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

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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.

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When is Articuno in raids? From July 1, 2026, to July 5, 2026. 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).

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Defeating Articuno in a raid – With these counters

  1. Mega Diancie with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
  2. Shadow Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
  3. Shadow Gigalith with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
  4. Shadow Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  5. Mega Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  6. Shadow Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
  7. Shadow Tyranitar with Smack Down and Stone Edge
  8. Zamazenta (Crowned Shield) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Bash
  9. Rampardos with Smack Down and Rock Slide
  10. Mega Aerodactyl with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
  11. Glimmora with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
  12. Zacian (Crowned Sword) with Metal Claw and Behemoth Blade
  13. Shadow Aggron with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
  14. Shadow Aurorus with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam
  15. Necrozma (Dusk Mane) with Metal Claw and Sunsteel Strike
  16. Rhyperior with Smack Down and Rock Wrecker
  17. Terrakion with Smack Down and Rock Slide
  18. Shadow Omastar with Rock Throw and Rock Slide
  19. Gigalith with Smack Down and Meteor Beam
  20. Tyrantrum with Rock Throw and Meteor Beam

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.

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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.

This is an AI-powered translation. Some inaccuracies might exist.