How to beat Articuno Raid in Pokemon Go

Articuno Raids are back in Pokemon Go, and the Ice-type Legendary is still a powerful creature to add to PvP and PvE teams.

Articuno’s high HP pool and damage bursts can make its Raid battles tricky. So, here’s all you need to know about beating its Raids easily with the best counters to use.

Best counters for Pokemon Go Articuno Raid

• Mega Aerodactyl – Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• Mega Tyranytar – Smack Down and Stone Edge
• Mega Diancie – Rock Throw and Rock Slide
• Rampardos – Smack Down and Rock Slide
• Dusk Mane Necrozma – Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike
• Mega Blaziken – Fire Spin and Blast Burn
• Metagross – Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
• Mega Aggron – Smack Down and Meteor Beam

Rock-type Pokemon are your safest bet to beat Articuno thanks to its weaknesses. Make sure you pick strong Rock-type counters with Rock-type moves to take advantage of the STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus). You’ll still need at least three trainers to take down the Raid boss, so keep that in mind.

Other great counters include Mega Ampharos, Rhyperior, Terrakion, and Gigalith.

How to get Articuno in Pokemon Go

You can catch Articuno in Pokemon Go after beating it in a 5-Star Raid battle taking place between July 15 and July 23. After you manage to defeat the Raid boss, you will get an opportunity to catch it with a limited amount of Premier Balls.

Articuno weaknesses

As an Ice/Flying-type Pokemon, Articuno is weak against Rock, Electric, Fire, and Steel-type moves. It has a double weakness to Rock-type attacks, so we recommend using Rock-type Pokemon as leads in the Raid.

Articuno moveset

Fast Moves:

• Ice Shard (Ice)
• Frost Breath (Ice)

Charged Moves:

• Icy Wind (Ice)
• Blizzard (Ice)
• Ice Beam (Ice)
• Ancient Power (Rock)
• Hurricane* (Flying)
• Triple Axel (Ice)

Hurricane can only be taught to Articuno with an Elite Charged TM, so keep that in mind.

Can Articuno be shiny in Pokemon Go?

Yes, shiny Articuno is available in Pokemon Go. Lucky players can get a shiny Articuno when they encounter it after a Raid.

Keep in mind that shiny Legendary Pokemon have a 100% catch rate, so if you encounter one of these, consider your catch secured.

With Marshadow‘s debut, check out all of the Mythical Pokemon available in Pokemon Go, as well as when Ultra Beasts are coming back to Raids.