#0493
— Alpha Pokémon
MythicalArceus
Abilities
MetaMons competitive notes
Arceus is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 720 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with top speed tier (base 120) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Multitype ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Arceus. Build around what Arceus actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot.
Damage multipliers when attacked by each type
A MetaMons teambuilding read based on base stats and typing
Arceus takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves — every one of those types is a check you need an answer for when drafting. Before locking Arceus into a team, check the weakness guide and count how many of those types your remaining five slots can answer.
- Highest stat
- HP (120)
- Lowest stat
- HP (120)
- Offensive lean
- mixed
- Speed tier
- top speed tier (base 120)
- BST
- 720 (legendary-grade for the format)
Arceus is a normal-type Pokémon whose base stats lean toward HP — at 720 BST it is a legendary-grade total for competitive play, with top speed tier (base 120) and a mixed attacking profile. Its Multitype ability matters more than the raw numbers when it hits the field: check what it does before deciding between a sweeper, pivot, or support role for Arceus. Build around what Arceus actually threatens, not its in-game lore — start from its weaknesses and strongest STAB moves, then decide whether its Speed, bulk, or coverage justifies a team slot. Compare this profile against your roster's shared weaknesses in the MetaMons team builder, where the 18-type coverage heatmap reads the whole team, not one slot.
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.
