Articuno in Pokémon X and Y: locations, stats and moves
Find Articuno’s X/Y locations, Ice/Flying typing, base stats, abilities, evolution and level-up, TM and Egg moves.
Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this guide.
Kalos Pokédex identity and base stats
Articuno is Kalos Coastal #151 and National #144. Its Pokémon X and Y typing is Ice / Flying.
Base stats describe the species. Level, individual values, effort values, nature and Super Training determine an individual Pokémon’s actual stats.
| Stat | Base value |
|---|---|
| HP | 90 |
| Attack | 85 |
| Defense | 100 |
| Sp. Atk | 95 |
| Sp. Def | 125 |
| Speed | 85 |
| Total | 580 |
Where to find it in X and Y
After the Hall of Fame, Articuno roams Kalos only if Chespin was chosen. After fleeing repeatedly, it waits at level 70 in the Sea Spirit’s Den.
Rows marked “X only” or “Y only” are version-specific. Friend Safari rows need the postgame Kiloude City safari and a friend whose safari contains this Pokémon.
Encounter methods · Version exclusives
| Location | Version | Method | Level | Condition |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kalos (Roaming) — Roaming Kalos | X and Y | Stationary encounter | 70 | Only if your Kalos starter was Chespin |
| Sea Spirit’s Den | X and Y | Stationary encounter | 70 | Only if your Kalos starter was Chespin; After the bird has fled from the player repeatedly while roaming |
Evolution family
Articuno does not evolve in Pokémon X and Y.
Abilities, breeding and training
| Ability | Slot |
|---|---|
| Pressure | Regular ability |
| Snow Cloak | Hidden Ability |
Hidden Abilities in X and Y come mainly from the Friend Safari, Horde Encounters and certain gifts or events. Breeding can pass a Hidden Ability from a female parent.
| Property | Value |
|---|---|
| Gender ratio | Genderless |
| Egg group(s) | Undiscovered |
| Base hatch cycles | 80 |
| Experience growth | slow |
| Base capture rate | 3 /255 (not a percentage chance) |
| Base friendship | 35 |
| EV yield | Sp. Def +3 |
| Height / weight | 1.7 m / 55.4 kg |
The Pokémon Day Care on Route 7 accepts two parents. In X and Y, a Destiny Knot passes five IVs from the parents, and an Everstone passes the holder’s nature.
Level-up moves
| Level | Move |
|---|---|
| 1 / start | Freeze-Dry |
| 1 / start | Gust |
| 1 / start | Hurricane |
| 1 / start | Powder Snow |
| 1 / start | Roost |
| 1 / start | Sheer Cold |
| 1 / start | Tailwind |
| 8 | Mist |
| 15 | Ice Shard |
| 22 | Mind Reader |
| 29 | Ancient Power |
| 36 | Agility |
| 43 | Ice Beam |
| 50 | Reflect |
| 57 | Hail |
| 64 | Tailwind |
| 71 | Blizzard |
| 78 | Sheer Cold |
| 85 | Roost |
| 92 | Hurricane |
All rows use the X and Y learnset. The Move Reminder in Dendemille Town teaches forgotten level-up moves in exchange for a Heart Scale.
Compatible TMs and HMs
| Machine | Move | Type | Category |
|---|---|---|---|
| TM05 | Roar | Normal | Status |
| TM06 | Toxic | Poison | Status |
| TM07 | Hail | Ice | Status |
| TM10 | Hidden Power | Normal | Special |
| TM11 | Sunny Day | Fire | Status |
| TM13 | Ice Beam | Ice | Special |
| TM14 | Blizzard | Ice | Special |
| TM15 | Hyper Beam | Normal | Special |
| TM17 | Protect | Normal | Status |
| TM18 | Rain Dance | Water | Status |
| TM19 | Roost | Flying | Status |
| TM21 | Frustration | Normal | Physical |
| TM27 | Return | Normal | Physical |
| TM32 | Double Team | Normal | Status |
| TM33 | Reflect | Psychic | Status |
| TM37 | Sandstorm | Rock | Status |
| TM40 | Aerial Ace | Flying | Physical |
| TM42 | Facade | Normal | Physical |
| TM44 | Rest | Psychic | Status |
| TM48 | Round | Normal | Special |
| TM51 | Steel Wing | Steel | Physical |
| TM58 | Sky Drop | Flying | Physical |
| TM68 | Giga Impact | Normal | Physical |
| TM79 | Frost Breath | Ice | Special |
| TM87 | Swagger | Normal | Status |
| TM88 | Sleep Talk | Normal | Status |
| TM89 | U-turn | Bug | Physical |
| TM90 | Substitute | Normal | Status |
| TM94 | Rock Smash | Fighting | Physical |
| TM100 | Confide | Normal | Status |
| HM02 | Fly | Flying | Physical |
TMs are reusable in X and Y. Each move has its own physical, special or status category regardless of type.
Egg moves and move tutors
No Egg moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
No move tutor moves are recorded for this species in X and Y.
In X and Y, both parents can pass Egg moves to the offspring.
Related species
Return to Articuno in the Kalos Pokédex.
Check Articuno’s version label and encounter method before travelling.
References
Covered edition: Original Pokémon X and Pokémon Y for Nintendo 3DS. Version-specific encounters, Mega Stones and legendary Pokémon are labelled. Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire additions and later Kalos games are outside this wiki.