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weight-lbs$=705.5 |
weight-kg$=320.0 |
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egggroupn$=0 |
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eggcycles$=120|
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expyield$=255 |
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'''Arceus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アルセウス''' ''Arceus'') is a {{type2|Normal}} [[legendary Pokémon]].

It is currently the final Pokémon in the [[List of Pokémon by National Pokédex number|National Pokédex]]. Like {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}} before it, Arceus was not officially recognized by Nintendo until February, 2009, the year of its debut movie. It was later revealed by the [[Pokémon.com|official site]] on August 3rd, 2009, making all Pokémon in the games officially revealed.

Arceus is also known as "The Original One," as it is said that it created [[Sinnoh]], and possibly the entire [[Pokémon world]], along with the [[lake guardians]] and [[dragon trio]]. The only legitimate way to get Arceus is with the [[Azure Flute]], which has yet to be distributed officially, or through a Nintendo event.

==Biology==
===Physiology===
Arceus is an equine being similar to a {{wp|Qilin}} or {{wp|Centaur}}. Its body is white with 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 with red pupils. It also has a golden cross-like wheel attached to its body, which changes color along with its eyes and hooves based on Arceus's {{t|{{arceustype}}|current type}}. The wheel also has four jewels attached to it.

====Gender differences====
Arceus is a genderless species.

====Special abilities====
[[Image:Arceus_Formes.gif|right|thumb|An animation displaying Arceus's different colorings while holding plates]]
According to legend, Arceus is thought to have created the [[Sinnoh]] region and possibly the entire [[Pokémon world]], the [[Lake guardians]], {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} and {{p|Giratina}}.

While Arceus is normally a pure {{type2|Normal}}, it has the [[ability]] to {{a|Multitype|change its type and appearance}} when in contact with special [[plate]]s.

Arceus also has the [[signature move|unique power]] to {{m|Judgment|call down shots of light}} on its foes. This move is called Judgment wich changes type by plates just like Arceus itsellf. Arceus can also use many attacks of various types, but to a lesser extent than {{p|Smeargle}} or {{p|Mew}}.

Arceus is the only non-Dragon type Pokémon other than Smeargle who can learn {{m|Draco Meteor}}, although it must become a {{type2|Dragon}} (by holding a {{DL|Plate|Draco Plate}}) in order to learn it.

===Behavior===

===Habitat===
Arceus lives at the [[Hall of Origin]], which can only be accessed by use of the [[Azure Flute]] at [[Spear Pillar]].

===Diet===
{{main|Pokémon food}}

==In the anime==
{{an|Arceus}} made its debut in ''[[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 {{an|Dialga}} to ancient times, they directly influence the event, changing the future for the better so that Arceus will stop its destruction.

In [[DP152]], the [[Red Chain]] takes on the appearance of the ring that surrounds Arceus's body when it is wrapped around {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}. Despite this, Arceus itself does not appear.

==In the manga==
Arceus appears as a central character in the Movie 12 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 [[Michīna]] rich and fertile. Damos then betrayed Arceus, and it has been outraged ever since.

==In the TCG==
{{main|Arceus (TCG)}}
Arceus appears in the TCG in all nine {{TCG|elemental types}}, 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.

==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
{{Dex
|type=arceus
|gen=4
|diamonddex=It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
|pearldex=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
|platinumdex=It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
|heartgolddex=According to Sinnoh legends, it appeared from an egg and then shaped the world.
|soulsilverdex=According to Sinnoh legends, it appeared from an egg and then shaped the world.}}

===Game locations===
{{Availability|
type=arceus |
gen=4 |
dprarity=One |
dparea=[[Hall of Origin]] (requires [[Azure Flute]]) |
ptrarity=One |
ptarea=[[Hall of Origin]] (requires [[Azure Flute]]) |
hgssex=pal|
hgssarea=[[Trade]] |
}}

====In side games====
Arceus hasn't appeared in any side games as of yet, although a statue of it can be found in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}}.

===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
type=arceus|
HP=120 |
Attack=120 |
Defense=120 |
SpAtk=120 |
SpDef=120 |
Speed=120 }}

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|

===Pokéthlon stats===
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====No plate equipped====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Normal
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|2=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Fist Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fighting
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|3=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Sky Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Flying
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|4=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Toxic Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Poison
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|5=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Earth Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ground
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|6=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Stone Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Rock
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|7=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Insect Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Bug
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|8=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Spooky Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ghost
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|9=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Iron Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Steel
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|10=collapsible|expandable}}"
|

====With Flame Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Fire
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|11=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Splash Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Water
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|12=collapsible|expandable}}"
|

====With Meadow Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Grass
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|13=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Zap Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Electric
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|14=collapsible|expandable}}"
|

====With Mind Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Psychic
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|15=collapsible|expandable}}"
|

====With Icicle Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Ice
|Speed=5
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=4
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|16=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Draco Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dragon
|Speed=3
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=5
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|17=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Dread Plate====
|-
|
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=4
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=5
|JumpMax=5
}}

|}

{| width="100%" class="collapsible"
|

===Type effectiveness===
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====No plate equipped====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Normal|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 0 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|2=collapsible|expandable}}"
|

====With Fist Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Fighting|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 100|
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 200 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|3=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Sky Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Flying|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 0 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 |

notes=yes|
flying=yes|
newground=1}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|4=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Toxic Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Poison|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 200 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|5=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Earth Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Ground|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric=0 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|6=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Stone Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Rock|
Normal= 50 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 200 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|7=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Insect Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Bug|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 50 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|8=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Spooky Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Ghost|
Normal= 0 |
Fighting=0 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 50 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 200 |

notes=yes|
ghost=yes|
newnormal=1|
newfighting=1}}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|9=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Iron Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Steel|
Normal= 50 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 0 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 50 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 50 |
Dark= 50 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|10=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Flame Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Fire|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 50 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 200 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|11=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Splash Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Water|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 200 |
Electric=200 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|12=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Meadow Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=grass|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 200 |
Poison= 200 |
Ground= 50 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|13=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Zap Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Electric|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 50 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 200 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 50 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|14=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Mind Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Psychic|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=50 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 200 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 50 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 200 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|15=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Icicle Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Ice|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 200 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 200 |

Fire= 200 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 50 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|16=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Draco Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Dragon|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=100 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 100 |
Ghost= 100 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 50 |
Water= 50 |
Grass= 50 |
Electric=50 |
Psychic= 100 |
Ice= 200 |
Dragon= 200 |
Dark= 100 }}
|- class="{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|17=collapsible|expandable}}"
|
====With Dread Plate====
|-
|
{{DP type effectiveness|
type1=Dark|
Normal= 100 |
Fighting=200 |
Flying= 100 |
Poison= 100 |
Ground= 100 |
Rock= 100 |
Bug= 200 |
Ghost= 50 |
Steel= 100 |

Fire= 100 |
Water= 100 |
Grass= 100 |
Electric=100 |
Psychic= 0 |
Ice= 100 |
Dragon= 100 |
Dark= 50 |

notes=yes|
dark=yes|
newpsychic=1}}

|}

===Learnset===
Arceus is capable of learning the following moves:

Moves in bold get [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] for the {{type2|{{arceustype}}}}, meaning that Arceus {{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1=cannot be holding any [[plate]]|0=has been [[cheating|hacked]]|must be holding the {{DL|Plate|{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|2=Fist|3=Sky|4=Toxic|5=Earth|6=Stone|7=Insect|8=Spooky|9=Iron|10=Flame|11=Splash|12=Meadow|13=Zap|14=Mind|15=Icicle|16=Draco|17=Dread}} Plate}}}}. {{m|Judgment}}, the type of which is dependent on the plate Arceus is holding (or lack thereof) will always receive STAB, while damaging moves of other types can receive STAB depending on which plate Arceus holds.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====

{{movelist|arceus|arceus|4|4|Arceus}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20|Tough|3}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Cool|0}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|Start|Punishment|Dark|Physical|—|100|5|Smart|1||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|17='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|10|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|20|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|5='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|30|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10|Cool|3||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|40|ExtremeSpeed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5|Cool|3||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|50|Refresh|Normal|Status|—|—|20|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|60|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|80|90|15|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|70|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|90|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|100|Judgment|Arceus|Special|100|100|10|Smart|2||'''}}
{{movelist/note|4|arceus|form=yes}}

====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
{{movelisttm|arceus|arceus|4|4|Arceus}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM02]]|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|16='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM03]]|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|11='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM04]]|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM05]]|Roar|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM06]]|Toxic|Poison|Status|—|85|10|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM07]]|Hail|Ice|Status|—|—|10|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM09]]|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|10|100|30|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|12='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM10]]|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|—|100|15|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM11]]|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM13]]|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|95|100|10|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|15='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM14]]|Blizzard|Ice|Special|120|70|5|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|15='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM15]]|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM16]]|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM17]]|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM18]]|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM19]]|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|60|100|10|Smart|1||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|12='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM20]]|Safeguard|Normal|Status|—|—|25|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM21]]|Frustration|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM22]]|SolarBeam|Grass|Special|120|100|10|Cool|1||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|12='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM23]]|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|9='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM24]]|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|95|100|15|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|13='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM25]]|Thunder|Electric|Special|120|70|10|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|13='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM26]]|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10|Tough|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|5='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM27]]|Return|Normal|Physical|—|100|20|Cute|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM29]]|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|14='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM30]]|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15|Smart|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|8='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM31]]|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15|Cool|3||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|2='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM32]]|Double Team|Normal|Status|—|—|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM33]]|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20|Smart|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM34]]|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|—|20|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|13='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM35]]|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|10='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM36]]|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10|Tough|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|4='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM37]]|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM38]]|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|120|85|5|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|10='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM39]]|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|50|80|10|Smart|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|6='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM40]]|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|—|20|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|3='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM42]]|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Cute|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM43]]|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|Smart|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM44]]|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM50]]|Overheat|Fire|Special|140|90|5|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|10='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM52]]|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|2='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM53]]|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|10|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|12='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM55]]|Brine|Water|Special|65|100|10|Smart|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|11='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM57]]|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|13='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM58]]|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Tough|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM59]]|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|16='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM61]]|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|75|15|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM62]]|Silver Wind|Bug|Special|60|100|5|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|7='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM65]]|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15|Cute|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|8='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM66]]|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10|Cool|1||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|17='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM67]]|Recycle|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM68]]|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM70]]|Flash|Normal|Status|—|100|20|Beauty|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM71]]|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5|Tough|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|6='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM72]]|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|15='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM73]]|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|100|10|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM75]]|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|30|Beauty|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM76]]|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM77]]|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|0}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM79]]|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|17='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM80]]|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10|Tough|3||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|6='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM81]]|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|7='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM82]]|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Cute|3}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM83]]|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|—|100|15|Cool|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM84]]|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20|Smart|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|4='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM85]]|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15|Smart|1||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|14='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM86]]|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20|Smart|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|12='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM87]]|Swagger|Normal|Status|—|90|15|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM90]]|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10|Smart|1}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM91]]|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10|Smart|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|9='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[TM92]]|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|Cute|2}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM01]]|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30|Cool|3||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM02]]|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15|Smart|1||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|3='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM03]]|Surf|Water|Special|95|100|15|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|11='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM04]]|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Defog|Flying|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2|||DPPt}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM05]]|Whirlpool|Water|Special|15|70|15|Beauty|0||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|2='''|''}}|HGSS}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM06]]|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|Tough|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|2='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM07]]|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|3||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|11='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[HM08]]|Rock Climb|Normal|Physical|90|85|20|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}}}
{{movelist/note|4|arceus|form=yes}}

====By [[Move tutor|tutoring]]====
{{tutor|arceus|arceus|4a|4|Arceus}}
{{mtentry4a|AncientPower|Rock|Special|60|100|5|Tough|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|6='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10|Cute|3||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|11='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Dive|Water|Physical|80|100|10|Beauty|1||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|11='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|140|90|5|Smart|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|16='''|''}}|yes|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10|Smart|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|5='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Fury Cutter|Bug|Physical|10|95|20|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|7='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Headbutt|Normal|Physical|70|100|15|Tough|3||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}|no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|100|90|10|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|10='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5|Beauty|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|15='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|1|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15|Tough|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|9='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|130|100|5|Cute|0||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|—|—|15|Beauty|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Mud-Slap|Ground|Special|20|100|10|Cute|3||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|5='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|100|5|Smart|0||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|8='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|15|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|16='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Role Play|Psychic|Status|—|—|10|Cute|1|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|7='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Snore|Normal|Special|40|100|15|Cute|3||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|1='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|30|Smart|2|||no|no|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10|Smart|0|||no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Twister|Dragon|Special|40|100|20|Cool|3||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|16='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
{{mtentry4a|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15|Beauty|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|14='''|''}}|no|yes|yes}}
|- style="background:#{{arceus color light}}"
| colspan="13" | '''Bold''' indicates a move that gets {{color2|000000|Same type attack bonus|STAB}} ''Italic'' indicates a move that gets STAB only from an evolution or {{color2|000000|Form differences|alternate form}} of this Pokémon Arceus must be holding the {{color2|000000|Plate#Draco Plate|Draco Plate}} when Draco Meteor is taught.
|}
|}

====By {{pkmn2|event}}s====
{{movelistspecial|arceus|arceus|4|4|Arceus}}
{{mlentry4special|[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Toys_"R"_Us_Arceus|Toys 'R' Us Events]]|Roar of Time|Dragon|Special|150|90|20|Cool|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|16='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Toys_"R"_Us_Arceus|Toys 'R' Us Events]]|Spacial Rend|Dragon|Special|100|95|5|Tough|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|16='''|''}}}}
{{mlentry4|[[List of Nintendo event Pokémon in 2009#Toys_"R"_Us_Arceus|Toys 'R' Us Events]]|Shadow Force|Ghost|Physical|120|100|5|Smart|2||{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 18}}|8='''|''}}}}
{{movelist/note|4|arceus|form=yes}}



===Evolution===
{{evobox/0formes17}}

===Sprites===
{{Sprite|
type=arceus|
gen=4|
gender=18formes|
ndex=493|
name=Arceus|
animated=1|
}}

==Trivia==
[[Image:Spr 4p 493-Unknown.png|thumb|right|Normal-color sprite for {{type2|???}} Arceus]][[Image:Spr 4p 493-Unknown s.png|thumb|right|{{Pkmn2|Shiny}} sprite for {{type2|???}} Arceus]]
* At level 80, Arceus is the second highest level non-glitch Pokémon available for capture. The highest is {{p|Magikarp}} which can be caught at up to level 100 in {{game|Platinum}}. It is, however, still the highest level {{pkmn2|legendary}} Pokémon available for capture.
* Arceus's English name has had three different pronunciations. Before it was officially revealed, fans pronounced it as "AR-see-oos", as does [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]. Then, a promotional trailer for ''[[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".
* Arceus's [[base stat]] total is 720, higher than any other Pokémon. {{cat|Pokémon with a base stat total of 680|Previous Pokémon}}, among them {{p|Mewtwo}}, have only had a maximum total of 680.
** In its base form, Arceus has the highest [[base stat]] in {{stat|Defense}} of all {{type2|Normal}} Pokémon.
* Arceus has the highest base [[experience]] yield of all Pokémon, tied with {{p|Happiny}}, {{p|Chansey}}, and {{p|Blissey}}. That means an Arceus would yield 13,933 experience points when defeated if it is at [[level]] 100 and belongs to a {{pkmn|Trainer}}.
* The code for Diamond and Pearl has sprites for Arceus using its Multitype ability with all 18 types, including {{type2|???}}. 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.
* Arceus's signature move, 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 {{type2|Normal}} attack.
* 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 and arm based moves such as the elemental punches.
* Holding the {{DL|Plate|Sky Plate}}, Arceus is the only Pokémon able to become a pure {{type2|Flying}} outside of battle (other Pokémon can do so in battle through the use of {{m|Conversion}}, {{m|Conversion 2}}, and {{a|Color Change}}).
* With the appropriate [[plate]], Arceus is the only legendary {{t|Poison}}-, {{t|Bug}}-, or {{type2|Fighting}} Pokémon.
* {{m|Earth Power}} is the only move with a fixed base power, besides {{m|Judgment}}, that Arceus learns by level-up which can receive [[Same-type attack bonus|STAB]] with a plate attached.
* Arceus is the only [[trio master]] not catchable by typical in-game mechanics, instead needing an event item (the [[Azure Flute]]) to be catchable in-game.
** Furthermore, Arceus is the only trio master of two [[Lake guardians|different]] [[Dragon trio|trios]].
* Arceus is the only Pokémon to never officially receive a [[List of Pokémon by Diamond & Pearl Battle Pokédex number|DPBP number]], although it or one of its forms probably would have been assigned DPBP#532 had that system continued to be used.
* 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 Arceus event that takes place in HeartGold and SoulSilver includes real life pictures in the game. This is a first for an event within a game and a first in the Pokémon games franchise.
* Arceus can learn all of the [[HM]] moves, including ones which no longer have that status.
===Origin===
Arceus may 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) {{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 white four-armed manifestation (which could look similar to Arceus's Normal form).

Some inspiration may have come from a {{wp|horse}}, because of its Platinum sprite and attack movements in Pokémon Battle Revolution.

====Name origin====
Arceus's name may come from the words ''arch'' (highest) and ''deus'', which is Latin and Greek for ''god''. It may also have a root in the Latin word ''arcanus'', which means ''secret; sacred mystery''. Or Arceus's name which was pronounced as (Arh-keus) maybe a combination of "Arch" and a mispronounced word "Chaos".

Arceus's name may also come from the word ''archaic'' (ancient), which comes from the Greek ''arkhaios'', and is derived from the ancient Greek word for "beginning", ''arkhē''. It could have also come from the Latin word ''archetypus'' (original). Alternatively, Arceus's name can be seen as a portmanteau of ''Zeus'', the most powerful of Greek gods and ''arch'' (highest).

Arceus' name is pronounced with a soft "c" by the announcer in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]]; in keeping with its probable name origin, it is pronounced with a hard "c" in television commercials and in ''[[Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''.

==In other languages==
*[[List of German Pokémon names|German]]: Arceus
*[[List of French Pokémon names|French]]: Arceus
*[[List of Korean Pokémon names|Korean]]: 아르세우스 ''Arceus''


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