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Moltres (Pokémon)

2009-11-24T06:34:26Z

Saiwufei:

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name$=Moltres |
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jname$=ファイヤー |
tmname$=Fire |
image$=146Moltres.png |
size$=220px|
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ndex$=146 |
oldjdex$=237 |
jdex$=242 |
hdex$=301 |
typen$=2 |
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weight-lbs$=132.3 |
weight-kg$=60.0 |
abilityn$=1 |
ability1$=Pressure |
ability2$= |
egggroupn$=0 |
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egggroup2$= |
eggcycles$=80 |
evsa$=3|
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'''Moltres''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ファイヤー''' ''Fire'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Flying}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It is, along with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Zapdos}}, one of the three [[legendary birds]] of [[Kanto]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Moltres takes the form of a large bird with flame-colored plumage, resembling a phoenix. Its dazzling wings and elaborate head crest appear to be covered with flames. It has a straight, pointed brown break, which is the same color as its feet. Compared to the other legendary birds, it has the smallest feet and legs. However, it is the largest of the legendary birds, but its feathers make up a good portion of its bulk.

====Gender differences====
Moltres is a genderless species.

===Special abilities===
When Moltres flaps its wings, it creates a brilliant flash of flames. It is also one of the few Pokémon known to naturally wield the very powerful Flying-type move {{m|Sky Attack}}.

===Behavior===
Moltres is one of the [[legendary birds]] of Kanto, and is a poorly understood species, believed by many to be pure myth. Its behavior is largely clandestine, but it appears to migrate to the south during the springtime. There are many folktales surrounding this species, but perhaps the most popular is that its appearance will bring about an early spring. When Moltres flaps its wings, it sheds hundreds of tiny embers. It is believed that these embers have healing properties. If injured, it will immerse itself in lava to heal.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Rare.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon}}]]
Moltres appear to live in hot regions, particularly active volcanoes. They are spectacularly rare. Moltres have been sighted on {{ka|Victory Road}} and near the [[Sevii Islands]]. One has been recently sighted, [[Roaming Pokémon|roaming]] [[Sinnoh]]. Another, possibly the one from Victory Road, lives in [[Mt. Silver]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Moltres movie.png|thumb|right|240px|Moltres in ''[[The Power of One]]'']]
===Major Appearances===
====''[[The Power of One]]''====
[[Legendary birds (The Power of One)#Moltres|Moltres]] made its first true appearance in ''The Power of One''. [[Lawrence III]] wanted to capture the three [[Legendary Birds]] as well as their master {{p|Lugia}}.

====Other====

===Minor Appearances===
A robotic Moltres was shown chasing [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''.

Moltres also appeared in ''[[EP074|All Fired Up]]'' and ''[[H018|The Search for the Legend]]''.

Additionally it was mentioned in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'' where [[James]] mistakenly believed that it was his "Inner Pokémon" and dressed up in a Moltres costume.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP074|Moltres|Ash's Pokédex|Moltres, a [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Its virtues symbolize the [[Pokémon League]] Competition.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[Sabrina]] is shown to have obtained Moltres during the [[Kanto]] saga, but it is not seen in battle. It is later combined with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Zapdos}} to form a singular legendary bird, but they separate once Sabrina is defeated.

{{adv|Green}} later catches Moltres during her training journey to overcome her fear of birds.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Moltres (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
When released from a Poké Ball, Moltres will remain where it is released, flapping its wings. It will then use {{m|Sky Attack}} in Melee or {{m|Fly}} in Brawl to leave the arena. Any opponent that touches it will receive a sizable amount of damage. Moltres is the only [[legendary birds|legendary bird]] to return in Brawl.

====Trophy Information====
=====Melee=====
''As tradition has it, the onset of spring heralds the return of this legendary Pokémon from its southern home. Its bright orange color and fiery aspect lends to its overwhelming appearance. Sky Attack, the strongest of flying moves, is a perfect fit for this burning phenom, but it obviously also excels at powerful Fire-type moves.''
=====Brawl=====
''A Flame Pokémon. It's one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres appears in a town, it is said that spring will come earlier there than in other towns. If Moltres is injured, it apparently returns to a volcano to heal its wings with magma. Moltres spreads its wide, flame-covered wings and attacks opponents with the exciting and highly damaging Sky Attack.''

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=fire
|type2=flying
|gen=1
|redbluedex=Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a giant dazzle of flashing flames.
|yellowdex=A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its blazing wings, even the night sky will turn red.
|golddex=This legendary Pokémon scatters {{m|ember}}s with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
|silverdex=This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
|crystaldex=Legendary bird Pokémon. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring.
|rubydex=Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control fire. If this Pokémon is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
|sapphiredex=Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control fire. If this Pokémon is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
|emeralddex=Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control fire. If injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
|firereddex=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. Those who see it are overwhelmed by its orange wing that seem to be on fire.
|leafgreendex=It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
|stadiumdex=A legendary bird Pokémon known as the "fire bird". Every time it flaps, its wings flare and burn brightly.
|stadium2dex=This legendary Pokémon scatters {{m|ember}}s with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
|diamonddex=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that spring will soon arrive if Moltres shows itself.
|pearldex=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that spring will soon arrive if Moltres shows itself.
|platinumdex=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
|heartgolddex=This legendary Pokémon scatters {{m|ember}}s with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
|soulsilverdex=This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=fire |
type2=flying|
gen=1 |
rbrarity=One |
rbarea={{ka|Victory Road}} |
yrarity=One |
yarea={{ka|Victory Road}} |
gen2ex=rby|
gsarea=[[Time Capsule]] |
carea=[[Time Capsule]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=One |
frlgarea=[[Mt. Ember]] |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Citadark Isle]] ({{pkmn2|Shadow}}) |
gen4ex=pal|
ptrarity=One |
ptarea={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Sinnoh]] |
palarea=Mountain |
gen4ex=hgss|
hgssrarity=One |
hgssarea=[[Mt. Silver]] |
palarea=Mountain |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=fire
|type2=flying
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Volcano|Volcano]]
|trozei=Random Agent Cards<br>Mr. Who's Den
|md=[[Mt. Blaze Peak]] (3F)
|md2=[[Final Maze]] (B40F)
|scramble=[[Fiery Furnace]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=fire
|type2=flying
|rby1=BrightPowder|rby1type=In-battle effect item|rby1rar=100|
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 90 |
Attack= 100 |
Defense= 90 |
SpAtk= 125 |
Special=125 |
SpDef= 85 |
Speed= 90 |
type=Fire|
type2=Flying }}

====Pokéthlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=fire|
type2=flying|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 400 |
Bug= 25 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 25 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
gen1fire=yes|
flying=yes|
oldice=2|
newground=2}}

===Learnset===
{{Learnset intro|Moltres}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|fire|flying|4|1|Moltres}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25|Beauty|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|8|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|15|70|15|Beauty|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|15|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|22|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|29|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|36|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|43|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|50|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|57|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|64|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|71|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|78|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|85|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|fire|flying}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|fire|flying|4|1|Moltres}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM20]]|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM22]]|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM35]]|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM38]]|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM47]]|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM50]]|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM51]]|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM61]]|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM88]]|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20|Cute|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM89]]|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM02]]|Fly|Flying|Physical|95|90|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|fire|flying}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
None.

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|fire|flying|4|1|Moltres}}
{{mtentry4|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|55|95|25|Cool|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5|Cool|1||'''|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30|Smart|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|Cool|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|fire|flying}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|146|50|Shadow Break|Shadow Fire|Shadow Mist|Shadow Shed|Morning Sun|Normal|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Extrasensory|Psychic|Flamethrower|Fire|xd|fire|flying}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=fire |
ndex=146 |
Pincatch=yes |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=4 |
rate=30% |
area=Legendary Island |
P1=I represent the power of fire! My fire can never be extinguished! |
P2=My health is down quite a bit, but I'll be fine! |
P3=I'm run-down...Even my fire won't give me power... |
PL=There! I've leveled! My firepower has been boosted! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=2 |
rate2=30% |
iq=C |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=146
|name1=Moltres
|type1-1=Fire
|type2-1=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=fire|
type2=flying|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=146|
name=Moltres|
}}

==Trivia==
* Moltres' sprites and artwork have depicted it with wings fully engulfed, or only partially engulfed in flames. As of [[Generation III]], it is only shown with its wings partially engulfed.
* Although legendaries cannot be bred, in [[Pokémon Snap]] Moltres and the other birds are in eggs, which shows that they were bred in some type of way.
* Moltres shares the same [[species]] name as {{p|Charmeleon}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Flareon}}, and {{p|Infernape}}. They are all known as Flame Pokémon.
* In Generation I, Moltres had a different base stat total (495) than the other members of its trio; {{p|Articuno}} had 485 and {{p|Zapdos}} had 490. As of Generation II, due to the {{Stat|Special Attack}}/{{Stat|Special Defense|Defense}} split, all three legendary birds have had a base stat total of 580.
* In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Moltres's nest in Victory Road is abandoned in favor of Mt. Ember. However, its original location in Victory Road is marked by a crater containing a {{DL|Status ailment healing item|Burn Heal}}.
** Moltres is the only member of its trio to change locations in the [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Generation I remakes]]. It is also the only one not to appear near its original location in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* Moltres, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Ho-Oh}} are the only {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon who have a weakness to {{t|Electric}} attacks.
**They are also only Pokémon with {{t|Fire}}/{{t|Flying}} combination
* Moltres is the only one of the three legendary birds to not appear in the original opening of the English dub.
* Moltres is the only member of [[Legendary birds|its]] [[Legendary trio|trio]] that can't have super effective [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] against a Pokémon of its own type. Both {{p|Zapdos}}'s {{type2|Electric}} moves and {{p|Articuno}}'s {{type2|Ice}} moves are super effective against the {{type2|Flying}}.
* Moltres has the most location changes of any in-game legendary Pokémon, appearing in four different locations.
* While the legendary birds are known as Kanto's native legendary trio, Moltres has only been available in Kanto itself, in {{ka|Victory Road}}, during Generation I. In Generation III, it appears in the [[Sevii Islands]] on [[Mt. Ember]], while in Generation IV it is in [[Johto]] in [[Mt. Silver]].
===Origin===
Like {{p|Ho-Oh}}, Moltres is based on the legend of the {{wp|phoenix}}. However, Moltres is based on the phoenix of Persian legend, {{wp|simurgh}} سیمرغ. Others claim that the bird is based on the Japanese mythical bird known as 朱雀 ''Suzaku'', guardian of the South, and is not a true phoenix. Regardless, the Pokémon has a very similar appearance to both the phoenix and the Suzaku. It may also be based on a {{wp|swan}}, because of the similar shape of the neck and body.

====Name origin====
Moltres's name is a combination of the words ''molten'' and the {{wp|Spanish language|Spanish}} word for three, ''tres'', indicating that it is the third in the series of [[Kanto]] [[legendary birds]]. It may also be based on the word "molt" for the renewal aspect, possibly alluding to a phoenix's rebirth. Its Japanese name is simply ''Fire''.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Lavados - From lava
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Sulfura - This comes from ''{{wp|sulfur}}''.
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 파이어 ''Paieo''

==Related articles==
* [[Legendary birds]]
* [[Moltres (The Power of One)]]

==External links==
*[http://moltres.totodile.org/ Elegant Hellfire], the fanlisting for Moltres

==Notes==

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Moltres (Pokémon)

2009-11-24T06:32:26Z

Saiwufei:

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name$=Moltres |
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height-m$=2.0 |
weight-lbs$=132.3 |
weight-kg$=60.0 |
abilityn$=1 |
ability1$=Pressure |
ability2$= |
egggroupn$=0 |
egggroup1$=No eggs |
egggroup2$= |
eggcycles$=80 |
evsa$=3|
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'''Moltres''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''ファイヤー''' ''Fire'') is a dual-type {{2t|Fire|Flying}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It is, along with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Zapdos}}, one of the three [[legendary birds]] of [[Kanto]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Moltres takes the form of a large bird with flame-colored plumage, resembling a phoenix. Its dazzling wings and elaborate head crest appear to be covered with flames. It has a straight, pointed brown break, which is the same color as its feet. Compared to the other legendary birds, it has the smallest feet and legs. However, it is the largest of the legendary birds, but its feathers make up a good portion of its bulk.

====Gender differences====
Moltres is a genderless species.

===Special abilities===
When Moltres flaps its wings, it creates a brilliant flash of flames. It is also one of the few Pokémon known to naturally wield the very powerful Flying-type move {{m|Sky Attack}}.

===Behavior===
Moltres is one of the [[legendary birds]] of Kanto, and is a poorly understood species, believed by many to be pure myth. Its behavior is largely clandestine, but it appears to migrate to the south during the springtime. There are many folktales surrounding this species, but perhaps the most popular is that its appearance will bring about an early spring. When Moltres flaps its wings, it sheds hundreds of tiny embers. It is believed that these embers have healing properties. If injured, it will immerse itself in lava to heal.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Rare.gif|right|frame|{{DL|List of Pokémon by habitat|Rare Pokémon}}]]
Moltres appear to live in hot regions, particularly active volcanoes. They are spectacularly rare. Moltres have been sighted on {{ka|Victory Road}} and near the [[Sevii Islands]]. One has been recently sighted, [[Roaming Pokémon|roaming]] [[Sinnoh]]. Another, possibly the one from Victory Road, lives in [[Mt. Silver]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[File:Moltres movie.png|thumb|right|240px|Moltres in ''[[The Power of One]]'']]
===Major Appearances===
====''[[The Power of One]]''====
[[Legendary birds (The Power of One)#Moltres|Moltres]] made its first true appearance in ''The Power of One''. [[Lawrence III]] wanted to capture the three [[Legendary Birds]] as well as their master {{p|Lugia}}.

====Other====

===Minor Appearances===
A robotic Moltres was shown chasing [[Jessie]], [[James]], and {{MTR}} in ''[[EP017|Island of the Giant Pokémon]]''.

Moltres also appeared in ''[[EP074|All Fired Up]]'' and ''[[H018|The Search for the Legend]]''.

Additionally it was mentioned in ''[[EP157|The Fortune Hunters]]'' where [[James]] mistakenly believed that it was his "Inner Pokémon" and dressed up in a Moltres costume.

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Kanto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP074|Moltres|Ash's Pokédex|Moltres, a [[Legendary Pokémon]]. Its virtues symbolize the [[Pokémon League]] Competition.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Kanto}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
[[Sabrina]] is shown to have obtained Moltres during the [[Kanto]] saga, but it is not seen in battle. It is later combined with {{p|Articuno}} and {{p|Zapdos}} to form a singular legendary bird, but they separate once Sabrina is defeated.

{{adv|Green}} later catches Moltres during her training journey to overcome her fear of birds.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Moltres (TCG)}}

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]/[[Super Smash Bros. Brawl|Brawl]]===
When released from a Poké Ball, Moltres will remain where it is released, flapping its wings. It will then use {{m|Sky Attack}} in Melee or {{m|Fly}} in Brawl to leave the arena. Any opponent that touches it will receive a sizable amount of damage. Moltres is the only [[legendary birds|legendary bird]] to return in Brawl.

====Trophy Information====
=====Melee=====
''As tradition has it, the onset of spring heralds the return of this legendary Pokémon from its southern home. Its bright orange color and fiery aspect lends to its overwhelming appearance. Sky Attack, the strongest of flying moves, is a perfect fit for this burning phenom, but it obviously also excels at powerful Fire-type moves.''
=====Brawl=====
''A Flame Pokémon. It's one of the legendary bird Pokémon. When Moltres appears in a town, it is said that spring will come earlier there than in other towns. If Moltres is injured, it apparently returns to a volcano to heal its wings with magma. Moltres spreads its wide, flame-covered wings and attacks opponents with the exciting and highly damaging Sky Attack.''

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=fire
|type2=flying
|gen=1
|redbluedex=Known as the legendary bird of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a giant dazzle of flashing flames.
|yellowdex=A legendary bird Pokémon. As it flaps its blazing wings, even the night sky will turn red.
|golddex=This legendary Pokémon scatters {{m|ember}}s with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
|silverdex=This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
|crystaldex=Legendary bird Pokémon. It is said to migrate from the south along with the spring.
|rubydex=Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control fire. If this Pokémon is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
|sapphiredex=Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that has the ability to control fire. If this Pokémon is injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
|emeralddex=Moltres is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control fire. If injured, it is said to dip its body in the molten magma of a volcano to burn and heal itself.
|firereddex=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. Those who see it are overwhelmed by its orange wing that seem to be on fire.
|leafgreendex=It is said to be the legendary bird Pokémon of fire. Every flap of its wings creates a dazzling flare of flames.
|stadiumdex=A legendary bird Pokémon known as the "fire bird". Every time it flaps, its wings flare and burn brightly.
|stadium2dex=This legendary Pokémon scatters {{m|ember}}s with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
|diamonddex=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that spring will soon arrive if Moltres shows itself.
|pearldex=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that spring will soon arrive if Moltres shows itself.
|platinumdex=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. It is said that its appearance indicates the coming of spring.
|heartgolddex=This legendary Pokémon scatters {{m|ember}}s with every flap of its wings. It is a thrilling sight to behold.
|soulsilverdex=This legendary bird Pokémon is said to bring early spring to the wintry lands it visits.
|}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=fire |
type2=flying|
gen=1 |
rbrarity=One |
rbarea={{ka|Victory Road}} |
yrarity=One |
yarea={{ka|Victory Road}} |
gen2ex=rby|
gsarea=[[Time Capsule]] |
carea=[[Time Capsule]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=One |
frlgarea=[[Mt. Ember]] |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Citadark Isle]] ({{pkmn2|Shadow}}) |
gen4ex=pal|
ptrarity=One |
ptarea={{pkmn2|Roaming}} [[Sinnoh]] |
palarea=Mountain |
gen4ex=hgss|
hgssrarity=One |
hgssarea=[[Mt. Silver]] |
palarea=Mountain |
}}

====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=fire
|type2=flying
|snap=[[Pokémon Island Volcano|Volcano]]
|trozei=Random Agent Cards<br>Mr. Who's Den
|md=[[Mt. Blaze Peak]] (3F)
|md2=[[Final Maze]] (B40F)
|scramble=[[Fiery Furnace]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=fire
|type2=flying
|rby1=BrightPowder|rby1type=In-battle effect item|rby1rar=100|
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP= 90 |
Attack= 100 |
Defense= 90 |
SpAtk= 125 |
Special=125 |
SpDef= 85 |
Speed= 90 |
type=Fire|
type2=Flying }}

====Pokéthlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|type2=Flying
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=fire|
type2=flying|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting= 50 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 400 |
Bug= 25 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 25 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
gen1fire=yes|
flying=yes|
oldice=2|
newground=2}}

===Learnset===
{{Learnset intro|Moltres}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|fire|flying|4|1|Moltres}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Wing Attack|Flying|Physical|60|100|35|Cool|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Ember|Fire|Special|40|100|25|Beauty|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|8|Fire Spin|Fire|Special|15|70|15|Beauty|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|15|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|22|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|29|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|36|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|43|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|50|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|57|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|64|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|71|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|78|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5|Cool|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|85|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|fire|flying}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|fire|flying|4|1|Moltres}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM20]]|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM22]]|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM35]]|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM38]]|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM47]]|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM50]]|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM51]]|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM61]]|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM88]]|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20|Cute|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM89]]|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM02]]|Fly|Flying|Physical|95|90|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|fire|flying}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
None.

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|fire|flying|4|1|Moltres}}
{{mtentry4|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|55|95|25|Cool|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5|Cool|1||'''|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30|Smart|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|Cool|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|fire|flying}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|146|50|Shadow Break|Shadow Fire|Shadow Mist|Shadow Shed|Morning Sun|Normal|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Extrasensory|Psychic|Flamethrower|Fire|xd|fire|flying}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=fire |
ndex=146 |
Pincatch=yes |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=4 |
rate=30% |
area=Legendary Island |
P1=I represent the power of fire! My fire can never be extinguished! |
P2=My health is down quite a bit, but I'll be fine! |
P3=I'm run-down...Even my fire won't give me power... |
PL=There! I've leveled! My firepower has been boosted! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=2 |
rate2=30% |
iq=C |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=146
|name1=Moltres
|type1-1=Fire
|type2-1=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=fire|
type2=flying|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=146|
name=Moltres|
}}

==Trivia==
* Moltres' sprites and artwork have depicted it with wings fully engulfed, or only partially engulfed in flames. As of [[Generation III]], it is only shown with its wings partially engulfed.
* Although legendaries cannot be bred, in [[Pokémon Snap]] Moltres and the other birds are in eggs, which shows that they were bred in some type of way.
* Moltres shares the same [[species]] name as {{p|Charmeleon}}, {{p|Charizard}}, {{p|Flareon}}, and {{p|Infernape}}. They are all known as Flame Pokémon.
* In Generation I, Moltres had a different base stat total (495) than the other members of its trio; {{p|Articuno}} had 485 and {{p|Zapdos}} had 490. As of Generation II, due to the {{Stat|Special Attack}}/{{Stat|Special Defense|Defense}} split, all three legendary birds have had a base stat total of 580.
* In {{game|FireRed and LeafGreen|s}}, Moltres's nest in Victory Road is abandoned in favor of Mt. Ember. However, its original location in Victory Road is marked by a crater containing a {{DL|Status ailment healing item|Burn Heal}}.
** Moltres is the only member of its trio to change locations in the [[Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen Versions|Generation I remakes]]. It is also the only one not to appear near its original location in {{game|HeartGold and SoulSilver|s}}.
* Moltres, {{p|Charizard}}, and {{p|Ho-Oh}} are the only {{type2|Fire}} Pokémon who have a weakness to {{t|Electric}} attacks.
**They are also only Pokémon with {{t|Fire}}/{{t|Flying}} combination
* Moltres is the only one of the three legendary birds to not appear in the original opening of the English dub.
* Moltres is the only member of [[Legendary birds|its]] [[Legendary trio|trio]] that can't have super effective [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] against a Pokémon of its own type. Both {{p|Zapdos}}'s {{type2|Electric}} moves and {{p|Articuno}}'s {{type2|Ice}} moves are super effective against the {{type2|Flying}}.
* Moltres has the most location changes of any in-game legendary Pokémon, appearing in four different locations.
* While the legendary birds are known as Kanto's native legendary trio, Moltres has only been available in Kanto itself, in {{ka|Victory Road}}, during Generation I. In Generation III, it appears in the [[Sevii Islands]] on [[Mt. Ember]], while in Generation IV it is in [[Johto]] in [[Mt. Silver]].
===Origin===
Like {{p|Ho-Oh}}, Moltres is based on the legend of the {{wp|phoenix}}. However, Moltres is based on the phoenix of Persian legend, {{wp|simurgh}}. Others claim that the bird is based on the Japanese mythical bird known as 朱雀 ''Suzaku'', guardian of the South, and is not a true phoenix. Regardless, the Pokémon has a very similar appearance to both the phoenix and the Suzaku. It may also be based on a {{wp|swan}}, because of the similar shape of the neck and body.

====Name origin====
Moltres's name is a combination of the words ''molten'' and the {{wp|Spanish language|Spanish}} word for three, ''tres'', indicating that it is the third in the series of [[Kanto]] [[legendary birds]]. It may also be based on the word "molt" for the renewal aspect, possibly alluding to a phoenix's rebirth. Its Japanese name is simply ''Fire''.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Lavados - From lava
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Sulfura - This comes from ''{{wp|sulfur}}''.
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 파이어 ''Paieo''

==Related articles==
* [[Legendary birds]]
* [[Moltres (The Power of One)]]

==External links==
*[http://moltres.totodile.org/ Elegant Hellfire], the fanlisting for Moltres

==Notes==

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Articuno (Pokémon)

2009-11-24T06:30:06Z

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name$=Articuno |
jname$=フリーザー |
tmname$=Freezer |
image$=144Articuno.png |
size$=220px|
caption$=Artwork from FR/LG |
pron$=<sc>are-ti-''kuu''-no</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex$=144 |
oldjdex$=235 |
jdex$=240 |
hdex$=299 |
typen$=2 |
type1$=Ice |
type2$=Flying |
species$=Freeze |
height-ftin$=5'07" |
height-m$=1.7 |
weight-lbs$=122.1 |
weight-kg$=55.4 |
abilityn$=1 |
ability1$=Pressure |
ability2$= |
egggroupn$=0 |
egggroup1$=No eggs |
egggroup2$= |
eggcycles$=80 |
evsd$=3 |
expyield$=215 |
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'''Articuno''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フリーザー''' ''Freezer'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Flying}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It is, along with {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}}, one of the three [[legendary birds]] of [[Kanto]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Articuno takes the form of a large bird with predominantly blue plumage. Its coloring is darkest on its long streamer-like tail and head crest. Its head crest is fairly simple, consisting of three rhombus-shaped feathers on its forehead. Its body is a sky-blue, growing lighter on its chest and belly. Its most distinctive feature is its large wings, which look like they are made of ice. It has a small gray beak and thin, similarly-colored legs.

====Gender differences====
Articuno is a genderless species.

===Special abilities===
When Articuno flaps its wings, it can chill the moisture in the air around it, making snow fall.

===Behavior===
Articuno is one of the [[legendary birds]] of Kanto. Articuno is more passive than its counterparts; due to its isolation in the highest mountains, Articuno dislikes battling. It also flies from icy mountain to icy mountain. It is a poorly understood species, believed by many to be pure myth. According to legend, it appears before doomed travelers lost in icy regions. It is impossible to tell if these are valid sightings (as doomed travelers would have no way of passing on their story of the sighting), or merely delusions of the dying. It is described as being spectacular in flight: with its long tail streaming behind it, and its wings shining like ice. It is said to cause snow to fall when it flies, and has the potential ability to create {{m|blizzard}}s.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Rare.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Rare Pokémon|Rare Pokémon]]]]
Articuno lives in cold, isolated locations, such as mountain peaks. An Articuno is known to roost inside the [[Seafoam Islands]] of Kanto. Articuno is an extremely rare Pokémon. In Sinnoh, it is roaming round, showing that it can withstand warmer temperatures.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Pic2_(13).png|thumb|225px|right|[[Legendary birds (The Power of One)#Articuno|Articuno]] from ''[[The Power of One]]'']]
===Major Appearances===
====''[[The Power of One]]''====
Articuno first appeared in the second movie. [[Lawrence III]] attempted to collect [[Legendary birds (The Power of One)#Articuno|Articuno]] and the two other [[legendary birds]] in his scheme to capture {{p|Lugia}}.

====Other====
Another was seen in the episode ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]''. It appears to Team Rocket early in the episode, and then to Ash, Todd, Misty, and Brock. Travelers say that the Articuno watch over them on their journeys through the mountains of [[Johto]]. [[Nurse Joy]] says that Articuno has a nest in all the high mountains and cold places in the world, and flies from nest to nest bringing cold weather with it.

Also, the [[Frontier Brain]] {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} uses an {{TP|Noland|Articuno}} against certain challengers, as seen in the episode ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'' and ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', when he accepted {{Ash}}'s challenge and battled against him.

The [[Mirage Master]] briefly wielded the power of a [[Mirage Pokémon|Mirage]] Articuno in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.

===Minor Appearances===

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP187|Articuno|Ash's Pokédex|Articuno, the Freeze Pokémon. This Legendary Pokémon, with wings like thin sheets of ice, is believed to possess the ability to freeze water vapor and create snow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Articuno is shown to seal itself in a block of ice when it senses the presence of an enemy. It strongly dislikes confrontation. However in GSC, Blue was able to temporary get hold of it, together with Moltres and Zapdos. Its current status is unknown.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Articuno (TCG)}}

==Merchandise==
Articuno was one of the first four Pokémon designs revealed when the [[Pokémon 151]] brand was first announced. In the shirt design, an Articuno is rising out of the right side with the number 144 on its chest.

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When released from a [[Poké Ball]], Articuno will use a {{m|Blizzard}} attack that freezes any opponent that is caught in it for a few seconds.

====Trophy information====
Clouds gather, the barometer plunges, and fresh snow falls from the frigid air when this [[legendary Pokémon]] takes wing. Graceful and elegant, it boasts long tail feathers that flap in the wind and are lovely to behold. As would be expected, its combat moves are based on its cold nature; they include {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Blizzard}}.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]: Articuno is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Icy Flute]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=ice
|type2=flying
|gen=1
|redbluedex=A legendary bird Pokémon said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
|yellowdex=A legendary bird Pokémon. It freezes water that is contained in winter air and makes it snow.
|golddex=The magnificent seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.
|stadiumdex=A legendary bird Pokémon with long and distinctive tail feathers. Said to appear if you are freezing on a snowy mountain.
|silverdex=One of the legendary bird Pokémon, it chills moisture in the atmosphere to create snow while flying.
|crystaldex=Legendary bird Pokémon. As it flies through the sky, it cools the air, causing snow to fall.
|stadium2dex=The magnificent, seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.
|rubydex=Articuno is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control ice. The flapping of its wings chills the air. As a result, it is said that when this Pokémon flies, snow will fall.
|sapphiredex=Articuno is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control ice. The flapping of its wings chills the air. As a result, it is said that when this Pokémon flies, snow will fall.
|emeralddex=Articuno is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control ice. The flapping of its wings chills the air. As a result, it is said that when this Pokémon flies, snow will fall.
|firereddex=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. With its long tail trailing behind, its flying form is magnificent.
|leafgreendex=A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
|diamonddex=A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create {{M|blizzard}}s by freezing moisture in the air.
|pearldex=A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create {{M|blizzard}}s by freezing moisture in the air.
|platinumdex=A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create {{M|blizzard}}s by freezing moisture in the air.
|heartgolddex=The magnificent seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.
|soulsilverdex=One of the legendary bird Pokémon, it chills moisture in the atmosphere to create snow while flying.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=ice |
type2=flying|
gen=1 |
rbrarity=One |
rbarea=[[Seafoam Islands]] |
yrarity=One |
yarea=[[Seafoam Islands]] |
gen2ex=rby|
gsarea=[[Time Capsule]] |
carea=[[Time Capsule]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=One |
frlgarea=[[Seafoam Islands]] |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Citadark Isle]] ([[Shadow Pokémon|Shadow]]) |
gen4ex=pal|
ptrarity=One |
ptarea=[[Roaming Pokémon|Roaming]] [[Sinnoh]] |
palarea=Mountain |
gen4ex=hgss|
hgssrarity=One |
hgssarea=[[Seafoam Islands]] |
palarea=Mountain |
}}
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=ice
|type2=flying
| [[Pokémon Snap]]
| [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]]
|trozei=Random Agent Cards<br>Mr. Who's Den
|md=[[Frosty Grotto]] (5F)
|md2=[[Mt. Avalanche]] (Summit)
|scramble=[[Gravel Cave]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=ice
|type2=flying
|rby1=BrightPowder|rby1type=In-battle effect item|rby1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP=90 |
Attack=85 |
Defense=100 |
SpAtk=95 |
SpDef=125 |
Special=125 |
Speed=85 |
type=Ice |
type2=Flying }}

====Pokéthlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ice
|type2=Flying
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=ice|
type2=flying|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 400 |
Bug= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 200 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
flying=yes|
newground=1}}

===Learnset===
{{Learnset intro|Articuno}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|Ice|flying|4|1|Articuno}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Gust|Flying|Special|45|100|35|Smart|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25|Beauty|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|8|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|15|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|22|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|29|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|36|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|43|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|50|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|57|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|64|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|71|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|78|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|—|30|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|85|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10|Beauty|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|Ice|flying}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|ice|flying|4|1|Articuno}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM07]]|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM47]]|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM51]]|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM72]]|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM88]]|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20|Cute|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM89]]|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM02]]|Fly|Flying|Physical|95|90|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|Ice|flying}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
None.
====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|ice|flying|4|1|Articuno}}
{{mtentry4|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|55|95|25|Cool|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5|Cool|1||'''|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30|Smart|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|Cool|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|Ice|flying}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|144|50|Shadow Chill|Shadow Rush|Shadow Shed|Shadow Sky|Haze|Ice|Heal Bell|Normal|Extrasensory|Psychic|Ice Beam|Ice|xd|ice|flying}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=ice |
ndex=144 |
Pincatch=yes |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=4 |
rate=30% |
area=Legendary Island |
P1= I represent the power of ice! I always fight at full power! |
P2= My health is down by half. I must be careful. |
P3= I feel faint... My coldness is weakening... |
PL= Leveled up! My coldness increased! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=2 |
rate2=20% |
iq=C |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=144
|name1=Articuno
|type1-1=Ice
|type2-1=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=ice|
type2=flying|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=144|
name=Articuno|
}}

==Trivia==
* Despite its name obviously being based on the word "arctic", only one "c" appears in Articuno's name.
*In the [[EP002|second episode]] of the anime, there is a engraving on the Viridian City Pokémon Center's wall that depicts the [[legendary birds]]. Ash mistakes the Articuno engraving as Ho-Oh. Though the blue coloration of the stone indicates the ice element, and the wings and crest feathers are those of Articuno, the tail feathers are more similar to those of Ho-Oh.
* In {{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, as well as {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, there are binoculars in the guardhouse separating [[Fuchsia City]] from {{rt|15}}, through which Articuno can be seen flying toward the sea. It is still visible in the binoculars if it is captured or defeated in the [[Seafoam Islands]].
* Since there were only four tracks of battle music in the [[Generation I]] games (wild, Trainer, Gym Leader/Elite Four, and Champion), normal wild battle music is played when Articuno, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}} are encountered. In {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, a special remix of the normal wild battle theme is used for the legendary birds, Mewtwo, and the [[legendary beasts]] when encountered.
* In the opening of ''[[EP188|Spring Fever]]'', [[Todd Snap|Todd]] points out a tall mountain that is Articuno's home. This mountain is, on the outside, the same as [[Ice Island|Articuno's home]] in ''[[The Power of One]]''.
* In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]], it is the only one in its trio that cannot be encountered unless the player enters an event password.
* Although legendaries are said to be incapable of breeding, [[Pokémon Snap]] shows Articuno and the other birds are born from eggs, which means they were bred in some way.
* Articuno is the first legendary Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.
* In Generation I, Articuno had a different base stat total (485) then the other members of its trio - {{p|Zapdos}} had 490 and {{p|Moltres}} had 495. As of Generation II, due to the {{Stat|Special Attack}}/{{Stat|Special Defense|Defense}} split, all three legendary birds have had a base stat total of 580.
* Articuno was the last Generation I Pokémon to be introduced in the anime, and the only one that did not appear in Season 1, if movies and banned episodes are included ({{p|Mew}} is the last if its appearances in movies are not counted).
* Articuno is the only Pokémon other than {{p|Smeargle}} and {{p|Poliwrath}} who can learn an accuracy-focusing move and an OHKO move, learning {{m|Mind Reader}} and {{m|Sheer Cold}}.
* Articuno's cry consists of the notes D and G then some static.

===Origin===
This [[Pokémon]]'s appearance is based on the Arabic Anka myth, deriving from the Persian رخ {{wp|rukh}}, which is that of a giant arctic bird. The bird is similar to the {{wp|phoenix}} as it is known to resurrect itself and appear to doomed people in the mountains. Also, its long tail and small body may be reference to the rare bird, the {{wp|quetzal}}.

====Name origin====
Articuno's name is a combination of the words ''arctic'' (corrupted) and ''uno'', the {{wp|Spanish language|Spanish}} word for one, indicating that it is the first in the series of [[Kanto]] [[legendary birds]]. Its Japanese name is simply ''Freezer'', one who freezes.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Arktos - Related to ''Arctic''.
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Artikodin - From ''arctique'' (Arctic) and the Norse god ''{{wp|Odin}}''.
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 프리져 ''Freezer''

==Related articles==
* [[Legendary birds]]
* [[Articuno (The Power of One)]]

==External links==
*[http://fan.dark-ocean.net/articuno/ Like Ice], the fanlisting for Articuno.

==Notes==
<references />

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Articuno (Pokémon)

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{{PokémonInfobox|
name$=Articuno |
jname$=フリーザー |
tmname$=Freezer |
image$=144Articuno.png |
size$=220px|
caption$=Artwork from FR/LG |
pron$=<sc>are-ti-''kuu''-no</sc> <ref>Barbo, Maria. ''The Official Pokémon Handbook''. Scholastic Publishing, 1999. ISBN 0-439-10397-5</ref> |
ndex$=144 |
oldjdex$=235 |
jdex$=240 |
hdex$=299 |
typen$=2 |
type1$=Ice |
type2$=Flying |
species$=Freeze |
height-ftin$=5'07" |
height-m$=1.7 |
weight-lbs$=122.1 |
weight-kg$=55.4 |
abilityn$=1 |
ability1$=Pressure |
ability2$= |
egggroupn$=0 |
egggroup1$=No eggs |
egggroup2$= |
eggcycles$=80 |
evsd$=3 |
expyield$=215 |
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'''Articuno''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''フリーザー''' ''Freezer'') is a dual-type {{2t|Ice|Flying}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

It is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon.

It is, along with {{p|Zapdos}} and {{p|Moltres}}, one of the three [[legendary birds]] of [[Kanto]].

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Articuno takes the form of a large bird with predominantly blue plumage. Its coloring is darkest on its long streamer-like tail and head crest. Its head crest is fairly simple, consisting of three rhombus-shaped feathers on its forehead. Its body is a sky-blue, growing lighter on its chest and belly. Its most distinctive feature is its large wings, which look like they are made of ice. It has a small gray beak and thin, similarly-colored legs.

====Gender differences====
Articuno is a genderless species.

===Special abilities===
When Articuno flaps its wings, it can chill the moisture in the air around it, making snow fall.

===Behavior===
Articuno is one of the [[legendary birds]] of Kanto. Articuno is more passive than its counterparts; due to its isolation in the highest mountains, Articuno dislikes battling. It also flies from icy mountain to icy mountain. It is a poorly understood species, believed by many to be pure myth. According to legend, it appears before doomed travelers lost in icy regions. It is impossible to tell if these are valid sightings (as doomed travelers would have no way of passing on their story of the sighting), or merely delusions of the dying. It is described as being spectacular in flight: with its long tail streaming behind it, and its wings shining like ice. It is said to cause snow to fall when it flies, and has the potential ability to create {{m|blizzard}}s.

===Habitat===
[[Image:Rare.gif|right|frame|[[List of Pokémon by habitat#Rare Pokémon|Rare Pokémon]]]]
Articuno lives in cold, isolated locations, such as mountain peaks. An Articuno is known to roost inside the [[Seafoam Islands]] of Kanto. Articuno is an extremely rare Pokémon. In Sinnoh, it is roaming round, showing that it can withstand warmer temperatures.

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
[[Image:Pic2_(13).png|thumb|225px|right|[[Legendary birds (The Power of One)#Articuno|Articuno]] from ''[[The Power of One]]'']]
===Major Appearances===
====''[[The Power of One]]''====
Articuno first appeared in the second movie. [[Lawrence III]] attempted to collect [[Legendary birds (The Power of One)#Articuno|Articuno]] and the two other [[legendary birds]] in his scheme to capture {{p|Lugia}}.

====Other====
Another was seen in the episode ''[[EP189|Freeze Frame]]''. It appears to Team Rocket early in the episode, and then to Ash, Todd, Misty, and Brock. Travelers say that the Articuno watch over them on their journeys through the mountains of [[Johto]]. [[Nurse Joy]] says that Articuno has a nest in all the high mountains and cold places in the world, and flies from nest to nest bringing cold weather with it.

Also, the [[Frontier Brain]] {{FB|Factory Head|Noland}} uses an {{TP|Noland|Articuno}} against certain challengers, as seen in the episode ''[[AG135|Numero Uno Articuno]]'' and ''[[AG136|The Symbol Life]]'', when he accepted {{Ash}}'s challenge and battled against him.

The [[Mirage Master]] briefly wielded the power of a [[Mirage Pokémon|Mirage]] Articuno in ''[[The Mastermind of Mirage Pokémon]]''.

===Minor Appearances===

===Pokédex entries===
{{Animedexheader|Johto}}
{{Animedexbody|EP187|Articuno|Ash's Pokédex|Articuno, the Freeze Pokémon. This Legendary Pokémon, with wings like thin sheets of ice, is believed to possess the ability to freeze water vapor and create snow.}}
{{Animedexfooter/Pokémon|original|Johto}}

==In the manga==
===Pokémon Adventures===
Articuno is shown to seal itself in a block of ice when it senses the presence of an enemy. It strongly dislikes confrontation. However in GSC, Blue was able to temporary get hold of it, together with Moltres and Zapdos. Its current status is unknown.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Articuno (TCG)}}

==Merchandise==
Articuno was one of the first four Pokémon designs revealed when the [[Pokémon 151]] brand was first announced. In the shirt design, an Articuno is rising out of the right side with the number 144 on its chest.

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. Melee]]===
When released from a [[Poké Ball]], Articuno will use a {{m|Blizzard}} attack that freezes any opponent that is caught in it for a few seconds.

====Trophy information====
Clouds gather, the barometer plunges, and fresh snow falls from the frigid air when this [[legendary Pokémon]] takes wing. Graceful and elegant, it boasts long tail feathers that flap in the wind and are lovely to behold. As would be expected, its combat moves are based on its cold nature; they include {{m|Ice Beam}} and {{m|Blizzard}}.

==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
* [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]]: Articuno is the guardian of the [[Seven Treasures|Icy Flute]].

===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=ice
|type2=flying
|gen=1
|redbluedex=A legendary bird Pokémon said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
|yellowdex=A legendary bird Pokémon. It freezes water that is contained in winter air and makes it snow.
|golddex=The magnificent seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.
|stadiumdex=A legendary bird Pokémon with long and distinctive tail feathers. Said to appear if you are freezing on a snowy mountain.
|silverdex=One of the legendary bird Pokémon, it chills moisture in the atmosphere to create snow while flying.
|crystaldex=Legendary bird Pokémon. As it flies through the sky, it cools the air, causing snow to fall.
|stadium2dex=The magnificent, seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.
|rubydex=Articuno is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control ice. The flapping of its wings chills the air. As a result, it is said that when this Pokémon flies, snow will fall.
|sapphiredex=Articuno is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control ice. The flapping of its wings chills the air. As a result, it is said that when this Pokémon flies, snow will fall.
|emeralddex=Articuno is a legendary bird Pokémon that can control ice. The flapping of its wings chills the air. As a result, it is said that when this Pokémon flies, snow will fall.
|firereddex=One of the legendary bird Pokémon. With its long tail trailing behind, its flying form is magnificent.
|leafgreendex=A legendary bird Pokémon that is said to appear to doomed people who are lost in icy mountains.
|diamonddex=A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create {{M|blizzard}}s by freezing moisture in the air.
|pearldex=A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create {{M|blizzard}}s by freezing moisture in the air.
|platinumdex=A legendary bird Pokémon. It can create {{M|blizzard}}s by freezing moisture in the air.
|heartgolddex=The magnificent seemingly translucent wings of this legendary bird Pokémon are said to be made of ice.
|soulsilverdex=One of the legendary bird Pokémon, it chills moisture in the atmosphere to create snow while flying.
}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=ice |
type2=flying|
gen=1 |
rbrarity=One |
rbarea=[[Seafoam Islands]] |
yrarity=One |
yarea=[[Seafoam Islands]] |
gen2ex=rby|
gsarea=[[Time Capsule]] |
carea=[[Time Capsule]] |
gen3ex=frlg|
frlgrarity=One |
frlgarea=[[Seafoam Islands]] |
xdrarity=One |
xdarea=[[Citadark Isle]] ([[Shadow Pokémon|Shadow]]) |
gen4ex=pal|
ptrarity=One |
ptarea=[[Roaming Pokémon|Roaming]] [[Sinnoh]] |
palarea=Mountain |
gen4ex=hgss|
hgssrarity=One |
hgssarea=[[Seafoam Islands]] |
palarea=Mountain |
}}
====In side games====
{{SidegameAvail
|type=ice
|type2=flying
| [[Pokémon Snap]]
| [[Pokémon Island Cave|Cave]]
|trozei=Random Agent Cards<br>Mr. Who's Den
|md=[[Frosty Grotto]] (5F)
|md2=[[Mt. Avalanche]] (Summit)
|scramble=[[Gravel Cave]]
}}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems
|type=ice
|type2=flying
|rby1=BrightPowder|rby1type=In-battle effect item|rby1rar=100
}}

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats with RBY|
HP=90 |
Attack=85 |
Defense=100 |
SpAtk=95 |
SpDef=125 |
Special=125 |
Speed=85 |
type=Ice |
type2=Flying }}

====Pokéthlon stats====
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ice
|type2=Flying
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=4
|Power=3
|PowerMax=4
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=3
|StaminaMax=3
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{DP Type effectiveness|
type1=ice|
type2=flying|
Normal= 100 |
Flying= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 400 |
Bug= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 200 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
flying=yes|
newground=1}}

===Learnset===
{{Learnset intro|Articuno}}
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{movelist|Ice|flying|4|1|Articuno}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Gust|Flying|Special|45|100|35|Smart|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Powder Snow|Ice|Special|40|100|25|Beauty|3||'''}}
{{mlentry4|8|Mist|Ice|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|15|Ice Shard|Ice|Physical|40|100|30|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|22|Mind Reader|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|29|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|36|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|43|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|50|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|57|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|64|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|71|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|78|Sheer Cold|Ice|Special|—|30|5|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|85|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10|Beauty|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|Ice|flying}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|ice|flying|4|1|Articuno}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM07]]|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM47]]|Steel Wing|Steel|Physical|70|90|25|Cool|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM51]]|Roost|Flying|Status|—|—|10|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM72]]|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM88]]|Pluck|Flying|Physical|60|100|20|Cute|0||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM89]]|U-turn|Bug|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM02]]|Fly|Flying|Physical|95|90|15|Smart|1||'''}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2}}
{{movelist/note|4|Ice|flying}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
None.
====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|ice|flying|4|1|Articuno}}
{{mtentry4|Air Cutter|Flying|Special|55|95|25|Cool|3||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|2||'''|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Sky Attack|Flying|Physical|140|90|5|Cool|1||'''|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30|Smart|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|Cool|3|||no|yes|yes}}
{{tutor/note|4|Ice|flying}}

====Special moves====
{{Shadow moves|144|50|Shadow Chill|Shadow Rush|Shadow Shed|Shadow Sky|Haze|Ice|Heal Bell|Normal|Extrasensory|Psychic|Ice Beam|Ice|xd|ice|flying}}

===Side game data===
{{Side game|
type=ice |
ndex=144 |
Pincatch=yes |
Trozei=yes |
rarity=Rare |
Dungeon=yes |
body=4 |
rate=30% |
area=Legendary Island |
P1= I represent the power of ice! I always fight at full power! |
P2= My health is down by half. I must be careful. |
P3= I feel faint... My coldness is weakening... |
PL= Leveled up! My coldness increased! |
Partner=no |
Ranger=no |
Dungeon2=yes |
body2=2 |
rate2=20% |
iq=C |
}}

===Evolution===
{{evobox
|sprite1=144
|name1=Articuno
|type1-1=Ice
|type2-1=Flying}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=ice|
type2=flying|
gen=1|
gender=none|
ndex=144|
name=Articuno|
}}

==Trivia==
* Despite its name obviously being based on the word "arctic", only one "c" appears in Articuno's name.
*In the [[EP002|second episode]] of the anime, there is a engraving on the Viridian City Pokémon Center's wall that depicts the [[legendary birds]]. Ash mistakes the Articuno engraving as Ho-Oh. Though the blue coloration of the stone indicates the ice element, and the wings and crest feathers are those of Articuno, the tail feathers are more similar to those of Ho-Oh.
* In {{3v2|Red|Blue|Yellow}}, as well as {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, there are binoculars in the guardhouse separating [[Fuchsia City]] from {{rt|15}}, through which Articuno can be seen flying toward the sea. It is still visible in the binoculars if it is captured or defeated in the [[Seafoam Islands]].
* Since there were only four tracks of battle music in the [[Generation I]] games (wild, Trainer, Gym Leader/Elite Four, and Champion), normal wild battle music is played when Articuno, {{p|Zapdos}}, {{p|Moltres}}, and {{p|Mewtwo}} are encountered. In {{2v2|FireRed|LeafGreen}}, a special remix of the normal wild battle theme is used for the legendary birds, Mewtwo, and the [[legendary beasts]] when encountered.
* In the opening of ''[[EP188|Spring Fever]]'', [[Todd Snap|Todd]] points out a tall mountain that is Articuno's home. This mountain is, on the outside, the same as [[Ice Island|Articuno's home]] in ''[[The Power of One]]''.
* In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon 2]], it is the only one in its trio that cannot be encountered unless the player enters an event password.
* Although legendaries are said to be incapable of breeding, [[Pokémon Snap]] shows Articuno and the other birds are born from eggs, which means they were bred in some way.
* Articuno is the first legendary Pokémon in [[National Pokédex]] order.
* In Generation I, Articuno had a different base stat total (485) then the other members of its trio - {{p|Zapdos}} had 490 and {{p|Moltres}} had 495. As of Generation II, due to the {{Stat|Special Attack}}/{{Stat|Special Defense|Defense}} split, all three legendary birds have had a base stat total of 580.
* Articuno was the last Generation I Pokémon to be introduced in the anime, and the only one that did not appear in Season 1, if movies and banned episodes are included ({{p|Mew}} is the last if its appearances in movies are not counted).
* Articuno is the only Pokémon other than {{p|Smeargle}} and {{p|Poliwrath}} who can learn an accuracy-focusing move and an OHKO move, learning {{m|Mind Reader}} and {{m|Sheer Cold}}.
* Articuno's cry consists of the notes D and G then some static.

===Origin===
This [[Pokémon]]'s appearance is based on the Arabic Anka myth, deriving from the Persian رخ {{wp|rokh}}, which is that of a giant arctic bird. The bird is similar to the {{wp|phoenix}} as it is known to resurrect itself and appear to doomed people in the mountains. Also, its long tail and small body may be reference to the rare bird, the {{wp|quetzal}}.

====Name origin====
Articuno's name is a combination of the words ''arctic'' (corrupted) and ''uno'', the {{wp|Spanish language|Spanish}} word for one, indicating that it is the first in the series of [[Kanto]] [[legendary birds]]. Its Japanese name is simply ''Freezer'', one who freezes.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Arktos - Related to ''Arctic''.
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Artikodin - From ''arctique'' (Arctic) and the Norse god ''{{wp|Odin}}''.
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 프리져 ''Freezer''

==Related articles==
* [[Legendary birds]]
* [[Articuno (The Power of One)]]

==External links==
*[http://fan.dark-ocean.net/articuno/ Like Ice], the fanlisting for Articuno.

==Notes==
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