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Articuno
Pokémon Red and Blue

Articuno (フリーザー, Furiza, Freezer in original

Pokémon The Movie 2000, and has been seen in the series various anime and manga
spinoffs.

Since first appearing, Articuno has received mostly positive reviews. IGN has called it one of the best Pokémon, both fast and powerful, while other editors have called it a particularly beautiful character. It has been compared to both Tokusatsu film monsters and creatures from Igor Stravinsky's The Firebird. It has been featured in multiple pieces of merchandise, including in the Pokémon Trading Card Game and on a line of clothing made for adults. Articuno has been criticized as a legendary Pokémon that could not compare to other powerful characters and as annoying in its movie portrayal.

Design and characteristics

Zapdos was one of 150 different designs conceived by Game Freak's character development team and finalized by

Pokémon Red and Blue.[1][2] Originally called "Freezer" in Japanese, Nintendo decided to give the various Pokémon species more "clever and descriptive names" related to their appearance or features when translating the game for western audiences as a means to make the characters more relatable to American children.[3] Articuno's English language name is derived by combining the word "arctic" with the Italian or Spanish word "uno", meaning one.[4] David Surman, a professor of animation and design at Swinburne University of Technology, suggests that the designs for Articuno, the other two legendary birds, as well as Mewtwo and other more powerful Pokémon, were largely inspired by Tokusatsu films and television.[5]

Articuno, known as the Freeze Pokémon,

Moltres, and is the first legendary Pokémon to appear numerically in the Pokédex.[7] It takes the form of a large bird with mostly blue and white plumage. It has a large crest on its head and a long, flowing tail; its beak and legs are light gray in color. During the winter, Articuno gathers the water in the air and freezes it to make snow.[4]

Appearances

In the video games

Articuno appears in a dungeon on Seafoam Island in

Pokémon Red and Blue; it only appears in the game once and is difficult to capture.[4] Articuno has appeared in the various video game sequels as well, including the Red and Blue remake Pokémon FireRed and LeafGreen, Pokémon Platinum, and Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver. Articuno also appear in Pokémon XD: Gale of Darkness as part of a boss battle, where it can either be defeated or captured.[7] Articuno also appears in a number of the main series spin-offs. It is one of more than 60 Pokémon that may be photographed in Pokémon Snap.[8] It also appears in Pokémon Pinball and the Pokémon Stadium
series.

In other media

Articuno is featured in

Pokémon anime series, particularly in an episode where Articuno battles the Charizard beloning to main character Ash Ketchum.[10] It appeared as a trophy in Super Smash Bros. Melee.[11] In the Pokémon Adventures manga, Team Rocket
temporarily controls Articuno, forcing it to battle for them until it is defeated and set free by protagonist Blue.

Reception

Articuno has appeared in numerous pieces of merchandising since its first appearance, including plush toys and figurines. Articuno was one of four Pokémon that appeared on shirt designs that targeted adult consumers rather than children.

Pokémon The Movie 2000.[13]

Articuno has been described as among the Pokémon "fan-favorites".

Zapdos to be the best of the legendary birds.[4] They later called it a Pokémon players would never want to trade.[15] However, IGN's "Pokémon of the Day Chick" disagreed, saying "Articuno's stats aren't exactly what I would consider truly 'legendary'". She instead praised Articuno as a particularly beautiful and interesting Pokémon.[16] J. Habib of GameSpy cited Articuno as his favorite Pokémon.[17]

GameAxis Unwired praises Articuno, along with the other two legendary birds, for making Pokémon Red and Blue "cool" games.

Access Atlanta editor Bob Longino criticized Articuno's portrayal in Pokémon the Movie 2000, commenting that the its squaking was "way too much for adult ears."[21]

References

  1. ^ Staff. "2. 一新されたポケモンの世界". Nintendo.com (in Japanese). Nintendo. p. 2. Retrieved 2010-09-10.
  2. ^ Stuart Bishop (2003-05-30). "Game Freak on Pokémon!". CVG. Archived from the original on 2008-02-08. Retrieved 2008-02-07.
  3. ^ Chua-Euan, Howard (November 22, 1999). "PokéMania". TIME. Retrieved 2008-09-15.
  4. ^
    San Francisco, California: IGN. News Corporation
    . 1998. p. 7. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  5. Melbourne, Victoria: Swinburne University of Technology
    . p. 26. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  6. ISBN 978-0545078863
    . Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  7. ^
    Future Publishing
    . p. 1. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  8. San Francisco, California: IGN. News Corporation
    . Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  9. ISBN 1556525915
    . Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  10. The Right Stuf International
    . Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  11. ^ "Trophies". Super Smash Bros. Melee Walkthrough & Strategy Guide. Costa Mesa, California: GameSpy. News Corporation. 20 January 2002. p. 54. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  12. ^ Fletcher, J.C. (24 June 2008). "Be the most stylish person at the Pokemon tournament, not just the oldest". Joystiq. AOL. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  13. ^ Staff (2000-07-05). "Introducing Pokemon's Articuno". Chicago Sun-Times.
  14. San Francisco, California: IGN. News Corporation
    . 13 March 2007. p. 2. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  15. San Francisco, California: IGN. News Corporation
    . 2004. p. 5. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  16. San Francisco, California: IGN. News Corporation
    . 18 November 2002. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  17. ^ Habib, J. (19 January 2007). "Pokemon Strengths and Weaknesses". Pokemon Battle Revolution Walkthrough & Strategy Guide. Costa Mesa, California: GameSpy. News Corporation. Retrieved 28 September 2010.
  18. ^ "1 Bird in Hand is Worth 2 in the Bush?? Not!". GameAxis Unwired (16). Singapore Press Holdings: 38. December 2004. Retrieved 28 September 2010. {{cite journal}}: More than one of |pages= and |page= specified (help)CS1 maint: date and year (link)
  19. ^ "More is less in ho-hum, moralistic 'Pokémon 2000'". Seattlepi.com. 2000-07-21. Retrieved 2010-09-24.
  20. ^ Chris Zell. "Show #234 of Reeling: The Movie Review Show with Robin & Laura Clifford". Reelingreviews.com. Retrieved 2010-09-24.
  21. ^ "Atlanta Movie Theaters/ Movies in Atlanta". accessAtlanta. Retrieved 2010-09-24.
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