- Role
- Ice bird
- Rarity
- Legendary
- Evolves
- No
- Final form
- Articuno
Passive
Frigid Pressure
Legendary: +10% damage, HP and speed. Every second, enemies within 6 m gradually freeze.
Test status We have not played Articuno yet. Everything on this page comes from the v0.7.7 game files (official text), so it matches the game — but numbers like damage and HP in a real run are not measured yet. See what we have tested →
How to unlock Articuno
To add it to your League, complete all 3 parts of its challenge (Have 45 members in your League; Win Viridian Forest on Hard; Freeze 2,500 Pokémon in a single run), then weaken and catch it when it appears in your next run.
- Have 45 members in your League.
Goal: 45 - Win Viridian Forest on Hard.
Goal: 2 - Freeze 2,500 Pokémon in a single run.
Goal: 2,500 - Catch it in your next run.
After the challenge is complete, Articuno appears in a run. Weaken it and catch it — it only joins your League once it is caught.
"In a single run" goals must be met in one run; the others add up across all your runs. League-size goals count the partners you have caught.
Articuno's moves
These are the four moves listed in Articuno's League kit. You start a run with the first one; the other three are among the moves level-up cards can offer (partners can also be offered moves from their evolution line and from your League — see level-up cards).
| Move | Type | Category | Base power* | Style |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Freeze-Dry · starting move | Ice | Special | 70 | Orb |
| Mist | Ice | Status | — | — |
| Bleakwind Storm | Flying | Special | 100 | Cone |
| Glaciate | Ice | Special | 65 | Wave |
* Base power is the main-series value the game starts from; in a run, damage scales with level, upgrades and vitamins. See level-up cards.
Articuno's Ultimate
Articuno has a signature Ultimate. Charge it by fighting, then press R to cast it.
Eternal Blizzard
A 3 s blizzard covers the map: icicles fall on the enemies, everything within 18 m gradually freezes and finally freezes solid; it starts to hail. With Maturity, three Articuno sweep the field.
Articuno's evolution
It does not evolve during a run.
Base stats
The main-series base stats the game builds Articuno from (total 580). In a run, your HP, armor and damage also depend on level, Lab upgrades, vitamins and your passive.
Similar partners
FAQ
How do I unlock Articuno in PokeBonk?
To add it to your League, complete all 3 parts of its challenge (Have 45 members in your League; Win Viridian Forest on Hard; Freeze 2,500 Pokémon in a single run), then weaken and catch it when it appears in your next run.
What is Articuno's passive in PokeBonk?
Frigid Pressure: Legendary: +10% damage, HP and speed. Every second, enemies within 6 m gradually freeze.
What is Articuno's Ultimate?
Eternal Blizzard: A 3 s blizzard covers the map: icicles fall on the enemies, everything within 18 m gradually freezes and finally freezes solid; it starts to hail. With Maturity, three Articuno sweep the field.
When does Articuno evolve in PokeBonk?
It does not evolve during a run. Run evolution levels are higher than in the main series games.