Ultimate Articuno Location Guide for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet: Where to Find the Legendary Bird

Articuno, one of the original trio of Legendary Pokemon introduced in the very first generation, is making a return in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet. For players looking to catch this majestic ice bird, a location guide has been provided to help navigate the process.

In order to catch Articuno, players must first clear The Indigo Disk’s main story to unlock the ability to catch returning Legendary Pokemon. Without the DLC, players will not be able to encounter Articuno or any other returning Legendary Pokemon.

Unlike some other Legendary Pokemon, Articuno is not exclusive to either Pokemon Scarlet or Violet. Players can catch Articuno regardless of the game they are playing, making it accessible to all trainers.

To activate the Articuno location, players must have a corresponding Articuno snack in their party. This snack can be obtained by talking to an NPC named Snacksworth in Blueberry Academy’s lobby. Snacksworth will give players a snack that corresponds to a random Legendary Pokemon after clearing either 10 Solo Quests or 1 Group Quest. Players will have to repeat this process until they receive the Articuno snack.

Once players have the Articuno snack, Articuno will spawn on Glaseado Mountain at Level 70. Articuno’s moveset includes Hurricane, Blizzard, and the powerful Sheer Cold, which has the potential to one-hit KO a player’s Pokemon. To increase the chances of catching Articuno, players are advised to bring a Pokemon with the ability Sturdy, such as Bastiodon, who also resists Flying and Ice types. Additionally, using a Dive Ball can increase the chances of successfully capturing Articuno.

For players seeking to catch other Legendary Pokemon in Pokemon Scarlet and Violet, guides are available for their locations as well. The official website for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet provides a master list of Legendary Pokemon locations for players to reference.

Pokemon Scarlet and Violet are currently available for the Nintendo Switch, allowing players to embark on their journey to catch all the Legendary Pokemon. For more information and guides, players can visit the official website for Pokemon Scarlet and Violet.