Pokémon GO: Articuno counters – The 20 best attackers in the raid guide

The best counters against Articuno in Pokémon GO in the guide. We show you the best attackers and movesets. This way, you can defeat Articuno in 5-star raids.

When is Articuno in raids? From July 16, 2024, to July 23, 2024. The legendary ice bird will also have its own raid hour on July 17, 2024, at 6:00 PM. You can encounter Articuno in nearly all gyms for one hour during this time.

What kind of Pokémon is Articuno? Articuno can be found in 5-star raids and is from the first generation of Pokémon. It belongs to the Ice and Flying types. Here, we show you the best counters against Articuno and which types it is weak against (type effectiveness).

Defeating Articuno in a raid – With these counters

1. Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
2. Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
3. Shadow Steelix with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
4. Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
5. Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
6. Shadow Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
7. Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Metal Claw and Steel Beam
8. Mega Steelix with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
9. Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Slide
10. Shadow Ampharos with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
11. Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
12. Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
13. Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
14. Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
15. Steelix with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
16. Amagarga with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
17. Shadow Metagross with Bullet Punch and Meteor Mash
18. Muramura with Rock Throw and Stone Edge
19. Brockoloss with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
20. Mega Blaziken with Fire Spin and Blast Burn

Weaknesses of Articuno: The Pokémon is of the Ice and Flying types and has weaknesses against Rock, Steel, Fire, and Electric. Particularly against Rock. So, focus on attacks and Pokémon of these types in raids to defeat Articuno.

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Is there Shiny Articuno? Yes, you can also get Articuno as Shiny in your collection.

How many trainers are needed? With the best counters at a high level, at least 2 trainers should be brought along to defeat Articuno. With lower levels, but strong counters, you should look for more trainers. To complete the raids quickly, groups with many participants are recommended.