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{{PokémonInfobox|<br />
name=Arceus |<br />
jname=アルセウス |<br />
tmname=Arceus |<br />
size=210px|<br />
art=Pt | <br />
pron=<sc>ARK-ee-us</sc> (Pokémon.com mailbag) |<br />
ndex=493 |<br />
opdex=221 |<br />
type1=Normal |<br />
species=Alpha |<br />
obrow=S-006 |<br />
opbrow=221 |<br />
height-ftin=10'06" |<br />
height-m=3.2 |<br />
weight-lbs=705.5 |<br />
weight-kg=320.0 |<br />
abilityn=1 |<br />
ability1=Multitype |<br />
egggroupn=1 |<br />
egggroup1=Undiscovered |<br />
egggroup2= |<br />
eggcycles=120|<br />
evhp=3|<br />
expyield=324 |<br />
lv100exp=1,250,000 |<br />
gendercode=255|<br />
color=Gray |<br />
catchrate=3 |<br />
body= 08|<br />
pokefordex=arceus |<br />
generation=4 |<br />
footnotes= }}<br />
<br />
'''Arceus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アルセウス''' ''Arceus'') is a {{type|Normal}} [[legendary Pokémon]]. <br />
<br />
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it will change [[type]] when it is holding a [[Plate]].<br />
<br />
Like {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}} before it, Arceus was not officially recognized by Nintendo until February 14, 2009, the year of its debut movie. It was officially revealed to international audiences on August 3rd, 2009.<br />
<br />
Arceus is also known as "The Original One," as it is said that it created [[Ransei]] and [[sinnoh]], and possibly the entire [[Pokémon universe]], along with the [[lake guardians]] and [[creation trio]]. Arceus can only be found in the wild legitimately with the [[Azure Flute]], which has not yet been distributed officially and can currently only be obtained by cheating. However, Arceus itself was distributed via multiple Nintendo events in 2009 and 2010, and distributed via the Pokémon Global Link in 2012.<br />
<br />
Arceus is the final Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]] within [[Generation IV]].<br />
<br />
==Biology==<br />
===Physiology===<br />
Arceus is an equine being similar to a {{wp|Qilin}} or {{wp|Centaur}}. Its body color is white with a gray, vertically-striated underside, the pattern of which has similar recurrences on the underside of Arceus's mane, tail, and face, and Arceus's four pointed feet are tipped with gold hooves. Its mane is quite long, jutting away from its head, and its face is gray, with green eyes and red pupils, and a green circular pattern below its eyes. Arceus also has a streak of gold coloration on its head, and ears that point upward. Its neck is fairly long, with two pairs of extrusions to the sides, and a flap-like feature on the neck's underside that is colored white like much of the body. It also has a golden cross-like wheel attached to its body by its round abdomen, which changes color along with its eyes and hooves based on Arceus's current type. The wheel also has four jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly resumes past Arceus's waist, the underside of Arceus's limbs also being gray in coloration, and with extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is fairly like its mane in shape and coloration. According to legend, it has 1000 arms.<br />
<br />
====Gender differences====<br />
Arceus is a genderless species.<br />
<br />
===Special abilities===<br />
[[File:Arceus Formes.gif|right|thumb|An animation displaying Arceus's different colorings while holding Plates]]<br />
According to legend, Arceus is thought to have created the [[Sinnoh]] region and possibly the entire [[Pokémon world]], the [[lake guardians]]: {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and the [[creation trio]]: {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Because of this, Arceus is thought to be one of the most long-lived of all Pokémon species. It has the power to recreate the creation trio as well, presumably to guard the dimensions when a Trainer has caught one of them.<br />
<br />
Arceus can change its color and type using [[Plate]]s.<br />
<br />
Arceus is [[signature move|the only known]] Pokémon who can learn {{m|Judgment}}. Arceus can also use many attacks of various types, but to a lesser extent than {{p|Smeargle}} or {{p|Mew}}. Arceus is also the only non-Dragon-type Pokémon other than Smeargle who can learn {{m|Draco Meteor}}, although it must become a {{type|Dragon}} (by holding a {{DL|Plate|Draco Plate}}) in order to learn it.<br />
<br />
According to the anime, its power can also bring back things that it once destroyed or make certain things vanish into thin air. Arceus also has the ability to halt time.<br />
<br />
===Behavior===<br />
Arceus does not suffer fools gladly, and will attack in a violent rampage if betrayed or deceived. It also holds long grudges if angered.<br />
<br />
===Habitat===<br />
Arceus lives at the [[Hall of Origin]], which can only be accessed by use of the [[Azure Flute]] at the [[Spear Pillar]]. However, in the [[M12|twelfth Pokémon movie]], it seems to live in a wide dimension of stars and galaxies.<br />
<br />
===Diet===<br />
{{main|Pokémon food}}<br />
In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' it is said to "feed" off the energy of the elemental [[Plate]]s.<br />
<br />
==In the anime==<br />
[[File:Arceus M12.png|thumb|250px|Arceus in the anime]]<br />
===Major appearances===<br />
====[[Arceus (M12)]]====<br />
{{mov|Arceus|Arceus|12}} made its debut in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. It was angry at the people of [[Michina Town]] for [[Damos]]'s unwitting betrayal of it in ancient times, and so attempted to destroy the land. When Ash and his friends are teleported by {{mov|Dialga}} to ancient times, they directly influence the event, changing the future for the better so that Arceus will stop its destruction.<br />
<br />
===Minor appearances===<br />
In ''[[DP152|Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', although Arceus is neither seen nor named, the [[Red Chain]] is said to contain the power of 'The Original One'. Using the Red Chain, Cyrus takes control of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} by causing a red ring similar to the one surrounding Arceus's body to appear around their bodies.<br />
<br />
==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Arceus Adventures.png|thumb|right|250px|Arceus as it appears in Pokémon Adventures]]<br />
===In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga===<br />
Arceus appears as a central character in the {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}} manga adaptation, reprising its role from the film. After Arceus saved the world from a meteor, [[Damos]] took care of it. It gave Damos the [[Jewel of Life]] to make the land of [[Michina Town]] rich and fertile. Damos then "betrayed" Arceus, and it has been outraged ever since.<br />
<br />
===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===<br />
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Gold}} and his team battle a wild Arceus in the opening pages of the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, and even [[Exbo]]'s powerful {{m|Blast Burn}} attack is unable to damage the incredible beast.<br />
<br />
A few rounds later, it is revealed that it showed up in front of {{adv|Crystal}} and the [[Team Rocket]] Executives, and the former tried to catch it.<br />
<br />
==In the TCG==<br />
{{main|Arceus (TCG)}}<br />
Arceus appears in the TCG in all {{TCG|type}}s but {{TCG|Dragon}}, and a player can have as many Arceus cards in their deck as they like, unlike all other cards in the game (besides {{TCG|Basic Energy card}}s). Cards based on Arceus first appeared in the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion set.<br />
<br />
==Game data==<br />
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance.png|thumb|right|250px|Arceus and the [[hero]] of Pokémon Conquest]]|1=[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance 2.png|thumb|right|250px|Arceus and the [[heroine]] of Pokémon Conquest]]}}<br />
<br />
===Pokédex entries===<br />
{{Dex<br />
|type=Normal<br />
|gen=4<br />
|diamonddex=It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.<br />
|pearldex=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.<br />
|platinumdex=It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.<br />
|hgssdex=According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.<br />
|bwdex=It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.<br />
|b2w2dex=It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.}}<br />
<br />
===Game locations===<br />
{{Availability|<br />
type=Normal |<br />
gen=4 |<br />
dprarity= One |<br />
dparea=[[Hall of Origin]] <small>(requires [[Azure Flute]])</small> |<br />
ptrarity= One |<br />
ptarea=[[Hall of Origin]] <small>(requires [[Azure Flute]])</small> |<br />
hgssex=dppt |<br />
gen5ex=none |<br />
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]]|<br />
b2w2ex=none |<br />
b2w2area=[[Poké Transfer]]|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
====In events====<br />
{{eventAvail/h|type=normal}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Movie Arceus|12th Movie Premier|Japan|2009|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of North American Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Toys "R" Us Arceus|Toys "R" Us Arceus|United States|2009|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Australian Arceus|Kmart and EB Game stores|Australia|2009|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Korean Movie Arceus|Movie Promotion|South Korea|2009|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Europe Michina Arceus|Europe Michina Arceus|Germany|2010|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Europe Michina Arceus|Europe Michina Arceus|Italy|2010|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Europe Michina Arceus|Europe Michina Arceus|{{tt|European countries|Finland, Portugal, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, and Austria}}|2010|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Europe Michina Arceus|Europe Michina Arceus|France|2010|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Europe Michina Arceus|Europe Michina Arceus|Spain|2010|100}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Pokémon Global Link promotions====<br />
{{eventAvail/h|type=normal}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|Japanese PGL|2011|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|French PGL|2011|10|2012|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|European PGL|2011|10|2012|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|German PGL|2011|10|2012|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|Italian PGL|2011|10|2012|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|Spanish PGL|2011|10|2012|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|American PGL|2012|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|Australian PGL|2012|100}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====In side games====<br />
{{SidegameAvail<br />
|type=Normal<br />
|ranger3=[[Sky Fortress]] ([[Ranger Net]] mission)<br>[[Light Temple]]<br />
|rumble2=Tower: All ([[Pokémon_Rumble_Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]]){{tt|*|Complete Team Battle EX-6 }}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
A statue of Arceus can be found in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}.<br />
<br />
===Held items===<br />
{{HeldItems|type=Normal<br />
|event1=Rowap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Stats===<br />
====Base stats====<br />
{{BaseStats|<br />
type=Normal|<br />
HP= 120 |<br />
Attack= 120 |<br />
Defense=120 |<br />
SpAtk= 120 |<br />
SpDef= 120 |<br />
Speed= 120 }}<br />
<br />
===Pokéathlon stats===<br />
{| class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
====No [[Plate]] equipped====<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Normal<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
|- class="expandable"<br />
|<br />
====With a [[Plate]] equipped====<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
'''With Fist Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Fighting<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Sky Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Flying<br />
|Speed=5<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=5<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Toxic Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Poison<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Earth Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Ground<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Stone Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Rock<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Insect Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Bug<br />
|Speed=5<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=5<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Spooky Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Ghost<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=5<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Iron Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Steel<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Flame Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Fire<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Splash Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Water<br />
|Speed=5<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Meadow Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Grass<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=5<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Zap Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Electric<br />
|Speed=5<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Mind Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Psychic<br />
|Speed=5<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Icicle Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Ice<br />
|Speed=5<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Draco Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Dragon<br />
|Speed=3<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=5<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Dread Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Dark<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=5<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Type effectiveness===<br />
{{Type effectiveness|<br />
type1=Normal|<br />
Normal= 100 |<br />
Fighting=200 |<br />
Flying= 100 |<br />
Poison= 100 |<br />
Ground= 100 |<br />
Rock= 100 |<br />
Bug= 100 |<br />
Ghost= 0 |<br />
Steel= 100 |<br />
<br />
Fire= 100 |<br />
Water= 100 |<br />
Grass= 100 |<br />
Electric=100 |<br />
Psychic= 100 |<br />
Ice= 100 |<br />
Dragon= 100 |<br />
Dark= 100 |<br />
<br />
notes=yes|<br />
normal=yes|<br />
newghost=1}}<br />
<br />
For the type effectiveness when Arceus is holding a [[Plate]], see [[type chart]]. In Generation IV, if Arceus was [[Cheating|hacked]] to be {{type|???}}, this Pokémon is damaged normally by moves of all types.<br />
<br />
===Learnset===<br />
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====<br />
{{Learnlist/levelh|Arceus|Normal|Normal|5|4}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|Start|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|Start|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|Start|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15||}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|Start|Punishment|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|5||''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|10|Gravity|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|20|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|30|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|40|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5||'''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|50|Refresh|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|60|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|100|100|10||''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|70|Recover|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|90|Perish Song|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|100|Judgment|Normal|Special|100|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/levelf|Arceus|Normal|Normal|5|4|form=yes}}<br />
<br />
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====<br />
{{Learnlist/tmh|Arceus|Normal|Normal|5|4}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||'''}}<br />
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===Side game data===<br />
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===Evolution===<br />
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===Sprites===<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
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[[File:Spr 4p 493-Unknown.png|thumb|right|Normal-color sprite for {{type|???}} Arceus]][[File:Spr 4p 493-Unknown s.png|thumb|right|{{pkmn2|Shiny}} sprite for {{type|???}} Arceus]]<br />
* At level 80, Arceus is the second-highest level Pokémon available for capture in the wild, after the {{p|Magikarp}} in the [[Resort Area]] in {{game|Platinum}} (which can be caught at any level). However, the [[Azure Flute]] needed to encounter it has never been made officially available.<br />
* Arceus's English name has had three different pronunciations. Before it was officially revealed, fans pronounced it as "AR-see-uss", as does [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. Then, a promotional trailer for ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' pronounced it as "Ar-SAY-us". Its official pronunciation was then revealed in a [[Pokémon.com]] mailbag as "ARK-ee-us". Its original pronunciation is still in popular usage.<br />
* Arceus's [[base stats|base stat total]] is 720, higher than any other Pokémon.<br />
** As a Normal type, Arceus has the highest {{stat|Defense}} base stat of all {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.<br />
* All Generation IV games have sprites for Arceus using its Multitype Ability with all 18 types, including {{type|???}}. It is disputed whether the ???-type Arceus is obtainable, as there is no [[Plate]] in the code that can be used for this. It is possible this sprite was programmed in to prevent game crashes caused by tampering with Arceus's type.<br />
* Arceus's signature move, {{m|Judgment}}, is the only move that Arceus is guaranteed [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] for, as it is always the same type as Arceus itself. However, on the battle screen, Judgment is always displayed as a {{type|Normal}} attack.<br />
**{{m|Judgment}} is similar to {{p|Genesect}}'s signature move, {{m|Techno Blast}}, as it changes with the held item of the Pokémon.<br />
* Even though it is said that Arceus created the world with its thousand arms, it is not shown to have any arms at all, nor can it learn hand-based or arm-based moves.<br />
* Holding the {{DL|Plate|Toxic Plate}}, Arceus is the only legendary {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.<br />
* Arceus is the only event-exclusive [[trio master]], needing the [[Azure Flute]] to be encountered in {{3v|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.<br />
** Furthermore, Arceus is the only trio master of two [[Lake guardians|different]] [[creation trio|trios]].<br />
* Arceus is the only Pokémon to never officially receive a [[List of Pokémon by Diamond & Pearl Battle Pokédex number|DPBP number]]. {{p|Kadabra}}, which was not released as a TCG card during the DPBP era, is assumed to be #070, as {{p|Abra}} and {{p|Alakazam}} are #069 and #071, respectively.<br />
* The ring around Arceus's body appears to have a malevolent counterpart in the embodiment of the [[Red Chain]], as a red version of it is shown to ring Dialga and Palkia around the middle when [[Cyrus]] takes control of them in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''<br />
* Arceus is one of three Pokémon that can learn all of the moves ever obtainable as [[HM]]s. The two others are {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Smeargle}}.<br />
* Arceus is the one who is rumored to have prevented all Pokémon in the future from disappearing in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]. Dialga explains that it "was no miracle" that they were saved, and that a "greater power" saved them all. Arceus is the [[Trio master|master]] of the creation trio, of which Dialga is a member.<br />
* Arceus received the most votes of all pre-[[Generation V]] Pokémon in Japanese, as well as international (non-Japanese and non-Korean) [[Pokémon Global Link]] [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|promotion]] poll.<br />
* In Generation IV an Arceus using {{m|Trick}} would always fail, making the move completely useless on Arceus. However, this was fixed in Generation V so that Trick will only fail if a Plate is held.<br />
* Arceus's different sprites are not recognized as [[form differences]] by the Pokédex. The same is true for {{p|Genesect}}.<br />
* If an Arceus holding a [[Plate]] is hacked to have an Ability other than Multitype, it will remain in its current sprite, but will revert to Normal-type, regardless of what Plate it is holding, creating a situation not unlike {{a|Illusion}}. However, if Arceus is given a different Plate, its Ability will revert to Multitype.<br />
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===Origin===<br />
Arceus is particularly based on a {{wp|creator deity}}, present in many world cultures. The conception of the first god might be influenced from {{wp|Kunitokotachi}} and {{wp|Amenominakanushi}}, who, according to {{wp|Shinto}} myth, summoned {{wp|Izanami}} and {{wp|Izanagi}} to create Japan with the spear. It may also be a reference to the Chinese mythical creature, the {{wp|Qilin}}. Its myth is nearly identical to that of the {{wp|Pangu}}, the Chinese creation deity. Arceus may also be inspired by (or a representation of) the bodhisattva {{wp|Avalokiteśvara}}, who, in {{wp|Buddhism}}, is either pictured with eleven heads and one thousand arms (the latter of which is mentioned in Arceus's flavor text) or in a {{wp|Chenrezig|white four-armed manifestation}} (which could look similar to Normal-type Arceus). Some inspiration may have come from a {{wp|horse}}, because of its Platinum sprite and attack movements in Pokémon Battle Revolution.<br />
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====Name origin====<br />
Arceus may be a combination of ''{{wp|arch}}'' (referring to the highest point), ''arcanus'' (Latin for ''secret/sacred mystery''), ''archaic'' (ancient), αρχή ''arkhē'' (Greek for ''beginning''), or ''archetypus'' (Latin for ''original''), and ''{{wp|deus}}'' (Latin for ''god''). It may also derive from ''[[wiktionary:aureus|aureus]]'' (golden, in reference to its hooves and wheel), ''[[wiktionary:arc|arc]]'' (round or ring), or ''{{wp|Archeus}}'' (an aspect of the astral plane).<br />
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==In other languages==<br />
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|ja=アルセウス ''Arceus''|jameaning=From a combination of ''arch'', ''arcanus'' (Latin for secret/sacred mystery), ''archaic'' (ancient), αρχή ''arkhē'' (Greek for beginning), or ''archetypus'' (Latin for original), and ''deus'' (Latin for god). May also derive from ''aureus'' (golden), ''arc'' (round or ring), or ''Archeus'' (an aspect of the astral plane). <br />
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|es=Arceus|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name<br />
|it=Arceus|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name<br />
|ko=아르세우스 ''Arceus''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name<br />
|zh_cmn=阿爾宙斯 ''Ā Ěr Zhòu Sī''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name. Also a portmanteau of {{tt|阿爾法 ''Ā'ěrfǎ''|Alpha}} and {{tt|宙斯 ''Zhòusī''|Zeus}}.<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* [[Arceus (M12)]]<br />
* [[Lake guardians]]<br />
* [[Creation trio]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{wp|Arceus|Article on Wikipedia}}<br />
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'''Arceus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アルセウス''' ''Arceus'') is a {{type|Normal}} [[legendary Pokémon]]. <br />
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While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, it will change [[type]] when it is holding a [[Plate]].<br />
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Like {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}} before it, Arceus was not officially recognized by Nintendo until February 14, 2009, the year of its debut movie. It was officially revealed to international audiences on August 3rd, 2009.<br />
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Arceus is also known as "The Original One," as it is said that it created [[Ransei]], and possibly the entire [[Pokémon universe]], along with the [[lake guardians]] and [[creation trio]]. Arceus can only be found in the wild legitimately with the [[Azure Flute]], which has not yet been distributed officially and can currently only be obtained by cheating. However, Arceus itself was distributed via multiple Nintendo events in 2009 and 2010, and distributed via the Pokémon Global Link in 2012.<br />
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Arceus is the final Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]] within [[Generation IV]].<br />
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==Biology==<br />
===Physiology===<br />
Arceus is an equine being similar to a {{wp|Qilin}} or {{wp|Centaur}}. Its body color is white with a gray, vertically-striated underside, the pattern of which has similar recurrences on the underside of Arceus's mane, tail, and face, and Arceus's four pointed feet are tipped with gold hooves. Its mane is quite long, jutting away from its head, and its face is gray, with green eyes and red pupils, and a green circular pattern below its eyes. Arceus also has a streak of gold coloration on its head, and ears that point upward. Its neck is fairly long, with two pairs of extrusions to the sides, and a flap-like feature on the neck's underside that is colored white like much of the body. It also has a golden cross-like wheel attached to its body by its round abdomen, which changes color along with its eyes and hooves based on Arceus's current type. The wheel also has four jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly resumes past Arceus's waist, the underside of Arceus's limbs also being gray in coloration, and with extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is fairly like its mane in shape and coloration. According to legend, it has 1000 arms.<br />
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====Gender differences====<br />
Arceus is a genderless species.<br />
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===Special abilities===<br />
[[File:Arceus Formes.gif|right|thumb|An animation displaying Arceus's different colorings while holding Plates]]<br />
According to legend, Arceus is thought to have created the [[Sinnoh]] region and possibly the entire [[Pokémon world]], the [[lake guardians]]: {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and the [[creation trio]]: {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Because of this, Arceus is thought to be one of the most long-lived of all Pokémon species. It has the power to recreate the creation trio as well, presumably to guard the dimensions when a Trainer has caught one of them.<br />
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Arceus can change its color and type using [[Plate]]s.<br />
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Arceus is [[signature move|the only known]] Pokémon who can learn {{m|Judgment}}. Arceus can also use many attacks of various types, but to a lesser extent than {{p|Smeargle}} or {{p|Mew}}. Arceus is also the only non-Dragon-type Pokémon other than Smeargle who can learn {{m|Draco Meteor}}, although it must become a {{type|Dragon}} (by holding a {{DL|Plate|Draco Plate}}) in order to learn it.<br />
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According to the anime, its power can also bring back things that it once destroyed or make certain things vanish into thin air. Arceus also has the ability to halt time.<br />
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===Behavior===<br />
Arceus does not suffer fools gladly, and will attack in a violent rampage if betrayed or deceived. It also holds long grudges if angered.<br />
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===Habitat===<br />
Arceus lives at the [[Hall of Origin]], which can only be accessed by use of the [[Azure Flute]] at the [[Spear Pillar]]. However, in the [[M12|twelfth Pokémon movie]], it seems to live in a wide dimension of stars and galaxies.<br />
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===Diet===<br />
{{main|Pokémon food}}<br />
In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' it is said to "feed" off the energy of the elemental [[Plate]]s.<br />
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==In the anime==<br />
[[File:Arceus M12.png|thumb|250px|Arceus in the anime]]<br />
===Major appearances===<br />
====[[Arceus (M12)]]====<br />
{{mov|Arceus|Arceus|12}} made its debut in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. It was angry at the people of [[Michina Town]] for [[Damos]]'s unwitting betrayal of it in ancient times, and so attempted to destroy the land. When Ash and his friends are teleported by {{mov|Dialga}} to ancient times, they directly influence the event, changing the future for the better so that Arceus will stop its destruction.<br />
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===Minor appearances===<br />
In ''[[DP152|Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', although Arceus is neither seen nor named, the [[Red Chain]] is said to contain the power of 'The Original One'. Using the Red Chain, Cyrus takes control of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} by causing a red ring similar to the one surrounding Arceus's body to appear around their bodies.<br />
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==In the manga==<br />
[[File:Arceus Adventures.png|thumb|right|250px|Arceus as it appears in Pokémon Adventures]]<br />
===In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga===<br />
Arceus appears as a central character in the {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}} manga adaptation, reprising its role from the film. After Arceus saved the world from a meteor, [[Damos]] took care of it. It gave Damos the [[Jewel of Life]] to make the land of [[Michina Town]] rich and fertile. Damos then "betrayed" Arceus, and it has been outraged ever since.<br />
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===<br />
In [[Pokémon Adventures]], {{adv|Gold}} and his team battle a wild Arceus in the opening pages of the {{chap|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, and even [[Exbo]]'s powerful {{m|Blast Burn}} attack is unable to damage the incredible beast.<br />
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A few rounds later, it is revealed that it showed up in front of {{adv|Crystal}} and the [[Team Rocket]] Executives, and the former tried to catch it.<br />
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==In the TCG==<br />
{{main|Arceus (TCG)}}<br />
Arceus appears in the TCG in all {{TCG|type}}s but {{TCG|Dragon}}, and a player can have as many Arceus cards in their deck as they like, unlike all other cards in the game (besides {{TCG|Basic Energy card}}s). Cards based on Arceus first appeared in the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion set.<br />
<br />
==Game data==<br />
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance.png|thumb|right|250px|Arceus and the [[hero]] of Pokémon Conquest]]|1=[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance 2.png|thumb|right|250px|Arceus and the [[heroine]] of Pokémon Conquest]]}}<br />
<br />
===Pokédex entries===<br />
{{Dex<br />
|type=Normal<br />
|gen=4<br />
|diamonddex=It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.<br />
|pearldex=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.<br />
|platinumdex=It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.<br />
|hgssdex=According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.<br />
|bwdex=It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.<br />
|b2w2dex=It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.}}<br />
<br />
===Game locations===<br />
{{Availability|<br />
type=Normal |<br />
gen=4 |<br />
dprarity= One |<br />
dparea=[[Hall of Origin]] <small>(requires [[Azure Flute]])</small> |<br />
ptrarity= One |<br />
ptarea=[[Hall of Origin]] <small>(requires [[Azure Flute]])</small> |<br />
hgssex=dppt |<br />
gen5ex=none |<br />
bwarea=[[Poké Transfer]]|<br />
b2w2ex=none |<br />
b2w2area=[[Poké Transfer]]|<br />
}}<br />
<br />
====In events====<br />
{{eventAvail/h|type=normal}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Japanese Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Movie Arceus|12th Movie Premier|Japan|2009|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of North American Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Toys "R" Us Arceus|Toys "R" Us Arceus|United States|2009|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Australian Arceus|Kmart and EB Game stores|Australia|2009|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Korean Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Korean Movie Arceus|Movie Promotion|South Korea|2009|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Europe Michina Arceus|Europe Michina Arceus|Germany|2010|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Europe Michina Arceus|Europe Michina Arceus|Italy|2010|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Europe Michina Arceus|Europe Michina Arceus|{{tt|European countries|Finland, Portugal, Switzerland, Norway, Sweden, Denmark, United Kingdom, Netherlands, Belgium, Greece, and Austria}}|2010|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Europe Michina Arceus|Europe Michina Arceus|France|2010|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of PAL Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Europe Michina Arceus|Europe Michina Arceus|Spain|2010|100}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====Pokémon Global Link promotions====<br />
{{eventAvail/h|type=normal}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|Japanese PGL|2011|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|French PGL|2011|10|2012|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|European PGL|2011|10|2012|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|German PGL|2011|10|2012|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|Italian PGL|2011|10|2012|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|Spanish PGL|2011|10|2012|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|American PGL|2012|100}}<br />
{{eventAvail|List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|Global Link Arceus|Australian PGL|2012|100}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
====In side games====<br />
{{SidegameAvail<br />
|type=Normal<br />
|ranger3=[[Sky Fortress]] ([[Ranger Net]] mission)<br>[[Light Temple]]<br />
|rumble2=Tower: All ([[Pokémon_Rumble_Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]]){{tt|*|Complete Team Battle EX-6 }}<br />
}}<br />
<br />
A statue of Arceus can be found in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}.<br />
<br />
===Held items===<br />
{{HeldItems|type=Normal<br />
|event1=Rowap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100<br />
}}<br />
<br />
===Stats===<br />
====Base stats====<br />
{{BaseStats|<br />
type=Normal|<br />
HP= 120 |<br />
Attack= 120 |<br />
Defense=120 |<br />
SpAtk= 120 |<br />
SpDef= 120 |<br />
Speed= 120 }}<br />
<br />
===Pokéathlon stats===<br />
{| class="expandable"<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
====No [[Plate]] equipped====<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Normal<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
|- class="expandable"<br />
|<br />
====With a [[Plate]] equipped====<br />
|-<br />
|<br />
'''With Fist Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Fighting<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Sky Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Flying<br />
|Speed=5<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=5<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Toxic Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Poison<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Earth Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Ground<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Stone Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Rock<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Insect Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Bug<br />
|Speed=5<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=5<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Spooky Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Ghost<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=5<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Iron Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Steel<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Flame Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Fire<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Splash Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Water<br />
|Speed=5<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Meadow Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Grass<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=5<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Zap Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Electric<br />
|Speed=5<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Mind Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Psychic<br />
|Speed=5<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Icicle Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Ice<br />
|Speed=5<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=4<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=4<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Draco Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Dragon<br />
|Speed=3<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=5<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=5<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=5<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
<br />
'''With Dread Plate'''<br />
{{Pokéthlon<br />
|type=Dark<br />
|Speed=4<br />
|SpeedMax=5<br />
|Power=4<br />
|PowerMax=5<br />
|Technique=5<br />
|TechniqueMax=5<br />
|Stamina=4<br />
|StaminaMax=5<br />
|Jump=5<br />
|JumpMax=5<br />
}}<br />
|}<br />
<br />
===Type effectiveness===<br />
{{Type effectiveness|<br />
type1=Normal|<br />
Normal= 100 |<br />
Fighting=200 |<br />
Flying= 100 |<br />
Poison= 100 |<br />
Ground= 100 |<br />
Rock= 100 |<br />
Bug= 100 |<br />
Ghost= 0 |<br />
Steel= 100 |<br />
<br />
Fire= 100 |<br />
Water= 100 |<br />
Grass= 100 |<br />
Electric=100 |<br />
Psychic= 100 |<br />
Ice= 100 |<br />
Dragon= 100 |<br />
Dark= 100 |<br />
<br />
notes=yes|<br />
normal=yes|<br />
newghost=1}}<br />
<br />
For the type effectiveness when Arceus is holding a [[Plate]], see [[type chart]]. In Generation IV, if Arceus was [[Cheating|hacked]] to be {{type|???}}, this Pokémon is damaged normally by moves of all types.<br />
<br />
===Learnset===<br />
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====<br />
{{Learnlist/levelh|Arceus|Normal|Normal|5|4}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|Start|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|Start|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|Start|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15||}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|Start|Punishment|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|5||''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|10|Gravity|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|20|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|30|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|40|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5||'''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|50|Refresh|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|60|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|100|100|10||''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|70|Recover|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|90|Perish Song|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}<br />
{{Learnlist/level5|100|Judgment|Normal|Special|100|100|10||'''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/levelf|Arceus|Normal|Normal|5|4|form=yes}}<br />
<br />
====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====<br />
{{Learnlist/tmh|Arceus|Normal|Normal|5|4}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|&mdash;|100|15||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM19|Telekinesis|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM22|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|30|100|15||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM60|Quash|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|&mdash;|75|15||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM83|Work Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|&mdash;|100|20||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM91|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5||}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15||''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||'''}}<br />
{{learnlist/tm5|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||''}}<br />
{{Learnlist/tmf|Arceus|Normal|Normal|5|4|form=yes}}<br />
<br />
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====<br />
{{Learnlist/breedh|Arceus|Normal|Normal|5|4}}<br />
{{Learnlist/breed5null}}<br />
{{Learnlist/breedf|Arceus|Normal|Normal|5|4|form=yes}}<br />
<br />
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====<br />
{{Learnlist/tutorh|Arceus|Normal|Normal|5|4}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||''|no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||''|no|yes}}<br />
{{Learnlist/tutor5|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|140|90|5|{{tt|*|With Draco Plate}}|''|yes|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10||''|no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''|no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||''|no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Gravity|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10||''|no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''|no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||''|no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||''|no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||'''|no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||''|no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Recycle|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15||''|no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''|no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Tailwind|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|||no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Trick|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|100|10|||no|yes}}<br />
{{learnlist/tutor5|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||''|no|yes}}<br />
{{Learnlist/tutorf|Arceus|Normal|Normal|5|4}}<br />
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====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====<br />
{{Learnlist/eventh|Arceus|Normal|Normal|5|4}}<br />
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===Side game data===<br />
{{Sidegame|<br />
type=Normal |<br />
ndex=493 |<br />
Ranger3=yes |<br />
group3=Normal |<br />
assist3=Normal |<br />
field3=None |<br />
field3power=- |<br />
browser3=It protects itself with psychic orbs that bring meteors down.|<br />
rumble2=yes|<br />
rumble2attack=5|<br />
rumble2defense=5|<br />
rumble2speed=4|<br />
Conquest=yes |<br />
ConquestAtk=4 |<br />
ConquestSpd=5 |<br />
ConquestDef=5 |<br />
ConquestHP=5 |<br />
ConquestRange=4 |<br />
ConquestMove={{m|Judgment}} |<br />
ConquestAbility1=Omnipotence |<br />
ConquestAbility2= |<br />
ConquestAbility3= |<br />
ConquestEvo=Does not evolve into or from anything |<br />
ConquestLink=Hero/Heroine <br />
}}<br />
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===Evolution===<br />
{{evobox<br />
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|name1=Arceus<br />
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===Sprites===<br />
{{Sprite|<br />
type=Normal|<br />
gen=4|<br />
ndex=493|<br />
name=Arceus|<br />
animated=1|<br />
}}<br />
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==Trivia==<br />
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[[File:Spr 4p 493-Unknown.png|thumb|right|Normal-color sprite for {{type|???}} Arceus]][[File:Spr 4p 493-Unknown s.png|thumb|right|{{pkmn2|Shiny}} sprite for {{type|???}} Arceus]]<br />
* At level 80, Arceus is the second-highest level Pokémon available for capture in the wild, after the {{p|Magikarp}} in the [[Resort Area]] in {{game|Platinum}} (which can be caught at any level). However, the [[Azure Flute]] needed to encounter it has never been made officially available.<br />
* Arceus's English name has had three different pronunciations. Before it was officially revealed, fans pronounced it as "AR-see-uss", as does [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. Then, a promotional trailer for ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' pronounced it as "Ar-SAY-us". Its official pronunciation was then revealed in a [[Pokémon.com]] mailbag as "ARK-ee-us". Its original pronunciation is still in popular usage.<br />
* Arceus's [[base stats|base stat total]] is 720, higher than any other Pokémon.<br />
** As a Normal type, Arceus has the highest {{stat|Defense}} base stat of all {{type|Normal}} Pokémon.<br />
* All Generation IV games have sprites for Arceus using its Multitype Ability with all 18 types, including {{type|???}}. It is disputed whether the ???-type Arceus is obtainable, as there is no [[Plate]] in the code that can be used for this. It is possible this sprite was programmed in to prevent game crashes caused by tampering with Arceus's type.<br />
* Arceus's signature move, {{m|Judgment}}, is the only move that Arceus is guaranteed [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] for, as it is always the same type as Arceus itself. However, on the battle screen, Judgment is always displayed as a {{type|Normal}} attack.<br />
**{{m|Judgment}} is similar to {{p|Genesect}}'s signature move, {{m|Techno Blast}}, as it changes with the held item of the Pokémon.<br />
* Even though it is said that Arceus created the world with its thousand arms, it is not shown to have any arms at all, nor can it learn hand-based or arm-based moves.<br />
* Holding the {{DL|Plate|Toxic Plate}}, Arceus is the only legendary {{type|Poison}} Pokémon.<br />
* Arceus is the only event-exclusive [[trio master]], needing the [[Azure Flute]] to be encountered in {{3v|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}.<br />
** Furthermore, Arceus is the only trio master of two [[Lake guardians|different]] [[creation trio|trios]].<br />
* Arceus is the only Pokémon to never officially receive a [[List of Pokémon by Diamond & Pearl Battle Pokédex number|DPBP number]]. {{p|Kadabra}}, which was not released as a TCG card during the DPBP era, is assumed to be #070, as {{p|Abra}} and {{p|Alakazam}} are #069 and #071, respectively.<br />
* The ring around Arceus's body appears to have a malevolent counterpart in the embodiment of the [[Red Chain]], as a red version of it is shown to ring Dialga and Palkia around the middle when [[Cyrus]] takes control of them in ''[[DP152|The Battle Finale of Legend!]]''<br />
* Arceus is one of three Pokémon that can learn all of the moves ever obtainable as [[HM]]s. The two others are {{p|Mew}} and {{p|Smeargle}}.<br />
* Arceus is the one who is rumored to have prevented all Pokémon in the future from disappearing in [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]]. Dialga explains that it "was no miracle" that they were saved, and that a "greater power" saved them all. Arceus is the [[Trio master|master]] of the creation trio, of which Dialga is a member.<br />
* Arceus received the most votes of all pre-[[Generation V]] Pokémon in Japanese, as well as international (non-Japanese and non-Korean) [[Pokémon Global Link]] [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|promotion]] poll.<br />
* In Generation IV an Arceus using {{m|Trick}} would always fail, making the move completely useless on Arceus. However, this was fixed in Generation V so that Trick will only fail if a Plate is held.<br />
* Arceus's different sprites are not recognized as [[form differences]] by the Pokédex. The same is true for {{p|Genesect}}.<br />
* If an Arceus holding a [[Plate]] is hacked to have an Ability other than Multitype, it will remain in its current sprite, but will revert to Normal-type, regardless of what Plate it is holding, creating a situation not unlike {{a|Illusion}}. However, if Arceus is given a different Plate, its Ability will revert to Multitype.<br />
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===Origin===<br />
Arceus is particularly based on a {{wp|creator deity}}, present in many world cultures. The conception of the first god might be influenced from {{wp|Kunitokotachi}} and {{wp|Amenominakanushi}}, who, according to {{wp|Shinto}} myth, summoned {{wp|Izanami}} and {{wp|Izanagi}} to create Japan with the spear. It may also be a reference to the Chinese mythical creature, the {{wp|Qilin}}. Its myth is nearly identical to that of the {{wp|Pangu}}, the Chinese creation deity. Arceus may also be inspired by (or a representation of) the bodhisattva {{wp|Avalokiteśvara}}, who, in {{wp|Buddhism}}, is either pictured with eleven heads and one thousand arms (the latter of which is mentioned in Arceus's flavor text) or in a {{wp|Chenrezig|white four-armed manifestation}} (which could look similar to Normal-type Arceus). Some inspiration may have come from a {{wp|horse}}, because of its Platinum sprite and attack movements in Pokémon Battle Revolution.<br />
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====Name origin====<br />
Arceus may be a combination of ''{{wp|arch}}'' (referring to the highest point), ''arcanus'' (Latin for ''secret/sacred mystery''), ''archaic'' (ancient), αρχή ''arkhē'' (Greek for ''beginning''), or ''archetypus'' (Latin for ''original''), and ''{{wp|deus}}'' (Latin for ''god''). It may also derive from ''[[wiktionary:aureus|aureus]]'' (golden, in reference to its hooves and wheel), ''[[wiktionary:arc|arc]]'' (round or ring), or ''{{wp|Archeus}}'' (an aspect of the astral plane).<br />
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==In other languages==<br />
{{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal<br />
|ja=アルセウス ''Arceus''|jameaning=From a combination of ''arch'', ''arcanus'' (Latin for secret/sacred mystery), ''archaic'' (ancient), αρχή ''arkhē'' (Greek for beginning), or ''archetypus'' (Latin for original), and ''deus'' (Latin for god). May also derive from ''aureus'' (golden), ''arc'' (round or ring), or ''Archeus'' (an aspect of the astral plane). <br />
|de=Arceus|demeaning=Same as Japanese name<br />
|fr=Arceus|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name<br />
|es=Arceus|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name<br />
|it=Arceus|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name<br />
|ko=아르세우스 ''Arceus''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name<br />
|zh_cmn=阿爾宙斯 ''Ā Ěr Zhòu Sī''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name. Also a portmanteau of {{tt|阿爾法 ''Ā'ěrfǎ''|Alpha}} and {{tt|宙斯 ''Zhòusī''|Zeus}}.<br />
}}<br />
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==Related articles==<br />
* [[Arceus (M12)]]<br />
* [[Lake guardians]]<br />
* [[Creation trio]]<br />
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==External links==<br />
* {{wp|Arceus|Article on Wikipedia}}<br />
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