Articuno, one of the three legendary birds of Kanto, is now available to catch for a limited time only!
Time Limit
The time limit for fighting Articuno is 300 seconds (5 minutes). You can try to lower his HP as much as possible during this time. Use revives and potions after you are defeated to quickly get back into the battle!
Tips and strategies
Choosing attack types
Super effective attacks against an Ice/Flying type pokemon such as Articuno, include have Rock, Fire, Electric, or Steel type attacks. With Rock type attacks being especially powerful, as it is able to deal super effective damage to both Ice and Flying types.
Choosing Pokemon
All of Articuno's moves are Ice-type, therefore choosing a pokemon with typing resistant to Ice would be ideal. Steel, Fire and Water are all excellent choices when facing Articuno, with Steel and Fire being extra useful as they can also deal super effective damage.
Raid party
As with other Legendary Raid Boss Pokemon Articuno is impossible to beat alone. On the other hand, he is easier than others of his kind based on the fact that he has a double weakness to Rock type. Around 10 or more trainers using Rock-type attacks could ensure victory against Articuno.
Recommended Pokemon
Tyranitar
Outstanding overall stats that rival even Legendary Pokemon.
Rock-type attacks are double super effective against Articuno.
Moltres
Outstanding attack stat.
Fire-type Attacks are super effective against Articuno.
Overheat is extremely powerful.
Flareon
Fire-type Attacks are super effective against Articuno.
Overheat is extremely powerful.
Resistant against Ice-type attacks.
Charizard
Basically the same as Moltres, but weaker.
Arcanine
Same as Flareon with better HP but weaker attack and defense stats.
Golem
Rock-type attacks are double super effective against Articuno.
Ice-type is super effective against Golem, meaning you have to dodge Articuno's attacks.
Magneton
Electric attacks are super effective against Articuno.
Resistant against Ice-type attacks.
Jolteon
High attack stat.
Electric attacks are super effective against Articuno.