Articuno vs Moltres: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Articuno | Stat | Moltres |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | HP | 90 |
| 85 | Attack | 100 |
| 100 | Defense | 90 |
| 95 | Sp. Atk | 125 |
| 125 | Sp. Def | 85 |
| 85 | Speed | 90 |
| 580 | Total | 580 |
Stat Spread
- Articuno
- Moltres
Quick Verdict
Moltres owns the type matchup, landing 2× on Articuno with STAB. Moltres hits harder, its Sp. Atk of 125 topping the other's 95 by 30. Moltres outspeeds by 5 points (90 vs 85) and moves first. Articuno is the bulkier wall, 50 points ahead on combined HP/Def/Sp.Def (315 vs 265).
Type Matchup
Articuno → Moltres: 1×
Moltres → Articuno: 2×
Articuno
Weak toRock 4×Fire 2×Electric 2×Steel 2×
ResistsGrass 0.5×Bug 0.5×
Immune toGround 0×
Moltres
Weak toRock 4×Water 2×Electric 2×
ResistsGrass 0.25×Bug 0.25×Fire 0.5×Fighting 0.5×Steel 0.5×Fairy 0.5×
Immune toGround 0×
Articuno vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Rock (4×), Fire (2×), Electric (2×), but resists Grass (0.5×). It is immune to Ground (0×). Moltres vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Rock (4×), Water (2×), Electric (2×), but resists Fighting (0.5×), Fire (0.5×), Grass (0.25×). It is immune to Ground (0×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Articuno if…
- you want to eat hits — 50 more combined bulk
Choose Moltres if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Sp. Atk 125 vs 95
- you want to move first — 5 more Speed
- you want the type edge (2× STAB into Articuno)
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (3 vs 4)