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Feb 27, 2025 · Psyshock lets Galarian Articuno Galar break past opposing setup sweepers like Calm Mind Florges and Dudunsparce. Alternatively, Psychic Noise lets Galarian Articuno Galar overwhelm special walls like Cramorant and Florges. Tera Steel also aids in these setup wars too, as well as shielding and shields Galarian Articuno Galar from Rock-type moves ...

Jan 18, 2025 · Following the recent January metagame shifts, Articuno-Galar has soon rose to the forefront of the tier as a controversial presence. With the overall power level of the tier dropping drastically on top of losing some of its checks, it was only a matter of time before Articuno-Galar exerted a strong presence over the tier.

Oct 24, 2020 · Galarian Articuno is prone to Dark-types which usually carry Sucker Punch to end Articuno's sweep. Dark-type checks such as Clefable, Mandibuzz, and Galarian Zapdos make good teammates. Urshifu and Galarian Zapdos are also notable for breaking through Chansey, a Pokemon that walls this set. Choice Specs Articuno-Galar @ Choice Specs Ability ...

Feb 25, 2021 · Unfortunately, Dark types (especially Bisharp and Obstagoon) won't have ANY trouble facing it. One heavy-hitting Knock Off spells DOOM for Articuno. Once I see a threat like that, Kommo-o tags in to bring them down to their knees. Phazers, Chanseys and Blisseys are able to stop Articuno's late-game sweeping with ease when they're still on the ...

Sep 18, 2024 · Articuno can form cores with other pivots like Passimian, Jolteon, and Qwilfish. Articuno's 4x weakness to Rock is a major vulnerability (RC) one that can be covered by partners like Hisuian Decidueye, Orthworm, and Palossand.

Oct 4, 2010 · Articuno has poor coverage and a reletively barren movepool for offense with it's movepool but it learns Roost allowing it to use it's Dream World ability and Roost to annoy people in Generation 5 unlike other Roost users. Agility might have use but Articuno lacks the tools to pull off a sweep in my opinion.

Jun 22, 2022 · With Heal Bell and Pressure, Articuno can safely out PP stall any one Pokemon's Toxic (RC) while offering key cleric support to teammates, opening up superior move options on teammates such as Toxic on Umbreon and Stealth Rock on Chansey. 56 Speed EVs let Articuno outspeed Choice Specs Primarina, and maximum high Special Defense investment with ...

Mar 22, 2024 · Ice Beam is used for a strong single-target attack, and Freeze-Dry is chosen to threaten Water-types like Ogerpon-W, Urshifu-R, and Terastallized Amoonguss, which otherwise take Articuno's its moves exceptionally well. Articuno opts for Sheer Cold to threaten bulky Ice-(ah) resistant foes such as Incineroar, Dondozo, and Kingambit.

Jun 23, 2016 · Assault Vest makes Articuno much more specially bulky, allowing it to run maximum Special Attack for dealing decent damage outside of Sheer Cold. 108 HP EVs allow Articuno to switch into Stealth Rock twice and avoid a 2HKO from defensive Rotom-W. 140 Speed EVs with a Modest nature let Articuno outspeed Adamant Breloom, but if you're more ...