Articuno Pokémon X: Moves, Sprites & Locations
Everything you need to know about Articuno in Pokémon X. On this page you'll find its Pokédex entry straight from the game, all sprite variants including shiny forms, the complete moveset of 51 moves grouped by learning method (level-up, TM/HM, egg, tutor), and every wild encounter location with levels, conditions, and catch rates.
Pokémon X
KalosArticuno Pokemon X Pokedex Entry
This Pokémon can control ice at will. Articuno is said to live in snowy mountains riddled with permafrost.
Pokemon X Articuno Sprites
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Shiny
Shiny ReversePokémon X Articuno Moveset
Complete registry of moves learned by Articuno via various methods in Pokémon X.
| Move | Type | Requirement |
|---|---|---|
| Gust | flying | Lv. 1 |
| Powder Snow | ice | Lv. 1 |
| Sheer Cold | ice | Lv. 1 |
| Roost | flying | Lv. 1 |
| Tailwind | flying | Lv. 1 |
| Hurricane | flying | Lv. 1 |
| Freeze Dry | ice | Lv. 1 |
| Mist | ice | Lv. 8 |
| Ice Shard | ice | Lv. 15 |
| Mind Reader | normal | Lv. 22 |
| Ancient Power | rock | Lv. 29 |
| Agility | psychic | Lv. 36 |
| Ice Beam | ice | Lv. 43 |
| Reflect | psychic | Lv. 50 |
| Hail | ice | Lv. 57 |
| Tailwind | flying | Lv. 64 |
| Blizzard | ice | Lv. 71 |
| Sheer Cold | ice | Lv. 78 |
| Roost | flying | Lv. 85 |
| Hurricane | flying | Lv. 92 |
End of Move Database
Pokémon X Articuno Locations
Articuno can be caught in 2 locations across Pokémon X, including Sea Spirits Den Area and Roaming Kalos Area. The most reliable spawn is at Roaming Kalos Area, where you'll find it at Lv. 70 by catching the single available encounter with a 100% encounter rate (starter chespin).
Sea Spirits Den Area
1 encounter- only oneLv. 70Starter chespin, Other found 11 times roaming100%Common
Roaming Kalos Area
1 encounter- only oneLv. 70Starter chespin100%Common