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Arceus
Abilities
Stat Ranges at Lv. 100
Min = 0 IVs, 0 EVs, hindering nature. Max = 31 IVs, 252 EVs, boosting nature.
- Generation
- IV (Sinnoh)
- Color
- White
- Shape
- Quadruped
- Habitat
- Unknown
- Growth Rate
- Slow
- Capture Rate
- 3 (1.2%)
- Gender Ratio
- Genderless
- Egg Groups
- No Eggs
- Hatch Counter
- 120 cycles (~30,976 steps)
- Base Experience
- 324
- EV Yield
- 3 HP
- Height
- 3.2 m (10'06")
- Weight
- 320.0 kg (705.5 lbs)
Damage taken when attacked by each type.
Changes arceus's type and form to match its held Plate.
Generation VI
According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
Generation VIII
It is the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui. Its luminance guides and protects all Pokémon. Hisuian mythology states that Arceus is the creator of all things.
Show older entries (Gen IV, V)
Generation IV
It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
Generation V
It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing then shaped the world.
Level Up
13 moves| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Seismic Toss | fig | P | — | 100% | 20 |
| 1 | Cosmic Power | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 10 | Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| 19 | Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| 20 | Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 30 | Hyper VoiceSTAB | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| 40 | Extreme SpeedSTAB | nor | P | 80 | 100% | 5 |
| 50 | Healing Wish | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| 60 | Future Sight | psy | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| 70 | Recover | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| 80 | Hyper BeamSTAB | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| 90 | Perish Song | nor | N | — | — | 5 |
| 100 | JudgmentSTAB | nor | S | 100 | 100% | 10 |
TM / HM
114 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Acid Spray | poi | S | 40 | 100% | 20 |
| Agility | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Air Slash | fly | S | 75 | 95% | 15 |
| Aura Sphere | fig | S | 80 | — | 20 |
| Avalanche | ice | P | 60 | 100% | 10 |
| Blizzard | ice | S | 110 | 70% | 5 |
| Body Press | fig | P | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Body SlamSTAB | nor | P | 85 | 100% | 15 |
| Brick Break | fig | P | 75 | 100% | 15 |
| Bug Buzz | bug | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Bulk Up | fig | N | — | — | 20 |
| Bulldoze | gro | P | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Bullet Seed | gra | P | 25 | 100% | 30 |
| Calm Mind | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Charge Beam | ele | S | 50 | 90% | 10 |
| Chilling Water | wat | S | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Confuse Ray | gho | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dazzling Gleam | fai | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Double EdgeSTAB | nor | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Draco Meteor | dra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Dragon Claw | dra | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Dragon Dance | dra | N | — | — | 20 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Dragon Tail | dra | P | 60 | 90% | 10 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Earthquake | gro | P | 100 | 100% | 10 |
| Electric Terrain | ele | N | — | — | 10 |
| Endure | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Energy Ball | gra | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| FacadeSTAB | nor | P | 70 | 100% | 20 |
| Fire Blast | fir | S | 110 | 85% | 5 |
| Flamethrower | fir | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Flare Blitz | fir | P | 120 | 100% | 15 |
| Flash Cannon | ste | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Fly | fly | P | 90 | 95% | 15 |
| Focus Blast | fig | S | 120 | 70% | 5 |
| Foul Play | dar | P | 95 | 100% | 15 |
| Future Sight | psy | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga ImpactSTAB | nor | P | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Grass Knot | gra | S | — | 100% | 20 |
| Grassy Terrain | gra | N | — | — | 10 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Gunk Shot | poi | P | 120 | 80% | 5 |
| Heat Wave | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Heavy Slam | ste | P | — | 100% | 10 |
| Hex | gho | S | 65 | 100% | 10 |
| Hurricane | fly | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Hydro Pump | wat | S | 110 | 80% | 5 |
| Hyper BeamSTAB | nor | S | 150 | 90% | 5 |
| Hyper VoiceSTAB | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Ice Beam | ice | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Imprison | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Light Screen | psy | N | — | — | 30 |
| Liquidation | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Magical Leaf | gra | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Meteor Beam | roc | S | 120 | 90% | 10 |
| Misty Terrain | fai | N | — | — | 10 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Overheat | fir | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Phantom Force | gho | P | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Poison Jab | poi | P | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Power Gem | roc | S | 80 | 100% | 20 |
| Protect | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psych Up | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psychic | psy | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Psychic Terrain | psy | N | — | — | 10 |
| Psyshock | psy | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Rain Dance | wat | N | — | — | 5 |
| Reflect | psy | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rest | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Roar | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Rock Slide | roc | P | 75 | 90% | 10 |
| Rock Tomb | roc | P | 60 | 95% | 15 |
| Sandstorm | roc | N | — | — | 10 |
| Scary Face | nor | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Scorching Sands | gro | S | 70 | 100% | 10 |
| Shadow Ball | gho | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Shadow Claw | gho | P | 70 | 100% | 15 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sludge Bomb | poi | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Snarl | dar | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Solar Beam | gra | S | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| Steel Beam | ste | S | 140 | 95% | 5 |
| Stomping Tantrum | gro | P | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Stone Edge | roc | P | 100 | 80% | 5 |
| Stored Power | psy | S | 20 | 100% | 10 |
| Substitute | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Sunny Day | fir | N | — | — | 5 |
| Supercell Slam | ele | P | 100 | 95% | 15 |
| Surf | wat | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| SwiftSTAB | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Swords Dance | nor | N | — | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Take DownSTAB | nor | P | 90 | 85% | 20 |
| Taunt | dar | N | — | 100% | 20 |
| Tera BlastSTAB | nor | S | 80 | 100% | 10 |
| Thunder | ele | S | 110 | 70% | 10 |
| Thunder Wave | ele | N | — | 90% | 20 |
| Thunderbolt | ele | S | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Trailblaze | gra | P | 50 | 100% | 20 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Trick Room | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Waterfall | wat | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Wild Charge | ele | P | 90 | 100% | 15 |
| Will O Wisp | fir | N | — | 85% | 15 |
| X Scissor | bug | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Move Tutor
20 moves
| Move | Type | Cat. | Pow | Acc | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dark Pulse | dar | S | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Draco Meteor | dra | S | 130 | 90% | 5 |
| Dragon Pulse | dra | S | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Earth Power | gro | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Giga Drain | gra | S | 75 | 100% | 10 |
| Gravity | psy | N | — | — | 5 |
| Heat Wave | fir | S | 95 | 90% | 10 |
| Hyper VoiceSTAB | nor | S | 90 | 100% | 10 |
| Icy Wind | ice | S | 55 | 95% | 15 |
| Iron Defense | ste | N | — | — | 15 |
| Iron Head | ste | P | 80 | 100% | 15 |
| Liquidation | wat | P | 85 | 100% | 10 |
| Outrage | dra | P | 120 | 100% | 10 |
| Sleep Talk | nor | N | — | — | 10 |
| Stealth Rock | roc | N | — | — | 20 |
| SwiftSTAB | nor | S | 60 | — | 20 |
| Tailwind | fly | N | — | — | 15 |
| Trick | psy | N | — | 100% | 10 |
| Water Pulse | wat | S | 60 | 100% | 20 |
| Zen Headbutt | psy | P | 80 | 90% | 15 |
Best STAB Moves
Same-type attack bonus (1.5x power)
Best Coverage Moves
Off-type moves for hitting weaknesses
Tools for Arceus
Damage Calculator
Calculate damage output and defensive matchups
Team Builder
Build teams around this Pokemon
EV Optimizer
Optimize EV spreads for competitive play
Coverage Solver
Find the best type coverage moves
Where To Catch
Find encounter locations across games
Stat Calculator
Calculate stats with IVs, EVs, and nature
About Arceus
Arceus is a Normal-type Pokemon introduced in Generation 4 (Sinnoh). It is the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui. Its luminance guides and protects all Pokémon. Hisuian mythology states that Arceus is the creator of all things. Arceus stands 3.2 m (10'06") tall and weighs 320.0 kg (705.5 lbs), making it a large Pokemon.
Arceus Base Stats
Arceus has a base stat total of 720, which is extraordinarily high, rivaling the strongest Legendary Pokemon. Its highest stat is HP at 120 (excellent), while its lowest is HP at 120 (excellent). Arceus functions as a mixed attacker with balanced offensive stats. Arceus is extremely fast with a base Speed of 120.
Arceus Weaknesses & Resistances
As a Normal-type, Arceus is weak to Fighting-type moves, , and is completely immune to Ghost-type moves. This gives Arceus 1 weakness, 0 resistances, and 1 immunity.
Arceus Abilities
Arceus's abilities include Multitype. Multitype changes arceus's type and form to match its held Plate.
Arceus Moves & Learnset
Arceus can learn 147 moves in Generation 9, including 13 by leveling up, 114 via TM/HM, and 20 from move tutors. Its strongest STAB moves include Hyper Beam (Normal, 150 power), Giga Impact (Normal, 150 power), Double Edge (Normal, 120 power), Judgment (Normal, 100 power). For coverage, Arceus can learn Steel Beam (Steel), Draco Meteor (Dragon), Overheat (Fire).
Training Arceus
With a capture rate of 3 (1.2%), Arceus can be quite challenging to catch in the wild. Defeating Arceus yields 3 HP EVs. It has a slow growth rate and requires approximately 30,976 steps to hatch from an Egg.
Use the tools above to calculate damage, optimize EVs, build teams, and more with Arceus. Check the damage calculator to find the best moves against Arceus, or use the team builder to see how Arceus fits into your squad.
