Arceus (Pokémon)
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| Arceus アルセウス Arseus | |
 Fan artwork of Arceus | |
| National Dex | #493 |
|---|---|
| Johto Dex | #— |
| Hoenn Dex | #— |
| Sinnoh Dex | #— |
| Fiore Browser | R— |
| Almia Browser | R— |
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Alpha Pokémon |
| Height | 10′06″ (3.2m) |
| Weight | 705.5 lbs. (320.0kg) |
| Ability | Multitype |
| Egg group | No eggs |
| Time to hatch | 30,720 steps |
| Effort yield | 3 HP |
| Exp. yield | 255 base exp. |
| Lv100 at | 1,250,000 exp. |
| Gender | — |
| Pokédex color | Gray |
| Catch rate | 3 |
Arceus (Japanese: アルセウス Arseus) is the last Legendary Pokémon of Generation IV and the final Pokémon in the National Pokédex as of that generation.
Arceus is known as "The Original One," as it is said that it created the Pokémon universe, the dragon trio, and the lake trio. The only known way to get Arceus is with the Azure Flute (also known as The Key of Space and Time). As of 2008, Arceus is currently the only Pokémon known to fans that has not yet been officially revealed by Nintendo.
Biology
Physiology
Arceus is an equine being that may be based on a horse-like mammal or qilin. It might have some traces of a Centaur. Its body is white, has a gray underside and its four pointed feet are tipped with gold hooves. Its mane is quite long and its face is gray with green eyes. It also has a cross-like wheel attached to its body, which changes color along with its eyes based on Arceus's current type.
Gender differences
Arceus is genderless.
Special abilities
According to legend, Arceus created the universe, Palkia, Dialga, and the lake trio.
While Arceus may be a pure Normal-type, due to Arceus's Multitype ability its type can change into any of the other 16 types depending on what type of special plate it holds.
Arceus' signature move, Judgment, also changes its type depending on the type of special plate Arceus is holding. Arceus also has the ability to use several attacks of various types, but to a lesser extent than Mew.
Behavior
Habitat
Arceus lives at the Hall of Origin which can only be accessed by use of the Azure Flute at the Spear Pillar.
Diet
- Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
Arceus has not yet appeared in the Pokémon anime.
In the manga
Arceus has yet to have an appearance in the manga.
In the TCG
Arceus had made no TCG appearances.
Game data
Pokédex entries
| Gen | Game | Pokédex entry |
|---|---|---|
| IV | Diamond | It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1000 arms. |
| Pearl | It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed. |
Game locations
| Gen | Game | Rarity | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| IV | Pokémon Diamond and Pearl | One | Hall of Origin (requires Azure Flute) |
In side games
Base stats
| HP: | 120 | |
|---|---|---|
| Attack: | 120 | |
| Defense: | 120 | |
| SpAtk: | 120 | |
| SpDef: | 120 | |
| Speed: | 120 |
Type effectiveness
No plate equipped
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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With Flame Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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With Splash Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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With Zap Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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With Meadow Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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With Icicle Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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With Fist Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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With Toxic Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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With Earth Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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With Sky Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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Note: If Gravity is used, the effectiveness of Ground becomes 100.
With Mind Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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With Insect Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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With Stone Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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With Spooky Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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Note: If a move like Foresight is used, the effectiveness of Normal and Fighting will be 100
With Draco Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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With Dread Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
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Note: If Miracle Eye is used, the effectiveness of Psychic becomes 100.
With Iron Plate
| Weakness | Resistance | |
|---|---|---|
Learnset
Arceus is capable of learning the following moves: NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply, provided Arceus isn't holding any plate. If a plate is held, STAB is applied for moves of that particular type and Judgment only.
By leveling up
| Generation IV | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. |
| Start | Seismic Toss |  | 
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| Cosmic Power |  | 
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| Natural Gift |  |
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| Punishment |  |
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| 10 | Gravity | |
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| 20 | Earth Power |  | 
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| 30 | Hyper Voice | |
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| 40 | ExtremeSpeed | |
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| 50 | Refresh | |
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| 60 | Future Sight | |
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| 70 | Recover | |
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| 80 | Hyper Beam | |
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| 90 | Perish Song | |
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| 100 | Judgment | |
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By TM/HM
By tutoring
- Draco Meteor (when holding the Draco Plate)
Evolution
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Basic
Arceus
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Sprites
| Gen | Game | ||||||
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| I | Red | Blue | Yellow | Red (Ja) | Green | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I. | |||||||
| II | Gold | Silver | Crystal | Back | |||
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II. | |||||||
| III | Ruby | Sapphire | Emerald | FireRed | LeafGreen | Back | |
| This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III. | |||||||
| IV | Diamond | Pearl | Back | ||||
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For other sprites and images, please see Arceus images on Bulbagarden Archives.Trivia
- At level 80, Arceus is the highest level non-glitch Pokémon available for capture.
- By statistical average, Arceus is the strongest Pokémon yet. Its base stat total is 720, while previous Pokémon have had a maximum of 680.
- Because of Arceus's god-like nature and growing fan base, he has been dubbed by fans to be the "God of Pokémon." This interest has even led to the creation of joke religions focused on the worship of Arceus.
- The code for Diamond and Pearl has 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.
- Although Arceus is considered the god of Pokémon, it cannot learn all of the TMs and HMs like Mew can.
- Even though it is said that it created the world with its thousand arms, it cannot learn any TMs nor HMs that use arms or punches.
- According to some, Arceus is catchable in the North American and European versions of Diamond and Pearl with the help of the tweaking glitch; however, this has yet to be confirmed.
- Although Nintendo is attempting to keep Arceus secret, it is possible for Arceus's signature move, Judgment, to be used through Metronome, thus potentially revealing the existence of Arceus to otherwise unaware fans.
- In its basic form, Arceus has the highest