Articuno

Articuno (, Freezer) is a creature in the media franchise.

Origin
Articuno is an Ice/Flying-type introduced in, and is categorized within the Pokédex at #144 as the "Freeze Pokémon". Along with Zapdos and Moltres, Articuno is part of a trio commonly referred to as the. Along with the other legendary birds, Articuno received a Psychic/Flying-type Galarian form in Generation VIII.

is an Ice-type special move with 55 base power and 95% accuracy, which affects all adjacent foes and reduces by one stage the Speed of every target. Unlike its Smash appearance, it cannot inflict the frozen status on foes. Articuno does not learn it naturally, but can learn it by in  and by  in several later games.

As a Poké Ball Pokémon
Articuno is a legendary Pokémon that can be summoned via a Poké Ball in Super Smash Bros. Melee. Articuno's appearance is rare due to its status as a legendary Pokémon, and general high power. Its chance of appearing out of a Poké Ball is highly increased in the event match Legendary Pokémon. Articuno uses Icy Wind as its attack, where it will unleash a blast of frost from its body. Any character in Icy Wind's attack radius will take 25% damage and be frozen for a few seconds, much like being affected by a Freezie. Characters that are affected by Articuno's Icy Wind will also be sent towards the top of the screen with very high knockback, with most characters (except for fast fallers and most heavyweights) being OHKO'd on Final Destination. Articuno's attack cannot harm the summoner.

Trophy
Articuno only appears as a trophy exclusive to the 3DS version.

Spirit
Articuno appears alongside Zapdos and Moltres as a Legend-class primary spirit.

Articuno uses a cyan puppet fighter, and is fought on the Find Mii stage's Battlefield form. He is fought along with the orange and red Lucas puppet fighters representing Zapdos and Moltres respectively. During the battle, the Lucas puppet fighters will reflect projectiles, referencing the Legendary birds' defensive abilities. The cyan Lucas puppet fighter also frequently uses PK Freeze, referencing Articuno's Ice type.

Trivia

 * Articuno is the only member of the not to appear in Ultimate as a background character.