496
6	1	12	14	32	2,499
7	3	15	14	31	2,499
8	1	15	11	32	2,497
9	0	13	14	32	2,491
10	0	9	12	33	2,500

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Articuno IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	2,616	1,308	1,743	2,179	3,051	3,460
98% (15/15/14)	2,610	1,305	1,739	2,175	3,045	3,452
96% (15/14/15)	2,610	1,305	1,740	2,175	3,045	3,453
93% (14/14/14)	2,592	1,296	1,728	2,160	3,024	3,428
91% (15/13/13)	2,593	1,296	1,729	2,161	3,025	3,430
87% (13/13/13)	2,568	1,284	1,712	2,140	2,996	3,397
82% (12/12/12)	2,545	1,272	1,696	2,120	2,969	3,366
80% (10/15/15)	2,552	1,276	1,701	2,127	2,978	3,376
67% (10/10/10)	2,498	1,249	1,665	2,082	2,914	3,305
0% (0/0/0)	2,272	1,136	1,514	1,893	2,650	3,005

📋 Articuno Forms

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Articuno with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	3,460 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,051 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	1,665 - 1,743 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,082 - 2,179 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	1,665 - 1,743 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,249 - 1,308 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Articuno with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	43	26	3,051
2	3,051	27	3,051
3	3,051	28	3,051
4	3,051	29	3,051
5	411	30	2,616
6	3,051	31	3,051
7	3,051	32	3,051
8	3,051	33	3,051
9	3,051	34	3,051
10	872	35	2,833
11	3,051	36	3,051
12	3,051	37	3,051
13	3,051	38	3,051
14	3,051	39	3,051
15	1,308	40	3,051
16	3,051	41	3,051
17	3,051	42	3,051
18	3,051	43	3,051
19	3,051	44	3,051
20	1,743	45	3,264
21	3,051	46	3,051
22	3,051	47	3,051
23	3,051	48	3,051
24	3,051	49	3,051
25	2,179	50	3,460

📖 Complete Articuno Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Articuno (#144) is a Ice/Flying-type Pokémon from the Kanto region (Generation 1) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 3,491 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Articuno is a strong competitor in various formats. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Articuno in 2026.

📊 Articuno Stats Analysis

Articuno's Attack stat is 192 (Good). A decent Attack stat that allows Articuno to contribute meaningful damage.

With 236 Defense (Elite) and 207 Stamina (Excellent), the total stat product is 635. This excellent bulk makes Articuno very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Ice-type Pokémon, Articuno's stat distribution favors defense.

⚔️ Best Articuno Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Articuno depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Frost Breath (Fast) with Ice Beam (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Articuno has 2 Fast Attacks and 6 Charged Attacks to choose from. Note that Articuno has Elite TM moves that may outperform standard options in certain formats.

🏆 Articuno PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Great League (1500 CP)

In Great League, Articuno can be a viable pick. For Great League, lower Attack IVs (like 0/15/15) are preferred to maximize stat product under 1500 CP. The Ice/Flying typing provides useful matchups against Ground, Bug, Grass-type threats while being weak to Rock, Fire, Steel types.

Master League

In Master League, Articuno faces tough competition from Pokémon with higher CP caps. It is better suited for capped leagues.

💪 Articuno Raid Guide & Counters

Articuno appears as a high-tier Raid Boss. Focus on Rock, Fire, Steel-type counters for maximum damage. With strong counters, 2-3 trainers can defeat it. After the raid, catch Articuno at Level 20 (1,665 - 1,743 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,082 - 2,179 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 1,743 CP.

🎯 How to Get Articuno in Pokémon GO

Articuno can be found in the wild, hatched from Eggs, obtained through Research tasks, and during events. In Snow weather, it receives a spawn boost. The buddy distance is 20km per candy — use Pinap Berries for double candy when catching.

😈 Shadow Articuno

Shadow Articuno is available from Team GO Rocket. Shadow Pokémon deal 20% more damage but take 20% more damage, making them excellent glass cannons. Shadow Articuno's effective Attack becomes ~230. For raids, keeping it Shadow is usually better than purifying.

✨ Shiny Articuno in Pokémon GO

Shiny Articuno is available! Use the Normal/Shiny toggle on this page to preview. The shiny rate is approximately 1 in 500. Shiny variants are cosmetic only — same stats and performance. Check our Shiny Checklist for all available shinies.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Articuno gets a weather boost in Snow weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,082 - 2,179 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 75K Stardust — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Can be freely traded. Lucky trades give 12/12/12 minimum IVs.
Catch rate: Use Pinap Berries for double candy.

❓ FAQ About Articuno

Q: What is Articuno's max CP?
A: 3,460 CP at Level 50, or 3,051 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Articuno good?
A: Solid for Ultra League PvP and decent in raids.

Q: Can Articuno be shiny?
A: Yes! Shiny Articuno is available.

Q: What is Articuno weak to?
A: Rock, Fire, Steel, Electric-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Frost Breath + Ice Beam for optimal DPS.

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.