Normal
#0493
— Alpha Pokémon
MythicalArceus
Height3.2 m
Weight320.0 kg
Base Exp324
BST720
Abilities
Multitype
It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
Base Stats
HP
120
Atk
120
Def
120
SpA
120
SpD
120
Spe
120
BST720
Evolution Chain
Arceus does not evolve.
Move Learnset
Select a generation to see the moves Arceus can learn in those games
Learnset for Gen IX games · PWR = base power · ACC = accuracy (%) · Cat = physical/special/status
Move
TypeCategoryPwrAcc
Lv1Cosmic Power
Psychic——
Lv1Seismic Toss
Fighting—100%
Lv10Gravity
Psychic——
Lv20Earth Power
Ground90100%
Lv30Hyper Voice
Normal90100%
Lv40Extreme Speed
Normal80100%
Lv50Healing Wish
Psychic——
Lv60Future Sight
Psychic120100%
Lv70Recover
Normal——
Lv80Hyper Beam
Normal15090%
Lv90Perish Song
Normal——
Lv100Judgment
Normal100100%
Pokédex Entries
In-game descriptions of Arceus across different games
- Pokémon Platinum
- "It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world."
- Pokémon Diamond
- "It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms."
- Pokémon Pearl
- "It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed."
- Pokémon HeartGold
- "According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world."
- Pokémon Black 2
- "It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing then shaped the world."
- Legends-arceus
- "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."
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About Arceus
Arceus is the Alpha Pokémon a Normal type Pokémon and a Mythical Pokémon. It has a base stat total of 720 with Multitype as its ability.
What is Arceus weak to?
Arceus is a Normal-type, so it takes super-effective damage from Fighting. It is immune to Ghost.
How to counter Arceus
To counter Arceus in competitive play, bring Pokémon that can hit back with Fighting moves and can withstand its Normal STAB attacks. Check the type-defense grid above for the full multiplier breakdown.
Using Arceus in competitive teams
Arceus can be added to Smogon or VGC teams across Gen 1–9 formats. Build a competitive team with Arceus on Metamons and get AI reads on your type coverage and threats before you queue.
