Articuno-Galar
Base stats: 90 HP / 85 Atk / 85 Def / 125 SpA / 100 SpD / 95 Spe
Ability: Competitive (This Pokemon's Special Attack is raised by 2 stages for each of its stat stages that is lowered by an opposing Pokemon.)
Moveset:
Level-Up
1-Gust
1-Psycho Shift
5-Confusion
10-Reflect
15-Hypnosis
20-Agility
25-Ancient Power
30-Tailwind
35-Psycho Cut
40-Recover
45-Freezing Glare
50-Dream Eater
55-Hurricane
60-Mind Reader
65-Future Sight
70-Trick Room
TMs and TRs
TM06 Fly
TM08 Hyper Beam
TM09 Giga Impact
TM17 Light Screen
TM18 Reflect
TM21 Rest
TM24 Snore
TM25 Protect
TM26 Scary Face
TM30 Steel Wing
TM39 Facade
TM40 Swift
TM44 Imprison
TM56 U-turn
TM60 Power Swap
TM61 Guard Swap
TM69 Psycho Cut
TM70 Trick Room
TM76 Round
TM95 Air Slash
TR11 Psychic
TR12 Agility
TR20 Substitute
TR25 Psyshock
TR26 Endure
TR27 Sleep Talk
TR33 Shadow Ball
TR34 Future Sight
TR40 Skill Swap
TR42 Hyper Voice
TR49 Calm Mind
TR66 Brave Bird
TR82 Stored Power
TR83 Ally Switch
TR89 Hurricane
Move Tutors:
Dual Wingbeat
Expanding Force
1-Gust
1-Psycho Shift
5-Confusion
10-Reflect
15-Hypnosis
20-Agility
25-Ancient Power
30-Tailwind
35-Psycho Cut
40-Recover
45-Freezing Glare
50-Dream Eater
55-Hurricane
60-Mind Reader
65-Future Sight
70-Trick Room
TMs and TRs
TM06 Fly
TM08 Hyper Beam
TM09 Giga Impact
TM17 Light Screen
TM18 Reflect
TM21 Rest
TM24 Snore
TM25 Protect
TM26 Scary Face
TM30 Steel Wing
TM39 Facade
TM40 Swift
TM44 Imprison
TM56 U-turn
TM60 Power Swap
TM61 Guard Swap
TM69 Psycho Cut
TM70 Trick Room
TM76 Round
TM95 Air Slash
TR11 Psychic
TR12 Agility
TR20 Substitute
TR25 Psyshock
TR26 Endure
TR27 Sleep Talk
TR33 Shadow Ball
TR34 Future Sight
TR40 Skill Swap
TR42 Hyper Voice
TR49 Calm Mind
TR66 Brave Bird
TR82 Stored Power
TR83 Ally Switch
TR89 Hurricane
Move Tutors:
Dual Wingbeat
Expanding Force
Notable Moves:
Freezing Glare (signature)
Calm Mind
Recover
Hurricane
Air Slash
U-Turn
Shadow Ball
Agility
Light Screen
Reflect
Freezing Glare:
Pros:
+It has a great stat distribution highlighted by a high Special Attack.
+Its offensive typing notably allows it to hit Regenerator cores super-effectively.
+The combination of Calm Mind and Recover makes Galarian Articuno a great setup sweeper.
+Its ability Competitive allows it to gain free Special Attack boosts from Defoggers and the omnipresent Landorus-T.
Cons:
-It has no coverage for Steel-types outside of Shadow Ball. This makes it hard for Galarian Articuno to take advantage of Steel-type Defoggers such as Corviknight and Skarmory.
-Its typing gives it unfortunate weaknesses to common types such as Rock, Dark, and Ghost.
-Its Speed falls short from allowing it to offensively check key threats such as Urshifu.
Potential Sets:
Calm Mind Sweeper
Articuno-Galar @ Heavy-Duty Boots
Ability: Competitive
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Freezing Glare
- Calm Mind
- Hurricane
- Recover
This set functions as an set-up sweeper while also acting as a deterrent on the tier's Defoggers. Recover gives Articuno longevity, allowing it set up multiple time throught the game. Articuno's offensive typing allows it to sweep through some of the tier's premier defensive Pokémon such as Toxapex, Tangrowth, and Amoonguss. Galarian Articuno has a hard time breaking through healthy Steel-type Pokemon so teammates that can break through them such as Urshifu and Magnezone are appreciated. Galarian Articuno is prone to Dark-types which usually carry Sucker Punch to end Articuno's sweep. Dark-type checks such as Clefable, Mandibuzz, and Galarian Zapdos make good teammates. Urshifu and Galarian Zapdos are also notable for breaking through Chansey, a Pokemon that walls this set.
Choice Specs
Articuno-Galar @ Choice Specs
Ability: Competitive
EVs: 4 Def / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
Timid Nature
IVs: 0 Atk
- Freezing Glare
- Hurricane
- U-turn
- Shadow Ball
This set fits on offensive teams that need a Pokémon that can break through Regenerator cores. Choice Specs grants Galarian Articuno immediate power to break through said defensive cores with its high-powered STABs backed up by a high Special Attack. U-Turn allows Articuno to pivot out of unfavorable situations while retaining momentum for the team. Shadow Ball is Galarian Articuno's only form of coverage; the move allows it to hit Aegislash for super-effective damage while also hitting other Steel-types for neutral damage. Much like the Calm Mind set, Dark- and Steel-types checks make good teammates for Articuno so it could fulfill its job more smoothly.
Other Options:
Articuno-Galar can also run a Choice Scarf set to revenge-kill faster threats it has a type advantage such as Urshifu and Gengar.
Psyshock can be used over Freezing Glare as itsPsychic STAB to hit special walls such as Blissey harder.
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