Pokemon GO Galarian Articuno PvP and PvE guide: Best moveset, counters, and more

The Galarian variants of the original Legendary Bird trio – Moltres, Articuno, and Zapdos – are some of the hardest Pocket Monsters to encounter in Pokemon GO. Not only are they insanely rare, but catching them is also an absolute nightmare. This is because they have an incredibly small catch rate in Niantic’s popular mobile game.

This article takes a look at Galarian Articuno, its best movesets, and its counters in Pokemon GO.

Note: Some aspects of this article are subjective and solely reflect the opinions of the writer

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Pokemon GO Galarian Articuno's best moveset

Galarian Articuno in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

Pokemon GO Galarian Articuno best PvE moveset:

• Fast Attack: Psycho Cut
• Charged Attacks: Brave Bird and Future Sight

Pokemon GO Galarian Articuno best PvE moveset:

• Fast Attack: Psycho Cut
• Charged Attacks: Brave Bird and Ancient Power

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Is Galarian Articuno good in Pokemon GO PvP and PvE?

Is Galarian Articuno good? (Image via TPC)

Galarian Articuno in Pokemon GO PvE

While Galarian Articuno performs better than its Kanto variant, most Psychic typing creatures pale in comparison to Mewtwo in PvE battles. So, unless Galar Articuno outperforms the most powerful Pokemon of all time, it is unlikely that you would want to use it in PvE battles.

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Galarian Articuno in Pokemon GO PvP

Galarian Articuno is an overall average Pocket Monster. Regardless of which league you put it in, it fails to deliver, despite its legendary status in the game.

In the Great League, its lack of bulk and elemental typing coverage puts it far behind other Psychic- and Flying-type creatures.

In the Ultra League, you have Lugia to outclass Galarian Articuno in every manner imaginable. Even though it can get to its Charged moves more often, thanks to its added bulk, it still fails to perform well in this league.

In the Master League, with all forms of superior legendary beasts boasting better stats, Galarian Articuno is a far cry from being a viable battler.

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Pokemon GO Galarian Articuno: All moves and stats

All Galarian Birds in Pokemon GO (Image via TPC)

Fast Attacks:

• Psycho Cut: This is a Psychic-type move. It does 8.33 Damage Per Second (DPS) while generating 13.33 Energy Per Second (EPS).
• Confusion: This is a Psychic-type move. It does 12.50 DPS while generating 9.38 EPS.

Charged Attacks:

• Future Sight: This is a one-bar Psychic-type move with a base power of 120. It does 44.44 DPS and 1.20 Damage Per Energy (DPE). Its DPS*DPE is 53.33.
• Ancient Power: This is a three-bar Rock-type move with a base power of 70. It does 20 DPS and 2.12 DPE. Its DPS*DPE is 42.42.
• Brave Bird: This is a one-bar Flying-type move with a base power of 130. It does 65 DPS and 1.30 DPE. Its DPS*DPE is 84.50.

Base Stats:

• Attack: 250
• Defense: 197
• Stamina: 207
• CP: 4,059

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Pokemon GO Galarian Articuno: Strengths and weaknesses

Galarian Articuno is a dual Flying- and Psychic-type Pokemon and that makes it vulnerable to the following elemental typings:

• Dark
• Electric
• Ghost
• Ice
• Rock

Galarian Articuno is resistant to the following elemental typings:

• Fighting
• Grass
• Ground
• Psychic

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Best team for Galarian Articuno in Pokemon GO PvP

Here is the best team for Galarian Articuno in PvP:

• Medicham, Lickitung, and Galarian Articuno

This team will give you key wins against some of the top meta creatures like Registeel, Medicham, Carbink, Lickitung, and Galarian Stunfisk.

You will have a fair amount of success with Galarian Articuno if you run it with Medicham and Lickitung, especially in the Great League.

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Best counters to Galarian Articuno in Pokemon GO

Here are the best counters to Galarian Articuno:

• Xurkitree
• Tyranitar
• Hydreigon
• Zekrom
• Darkrai
• Weavile
• Gholdengo
• Rampardos
• Origin Forme Giratina
• Unbound Hoopa
• Gengar
• Attack Forme Deoxys
• Tyrantrum
• Rhyperior
• Baxcalibur
• Therian Forme Thundurus
• Chandelure
• Confined Hoopa
• Raikou
• Yveltal
• Galarian Darmanitan
• Magnezone
• Zapdos

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This is all you need to know about Galarian Articuno and its current status in Pokemon GO.

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