Arceus
Arceus is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0493 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Alpha Pokémon |
| Height | 3.2 m (10′06″) |
| Weight | 320.0 kg (705.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Multitype |
| Local № | 0238 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 360 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 120 | 350 | 444 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Defense | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Sp. Atk | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Sp. Def | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Speed | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Total | 720 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Arceus does not evolve.
Arceus changes
- In Generation 4, Arceus has a base experience yield of 255.
- In Generations 5-7, Arceus has a base experience yield of 324.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms. |
|---|---|
| Pearl | It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed. |
| Platinum | It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world. |
| Black White |
It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing then shaped the world. |
| X Omega Ruby |
According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms. |
| Shining Pearl | It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was the first Pokémon born before the universe even existed. |
| 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. |
Moves learned by Arceus
Moves learnt by level up
Arceus learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmic Power | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 10 | Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
| 20 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 30 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 40 | Extreme Speed | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 50 | Healing Wish | Psychic | — | — | |
| 60 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 70 | Recover | Normal | — | — | |
| 80 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 90 | Perish Song | Normal | — | — | |
| 100 | Judgment | Normal | 100 | 100 |
Egg moves
Arceus does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Arceus is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
Moves learnt by level up
Arceus learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Quick Attack | Normal | 40 | 100 | |
| 6 | Confusion | Psychic | 50 | 100 | |
| 12 | Ancient Power | Rock | 60 | 100 | |
| 19 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 27 | Recover | Normal | — | — | |
| 36 | Extrasensory | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 46 | Judgment | Normal | 100 | 100 | |
| 57 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 |
Move Tutor moves
Arceus can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | 130 | 90 | |
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| Mystical Fire | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 60 | 100 | |
| Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| Steel Beam | Steel | 140 | 95 | |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
Arceus sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Arceus
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Hall of Origin |
|---|---|
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Temple of Sinnoh |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Arceus questions
- What is a good moveset for Arceus?
- What's extreme killer Arceus?
- How do you change Arceus' form?
- What exactly is Arceus (???) and how do the other types work?
- What is the Arceus Hg/SS event?
- Glitch help: Physically stuck in the corner of a room (Legends: Arceus)?
- Does Soak affect Arceus?
- Can Arceus be Fairy-type in X/Y?
- Is Arceus "???" real?
View more questions on PokéBase »
Other languages
| English | Arceus |
|---|---|
| Japanese | アルセウス (Arceus) |
| German | Arceus |
| French | Arceus |
| Italian | Arceus |
| Spanish | Arceus |
| Korean | 아르세우스 (areuseuseu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 阿尔宙斯 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 阿爾宙斯 |
| English |
Alpha Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | そうぞうポケモン |
| German | Alpha-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Alpha |
| Italian | Pokémon Primevo |
| Spanish | Pokémon Alfa |
| Korean | 창조포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 创造宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 創造寶可夢 |
Name origin
- archaic
- ancient
- deus
- Latin for ‘god’