Articuno vs Zapdos: Stats, Type Matchups & Which Is Better
Base Stats
| Articuno | Stat | Zapdos |
|---|---|---|
| 90 | HP | 90 |
| 85 | Attack | 90 |
| 100 | Defense | 85 |
| 95 | Sp. Atk | 125 |
| 125 | Sp. Def | 90 |
| 85 | Speed | 100 |
| 580 | Total | 580 |
Stat Spread
- Articuno
- Zapdos
Quick Verdict
Neither gets a type edge — both trade blows at 2×. Zapdos hits harder, its Sp. Atk of 125 topping the other's 95 by 30. Zapdos outspeeds by 15 points (100 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 → Zapdos: 2×
Zapdos → Articuno: 2×
Articuno
Weak toRock 4×Fire 2×Electric 2×Steel 2×
ResistsGrass 0.5×Bug 0.5×
Immune toGround 0×
Zapdos
Weak toIce 2×Rock 2×
ResistsGrass 0.5×Fighting 0.5×Bug 0.5×Steel 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×). Zapdos vs common attackers: takes super-effective hits from Ice (2×), Rock (2×), but resists Fighting (0.5×), Grass (0.5×). It is immune to Ground (0×).
Which Should You Pick?
Choose Articuno if…
- you want to eat hits — 50 more combined bulk
Choose Zapdos if…
- you want the bigger hitter — Sp. Atk 125 vs 95
- you want to move first — 15 more Speed
- you prefer fewer weaknesses (2 vs 4)