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Arceus (Pokémon)

2026-03-17T19:54:20Z

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'''Arceus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アルセウス''' ''Arceus'') is a {{type|Normal}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Arceus has a [[#Form data|form]] for each of the eighteen [[type]]s, which it can [[Type change|change into]] while holding a [[Plate]] or a type-specific [[Z-Crystal]].

Like {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}} before it, Arceus was not officially acknowledged by [[Nintendo]] until February 14, 2009, the year of its [[M12|debut movie]]. It was later officially revealed to international audiences on August 3, 2009.

Arceus is the creator of the [[Pokémon of myth]], the [[lake guardians]], and the entire [[Pokémon universe]]. Known as the '''Original One''' (Japanese: '''そのもの''' ''Sono mono'', "the very being") in [[Sinnoh myths]], it was worshiped in ancient times by the people of [[Hisui]] under the name '''almighty [[Sinnoh]]''' (Japanese: '''シンオウ{{Ruby|様|さま}}''' ''Sinn'ō-sama'').

{{ga|Arceus}} plays a [[game mascot|central role]] in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, serving as the game's titular character and a key figure in its storyline.

==Biology==
[[File:LA Arceus Realm.png|thumb|250px|left|Arceus in [[Dimension#Arceus's realm|its realm]]]]
Arceus is a white, equine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with an androgynous appearance. It resembles a {{wp|qilin}} or {{wp|centaur}} with a gray, vertically striated underside. The striated pattern also appears on the underside of its mane, tail, and face. Its four pointed feet are tipped with gold hooves. Its long mane juts away from its head, and its face is gray, with green eyes, red pupils, and a green circular pattern below its eyes. Arceus also has a streak of gold coloration on its head, which points 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. Arceus also has a golden cross-like wheel attached to its body by its round abdomen. The wheel also has four green jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly continues past its waist. Its limbs have gray undersides and extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is similar to its mane in terms of shape and coloration. It is capable of flight.

[[File:Arceus ruins art.png|thumb|200px|right|Arceus recreating the {{pkmn|egg}} of one of the [[Pokémon of myth]] in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]]]
According to [[Sinnoh]] [[Sinnoh myths|mythology]], a single [[Pokémon Egg]] emerged from a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness predating the [[Pokémon universe]]. Arceus hatched from this egg and shaped the universe using its 1,000 arms, including the Sinnoh (then known as [[Hisui]]) and [[Ransei]] [[region]]s. It also created the eggs from which the [[Pokémon of myth]], {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}, and the [[lake guardians]], {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, and {{p|Mesprit}}, hatched from, and can recreate these eggs if it wants to. It is the oldest Pokémon in existence; as such, it is referred to as "Original One" in folklore. Arceus banished Giratina to the [[Distortion World]] due to its violent nature, and gave the lake guardians the power to control and calm either Dialga or Palkia should they become enraged. Like the Pokémon of myth, {{ga|Arceus}} also resides in another dimension, a [[Dimension#Arceus' realm|realm beyond time and space]] itself. There, it appears as a silhouette of golden light.

Arceus was also shown to be [[Talking Pokémon|capable of speech]], stating that "Arceus" is simply the name [[human]]s call it. The ancient Sinnoh people worshipped it, referring to it as "almighty Sinnoh," "great Sinnoh," and "might of Sinnoh," with the term "Sinnoh" later on becoming the name of the region. The [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]] also worshipped it, though they mistook {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} respectively for Arceus. Both Palkia and Dialga's {{form|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina|Origin Formes}} have body shapes similar to that of Arceus; this resemblance is believed to be a strategy in order to gain Arceus' powers. [[Professor Laventon]] describes Arceus as "the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui" and the protector of all Pokémon. In ancient myths, it is said that the [[Origin Ore]], an ore of mysterious power, contains the power of Arceus itself.

As shown in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Arceus was known to care for and safeguard the planet in ancient times, protecting the world from cataclysms such as meteors, and it would show gratitude and compassion to those who treated it with kindness. At the same time, Arceus does not suffer fools gladly; it will attack in a violent rampage if betrayed or deceived and holds long grudges if betrayed by those it considered friends. In modern times, Arceus continues to watch over the world and wishes for people and Pokémon to work together in the face of adversity. Even when it is needed, it only gives hints on how to solve problems instead of directly interfering. Arceus can also give its blessing to other Pokémon through bolts of light, making them bigger and more powerful, as seen with the [[ancient hero]]'s 10 Pokémon companions. This blessing is passed down through family lines, as seen with the descendants of the hero's Pokémon: the [[noble Pokémon]] and {{hi|ride Pokémon}} worshiped by the people of [[Hisui]].

In ''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'', Arceus is portrayed as having powers such as bringing back things that it once destroyed, making certain things vanish into thin air, halting time, and overturning the very laws of nature. In said movie, using its [[Earth Plate|Earth]], [[Splash Plate|Splash]], [[Meadow Plate|Meadow]], [[Zap Plate|Zap]], and [[Draco Plate|Draco Plates]], it created the [[Jewel of Life]], a powerful artifact capable of turning a [[Michina Town|desolate land]] into a rich and fertile one. In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', it was shown to be able to stop the destruction caused by a space-time void. As shown in the {{aniseries|JN}} episode ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Arceus has the power to not only calm Dialga and Palkia, but also destroy the [[Red Chain]] controlling them. Arceus also has the power to split in two, creating a piece of itself to exist outside of its realm. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Arceus transformed a normal smartphone into an [[Arc Phone]], a device that allows humans to communicate with it through text messages. Arceus also has the power to appear in dreams and create a variety of Pokémon to serve as challenges, as seen in [[Eternal Battle Reverie]]. In {{g|Masters EX}}, through the [[sync stone ultimate]], Arceus can give its blessing to a [[Pokémon Trainer]] it deems worthy, transforming their outfits into costumes known as [[arc suit]]s. As a result, their [[sync pair]] is blessed as well, granting them a {{DL|Sync move|Divine moves|divine move}} over their normal [[sync move]].

Arceus is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Judgment}}. It is also able to use charged-up versions of the Pokémon of myth's signature moves ({{m|Roar of Time}}, {{m|Spacial Rend}} and {{m|Shadow Force}}), as seen in its boss battle in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Additionally, Arceus is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Multitype}} as an [[Ability]].

===Forms===
Arceus has eighteen different forms, one for each [[type]].

Through its Multitype Ability, Arceus can change its type at will by holding one of its [[Plate]]s or a type-specific [[Z-Crystal]]. This causes its eyes, underbelly, face, hooves, snout, gems, and cross-like wheel to change color to match its current type. In ''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'', it is also said to feed off the energy of its Plates.

In [[Alola]], the [[Aether Foundation]] gathered Arceus's data from myths and legends told in [[Canalave City]]'s [[Canalave Library|library]] to create an [[artificial Pokémon]] who was initially named {{p|Type: Null|Type: Full}}. Equipped with the {{a|RKS System}}, an Ability that allows it to simulate Arceus's Multitype through [[Memory|memories]], it was developed during the [[Beast killer project]] to protect Alola from the [[Ultra Beast]]s. However, the project was deemed a failure and was later abandoned, and Type: Full's Ability was sealed with a control helmet, which caused it to [[Devolution|devolve]] and be renamed Type: Null. [[Gladion]] eventually discovered it and renamed it {{p|Silvally}}, with their newfound bond allowing it to reawaken its dormant powers.

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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
[[File:Arceus LA.png|thumb|250px|{{ga|Arceus}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}]]
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Arceus appears when [[Dark Matter]] begins trying to take the [[Tree of Life]] to the sun, leading the other Pokémon in attempting to stop its ascent. He is able to telepathically reach the player thanks to {{p|Mewtwo}} and transports them to the [[Tree of Life: Roots|Tree of Life's roots]] to confront Dark Matter. When Dark Matter regenerates itself and sends out a massive shockwave, Arceus and the other [[Legendary Pokémon]] gathered to stop the Tree of Life are immediately turned to stone. After Dark Matter is defeated, Arceus will remain at the top of {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Super Mystery Dungeon}}.
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}}: {{ga|Arceus}} is the titular character of the game. It sends the [[player character]] [[Time travel|back in time]] to the [[Hisui]] region and gives them the mission of seeking out all Pokémon in Hisui. Throughout the game, Arceus occasionally communicates with and assists the player via the [[Arc Phone]].
* {{g|Masters EX}}: While not physically seen, Arceus plays a notable role during the eponymously named [[Arceus arc]] as the creator of [[sync stone ultimate|sync stones ultimate]]. Asking the people of [[Pasio]] to demonstrate their bond with their Pokémon to it, Arceus grants [[sync pair]]s holding sync stones ultimate new costumes dubbed [[arc suit]]s if the aforementioned bond is strong enough.
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===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui|num5=238}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was the first Pokémon born before the universe even existed.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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===Game locations===
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The [[Hall of Origin]] event in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} originally existed in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, but the required [[Azure Flute]] in [[Generation IV]] was an [[event item]] that was never distributed, although the text seen when receiving the 20th Anniversary Arceus states that Arceus could first be obtained in Diamond and Pearl in the Hall of Origin.

====In side games====
[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance.png|thumb|right|200px|Arceus and the [[hero]] of {{g|Conquest}}]]
[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance 2.png|thumb|right|200px|Arceus and the [[heroine]] of Pokémon Conquest]]
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Tower: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounters]]){{tt|*|Complete Team Battle EX-6}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Dragnor]] ({{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest stories|The Legend of Ransei}}, cannot be kept) [[Aurora]] ({{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest stories|Two Heroes of Ransei}}, special)}}
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A statue of Arceus can be found in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} at {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Explorers of Sky}}.

====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Cinema Arceus|Japanese|Japan|100|July 11 to September 30, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Cinema Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Toys "R" Us Arceus|English|United States|100|November 7 to 15, 2009|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Toys "R" Us Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|English|Australia|100|November 5 to 16, 2009|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Australian Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Cinema Arceus|Korean|South Korea|100|December 24, 2009 to January 31, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Cinema Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|German|Germany|100|February 17 to April 9, 2010|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|Italian|Italy|100|February 17 to March 26, 2010|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|English|Europe|100|February 20 to April 10, 2010|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#European Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|French|Europe|100|February 22 to April 11, 2010|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|Spanish|Spain|100|February 22 to April 11, 2010|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|March 7 to August 31, 2015 November 20 to December 17, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Taiwanese region|Online|100|November 20 to December 17, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Korean region|Online|100|December 15, 2015 to February 29, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Manesh Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Manesh Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Manesh Arceus|American region|Online|100|December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Manesh Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus|American region|Online|100|July 30 to November 30, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus|PAL region|Online|100|July 30 to November 30, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|CoroCoro Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|January 15 to March 14, 2018
|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#CoroCoro Arceus}}
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====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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|Attack= 120
|Defense=120
|SpAtk= 120
|SpDef= 120
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====Pokéathlon stats====
=====No [[Plate]] equipped=====
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=====With a [[Plate]] equipped=====
'''With [[Fist Plate]]'''
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|Power=5
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|Technique=5
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'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''With [[Dread Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|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
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}

For the type effectiveness when Arceus is holding a [[Plate]], see [[type chart]].

===Learnset===
Arceus is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|100|Judgment|Normal|Special|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|coset=N/A
|conto=N/A
|recruitment=Meet up with at {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Super Mystery Dungeon}}
|gigantic=1
|P1=I am Arceus. I am the existence within nothingness. We and our [[Pokémon universe|universe]] are both nothing and something… Everything has two sides.
|P2=We are to accept everything as it is…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=Normal
|field=None
|fieldp=Tackle
|num=S-006
|pastnum=221
|browser=It protects itself with psychic orbs that bring meteors down.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|walk=1.95
|hp=63
|attack=87
|defense=63
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|HP=5
|atk=4
|def=5
|spd=5
|range=4
|move=Judgment
|ability1=Omnipotent
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything
|link='''[[Hero]]'''/'''[[Heroine]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Normal|pokemon=Arceus
|skill=Rising Reveal
|maxsize=20
|rank=Master
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=30:00
|legend=yes
|effect=It reveals squares vertically, centering around the activation square.
|uses=2
|activationsquare=Specified
|size=3 squares wide
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=493
|power=5
|skill=Brute Force
|skilldesc=Deals normal damage even to [[type]]s resistant to its type.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=493|num=274
|min=90
|max=150
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Double Normal
|skilldesc=Deals a lot more damage done by any {{t|Normal|Normal types}} in the combo.
|amelia=4
|psb=[[Ultra Challenge#Week 5|Ultra Challenge (Week 5)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=237
|attack=238
|defense=238
|fast={{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}
|special={{m|Future Sight}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Outrage}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
Arceus has multiple different forms that it switches between with its [[Ability]] {{a|Multitype}}, with each of its forms having a different [[type]]. In total, it has eighteen different forms, one for each type. Though most of its forms were introduced in [[Generation IV]], its {{type|Fairy}} form was introduced in [[Generation VI]], along with the Fairy-type as a whole.

By default, Arceus is in its {{type|Normal}} form. If it [[held item|hold]]s (or, in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, is exposed to) a [[Plate]] or type-specific [[Z-Crystal]], it changes its form to be the same type as the type the Plate or Z-Crystal corresponds to.

In games besides {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Arceus's [[signature move]] {{m|Judgment}} is Normal-type by default, but changes to match the type of the Plate that it holds (being unaffected by Z-Crystals). In Legends: Arceus, the type of Judgment is directly determined by Arceus's form, such that its type always matches that of Arceus; additionally, Arceus can change its form during a {{pkmn|battle}} using the [[Legend Plate]]. After being exposed to the Legend Plate, it will be in its Normal-type form by default and change its form before using {{m|Judgment}} to have a type advantage over the target, which also changes Judgment's type to match Arceus's. When determining the type that it changes into, any double weaknesses that the target may have are prioritized, followed by a type that resists the target's primary type (prioritizing immunities), then a type that resists the target's secondary type (again prioritizing immunities); if multiple types are equally valid, one of them is chosen at random. Arceus reverts to its Normal-type form when the battle ends. Arceus has a unique form change animation when using the Legend Plate, which shows it being enveloped in light from a Plate to change its form. If Arceus is deposited into {{g|HOME}} while in any of its alternate forms, it reverts to its Normal-type form; if it is under the effects of the Legend Plate when deposited into HOME, these effects wear off.

In addition to its changing type, Arceus's [[Pokéathlon]] performance differs depending on its form, and it can only learn {{m|Draco Meteor}} from a [[Move Tutor]] while in its {{type|Dragon}} form (though it can learn it via [[TM]] in any form).

[[File:493-Unknown.png|thumb|???-type Arceus sprite]]
In the [[Generation IV]] games, there is an unused {{type|???}} Arceus, but it cannot be legitimately obtained in the games, as there is no ???-type Plate. Due to how its Ability would automatically turn any Arceus without a Plate into a Normal-type Pokémon in Generation IV, a ???-type Arceus [[cheating|hacked]] into the game will be treated as Normal-type. This form was removed in [[Generation V]] due to the removal of the ??? type.

Prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Arceus's alternate forms were not registered separately in the [[Pokédex]]. All of its forms are named simply "Arceus" in the Pokédex.

In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)]], Arceus will be present in its Water, Electric or Fire-type form, depending on the game, as Plates do not exist. In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]], only its Normal-type form is available, with Multitype serving a different function.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unknown color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493|Arceus|Normal|Normal|Normal|No Plate [[File:Bag Blank Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Blank Plate}}{{sup/8|LA}} No {{color2|000|Z-Crystal}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fighting|Arceus|Fighting|Fighting|Fighting|[[File:Bag Fist Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Fist Plate}} [[File:Dream Fightinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Fightinium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Flying|Arceus|Flying|Flying|Flying|[[File:Bag Sky Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Sky Plate}} [[File:Dream Flyinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Flyinium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Poison|Arceus|Poison|Poison|Poison|[[File:Bag Toxic Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Toxic Plate}} [[File:Dream Poisonium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Poisonium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ground|Arceus|Ground|Ground|Ground|[[File:Bag Earth Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Earth Plate}} [[File:Dream Groundium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Groundium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Rock|Arceus|Rock|Rock|Rock|[[File:Bag Stone Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Stone Plate}} [[File:Dream Rockium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Rockium Z}}}}
|-
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Bug|Arceus|Bug|Bug|Bug|[[File:Bag Insect Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Insect Plate}} [[File:Dream Buginium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Buginium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ghost|Arceus|Ghost|Ghost|Ghost|[[File:Bag Spooky Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Spooky Plate}} [[File:Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Ghostium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Steel|Arceus|Steel|Steel|Steel|[[File:Bag Iron Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Iron Plate}} [[File:Dream Steelium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Steelium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fire|Arceus|Fire|Fire|Fire|[[File:Bag Flame Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Flame Plate}} [[File:Dream Firium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Firium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Water|Arceus|Water|Water|Water|[[File:Bag Splash Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Splash Plate}} [[File:Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Waterium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Grass|Arceus|Grass|Grass|Grass|[[File:Bag Meadow Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Meadow Plate}} [[File:Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Grassium Z}}}}
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
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==In animation==
[[File:Arceus M12.png|thumb|250px|Arceus in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'']]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Arceus (M12)]]=====
Arceus debuted 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 it attempted to destroy the world. When {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Sheena]] were teleported by {{mov|Dialga}} to ancient times, they directly influenced the event, changing the future for the better so that Arceus would stop its destruction.

=====Other=====
Arceus appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. Following the devastating incident at [[Dahara City]], Ash, his friends, [[Baraz]], [[Meray]], and {{an|Hoopa}} saw it floating in the sky before it soared away.

Arceus appeared in [[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]], where it and the {{an|lake guardians}} assisted Ash and his friends in stopping a rampaging {{p|Heatran}} that had engulfed the [[Flame Plate]] acquired by Team Galactic with its {{a|Flash Fire}} [[Ability]].

====Minor appearances====
Arceus made its animated series debut as a silhouette in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]''. It was called upon by Ash, his friends, their [[Pokémon multiverse#Pokémon Journeys: The Series|alternate world]] counterparts, and the people in both of their worlds to help stop {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}}'s fight and destroy the [[Red Chain]] that was forcing them to battle.

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Arceus Fire Type.png|{{type|Fire}} Arceus
Arceus Ghost Type.png|{{type|Ghost}} Arceus
Arceus Water Type.png|{{type|Water}} Arceus
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===GOTCHA!===
An Arceus briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Arceus Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|Arceus in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Arceus Multitype Adventures.png|thumb|Arceus's various forms in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
Arceus appears as a central character in the {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}} manga adaptation, reprising its role from the {{pkmn|movie}}. 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.

===Pokémon Adventures===
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In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Arceus appears as one of the main antagonists, where it plans on destroying humanity due to its mistrust of humans. It was the target of [[Team Rocket]]'s plans to create {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. It first appeared in ''[[PS450|With a Little Help From Hitmonchan]]''.
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==In the TCG==
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Arceus appears in the TCG in all {{TCG|type}}s but {{TCG|Fairy}}. Cards based on Arceus first appeared in the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion set, which were printed with a rule that allows players to have as many Arceus cards in their deck as they like.

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Arceus 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Arceus trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Arceus appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon where it uses {{m|Gravity}} to produce a shockwave that brings opponents downwards.

====Trophy information====
Arceus appears as a trophy in both versions.

''[[Sinnoh myths#The Original Story|A Pokémon said to have hatched from an egg that appeared from nothing. Newly hatched, it created the world and the sky.]] Its Gravity attack will bring any fighter in midair crashing down to earth. No ground below you? Looks like you're going to go plummeting off the stage as if you'd been hit by a Meteor Smash! ''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Arceus appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. It also appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.
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==Trivia==

* Arceus was designed by [[Takao Unno]].<ref>Creator profile on Takao Unno in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Collection]], p. 182: "He has created the designs for Garchomp, Croagunk, Arceus and others." ([https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1581735619637948416 archive])</ref>
* Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Normal-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and the highest base stat total of any Pokémon in its base form.
** Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Mythical Pokémon.
** In its alternate forms, Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Rock, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Grass, Electric, Ice, Dark, and Fairy-type Pokémon.
** Arceus is the [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|only Pokémon]] with a base stat total of 720.
* In its alternate forms, Arceus is the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon, tied with {{p|Slither Wing}} as the tallest {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon, and tied with Slither Wing and [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Scolipede}} as the tallest {{type|Bug}} Pokémon.
* Arceus's {{type|Flying}} form is the first Pokémon to be pure Flying-type, making the type the last one to have a single-type Pokémon. {{p|Tornadus}} would later be introduced as the first Pokémon to be pure Flying-type in its default form.
** Due to being a pure Flying-type, Flying-type Arceus and Tornadus are the only Pokémon that can have the Flying-type backdrop in the [[Hall of Fame]] after defeating the {{un|Pokémon League}} in {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. This backdrop will always reflect the Pokémon's primary type, but all half-Flying-type Pokémon had Flying as their secondary type prior to [[Generation VI]].
* In [[Generation IV]], it was impossible to legitimately give Arceus more than 100 [[EV]]s in any stat, since it was only ever distributed at [[level]] 100. Prior to Generation V, level 100 Pokémon could not gain EVs through battling because they could not gain [[experience]].
* Arceus is the only pre-[[Generation V]] 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.
* Arceus received the most votes of all pre-Generation V Pokémon in the {{g|Global Link}} [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|promotion]] poll in both the Japanese poll and the international (non-Japanese and non-Korean) poll.
* Prior to [[Generation VII]], Arceus was classified by Pokédex color sorting as gray.
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, Arceus can be encountered without the use of the [[Azure Flute]] via a combination of [[Tweaking]] and the [[Pal Park Retire glitch]]. In addition, Arceus can be encountered an unlimited amount of times with this method, unlike {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}}.
** This has been remedied in {{game|Platinum}}, however, as the player can no longer freely move in the "void".
* Arceus is the first [[Mythical Pokémon]] to be obtainable in-game in the core series without an event more than once.
* According to the {{pkmn|animated series}} [[dub]]'s then-voice director [[Tom Wayland]], the dub chose to pronounce Arceus with {{wp|Hard and soft C|a hard c instead of a soft c}} due to concerns over the latter pronunciation's potential {{wp|arse|implications}} in British English-speaking territories.<ref>[https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4EuH-5Fv87g&t=2084s Convention Q&A panel with Tom Wayland]</ref>
** This pronunciation is also reflected in the name of the [[Ability]] RKS System.
[[File:Space Globe artwork S.png|thumb|150px|Space Globe]]
[[File:Company Icon RKS Laboratories.png|thumb|150px|Icon for RKS Laboratories]]
* Ever since Arceus's debut, certain aspects of the Pokémon series have made use of its iconography.
** In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], the [[Space Globe]] (Japanese: じくうのオーブ ''Space-Time Orb'') is an item that is described as the ultimate globe that holds the power to pass through space and time. It resembles Arceus's attached wheel and can be found on a statue of Arceus.
** According to {{p|Type: Null}} and {{p|Silvally}}’s [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]], Arceus served as the inspiration for the {{a|RKS System}}, which is Silvally’s [[signature Ability]]. It allows Silvally to change its [[type]] when holding a [[Memory]] of any kind, which is similar to how Arceus’s {{a|Multitype}} allows Arceus to change type when holding a [[Plate]] or a type-specific [[Z-Crystal]].
*** Arceus and Silvally have similar {{Shiny}} colorations, swapping their usual white to a light gold.
** The name of the Ability RKS System is a reference to Arceus, with its English name being similar to the pronunciation of "Arceus". In {{pmin|Germany|German}}, {{pmin|Spain|Spanish}}, {{pmin|France|French}}, and {{pmin|Italy|Italian}}, its name is instead a reference to Arceus's {{pkmn|category}}, the Alpha Pokémon.
*** The company {{DL|Poké Job|List of companies|RKS Laboratories}} (Japanese: アルセウス{{ruby|製薬|せいやく}} ''Arceus Pharma'') in [[Galar]] has a logo similar to the rings on Arceus's body, furthering the connection.
* Despite being a [[Mythical Pokémon]], Arceus has sometimes been [[Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|treated]] as a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
** In {{g|Masters EX}}, Arceus is called a Legendary Pokémon by {{mas|Norman}} in the "Challenge the Normal Types" [[Daily Type Rotation]] event and by {{mas|Misty}} in her arc suit in one of her random conversations in the Pokémon Center.
** The official English website of {{g|Legends: Arceus}} used to refer to Arceus as a Legendary Pokémon, which was later corrected to Mythical Pokémon as of September 28, 2021.<ref>Archive of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] official website ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210818132639/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/ August 18, 2021]; [https://web.archive.org/web/20210928190642/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/ September 28, 2021])</ref> On the Japanese website, it has been referred to as a Mythical Pokémon from the beginning.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_arceus/ja/pokemon/210818_08/ Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス]</ref>
* While using the [[Legend Plate]], Arceus will never transform back into the [[Normal (type)|Normal-type]], as nothing is weak to Normal.
* Arceus is the only Pokémon to narrate the introduction for a [[core series]] game.
* In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus's summary will say it was met at the [[Temple of Sinnoh]], despite being fought and obtained in the [[Hall of Origin]].
* Arceus was the only Pokémon first introduced during the DPt era of the Japanese [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. In the international TCG, Arceus and [[Shaymin (TCG)|Shaymin]] were both introduced in the Platinum series. 
* The [[origin mark]] for Legends: Arceus [[File:Arceus mark.png|30px]] and the symbols for the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|30px]] and the {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolBrilliant Stars.png|30px]] resemble Arceus's rings.
* Arceus's {{Type|Fairy}} form is the only Pokémon introduced after [[Generation IV]] to exist in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
* In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus is the only Pokémon that can be registered in the player's [[Pokédex]] and have a [[Research task (Legends: Arceus)#Research level|research level]] of 0 at the same time.

===Origin===
Arceus appears to be particularly based on a {{wp|creator deity}}, present in many world cultures. Arceus also appears to draw significant inspiration from {{wp|Classical Greece}}, evident in the (putative) onomastic nod to {{wp|Zeus}}, ruler of Mount Olympus; in the ancient Greek style settings that frequently frame its epiphanies, such as rows of classical columns, stepped stone platforms, and straight processional approaches typical of Greek sanctuaries; and in the Classical Greek styling favored by Arceus devotees such as {{wp|Volo}}, with tunic-like layering and a {{wp|himation}}-like draped cloak. Its cosmogonic emergence “from an egg” resonates with the {{wp|Orphic Egg}} and the birth of {{wp|Phanes|Phanes/Protogonos}}, as well as the broader {{wp|World egg}} motif found across numerous creation myths. The gold, cross-spoked ring fused around a white, near-abstract body operates as a built-in nimbus or solar crown in the manner of {{wp|Helios}} or a stylized {{wp|Halo (religious iconography)|halo}}, a widespread religious icon used to denote holy, divine, or sacred figures and, at various periods, rulers, heroes, and saints. The triadic delegation of domains (time, space, distortion) parallels the classical division of realms among Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, while Giratina’s banishment functions as a {{wp|Tartarus|Tartarean}} containment of rebellious force.

Based on its appearance and attack animations, Arceus may be modeled on a variety of animals, such as members of {{wp|Equidae}}, {{wp|Camelidae}}, or {{wp|Giraffidae}}, and/or fantastical beings, such as the {{wp|Centaurs}}, the {{wp|Sleipnir}}, the {{wp|Qilin}}, the {{wp|Uchchaihshravas}} or the {{wp|Longma}}. The [[Pokédex]] entry that states Arceus shaped the world with its multiple arms may also reference or be inspired by the many-armed {{wp|Bodhisattva}} {{wp|Avalokiteśvara}} in {{wp|Buddhism}} or by the many-armed {{wp|Hecatoncheires}} of {{wp|Greek mythology}}.

====Name origin====
Arceus may be a combination of αρχή ''{{wp|Arche|arkhé}}'' (Ancient Greek for ''origin'' and ''authority'') or ''{{wp|alpha}}'' and ''{{wp|deus}}'' (Latin for ''god'') or ''{{wp|Zeus}}'' (king of the gods in Greek mythology). It may also involve ''arcane'', ''aureus'' (Latin for golden), ''{{wp|arc}}'', ''arcesso'' (Latin for ''I summon''), ''{{wp|Archeus}}'' (an aspect of the astral plane), or ''{{wp|Chaos (cosmogony)|Chaos}}'' (the origin state of the universe in Greek mythology, often personified as the first primordial deity).

==In other languages==
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|es=Arceus|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
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|it=Arceus|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=아르세우스 ''Arceus''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=阿爾宙斯 / 阿尔宙斯 ''Ā'ěrzhòusī''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name, {{tt|宙斯 ''Zhòusī''|Zeus}}, and possibly {{tt|阿爾法 / 阿尔法 ''ā'ěrfǎ''|alpha}}
|zh_yue=阿爾宙斯 ''Ayíhjauhsī''|zh_yuemeaning=From the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name, {{tt|宙斯 ''Jauhsī''|Zeus}}, and possibly {{tt|阿爾法 ''áyíhfaat''|alpha}}
|pt_br=Arceus|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|el=Αρκέους ''Arkéous''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=आर्कियस ''Arceus''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Аркеус ''Arkeus''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=อาร์เซอุส ''Ase-ut''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==Related articles==
* [[Arceus (M12)]]
* [[Arceus (Adventures)]]
* [[Arceus (game)]]
* [[Beast killer project]]
* [[Lake guardians]]
* [[Pokémon of myth]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Noble Pokémon]]
* [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus/ Normal-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fighting Fighting-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-flying Flying-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-poison Poison-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ground Ground-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-rock Rock-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-bug Bug-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ghost Ghost-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-steel Steel-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fire Fire-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-water Water-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-grass Grass-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-electric Electric-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-psychic Psychic-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ice Ice-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-dragon Dragon-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-dark Dark-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fairy Fairy-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex

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2026-03-17T19:49:41Z

LilyLopears: /* Pronunciation citation? */ Reply

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== Origin section ==
As of today, I realize that the Origin section of Arceus has been changed a fair bit, so I would like to record what was written, just in case we would like to come back to these ideas:
*'''Arceus' General Inspirations'''
** Arceus appears to be particularly based on a {{wp|creator deity}}, present in many world cultures.
*'''Arceus' Design: It's Quadrupedal Body Plan and implied Polymelia'''
** Arceus's stance and general form are similar to Egyptian bovine idols— particularly {{wp|Apis (deity)|Apis}}. Apis, in particular, is a sacred beast and acts as a god of primordial power, the divine cycle of life, rebirth, fertility, and agriculture.
** Its general anatomy may also be similar to equine idols. Based on its appearance and attack movements in the 3D games, Arceus may be modeled after ordinary creatures—such as those from the {{wp|Equidae}}, {{wp|Camelidae}} or {{wp|Giraffidae}} families; It may be based on fantastical and mythical varations of those creatures—such as the polymeliac {{wp|Uchchaihshravas}} and {{wp|Sleipnir}}, the {{wp|qilin}}, the {{wp|longma}}, or the {{wp|centaur}}.
**The [[Pokédex]] entry that states Arceus “shaped the world with its multiple arms” may also reference or be inspired by the many-armed {{wp|Bodhisattva}} {{wp|Avalokiteśvara}}, who, in {{wp|Buddhism}}, has polymelia and is either pictured with eleven heads and one thousand arms (the latter of which is mentioned in Arceus's [[Pokédex]] entry) or in a {{wp|Avalokiteśvara#Tibetan Buddhist beliefs|white, four-armed manifestation}} (which could look similar to {{type|Normal}} Arceus).
** It may also be inspired by the many-armed {{wp|Hecatoncheires}} of {{wp|Greek mythology}}.
*'''Arceus' Design: The Circle on its Torso'''
**The circle resembles a stylized {{wp|Halo (religious iconography)|halo}}, a form of religious iconography used by many religions to indicate holy, divine, or sacred figures; it has at various periods also been used in imagery of rulers, heroes, and saints.
**The arc on its back may also be inspired by the {{wp|Dharmachakra}}, or the {{wp|Bhavacakra}}, used to represent a concept similar to the reincarnation in {{wp|Hinduism}}.
**The gold, cross-spoked ring fused around a white, near-abstract body operates as a built-in nimbus or solar crown in the manner of {{wp|Helios}}.
*'''Arceus' Cultural Inspirations'''
*Arceus also appears to draw significant inspiration from {{wp|Classical Greece}}—evident in the (putative) onomastic nod to {{wp|Zeus}}, ruler of Mount Olympus and the third in a line of divine kings who ruled over other deities; in the ancient Greek style settings that frequently frame its epiphanies such as rows of classical columns, stepped stone platforms, and straight processional approaches typical of Greek sanctuaries; and in the Classical Greek styling favored by Arceus devotees such as {{wp|Volo}}, whose tunic-like layering, {{wp|himation}}-like draped cloak, gold-edged geometric trimming, and laurel-adjacent coiffure.
*'''Arceus' Origin of Life'''
**Its myth is nearly identical to the {{wp|world egg}}, found in creation myths of many cultures and civilizations.
**Its cosmogonic emergence “from an egg” resonates with the {{wp|Orphic Egg}} and the birth of {{wp|Phanes|Phanes/Protogonos}}.
*'''Arceus as the Origin of Life'''
**The conception of the first god might be influenced by the {{wp|Shinto}} gods {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}} and {{wp|Amenominakanushi}}, who summoned {{wp|Izanami}} and {{wp|Izanagi}} to create Japan with the spear. Arcues is credited as having creating the universe starting with [[Sinnoh]] where [[Spear Pillar]] is located, and expanding outward.
*'''Arceus in Relation with other Pokémon'''
**The triadic delegation of domains (time, space, distortion) parallels the classical division of realms among Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, while Giratina’s banishment functions as a {{wp|Tartarus|Tartarean}} containment of rebellious force.
[[User:ThunderBrine|ThunderBrine]] ([[User talk:ThunderBrine|talk]]) 01:28, 2 January 2026 (UTC)

==Pronunciation citation?==
How do I add a proper citation needed tag? I've been seeing the 'dub director claimed they changed the pronunciation cuz it sounded like arse' thing floating around for years, including on other wikis like TVTropes... but I never see a source. Does anyone have a link to this interview with the dub director, or is this just a rumor that's been repeated enough to go unquestioned? [[User:LilyLopears|LilyLopears]] ([[User talk:LilyLopears|talk]]) 02:11, 15 March 2026 (UTC)

:In the second archive of this talk page, a user mentions [https://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/w/index.php?title=Arceus_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29&diff=1908001&oldid=1900900 this edit] added the info, though there seems to be no written record of the conversation given with Tom Wayland unfortunately.

:Using {{template|fact}} will add 'citation needed' to the line in question. [[User:Thespeon|Thespeon]] ([[User talk:Thespeon|talk]]) 11:19, 16 March 2026 (UTC)
::Thank you! Added. [[User:LilyLopears|LilyLopears]] ([[User talk:LilyLopears|talk]]) 20:37, 16 March 2026 (UTC)
:::I found [https://youtu.be/4EuH-5Fv87g?t=2084 a video of Tom Wayland at Pokécon 2015] where he mentions this being the reason for the pronunciation of Arceus. While that edit was in 2013 (before this specific panel), he also indicates that he has explained this to fans multiple times, so he likely had at conventions in or prior to 2013 as well (but we might not necessarily have videos of those).
:::My transcription of Tom Wayland's explanation:
:::<blockquote>So, Arceus is the Japanese is pronounced "ar-see-us", okay. But the English language version of the show — so that you know — goes to every English speaking market on the planet. So it goes to Canada, it goes to Australia, it goes to the UK. In the UK, what does "arse" mean? It is your butt, okay. So if you call him "ar-see-us", it is like the American equivalent of calling him "ass-ee-us", and nobody will take that seriously. And everybody is supposed to take Arceus very seriously. So that one changed for that reason. And some people are like "grrrrr" ''(motions pounding fists)'', but usually when I tell them that, they're like "oh, okay".</blockquote> [[User:SnorlaxMonster|'''Snorlax''']][[User talk:SnorlaxMonster|'''Monster''']] 12:08, 17 March 2026 (UTC)
::::Excellent, we finally have a source then. [[User:LilyLopears|LilyLopears]] ([[User talk:LilyLopears|talk]]) 19:49, 17 March 2026 (UTC)

Talk:Arceus (Pokémon)

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Arceus (Pokémon)

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LilyLopears:

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'''Arceus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アルセウス''' ''Arceus'') is a {{type|Normal}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Arceus has a [[#Form data|form]] for each of the eighteen [[type]]s, which it can [[Type change|change into]] while holding a [[Plate]] or a type-specific [[Z-Crystal]].

Like {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}} before it, Arceus was not officially acknowledged by [[Nintendo]] until February 14, 2009, the year of its [[M12|debut movie]]. It was later officially revealed to international audiences on August 3, 2009.

Arceus is the creator of the [[Pokémon of myth]], the [[lake guardians]], and the entire [[Pokémon universe]]. Known as the '''Original One''' (Japanese: '''そのもの''' ''Sono mono'', "the very being") in [[Sinnoh myths]], it was worshiped in ancient times by the people of [[Hisui]] under the name '''almighty [[Sinnoh]]''' (Japanese: '''シンオウ{{Ruby|様|さま}}''' ''Sinn'ō-sama'').

{{ga|Arceus}} plays a [[game mascot|central role]] in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, serving as the game's titular character and a key figure in its storyline.

==Biology==
[[File:LA Arceus Realm.png|thumb|250px|left|Arceus in [[Dimension#Arceus's realm|its realm]]]]
Arceus is a white, equine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with an androgynous appearance. It resembles a {{wp|qilin}} or {{wp|centaur}} with a gray, vertically striated underside. The striated pattern also appears on the underside of its mane, tail, and face. Its four pointed feet are tipped with gold hooves. Its long mane juts away from its head, and its face is gray, with green eyes, red pupils, and a green circular pattern below its eyes. Arceus also has a streak of gold coloration on its head, which points 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. Arceus also has a golden cross-like wheel attached to its body by its round abdomen. The wheel also has four green jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly continues past its waist. Its limbs have gray undersides and extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is similar to its mane in terms of shape and coloration. It is capable of flight.

[[File:Arceus ruins art.png|thumb|200px|right|Arceus recreating the {{pkmn|egg}} of one of the [[Pokémon of myth]] in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]]]
According to [[Sinnoh]] [[Sinnoh myths|mythology]], a single [[Pokémon Egg]] emerged from a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness predating the [[Pokémon universe]]. Arceus hatched from this egg and shaped the universe using its 1,000 arms, including the Sinnoh (then known as [[Hisui]]) and [[Ransei]] [[region]]s. It also created the eggs from which the [[Pokémon of myth]], {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}, and the [[lake guardians]], {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, and {{p|Mesprit}}, hatched from, and can recreate these eggs if it wants to. It is the oldest Pokémon in existence; as such, it is referred to as "Original One" in folklore. Arceus banished Giratina to the [[Distortion World]] due to its violent nature, and gave the lake guardians the power to control and calm either Dialga or Palkia should they become enraged. Like the Pokémon of myth, {{ga|Arceus}} also resides in another dimension, a [[Dimension#Arceus' realm|realm beyond time and space]] itself. There, it appears as a silhouette of golden light.

Arceus was also shown to be [[Talking Pokémon|capable of speech]], stating that "Arceus" is simply the name [[human]]s call it. The ancient Sinnoh people worshipped it, referring to it as "almighty Sinnoh," "great Sinnoh," and "might of Sinnoh," with the term "Sinnoh" later on becoming the name of the region. The [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]] also worshipped it, though they mistook {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} respectively for Arceus. Both Palkia and Dialga's {{form|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina|Origin Formes}} have body shapes similar to that of Arceus; this resemblance is believed to be a strategy in order to gain Arceus' powers. [[Professor Laventon]] describes Arceus as "the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui" and the protector of all Pokémon. In ancient myths, it is said that the [[Origin Ore]], an ore of mysterious power, contains the power of Arceus itself.

As shown in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Arceus was known to care for and safeguard the planet in ancient times, protecting the world from cataclysms such as meteors, and it would show gratitude and compassion to those who treated it with kindness. At the same time, Arceus does not suffer fools gladly; it will attack in a violent rampage if betrayed or deceived and holds long grudges if betrayed by those it considered friends. In modern times, Arceus continues to watch over the world and wishes for people and Pokémon to work together in the face of adversity. Even when it is needed, it only gives hints on how to solve problems instead of directly interfering. Arceus can also give its blessing to other Pokémon through bolts of light, making them bigger and more powerful, as seen with the [[ancient hero]]'s 10 Pokémon companions. This blessing is passed down through family lines, as seen with the descendants of the hero's Pokémon: the [[noble Pokémon]] and {{hi|ride Pokémon}} worshiped by the people of [[Hisui]].

In ''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'', Arceus is portrayed as having powers such as bringing back things that it once destroyed, making certain things vanish into thin air, halting time, and overturning the very laws of nature. In said movie, using its [[Earth Plate|Earth]], [[Splash Plate|Splash]], [[Meadow Plate|Meadow]], [[Zap Plate|Zap]], and [[Draco Plate|Draco Plates]], it created the [[Jewel of Life]], a powerful artifact capable of turning a [[Michina Town|desolate land]] into a rich and fertile one. In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', it was shown to be able to stop the destruction caused by a space-time void. As shown in the {{aniseries|JN}} episode ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Arceus has the power to not only calm Dialga and Palkia, but also destroy the [[Red Chain]] controlling them. Arceus also has the power to split in two, creating a piece of itself to exist outside of its realm. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Arceus transformed a normal smartphone into an [[Arc Phone]], a device that allows humans to communicate with it through text messages. Arceus also has the power to appear in dreams and create a variety of Pokémon to serve as challenges, as seen in [[Eternal Battle Reverie]]. In {{g|Masters EX}}, through the [[sync stone ultimate]], Arceus can give its blessing to a [[Pokémon Trainer]] it deems worthy, transforming their outfits into costumes known as [[arc suit]]s. As a result, their [[sync pair]] is blessed as well, granting them a {{DL|Sync move|Divine moves|divine move}} over their normal [[sync move]].

Arceus is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Judgment}}. It is also able to use charged-up versions of the Pokémon of myth's signature moves ({{m|Roar of Time}}, {{m|Spacial Rend}} and {{m|Shadow Force}}), as seen in its boss battle in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Additionally, Arceus is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Multitype}} as an [[Ability]].

===Forms===
Arceus has eighteen different forms, one for each [[type]].

Through its Multitype Ability, Arceus can change its type at will by holding one of its [[Plate]]s or a type-specific [[Z-Crystal]]. This causes its eyes, underbelly, face, hooves, snout, gems, and cross-like wheel to change color to match its current type. In ''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'', it is also said to feed off the energy of its Plates.

In [[Alola]], the [[Aether Foundation]] gathered Arceus's data from myths and legends told in [[Canalave City]]'s [[Canalave Library|library]] to create an [[artificial Pokémon]] who was initially named {{p|Type: Null|Type: Full}}. Equipped with the {{a|RKS System}}, an Ability that allows it to simulate Arceus's Multitype through [[Memory|memories]], it was developed during the [[Beast killer project]] to protect Alola from the [[Ultra Beast]]s. However, the project was deemed a failure and was later abandoned, and Type: Full's Ability was sealed with a control helmet, which caused it to [[Devolution|devolve]] and be renamed Type: Null. [[Gladion]] eventually discovered it and renamed it {{p|Silvally}}, with their newfound bond allowing it to reawaken its dormant powers.

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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
[[File:Arceus LA.png|thumb|250px|{{ga|Arceus}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}]]
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Arceus appears when [[Dark Matter]] begins trying to take the [[Tree of Life]] to the sun, leading the other Pokémon in attempting to stop its ascent. He is able to telepathically reach the player thanks to {{p|Mewtwo}} and transports them to the [[Tree of Life: Roots|Tree of Life's roots]] to confront Dark Matter. When Dark Matter regenerates itself and sends out a massive shockwave, Arceus and the other [[Legendary Pokémon]] gathered to stop the Tree of Life are immediately turned to stone. After Dark Matter is defeated, Arceus will remain at the top of {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Super Mystery Dungeon}}.
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}}: {{ga|Arceus}} is the titular character of the game. It sends the [[player character]] [[Time travel|back in time]] to the [[Hisui]] region and gives them the mission of seeking out all Pokémon in Hisui. Throughout the game, Arceus occasionally communicates with and assists the player via the [[Arc Phone]].
* {{g|Masters EX}}: While not physically seen, Arceus plays a notable role during the eponymously named [[Arceus arc]] as the creator of [[sync stone ultimate|sync stones ultimate]]. Asking the people of [[Pasio]] to demonstrate their bond with their Pokémon to it, Arceus grants [[sync pair]]s holding sync stones ultimate new costumes dubbed [[arc suit]]s if the aforementioned bond is strong enough.
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===Pokédex entries===
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The [[Hall of Origin]] event in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} originally existed in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, but the required [[Azure Flute]] in [[Generation IV]] was an [[event item]] that was never distributed, although the text seen when receiving the 20th Anniversary Arceus states that Arceus could first be obtained in Diamond and Pearl in the Hall of Origin.

====In side games====
[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance.png|thumb|right|200px|Arceus and the [[hero]] of {{g|Conquest}}]]
[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance 2.png|thumb|right|200px|Arceus and the [[heroine]] of Pokémon Conquest]]
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A statue of Arceus can be found in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} at {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Explorers of Sky}}.

====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|March 7 to August 31, 2015 November 20 to December 17, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Taiwanese region|Online|100|November 20 to December 17, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}}
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Manesh Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Manesh Arceus}}
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus|American region|Online|100|July 30 to November 30, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus|PAL region|Online|100|July 30 to November 30, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|CoroCoro Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|January 15 to March 14, 2018
|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#CoroCoro Arceus}}
|}

====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=Normal}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Japanese|PGL|100|November 5, 2010 to January 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|English|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|French|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|German|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Italian|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Spanish|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
|}

===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Normal
|event1=Rowap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
|event2=Silk Scarf|event2type=None|event2rar=???
}}

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

====Pokéathlon stats====
=====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
}}

=====With a [[Plate]] equipped=====
'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''With [[Dread Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|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
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}

For the type effectiveness when Arceus is holding a [[Plate]], see [[type chart]].

===Learnset===
Arceus is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|100|Judgment|Normal|Special|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|coset=N/A
|conto=N/A
|recruitment=Meet up with at {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Super Mystery Dungeon}}
|gigantic=1
|P1=I am Arceus. I am the existence within nothingness. We and our [[Pokémon universe|universe]] are both nothing and something… Everything has two sides.
|P2=We are to accept everything as it is…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=Normal
|field=None
|fieldp=Tackle
|num=S-006
|pastnum=221
|browser=It protects itself with psychic orbs that bring meteors down.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|walk=1.95
|hp=63
|attack=87
|defense=63
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|HP=5
|atk=4
|def=5
|spd=5
|range=4
|move=Judgment
|ability1=Omnipotent
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything
|link='''[[Hero]]'''/'''[[Heroine]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Normal|pokemon=Arceus
|skill=Rising Reveal
|maxsize=20
|rank=Master
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=30:00
|legend=yes
|effect=It reveals squares vertically, centering around the activation square.
|uses=2
|activationsquare=Specified
|size=3 squares wide
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=493
|power=5
|skill=Brute Force
|skilldesc=Deals normal damage even to [[type]]s resistant to its type.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=493|num=274
|min=90
|max=150
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Double Normal
|skilldesc=Deals a lot more damage done by any {{t|Normal|Normal types}} in the combo.
|amelia=4
|psb=[[Ultra Challenge#Week 5|Ultra Challenge (Week 5)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=237
|attack=238
|defense=238
|fast={{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}
|special={{m|Future Sight}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Outrage}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
Arceus has multiple different forms that it switches between with its [[Ability]] {{a|Multitype}}, with each of its forms having a different [[type]]. In total, it has eighteen different forms, one for each type. Though most of its forms were introduced in [[Generation IV]], its {{type|Fairy}} form was introduced in [[Generation VI]], along with the Fairy-type as a whole.

By default, Arceus is in its {{type|Normal}} form. If it [[held item|hold]]s (or, in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, is exposed to) a [[Plate]] or type-specific [[Z-Crystal]], it changes its form to be the same type as the type the Plate or Z-Crystal corresponds to.

In games besides {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Arceus's [[signature move]] {{m|Judgment}} is Normal-type by default, but changes to match the type of the Plate that it holds (being unaffected by Z-Crystals). In Legends: Arceus, the type of Judgment is directly determined by Arceus's form, such that its type always matches that of Arceus; additionally, Arceus can change its form during a {{pkmn|battle}} using the [[Legend Plate]]. After being exposed to the Legend Plate, it will be in its Normal-type form by default and change its form before using {{m|Judgment}} to have a type advantage over the target, which also changes Judgment's type to match Arceus's. When determining the type that it changes into, any double weaknesses that the target may have are prioritized, followed by a type that resists the target's primary type (prioritizing immunities), then a type that resists the target's secondary type (again prioritizing immunities); if multiple types are equally valid, one of them is chosen at random. Arceus reverts to its Normal-type form when the battle ends. Arceus has a unique form change animation when using the Legend Plate, which shows it being enveloped in light from a Plate to change its form. If Arceus is deposited into {{g|HOME}} while in any of its alternate forms, it reverts to its Normal-type form; if it is under the effects of the Legend Plate when deposited into HOME, these effects wear off.

In addition to its changing type, Arceus's [[Pokéathlon]] performance differs depending on its form, and it can only learn {{m|Draco Meteor}} from a [[Move Tutor]] while in its {{type|Dragon}} form (though it can learn it via [[TM]] in any form).

[[File:493-Unknown.png|thumb|???-type Arceus sprite]]
In the [[Generation IV]] games, there is an unused {{type|???}} Arceus, but it cannot be legitimately obtained in the games, as there is no ???-type Plate. Due to how its Ability would automatically turn any Arceus without a Plate into a Normal-type Pokémon in Generation IV, a ???-type Arceus [[cheating|hacked]] into the game will be treated as Normal-type. This form was removed in [[Generation V]] due to the removal of the ??? type.

Prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Arceus's alternate forms were not registered separately in the [[Pokédex]]. All of its forms are named simply "Arceus" in the Pokédex.

In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)]], Arceus will be present in its Water, Electric or Fire-type form, depending on the game, as Plates do not exist. In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]], only its Normal-type form is available, with Multitype serving a different function.
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493|Arceus|Normal|Normal|Normal|No Plate [[File:Bag Blank Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Blank Plate}}{{sup/8|LA}} No {{color2|000|Z-Crystal}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Flying|Arceus|Flying|Flying|Flying|[[File:Bag Sky Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Sky Plate}} [[File:Dream Flyinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Flyinium Z}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Poison|Arceus|Poison|Poison|Poison|[[File:Bag Toxic Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Toxic Plate}} [[File:Dream Poisonium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Poisonium Z}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ground|Arceus|Ground|Ground|Ground|[[File:Bag Earth Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Earth Plate}} [[File:Dream Groundium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Groundium Z}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Rock|Arceus|Rock|Rock|Rock|[[File:Bag Stone Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Stone Plate}} [[File:Dream Rockium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Rockium Z}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Bug|Arceus|Bug|Bug|Bug|[[File:Bag Insect Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Insect Plate}} [[File:Dream Buginium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Buginium Z}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ghost|Arceus|Ghost|Ghost|Ghost|[[File:Bag Spooky Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Spooky Plate}} [[File:Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Ghostium Z}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Steel|Arceus|Steel|Steel|Steel|[[File:Bag Iron Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Iron Plate}} [[File:Dream Steelium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Steelium Z}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fire|Arceus|Fire|Fire|Fire|[[File:Bag Flame Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Flame Plate}} [[File:Dream Firium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Firium Z}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Water|Arceus|Water|Water|Water|[[File:Bag Splash Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Splash Plate}} [[File:Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Waterium Z}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Grass|Arceus|Grass|Grass|Grass|[[File:Bag Meadow Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Meadow Plate}} [[File:Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Grassium Z}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Psychic|Arceus|Psychic|Psychic|Psychic|[[File:Bag Mind Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Mind Plate}} [[File:Dream Psychium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Psychium Z}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ice|Arceus|Ice|Ice|Ice|[[File:Bag Icicle Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Icicle Plate}} [[File:Dream Icium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Icium Z}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Dragon|Arceus|Dragon|Dragon|Dragon|[[File:Bag Draco Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Draco Plate}} [[File:Dream Dragonium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Dragonium Z}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Dark|Arceus|Dark|Dark|Dark|[[File:Bag Dread Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Dread Plate}} [[File:Dream Darkinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Darkinium Z}}}}
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fairy|Arceus|Fairy|Fairy|Fairy|[[File:Bag Pixie Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Pixie Plate}} [[File:Dream Fairium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Fairium Z}}}}
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
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==In animation==
[[File:Arceus M12.png|thumb|250px|Arceus in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'']]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Arceus (M12)]]=====
Arceus debuted 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 it attempted to destroy the world. When {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Sheena]] were teleported by {{mov|Dialga}} to ancient times, they directly influenced the event, changing the future for the better so that Arceus would stop its destruction.

=====Other=====
Arceus appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. Following the devastating incident at [[Dahara City]], Ash, his friends, [[Baraz]], [[Meray]], and {{an|Hoopa}} saw it floating in the sky before it soared away.

Arceus appeared in [[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]], where it and the {{an|lake guardians}} assisted Ash and his friends in stopping a rampaging {{p|Heatran}} that had engulfed the [[Flame Plate]] acquired by Team Galactic with its {{a|Flash Fire}} [[Ability]].

====Minor appearances====
Arceus made its animated series debut as a silhouette in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]''. It was called upon by Ash, his friends, their [[Pokémon multiverse#Pokémon Journeys: The Series|alternate world]] counterparts, and the people in both of their worlds to help stop {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}}'s fight and destroy the [[Red Chain]] that was forcing them to battle.

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Arceus Fire Type.png|{{type|Fire}} Arceus
Arceus Ghost Type.png|{{type|Ghost}} Arceus
Arceus Water Type.png|{{type|Water}} Arceus
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===GOTCHA!===
An Arceus briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Arceus Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|Arceus in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Arceus Multitype Adventures.png|thumb|Arceus's various forms in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
Arceus appears as a central character in the {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}} manga adaptation, reprising its role from the {{pkmn|movie}}. 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.

===Pokémon Adventures===
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In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Arceus appears as one of the main antagonists, where it plans on destroying humanity due to its mistrust of humans. It was the target of [[Team Rocket]]'s plans to create {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. It first appeared in ''[[PS450|With a Little Help From Hitmonchan]]''.
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==In the TCG==
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Arceus appears in the TCG in all {{TCG|type}}s but {{TCG|Fairy}}. Cards based on Arceus first appeared in the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion set, which were printed with a rule that allows players to have as many Arceus cards in their deck as they like.

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Arceus 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Arceus trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Arceus appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon where it uses {{m|Gravity}} to produce a shockwave that brings opponents downwards.

====Trophy information====
Arceus appears as a trophy in both versions.

''[[Sinnoh myths#The Original Story|A Pokémon said to have hatched from an egg that appeared from nothing. Newly hatched, it created the world and the sky.]] Its Gravity attack will bring any fighter in midair crashing down to earth. No ground below you? Looks like you're going to go plummeting off the stage as if you'd been hit by a Meteor Smash! ''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Arceus appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. It also appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.
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==Trivia==

* Arceus was designed by [[Takao Unno]].<ref>Creator profile on Takao Unno in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Collection]], p. 182: "He has created the designs for Garchomp, Croagunk, Arceus and others." ([https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1581735619637948416 archive])</ref>
* Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Normal-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and the highest base stat total of any Pokémon in its base form.
** Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Mythical Pokémon.
** In its alternate forms, Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Rock, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Grass, Electric, Ice, Dark, and Fairy-type Pokémon.
** Arceus is the [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|only Pokémon]] with a base stat total of 720.
* In its alternate forms, Arceus is the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon, tied with {{p|Slither Wing}} as the tallest {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon, and tied with Slither Wing and [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Scolipede}} as the tallest {{type|Bug}} Pokémon.
* Arceus's {{type|Flying}} form is the first Pokémon to be pure Flying-type, making the type the last one to have a single-type Pokémon. {{p|Tornadus}} would later be introduced as the first Pokémon to be pure Flying-type in its default form.
** Due to being a pure Flying-type, Flying-type Arceus and Tornadus are the only Pokémon that can have the Flying-type backdrop in the [[Hall of Fame]] after defeating the {{un|Pokémon League}} in {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. This backdrop will always reflect the Pokémon's primary type, but all half-Flying-type Pokémon had Flying as their secondary type prior to [[Generation VI]].
* In [[Generation IV]], it was impossible to legitimately give Arceus more than 100 [[EV]]s in any stat, since it was only ever distributed at [[level]] 100. Prior to Generation V, level 100 Pokémon could not gain EVs through battling because they could not gain [[experience]].
* Arceus is the only pre-[[Generation V]] 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.
* Arceus received the most votes of all pre-Generation V Pokémon in the {{g|Global Link}} [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|promotion]] poll in both the Japanese poll and the international (non-Japanese and non-Korean) poll.
* Prior to [[Generation VII]], Arceus was classified by Pokédex color sorting as gray.
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, Arceus can be encountered without the use of the [[Azure Flute]] via a combination of [[Tweaking]] and the [[Pal Park Retire glitch]]. In addition, Arceus can be encountered an unlimited amount of times with this method, unlike {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}}.
** This has been remedied in {{game|Platinum}}, however, as the player can no longer freely move in the "void".
* Arceus is the first [[Mythical Pokémon]] to be obtainable in-game in the core series without an event more than once.
* According to the {{pkmn|animated series}} [[dub]]'s then-voice director [[Tom Wayland]], the dub chose to pronounce Arceus with {{wp|Hard and soft C|a hard c instead of a soft c}} due to concerns over the latter pronunciation's potential {{wp|arse|implications}} in British English-speaking territories.{{fact}}
** This pronunciation is also reflected in the name of the [[Ability]] RKS System.
[[File:Space Globe artwork S.png|thumb|150px|Space Globe]]
[[File:Company Icon RKS Laboratories.png|thumb|150px|Icon for RKS Laboratories]]
* Ever since Arceus's debut, certain aspects of the Pokémon series have made use of its iconography.
** In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], the [[Space Globe]] (Japanese: じくうのオーブ ''Space-Time Orb'') is an item that is described as the ultimate globe that holds the power to pass through space and time. It resembles Arceus's attached wheel and can be found on a statue of Arceus.
** According to {{p|Type: Null}} and {{p|Silvally}}’s [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]], Arceus served as the inspiration for the {{a|RKS System}}, which is Silvally’s [[signature Ability]]. It allows Silvally to change its [[type]] when holding a [[Memory]] of any kind, which is similar to how Arceus’s {{a|Multitype}} allows Arceus to change type when holding a [[Plate]] or a type-specific [[Z-Crystal]].
*** Arceus and Silvally have similar {{Shiny}} colorations, swapping their usual white to a light gold.
** The name of the Ability RKS System is a reference to Arceus, with its English name being similar to the pronunciation of "Arceus". In {{pmin|Germany|German}}, {{pmin|Spain|Spanish}}, {{pmin|France|French}}, and {{pmin|Italy|Italian}}, its name is instead a reference to Arceus's {{pkmn|category}}, the Alpha Pokémon.
*** The company {{DL|Poké Job|List of companies|RKS Laboratories}} (Japanese: アルセウス{{ruby|製薬|せいやく}} ''Arceus Pharma'') in [[Galar]] has a logo similar to the rings on Arceus's body, furthering the connection.
* Despite being a [[Mythical Pokémon]], Arceus has sometimes been [[Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|treated]] as a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
** In {{g|Masters EX}}, Arceus is called a Legendary Pokémon by {{mas|Norman}} in the "Challenge the Normal Types" [[Daily Type Rotation]] event and by {{mas|Misty}} in her arc suit in one of her random conversations in the Pokémon Center.
** The official English website of {{g|Legends: Arceus}} used to refer to Arceus as a Legendary Pokémon, which was later corrected to Mythical Pokémon as of September 28, 2021.<ref>Archive of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] official website ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210818132639/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/ August 18, 2021]; [https://web.archive.org/web/20210928190642/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/ September 28, 2021])</ref> On the Japanese website, it has been referred to as a Mythical Pokémon from the beginning.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_arceus/ja/pokemon/210818_08/ Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス]</ref>
* While using the [[Legend Plate]], Arceus will never transform back into the [[Normal (type)|Normal-type]], as nothing is weak to Normal.
* Arceus is the only Pokémon to narrate the introduction for a [[core series]] game.
* In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus's summary will say it was met at the [[Temple of Sinnoh]], despite being fought and obtained in the [[Hall of Origin]].
* Arceus was the only Pokémon first introduced during the DPt era of the Japanese [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. In the international TCG, Arceus and [[Shaymin (TCG)|Shaymin]] were both introduced in the Platinum series. 
* The [[origin mark]] for Legends: Arceus [[File:Arceus mark.png|30px]] and the symbols for the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|30px]] and the {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolBrilliant Stars.png|30px]] resemble Arceus's rings.
* Arceus's {{Type|Fairy}} form is the only Pokémon introduced after [[Generation IV]] to exist in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
* In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus is the only Pokémon that can be registered in the player's [[Pokédex]] and have a [[Research task (Legends: Arceus)#Research level|research level]] of 0 at the same time.

===Origin===
Arceus appears to be particularly based on a {{wp|creator deity}}, present in many world cultures. Arceus also appears to draw significant inspiration from {{wp|Classical Greece}}, evident in the (putative) onomastic nod to {{wp|Zeus}}, ruler of Mount Olympus; in the ancient Greek style settings that frequently frame its epiphanies, such as rows of classical columns, stepped stone platforms, and straight processional approaches typical of Greek sanctuaries; and in the Classical Greek styling favored by Arceus devotees such as {{wp|Volo}}, with tunic-like layering and a {{wp|himation}}-like draped cloak. Its cosmogonic emergence “from an egg” resonates with the {{wp|Orphic Egg}} and the birth of {{wp|Phanes|Phanes/Protogonos}}, as well as the broader {{wp|World egg}} motif found across numerous creation myths. The gold, cross-spoked ring fused around a white, near-abstract body operates as a built-in nimbus or solar crown in the manner of {{wp|Helios}} or a stylized {{wp|Halo (religious iconography)|halo}}, a widespread religious icon used to denote holy, divine, or sacred figures and, at various periods, rulers, heroes, and saints. The triadic delegation of domains (time, space, distortion) parallels the classical division of realms among Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, while Giratina’s banishment functions as a {{wp|Tartarus|Tartarean}} containment of rebellious force.

Based on its appearance and attack animations, Arceus may be modeled on a variety of animals, such as members of {{wp|Equidae}}, {{wp|Camelidae}}, or {{wp|Giraffidae}}, and/or fantastical beings, such as the {{wp|Centaurs}}, the {{wp|Sleipnir}}, the {{wp|Qilin}}, the {{wp|Uchchaihshravas}} or the {{wp|Longma}}. The [[Pokédex]] entry that states Arceus shaped the world with its multiple arms may also reference or be inspired by the many-armed {{wp|Bodhisattva}} {{wp|Avalokiteśvara}} in {{wp|Buddhism}} or by the many-armed {{wp|Hecatoncheires}} of {{wp|Greek mythology}}.

====Name origin====
Arceus may be a combination of αρχή ''{{wp|Arche|arkhé}}'' (Ancient Greek for ''origin'' and ''authority'') or ''{{wp|alpha}}'' and ''{{wp|deus}}'' (Latin for ''god'') or ''{{wp|Zeus}}'' (king of the gods in Greek mythology). It may also involve ''arcane'', ''aureus'' (Latin for golden), ''{{wp|arc}}'', ''arcesso'' (Latin for ''I summon''), ''{{wp|Archeus}}'' (an aspect of the astral plane), or ''{{wp|Chaos (cosmogony)|Chaos}}'' (the origin state of the universe in Greek mythology, often personified as the first primordial deity).

==In other languages==
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|ja=アルセウス ''Arceus''|jameaning=From {{tt|αρχή ''arkhē''|Ancient Greek for 'origin' and 'authority'}} or ''{{wp|alpha}}'' and {{tt|''deus''|Latin for god}} or ''{{wp|Zeus}}'', and possibly ''arcane'', {{tt|''aureus''|Latin for 'golden'}}, ''{{wp|arc}}'', ''{{tt|arcesso|Latin for 'I summon'}}'', ''{{wp|Archeus}}'', and ''{{wp|Chaos (cosmogony)|Chaos}}''
|fr=Arceus|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Arceus|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Arceus|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Arceus|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=아르세우스 ''Arceus''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=阿爾宙斯 / 阿尔宙斯 ''Ā'ěrzhòusī''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name, {{tt|宙斯 ''Zhòusī''|Zeus}}, and possibly {{tt|阿爾法 / 阿尔法 ''ā'ěrfǎ''|alpha}}
|zh_yue=阿爾宙斯 ''Ayíhjauhsī''|zh_yuemeaning=From the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name, {{tt|宙斯 ''Jauhsī''|Zeus}}, and possibly {{tt|阿爾法 ''áyíhfaat''|alpha}}
|pt_br=Arceus|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|el=Αρκέους ''Arkéous''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=आर्कियस ''Arceus''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Аркеус ''Arkeus''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=อาร์เซอุส ''Ase-ut''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
}}

==Related articles==
* [[Arceus (M12)]]
* [[Arceus (Adventures)]]
* [[Arceus (game)]]
* [[Beast killer project]]
* [[Lake guardians]]
* [[Pokémon of myth]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Noble Pokémon]]
* [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus/ Normal-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fighting Fighting-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-flying Flying-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-poison Poison-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ground Ground-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-rock Rock-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-bug Bug-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ghost Ghost-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-steel Steel-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fire Fire-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-water Water-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-grass Grass-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-electric Electric-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-psychic Psychic-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ice Ice-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-dragon Dragon-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-dark Dark-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fairy Fairy-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex

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'''Arceus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アルセウス''' ''Arceus'') is a {{type|Normal}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Arceus has a [[#Form data|form]] for each of the eighteen [[type]]s, which it can [[Type change|change into]] while holding a [[Plate]] or a type-specific [[Z-Crystal]].

Like {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}} before it, Arceus was not officially acknowledged by [[Nintendo]] until February 14, 2009, the year of its [[M12|debut movie]]. It was later officially revealed to international audiences on August 3, 2009.

Arceus is the creator of the [[Pokémon of myth]], the [[lake guardians]], and the entire [[Pokémon universe]]. Known as the '''Original One''' (Japanese: '''そのもの''' ''Sono mono'', "the very being") in [[Sinnoh myths]], it was worshiped in ancient times by the people of [[Hisui]] under the name '''almighty [[Sinnoh]]''' (Japanese: '''シンオウ{{Ruby|様|さま}}''' ''Sinn'ō-sama'').

{{ga|Arceus}} plays a [[game mascot|central role]] in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, serving as the game's titular character and a key figure in its storyline.

==Biology==
[[File:LA Arceus Realm.png|thumb|250px|left|Arceus in [[Dimension#Arceus's realm|its realm]]]]
Arceus is a white, equine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with an androgynous appearance. It resembles a {{wp|qilin}} or {{wp|centaur}} with a gray, vertically striated underside. The striated pattern also appears on the underside of its mane, tail, and face. Its four pointed feet are tipped with gold hooves. Its long mane juts away from its head, and its face is gray, with green eyes, red pupils, and a green circular pattern below its eyes. Arceus also has a streak of gold coloration on its head, which points 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. Arceus also has a golden cross-like wheel attached to its body by its round abdomen. The wheel also has four green jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly continues past its waist. Its limbs have gray undersides and extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is similar to its mane in terms of shape and coloration. It is capable of flight.

[[File:Arceus ruins art.png|thumb|200px|right|Arceus recreating the {{pkmn|egg}} of one of the [[Pokémon of myth]] in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]]]
According to [[Sinnoh]] [[Sinnoh myths|mythology]], a single [[Pokémon Egg]] emerged from a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness predating the [[Pokémon universe]]. Arceus hatched from this egg and shaped the universe using its 1,000 arms, including the Sinnoh (then known as [[Hisui]]) and [[Ransei]] [[region]]s. It also created the eggs from which the [[Pokémon of myth]], {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}, and the [[lake guardians]], {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, and {{p|Mesprit}}, hatched from, and can recreate these eggs if it wants to. It is the oldest Pokémon in existence; as such, it is referred to as "Original One" in folklore. Arceus banished Giratina to the [[Distortion World]] due to its violent nature, and gave the lake guardians the power to control and calm either Dialga or Palkia should they become enraged. Like the Pokémon of myth, {{ga|Arceus}} also resides in another dimension, a [[Dimension#Arceus' realm|realm beyond time and space]] itself. There, it appears as a silhouette of golden light.

Arceus was also shown to be [[Talking Pokémon|capable of speech]], stating that "Arceus" is simply the name [[human]]s call it. The ancient Sinnoh people worshipped it, referring to it as "almighty Sinnoh," "great Sinnoh," and "might of Sinnoh," with the term "Sinnoh" later on becoming the name of the region. The [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]] also worshipped it, though they mistook {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} respectively for Arceus. Both Palkia and Dialga's {{form|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina|Origin Formes}} have body shapes similar to that of Arceus; this resemblance is believed to be a strategy in order to gain Arceus' powers. [[Professor Laventon]] describes Arceus as "the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui" and the protector of all Pokémon. In ancient myths, it is said that the [[Origin Ore]], an ore of mysterious power, contains the power of Arceus itself.

As shown in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Arceus was known to care for and safeguard the planet in ancient times, protecting the world from cataclysms such as meteors, and it would show gratitude and compassion to those who treated it with kindness. At the same time, Arceus does not suffer fools gladly; it will attack in a violent rampage if betrayed or deceived and holds long grudges if betrayed by those it considered friends. In modern times, Arceus continues to watch over the world and wishes for people and Pokémon to work together in the face of adversity. Even when it is needed, it only gives hints on how to solve problems instead of directly interfering. Arceus can also give its blessing to other Pokémon through bolts of light, making them bigger and more powerful, as seen with the [[ancient hero]]'s 10 Pokémon companions. This blessing is passed down through family lines, as seen with the descendants of the hero's Pokémon: the [[noble Pokémon]] and {{hi|ride Pokémon}} worshiped by the people of [[Hisui]].

In ''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'', Arceus is portrayed as having powers such as bringing back things that it once destroyed, making certain things vanish into thin air, halting time, and overturning the very laws of nature. In said movie, using its [[Earth Plate|Earth]], [[Splash Plate|Splash]], [[Meadow Plate|Meadow]], [[Zap Plate|Zap]], and [[Draco Plate|Draco Plates]], it created the [[Jewel of Life]], a powerful artifact capable of turning a [[Michina Town|desolate land]] into a rich and fertile one. In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', it was shown to be able to stop the destruction caused by a space-time void. As shown in the {{aniseries|JN}} episode ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Arceus has the power to not only calm Dialga and Palkia, but also destroy the [[Red Chain]] controlling them. Arceus also has the power to split in two, creating a piece of itself to exist outside of its realm. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Arceus transformed a normal smartphone into an [[Arc Phone]], a device that allows humans to communicate with it through text messages. Arceus also has the power to appear in dreams and create a variety of Pokémon to serve as challenges, as seen in [[Eternal Battle Reverie]]. In {{g|Masters EX}}, through the [[sync stone ultimate]], Arceus can give its blessing to a [[Pokémon Trainer]] it deems worthy, transforming their outfits into costumes known as [[arc suit]]s. As a result, their [[sync pair]] is blessed as well, granting them a {{DL|Sync move|Divine moves|divine move}} over their normal [[sync move]].

Arceus is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Judgment}}. It is also able to use charged-up versions of the Pokémon of myth's signature moves ({{m|Roar of Time}}, {{m|Spacial Rend}} and {{m|Shadow Force}}), as seen in its boss battle in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Additionally, Arceus is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Multitype}} as an [[Ability]].

===Forms===
Arceus has eighteen different forms, one for each [[type]].

Through its Multitype Ability, Arceus can change its type at will by holding one of its [[Plate]]s or a type-specific [[Z-Crystal]]. This causes its eyes, underbelly, face, hooves, snout, gems, and cross-like wheel to change color to match its current type. In ''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'', it is also said to feed off the energy of its Plates.

In [[Alola]], the [[Aether Foundation]] gathered Arceus's data from myths and legends told in [[Canalave City]]'s [[Canalave Library|library]] to create an [[artificial Pokémon]] who was initially named {{p|Type: Null|Type: Full}}. Equipped with the {{a|RKS System}}, an Ability that allows it to simulate Arceus's Multitype through [[Memory|memories]], it was developed during the [[Beast killer project]] to protect Alola from the [[Ultra Beast]]s. However, the project was deemed a failure and was later abandoned, and Type: Full's Ability was sealed with a control helmet, which caused it to [[Devolution|devolve]] and be renamed Type: Null. [[Gladion]] eventually discovered it and renamed it {{p|Silvally}}, with their newfound bond allowing it to reawaken its dormant powers.

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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
[[File:Arceus LA.png|thumb|250px|{{ga|Arceus}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}]]
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Arceus appears when [[Dark Matter]] begins trying to take the [[Tree of Life]] to the sun, leading the other Pokémon in attempting to stop its ascent. He is able to telepathically reach the player thanks to {{p|Mewtwo}} and transports them to the [[Tree of Life: Roots|Tree of Life's roots]] to confront Dark Matter. When Dark Matter regenerates itself and sends out a massive shockwave, Arceus and the other [[Legendary Pokémon]] gathered to stop the Tree of Life are immediately turned to stone. After Dark Matter is defeated, Arceus will remain at the top of {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Super Mystery Dungeon}}.
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}}: {{ga|Arceus}} is the titular character of the game. It sends the [[player character]] [[Time travel|back in time]] to the [[Hisui]] region and gives them the mission of seeking out all Pokémon in Hisui. Throughout the game, Arceus occasionally communicates with and assists the player via the [[Arc Phone]].
* {{g|Masters EX}}: While not physically seen, Arceus plays a notable role during the eponymously named [[Arceus arc]] as the creator of [[sync stone ultimate|sync stones ultimate]]. Asking the people of [[Pasio]] to demonstrate their bond with their Pokémon to it, Arceus grants [[sync pair]]s holding sync stones ultimate new costumes dubbed [[arc suit]]s if the aforementioned bond is strong enough.
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===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
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{{Dex/Gen/4|gen=VI|reg1=Central Kalos|reg2=Coastal Kalos|reg3=Mountain Kalos|reg4=Hoenn}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui|num5=238}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was the first Pokémon born before the universe even existed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It is the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui. Its luminance guides and protects all Pokémon. Hisuian mythology states that Arceus is the creator of all things.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Hall of Origin]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Arceus|Only one]]{{tt|*|Requires save data from Pokémon Legends: Arceus, with all 27 main story missions completed}})Version 1.3.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' [[Hall of Origin]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Arceus|Only one]])}}
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The [[Hall of Origin]] event in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} originally existed in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, but the required [[Azure Flute]] in [[Generation IV]] was an [[event item]] that was never distributed, although the text seen when receiving the 20th Anniversary Arceus states that Arceus could first be obtained in Diamond and Pearl in the Hall of Origin.

====In side games====
[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance.png|thumb|right|200px|Arceus and the [[hero]] of {{g|Conquest}}]]
[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance 2.png|thumb|right|200px|Arceus and the [[heroine]] of Pokémon Conquest]]
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Tower: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounters]]){{tt|*|Complete Team Battle EX-6}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Dragnor]] ({{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest stories|The Legend of Ransei}}, cannot be kept) [[Aurora]] ({{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest stories|Two Heroes of Ransei}}, special)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Challenge Battle#The Final Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale]] (Reward)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Distortion Island#Stage 5|Distortion Island: Stage 5]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Bastion of Beginnings|Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings]] (Special Boss; '''Type changes in a set order daily''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 30|Area 30: Stage 15]] (As a {{DL|Pokémon Picross|Mythical Pokémon}})}}
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A statue of Arceus can be found in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} at {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Explorers of Sky}}.

====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Cinema Arceus|Japanese|Japan|100|July 11 to September 30, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Cinema Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Toys "R" Us Arceus|English|United States|100|November 7 to 15, 2009|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Toys "R" Us Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|English|Australia|100|November 5 to 16, 2009|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Australian Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Cinema Arceus|Korean|South Korea|100|December 24, 2009 to January 31, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Cinema Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|German|Germany|100|February 17 to April 9, 2010|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|Italian|Italy|100|February 17 to March 26, 2010|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|English|Europe|100|February 20 to April 10, 2010|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#European Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|French|Europe|100|February 22 to April 11, 2010|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|Spanish|Spain|100|February 22 to April 11, 2010|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|March 7 to August 31, 2015 November 20 to December 17, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Taiwanese region|Online|100|November 20 to December 17, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Korean region|Online|100|December 15, 2015 to February 29, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Manesh Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Manesh Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Manesh Arceus|American region|Online|100|December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Manesh Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus|American region|Online|100|July 30 to November 30, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus|PAL region|Online|100|July 30 to November 30, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|CoroCoro Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|January 15 to March 14, 2018
|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#CoroCoro Arceus}}
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====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Japanese|PGL|100|November 5, 2010 to January 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|English|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|French|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|German|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Italian|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
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|type=Normal
|HP= 120
|Attack= 120
|Defense=120
|SpAtk= 120
|SpDef= 120
|Speed= 120}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
=====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
}}

=====With a [[Plate]] equipped=====
'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''With [[Dread Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|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
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}

For the type effectiveness when Arceus is holding a [[Plate]], see [[type chart]].

===Learnset===
Arceus is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|100|Judgment|Normal|Special|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|coset=N/A
|conto=N/A
|recruitment=Meet up with at {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Super Mystery Dungeon}}
|gigantic=1
|P1=I am Arceus. I am the existence within nothingness. We and our [[Pokémon universe|universe]] are both nothing and something… Everything has two sides.
|P2=We are to accept everything as it is…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=Normal
|field=None
|fieldp=Tackle
|num=S-006
|pastnum=221
|browser=It protects itself with psychic orbs that bring meteors down.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|walk=1.95
|hp=63
|attack=87
|defense=63
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|HP=5
|atk=4
|def=5
|spd=5
|range=4
|move=Judgment
|ability1=Omnipotent
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything
|link='''[[Hero]]'''/'''[[Heroine]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Normal|pokemon=Arceus
|skill=Rising Reveal
|maxsize=20
|rank=Master
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=30:00
|legend=yes
|effect=It reveals squares vertically, centering around the activation square.
|uses=2
|activationsquare=Specified
|size=3 squares wide
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=493
|power=5
|skill=Brute Force
|skilldesc=Deals normal damage even to [[type]]s resistant to its type.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=493|num=274
|min=90
|max=150
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Double Normal
|skilldesc=Deals a lot more damage done by any {{t|Normal|Normal types}} in the combo.
|amelia=4
|psb=[[Ultra Challenge#Week 5|Ultra Challenge (Week 5)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=237
|attack=238
|defense=238
|fast={{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}
|special={{m|Future Sight}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Outrage}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
Arceus has multiple different forms that it switches between with its [[Ability]] {{a|Multitype}}, with each of its forms having a different [[type]]. In total, it has eighteen different forms, one for each type. Though most of its forms were introduced in [[Generation IV]], its {{type|Fairy}} form was introduced in [[Generation VI]], along with the Fairy-type as a whole.

By default, Arceus is in its {{type|Normal}} form. If it [[held item|hold]]s (or, in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, is exposed to) a [[Plate]] or type-specific [[Z-Crystal]], it changes its form to be the same type as the type the Plate or Z-Crystal corresponds to.

In games besides {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Arceus's [[signature move]] {{m|Judgment}} is Normal-type by default, but changes to match the type of the Plate that it holds (being unaffected by Z-Crystals). In Legends: Arceus, the type of Judgment is directly determined by Arceus's form, such that its type always matches that of Arceus; additionally, Arceus can change its form during a {{pkmn|battle}} using the [[Legend Plate]]. After being exposed to the Legend Plate, it will be in its Normal-type form by default and change its form before using {{m|Judgment}} to have a type advantage over the target, which also changes Judgment's type to match Arceus's. When determining the type that it changes into, any double weaknesses that the target may have are prioritized, followed by a type that resists the target's primary type (prioritizing immunities), then a type that resists the target's secondary type (again prioritizing immunities); if multiple types are equally valid, one of them is chosen at random. Arceus reverts to its Normal-type form when the battle ends. Arceus has a unique form change animation when using the Legend Plate, which shows it being enveloped in light from a Plate to change its form. If Arceus is deposited into {{g|HOME}} while in any of its alternate forms, it reverts to its Normal-type form; if it is under the effects of the Legend Plate when deposited into HOME, these effects wear off.

In addition to its changing type, Arceus's [[Pokéathlon]] performance differs depending on its form, and it can only learn {{m|Draco Meteor}} from a [[Move Tutor]] while in its {{type|Dragon}} form (though it can learn it via [[TM]] in any form).

[[File:493-Unknown.png|thumb|???-type Arceus sprite]]
In the [[Generation IV]] games, there is an unused {{type|???}} Arceus, but it cannot be legitimately obtained in the games, as there is no ???-type Plate. Due to how its Ability would automatically turn any Arceus without a Plate into a Normal-type Pokémon in Generation IV, a ???-type Arceus [[cheating|hacked]] into the game will be treated as Normal-type. This form was removed in [[Generation V]] due to the removal of the ??? type.

Prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Arceus's alternate forms were not registered separately in the [[Pokédex]]. All of its forms are named simply "Arceus" in the Pokédex.

In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)]], Arceus will be present in its Water, Electric or Fire-type form, depending on the game, as Plates do not exist. In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]], only its Normal-type form is available, with Multitype serving a different function.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unknown color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493|Arceus|Normal|Normal|Normal|No Plate [[File:Bag Blank Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Blank Plate}}{{sup/8|LA}} No {{color2|000|Z-Crystal}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fighting|Arceus|Fighting|Fighting|Fighting|[[File:Bag Fist Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Fist Plate}} [[File:Dream Fightinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Fightinium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Flying|Arceus|Flying|Flying|Flying|[[File:Bag Sky Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Sky Plate}} [[File:Dream Flyinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Flyinium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Poison|Arceus|Poison|Poison|Poison|[[File:Bag Toxic Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Toxic Plate}} [[File:Dream Poisonium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Poisonium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ground|Arceus|Ground|Ground|Ground|[[File:Bag Earth Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Earth Plate}} [[File:Dream Groundium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Groundium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Rock|Arceus|Rock|Rock|Rock|[[File:Bag Stone Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Stone Plate}} [[File:Dream Rockium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Rockium Z}}}}
|-
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Bug|Arceus|Bug|Bug|Bug|[[File:Bag Insect Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Insect Plate}} [[File:Dream Buginium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Buginium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ghost|Arceus|Ghost|Ghost|Ghost|[[File:Bag Spooky Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Spooky Plate}} [[File:Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Ghostium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Steel|Arceus|Steel|Steel|Steel|[[File:Bag Iron Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Iron Plate}} [[File:Dream Steelium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Steelium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fire|Arceus|Fire|Fire|Fire|[[File:Bag Flame Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Flame Plate}} [[File:Dream Firium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Firium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Water|Arceus|Water|Water|Water|[[File:Bag Splash Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Splash Plate}} [[File:Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Waterium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Grass|Arceus|Grass|Grass|Grass|[[File:Bag Meadow Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Meadow Plate}} [[File:Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Grassium Z}}}}
|-
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Electric|Arceus|Electric|Electric|Electric|[[File:Bag Zap Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Zap Plate}} [[File:Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Electrium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Psychic|Arceus|Psychic|Psychic|Psychic|[[File:Bag Mind Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Mind Plate}} [[File:Dream Psychium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Psychium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ice|Arceus|Ice|Ice|Ice|[[File:Bag Icicle Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Icicle Plate}} [[File:Dream Icium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Icium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Dragon|Arceus|Dragon|Dragon|Dragon|[[File:Bag Draco Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Draco Plate}} [[File:Dream Dragonium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Dragonium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Dark|Arceus|Dark|Dark|Dark|[[File:Bag Dread Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Dread Plate}} [[File:Dream Darkinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Darkinium Z}}}}
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==In animation==
[[File:Arceus M12.png|thumb|250px|Arceus in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'']]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Arceus (M12)]]=====
Arceus debuted 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 it attempted to destroy the world. When {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Sheena]] were teleported by {{mov|Dialga}} to ancient times, they directly influenced the event, changing the future for the better so that Arceus would stop its destruction.

=====Other=====
Arceus appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. Following the devastating incident at [[Dahara City]], Ash, his friends, [[Baraz]], [[Meray]], and {{an|Hoopa}} saw it floating in the sky before it soared away.

Arceus appeared in [[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]], where it and the {{an|lake guardians}} assisted Ash and his friends in stopping a rampaging {{p|Heatran}} that had engulfed the [[Flame Plate]] acquired by Team Galactic with its {{a|Flash Fire}} [[Ability]].

====Minor appearances====
Arceus made its animated series debut as a silhouette in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]''. It was called upon by Ash, his friends, their [[Pokémon multiverse#Pokémon Journeys: The Series|alternate world]] counterparts, and the people in both of their worlds to help stop {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}}'s fight and destroy the [[Red Chain]] that was forcing them to battle.

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Arceus Fire Type.png|{{type|Fire}} Arceus
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Arceus Water Type.png|{{type|Water}} Arceus
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===GOTCHA!===
An Arceus briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Arceus Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|Arceus in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Arceus Multitype Adventures.png|thumb|Arceus's various forms in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
Arceus appears as a central character in the {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}} manga adaptation, reprising its role from the {{pkmn|movie}}. 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.

===Pokémon Adventures===
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In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Arceus appears as one of the main antagonists, where it plans on destroying humanity due to its mistrust of humans. It was the target of [[Team Rocket]]'s plans to create {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. It first appeared in ''[[PS450|With a Little Help From Hitmonchan]]''.
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==In the TCG==
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Arceus appears in the TCG in all {{TCG|type}}s but {{TCG|Fairy}}. Cards based on Arceus first appeared in the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion set, which were printed with a rule that allows players to have as many Arceus cards in their deck as they like.

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Arceus 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Arceus trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Arceus appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon where it uses {{m|Gravity}} to produce a shockwave that brings opponents downwards.

====Trophy information====
Arceus appears as a trophy in both versions.

''[[Sinnoh myths#The Original Story|A Pokémon said to have hatched from an egg that appeared from nothing. Newly hatched, it created the world and the sky.]] Its Gravity attack will bring any fighter in midair crashing down to earth. No ground below you? Looks like you're going to go plummeting off the stage as if you'd been hit by a Meteor Smash! ''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Arceus appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. It also appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.
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==Trivia==

* Arceus was designed by [[Takao Unno]].<ref>Creator profile on Takao Unno in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Collection]], p. 182: "He has created the designs for Garchomp, Croagunk, Arceus and others." ([https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1581735619637948416 archive])</ref>
* Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Normal-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and the highest base stat total of any Pokémon in its base form.
** Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Mythical Pokémon.
** In its alternate forms, Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Rock, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Grass, Electric, Ice, Dark, and Fairy-type Pokémon.
** Arceus is the [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|only Pokémon]] with a base stat total of 720.
* In its alternate forms, Arceus is the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon, tied with {{p|Slither Wing}} as the tallest {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon, and tied with Slither Wing and [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Scolipede}} as the tallest {{type|Bug}} Pokémon.
* Arceus's {{type|Flying}} form is the first Pokémon to be pure Flying-type, making the type the last one to have a single-type Pokémon. {{p|Tornadus}} would later be introduced as the first Pokémon to be pure Flying-type in its default form.
** Due to being a pure Flying-type, Flying-type Arceus and Tornadus are the only Pokémon that can have the Flying-type backdrop in the [[Hall of Fame]] after defeating the {{un|Pokémon League}} in {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. This backdrop will always reflect the Pokémon's primary type, but all half-Flying-type Pokémon had Flying as their secondary type prior to [[Generation VI]].
* In [[Generation IV]], it was impossible to legitimately give Arceus more than 100 [[EV]]s in any stat, since it was only ever distributed at [[level]] 100. Prior to Generation V, level 100 Pokémon could not gain EVs through battling because they could not gain [[experience]].
* Arceus is the only pre-[[Generation V]] 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.
* Arceus received the most votes of all pre-Generation V Pokémon in the {{g|Global Link}} [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|promotion]] poll in both the Japanese poll and the international (non-Japanese and non-Korean) poll.
* Prior to [[Generation VII]], Arceus was classified by Pokédex color sorting as gray.
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, Arceus can be encountered without the use of the [[Azure Flute]] via a combination of [[Tweaking]] and the [[Pal Park Retire glitch]]. In addition, Arceus can be encountered an unlimited amount of times with this method, unlike {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}}.
** This has been remedied in {{game|Platinum}}, however, as the player can no longer freely move in the "void".
* Arceus is the first [[Mythical Pokémon]] to be obtainable in-game in the core series without an event more than once.
* According to the {{pkmn|animated series}} [[dub]]'s then-voice director [[Tom Wayland]], the dub chose to pronounce Arceus with {{wp|Hard and soft C|a hard c instead of a soft c}} due to concerns over the latter pronunciation's potential {{wp|arse|implications}} in British English-speaking territories. <ref>citation needed</ref>
** This pronunciation is also reflected in the name of the [[Ability]] RKS System.
[[File:Space Globe artwork S.png|thumb|150px|Space Globe]]
[[File:Company Icon RKS Laboratories.png|thumb|150px|Icon for RKS Laboratories]]
* Ever since Arceus's debut, certain aspects of the Pokémon series have made use of its iconography.
** In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], the [[Space Globe]] (Japanese: じくうのオーブ ''Space-Time Orb'') is an item that is described as the ultimate globe that holds the power to pass through space and time. It resembles Arceus's attached wheel and can be found on a statue of Arceus.
** According to {{p|Type: Null}} and {{p|Silvally}}’s [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]], Arceus served as the inspiration for the {{a|RKS System}}, which is Silvally’s [[signature Ability]]. It allows Silvally to change its [[type]] when holding a [[Memory]] of any kind, which is similar to how Arceus’s {{a|Multitype}} allows Arceus to change type when holding a [[Plate]] or a type-specific [[Z-Crystal]].
*** Arceus and Silvally have similar {{Shiny}} colorations, swapping their usual white to a light gold.
** The name of the Ability RKS System is a reference to Arceus, with its English name being similar to the pronunciation of "Arceus". In {{pmin|Germany|German}}, {{pmin|Spain|Spanish}}, {{pmin|France|French}}, and {{pmin|Italy|Italian}}, its name is instead a reference to Arceus's {{pkmn|category}}, the Alpha Pokémon.
*** The company {{DL|Poké Job|List of companies|RKS Laboratories}} (Japanese: アルセウス{{ruby|製薬|せいやく}} ''Arceus Pharma'') in [[Galar]] has a logo similar to the rings on Arceus's body, furthering the connection.
* Despite being a [[Mythical Pokémon]], Arceus has sometimes been [[Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|treated]] as a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
** In {{g|Masters EX}}, Arceus is called a Legendary Pokémon by {{mas|Norman}} in the "Challenge the Normal Types" [[Daily Type Rotation]] event and by {{mas|Misty}} in her arc suit in one of her random conversations in the Pokémon Center.
** The official English website of {{g|Legends: Arceus}} used to refer to Arceus as a Legendary Pokémon, which was later corrected to Mythical Pokémon as of September 28, 2021.<ref>Archive of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] official website ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210818132639/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/ August 18, 2021]; [https://web.archive.org/web/20210928190642/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/ September 28, 2021])</ref> On the Japanese website, it has been referred to as a Mythical Pokémon from the beginning.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_arceus/ja/pokemon/210818_08/ Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス]</ref>
* While using the [[Legend Plate]], Arceus will never transform back into the [[Normal (type)|Normal-type]], as nothing is weak to Normal.
* Arceus is the only Pokémon to narrate the introduction for a [[core series]] game.
* In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus's summary will say it was met at the [[Temple of Sinnoh]], despite being fought and obtained in the [[Hall of Origin]].
* Arceus was the only Pokémon first introduced during the DPt era of the Japanese [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. In the international TCG, Arceus and [[Shaymin (TCG)|Shaymin]] were both introduced in the Platinum series. 
* The [[origin mark]] for Legends: Arceus [[File:Arceus mark.png|30px]] and the symbols for the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|30px]] and the {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolBrilliant Stars.png|30px]] resemble Arceus's rings.
* Arceus's {{Type|Fairy}} form is the only Pokémon introduced after [[Generation IV]] to exist in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
* In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus is the only Pokémon that can be registered in the player's [[Pokédex]] and have a [[Research task (Legends: Arceus)#Research level|research level]] of 0 at the same time.

===Origin===
Arceus appears to be particularly based on a {{wp|creator deity}}, present in many world cultures. Arceus also appears to draw significant inspiration from {{wp|Classical Greece}}, evident in the (putative) onomastic nod to {{wp|Zeus}}, ruler of Mount Olympus; in the ancient Greek style settings that frequently frame its epiphanies, such as rows of classical columns, stepped stone platforms, and straight processional approaches typical of Greek sanctuaries; and in the Classical Greek styling favored by Arceus devotees such as {{wp|Volo}}, with tunic-like layering and a {{wp|himation}}-like draped cloak. Its cosmogonic emergence “from an egg” resonates with the {{wp|Orphic Egg}} and the birth of {{wp|Phanes|Phanes/Protogonos}}, as well as the broader {{wp|World egg}} motif found across numerous creation myths. The gold, cross-spoked ring fused around a white, near-abstract body operates as a built-in nimbus or solar crown in the manner of {{wp|Helios}} or a stylized {{wp|Halo (religious iconography)|halo}}, a widespread religious icon used to denote holy, divine, or sacred figures and, at various periods, rulers, heroes, and saints. The triadic delegation of domains (time, space, distortion) parallels the classical division of realms among Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, while Giratina’s banishment functions as a {{wp|Tartarus|Tartarean}} containment of rebellious force.

Based on its appearance and attack animations, Arceus may be modeled on a variety of animals, such as members of {{wp|Equidae}}, {{wp|Camelidae}}, or {{wp|Giraffidae}}, and/or fantastical beings, such as the {{wp|Centaurs}}, the {{wp|Sleipnir}}, the {{wp|Qilin}}, the {{wp|Uchchaihshravas}} or the {{wp|Longma}}. The [[Pokédex]] entry that states Arceus shaped the world with its multiple arms may also reference or be inspired by the many-armed {{wp|Bodhisattva}} {{wp|Avalokiteśvara}} in {{wp|Buddhism}} or by the many-armed {{wp|Hecatoncheires}} of {{wp|Greek mythology}}.

====Name origin====
Arceus may be a combination of αρχή ''{{wp|Arche|arkhé}}'' (Ancient Greek for ''origin'' and ''authority'') or ''{{wp|alpha}}'' and ''{{wp|deus}}'' (Latin for ''god'') or ''{{wp|Zeus}}'' (king of the gods in Greek mythology). It may also involve ''arcane'', ''aureus'' (Latin for golden), ''{{wp|arc}}'', ''arcesso'' (Latin for ''I summon''), ''{{wp|Archeus}}'' (an aspect of the astral plane), or ''{{wp|Chaos (cosmogony)|Chaos}}'' (the origin state of the universe in Greek mythology, often personified as the first primordial deity).

==In other languages==
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|zh_cmn=阿爾宙斯 / 阿尔宙斯 ''Ā'ěrzhòusī''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name, {{tt|宙斯 ''Zhòusī''|Zeus}}, and possibly {{tt|阿爾法 / 阿尔法 ''ā'ěrfǎ''|alpha}}
|zh_yue=阿爾宙斯 ''Ayíhjauhsī''|zh_yuemeaning=From the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name, {{tt|宙斯 ''Jauhsī''|Zeus}}, and possibly {{tt|阿爾法 ''áyíhfaat''|alpha}}
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|hi=आर्कियस ''Arceus''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Аркеус ''Arkeus''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
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==Related articles==
* [[Arceus (M12)]]
* [[Arceus (Adventures)]]
* [[Arceus (game)]]
* [[Beast killer project]]
* [[Lake guardians]]
* [[Pokémon of myth]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Noble Pokémon]]
* [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus/ Normal-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fighting Fighting-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-flying Flying-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-poison Poison-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ground Ground-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-rock Rock-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-bug Bug-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ghost Ghost-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-steel Steel-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fire Fire-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-water Water-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-grass Grass-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-electric Electric-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-psychic Psychic-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ice Ice-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-dragon Dragon-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-dark Dark-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fairy Fairy-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex

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LilyLopears: I've heard this interview claim floating around the web for years, but no one ever has a source. Does anyone have a link to the interview in question to cite this, or is this a rumor that's just been repeated long enough to be accepted as fact?

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'''Arceus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アルセウス''' ''Arceus'') is a {{type|Normal}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]].

While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Arceus has a [[#Form data|form]] for each of the eighteen [[type]]s, which it can [[Type change|change into]] while holding a [[Plate]] or a type-specific [[Z-Crystal]].

Like {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}} before it, Arceus was not officially acknowledged by [[Nintendo]] until February 14, 2009, the year of its [[M12|debut movie]]. It was later officially revealed to international audiences on August 3, 2009.

Arceus is the creator of the [[Pokémon of myth]], the [[lake guardians]], and the entire [[Pokémon universe]]. Known as the '''Original One''' (Japanese: '''そのもの''' ''Sono mono'', "the very being") in [[Sinnoh myths]], it was worshiped in ancient times by the people of [[Hisui]] under the name '''almighty [[Sinnoh]]''' (Japanese: '''シンオウ{{Ruby|様|さま}}''' ''Sinn'ō-sama'').

{{ga|Arceus}} plays a [[game mascot|central role]] in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, serving as the game's titular character and a key figure in its storyline.

==Biology==
[[File:LA Arceus Realm.png|thumb|250px|left|Arceus in [[Dimension#Arceus's realm|its realm]]]]
Arceus is a white, equine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with an androgynous appearance. It resembles a {{wp|qilin}} or {{wp|centaur}} with a gray, vertically striated underside. The striated pattern also appears on the underside of its mane, tail, and face. Its four pointed feet are tipped with gold hooves. Its long mane juts away from its head, and its face is gray, with green eyes, red pupils, and a green circular pattern below its eyes. Arceus also has a streak of gold coloration on its head, which points 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. Arceus also has a golden cross-like wheel attached to its body by its round abdomen. The wheel also has four green jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly continues past its waist. Its limbs have gray undersides and extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is similar to its mane in terms of shape and coloration. It is capable of flight.

[[File:Arceus ruins art.png|thumb|200px|right|Arceus recreating the {{pkmn|egg}} of one of the [[Pokémon of myth]] in the [[Sinjoh Ruins]]]]
According to [[Sinnoh]] [[Sinnoh myths|mythology]], a single [[Pokémon Egg]] emerged from a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness predating the [[Pokémon universe]]. Arceus hatched from this egg and shaped the universe using its 1,000 arms, including the Sinnoh (then known as [[Hisui]]) and [[Ransei]] [[region]]s. It also created the eggs from which the [[Pokémon of myth]], {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}, and the [[lake guardians]], {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, and {{p|Mesprit}}, hatched from, and can recreate these eggs if it wants to. It is the oldest Pokémon in existence; as such, it is referred to as "Original One" in folklore. Arceus banished Giratina to the [[Distortion World]] due to its violent nature, and gave the lake guardians the power to control and calm either Dialga or Palkia should they become enraged. Like the Pokémon of myth, {{ga|Arceus}} also resides in another dimension, a [[Dimension#Arceus' realm|realm beyond time and space]] itself. There, it appears as a silhouette of golden light.

Arceus was also shown to be [[Talking Pokémon|capable of speech]], stating that "Arceus" is simply the name [[human]]s call it. The ancient Sinnoh people worshipped it, referring to it as "almighty Sinnoh," "great Sinnoh," and "might of Sinnoh," with the term "Sinnoh" later on becoming the name of the region. The [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]] also worshipped it, though they mistook {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} respectively for Arceus. Both Palkia and Dialga's {{form|Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina|Origin Formes}} have body shapes similar to that of Arceus; this resemblance is believed to be a strategy in order to gain Arceus' powers. [[Professor Laventon]] describes Arceus as "the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui" and the protector of all Pokémon. In ancient myths, it is said that the [[Origin Ore]], an ore of mysterious power, contains the power of Arceus itself.

As shown in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Arceus was known to care for and safeguard the planet in ancient times, protecting the world from cataclysms such as meteors, and it would show gratitude and compassion to those who treated it with kindness. At the same time, Arceus does not suffer fools gladly; it will attack in a violent rampage if betrayed or deceived and holds long grudges if betrayed by those it considered friends. In modern times, Arceus continues to watch over the world and wishes for people and Pokémon to work together in the face of adversity. Even when it is needed, it only gives hints on how to solve problems instead of directly interfering. Arceus can also give its blessing to other Pokémon through bolts of light, making them bigger and more powerful, as seen with the [[ancient hero]]'s 10 Pokémon companions. This blessing is passed down through family lines, as seen with the descendants of the hero's Pokémon: the [[noble Pokémon]] and {{hi|ride Pokémon}} worshiped by the people of [[Hisui]].

In ''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'', Arceus is portrayed as having powers such as bringing back things that it once destroyed, making certain things vanish into thin air, halting time, and overturning the very laws of nature. In said movie, using its [[Earth Plate|Earth]], [[Splash Plate|Splash]], [[Meadow Plate|Meadow]], [[Zap Plate|Zap]], and [[Draco Plate|Draco Plates]], it created the [[Jewel of Life]], a powerful artifact capable of turning a [[Michina Town|desolate land]] into a rich and fertile one. In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', it was shown to be able to stop the destruction caused by a space-time void. As shown in the {{aniseries|JN}} episode ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Arceus has the power to not only calm Dialga and Palkia, but also destroy the [[Red Chain]] controlling them. Arceus also has the power to split in two, creating a piece of itself to exist outside of its realm. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Arceus transformed a normal smartphone into an [[Arc Phone]], a device that allows humans to communicate with it through text messages. Arceus also has the power to appear in dreams and create a variety of Pokémon to serve as challenges, as seen in [[Eternal Battle Reverie]]. In {{g|Masters EX}}, through the [[sync stone ultimate]], Arceus can give its blessing to a [[Pokémon Trainer]] it deems worthy, transforming their outfits into costumes known as [[arc suit]]s. As a result, their [[sync pair]] is blessed as well, granting them a {{DL|Sync move|Divine moves|divine move}} over their normal [[sync move]].

Arceus is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Judgment}}. It is also able to use charged-up versions of the Pokémon of myth's signature moves ({{m|Roar of Time}}, {{m|Spacial Rend}} and {{m|Shadow Force}}), as seen in its boss battle in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Additionally, Arceus is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Multitype}} as an [[Ability]].

===Forms===
Arceus has eighteen different forms, one for each [[type]].

Through its Multitype Ability, Arceus can change its type at will by holding one of its [[Plate]]s or a type-specific [[Z-Crystal]]. This causes its eyes, underbelly, face, hooves, snout, gems, and cross-like wheel to change color to match its current type. In ''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'', it is also said to feed off the energy of its Plates.

In [[Alola]], the [[Aether Foundation]] gathered Arceus's data from myths and legends told in [[Canalave City]]'s [[Canalave Library|library]] to create an [[artificial Pokémon]] who was initially named {{p|Type: Null|Type: Full}}. Equipped with the {{a|RKS System}}, an Ability that allows it to simulate Arceus's Multitype through [[Memory|memories]], it was developed during the [[Beast killer project]] to protect Alola from the [[Ultra Beast]]s. However, the project was deemed a failure and was later abandoned, and Type: Full's Ability was sealed with a control helmet, which caused it to [[Devolution|devolve]] and be renamed Type: Null. [[Gladion]] eventually discovered it and renamed it {{p|Silvally}}, with their newfound bond allowing it to reawaken its dormant powers.

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==Game data==
===NPC appearances===
[[File:Arceus LA.png|thumb|250px|{{ga|Arceus}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}]]
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Arceus appears when [[Dark Matter]] begins trying to take the [[Tree of Life]] to the sun, leading the other Pokémon in attempting to stop its ascent. He is able to telepathically reach the player thanks to {{p|Mewtwo}} and transports them to the [[Tree of Life: Roots|Tree of Life's roots]] to confront Dark Matter. When Dark Matter regenerates itself and sends out a massive shockwave, Arceus and the other [[Legendary Pokémon]] gathered to stop the Tree of Life are immediately turned to stone. After Dark Matter is defeated, Arceus will remain at the top of {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Super Mystery Dungeon}}.
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}}: {{ga|Arceus}} is the titular character of the game. It sends the [[player character]] [[Time travel|back in time]] to the [[Hisui]] region and gives them the mission of seeking out all Pokémon in Hisui. Throughout the game, Arceus occasionally communicates with and assists the player via the [[Arc Phone]].
* {{g|Masters EX}}: While not physically seen, Arceus plays a notable role during the eponymously named [[Arceus arc]] as the creator of [[sync stone ultimate|sync stones ultimate]]. Asking the people of [[Pasio]] to demonstrate their bond with their Pokémon to it, Arceus grants [[sync pair]]s holding sync stones ultimate new costumes dubbed [[arc suit]]s if the aforementioned bond is strong enough.
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===Pokédex entries===
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}}
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{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Isle of Armor|reg3=Crown Tundra|reg4=Sinnoh|reg5=Hisui|num5=238}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was the first Pokémon born before the universe even existed.}}
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=It is the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui. Its luminance guides and protects all Pokémon. Hisuian mythology states that Arceus is the creator of all things.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/5|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry|reg4=Lumiose|reg5=Hyperspace}}
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}}
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{{Dex/Gen/1|reg1=Pokopia}}
{{Dex/NE|{{pkmn|Pokopia}}}}
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===Game locations===
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{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Hall of Origin]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl#Arceus|Only one]]{{tt|*|Requires save data from Pokémon Legends: Arceus, with all 27 main story missions completed}})Version 1.3.0+}}
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' [[Hall of Origin]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Arceus|Only one]])}}
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The [[Hall of Origin]] event in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} originally existed in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, but the required [[Azure Flute]] in [[Generation IV]] was an [[event item]] that was never distributed, although the text seen when receiving the 20th Anniversary Arceus states that Arceus could first be obtained in Diamond and Pearl in the Hall of Origin.

====In side games====
[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance.png|thumb|right|200px|Arceus and the [[hero]] of {{g|Conquest}}]]
[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance 2.png|thumb|right|200px|Arceus and the [[heroine]] of Pokémon Conquest]]
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Blast|color={{fire color}}|area=Tower: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounters]]){{tt|*|Complete Team Battle EX-6}}}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Dragnor]] ({{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest stories|The Legend of Ransei}}, cannot be kept) [[Aurora]] ({{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest stories|Two Heroes of Ransei}}, special)}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble U|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Challenge Battle#The Final Battle Royale|Challenge Battle: The Final Battle Royale]] (Reward)}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Battle Trozei|color={{defense color}}|area=[[Distortion Island#Stage 5|Distortion Island: Stage 5]]}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Bastion of Beginnings|Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings]] (Special Boss; '''Type changes in a set order daily''')}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 30|Area 30: Stage 15]] (As a {{DL|Pokémon Picross|Mythical Pokémon}})}}
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Arceus Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]Final, [[Jirachi Sea]]Final, [[Celebi Sea]]Final, [[Garchomp Sea]]Final, [[Entei Sea]]Final, [[Mimikyu Sea]]Final, [[Mewtwo Sea]]Final, [[Rowlet Sea]]Final, [[Buzzwole Sea]]Final, [[Zygarde Sea]]Final}}
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A statue of Arceus can be found in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} at {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Explorers of Sky}}.

====In events====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Cinema Arceus|Japanese|Japan|100|July 11 to September 30, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Cinema Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Toys "R" Us Arceus|English|United States|100|November 7 to 15, 2009|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Toys "R" Us Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|English|Australia|100|November 5 to 16, 2009|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Australian Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Cinema Arceus|Korean|South Korea|100|December 24, 2009 to January 31, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Cinema Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|German|Germany|100|February 17 to April 9, 2010|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|Italian|Italy|100|February 17 to March 26, 2010|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|English|Europe|100|February 20 to April 10, 2010|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#European Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|French|Europe|100|February 22 to April 11, 2010|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|Spanish|Spain|100|February 22 to April 11, 2010|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|March 7 to August 31, 2015 November 20 to December 17, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Taiwanese region|Online|100|November 20 to December 17, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Korean region|Online|100|December 15, 2015 to February 29, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Manesh Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Manesh Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Manesh Arceus|American region|Online|100|December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Manesh Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus|American region|Online|100|July 30 to November 30, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus|PAL region|Online|100|July 30 to November 30, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|CoroCoro Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|January 15 to March 14, 2018
|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#CoroCoro Arceus}}
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====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Japanese|PGL|100|November 5, 2010 to January 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|English|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|French|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|German|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Italian|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Spanish|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
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===Held items===
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===Stats===
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats
|type=Normal
|HP= 120
|Attack= 120
|Defense=120
|SpAtk= 120
|SpDef= 120
|Speed= 120}}

====Pokéathlon stats====
=====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
}}

=====With a [[Plate]] equipped=====
'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''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
}}

'''With [[Dread Plate]]'''
{{Pokéthlon
|type=Dark
|Speed=4
|SpeedMax=5
|Power=5
|PowerMax=5
|Technique=5
|TechniqueMax=5
|Stamina=4
|StaminaMax=5
|Jump=4
|JumpMax=5
}}

===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness
|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
|Fairy= 100
|notes=yes
|normal=yes
|newghost=1}}

For the type effectiveness when Arceus is holding a [[Plate]], see [[type chart]].

===Learnset===
Arceus is available in {{pkmn|Scarlet and Violet}}.
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/level9|100|Judgment|Normal|Special|100|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}

===Side game data===
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|coset=N/A
|conto=N/A
|recruitment=Meet up with at {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Super Mystery Dungeon}}
|gigantic=1
|P1=I am Arceus. I am the existence within nothingness. We and our [[Pokémon universe|universe]] are both nothing and something… Everything has two sides.
|P2=We are to accept everything as it is…
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal
|group=Normal
|assist=Normal
|field=None
|fieldp=Tackle
|num=S-006
|pastnum=221
|browser=It protects itself with psychic orbs that bring meteors down.
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
|att=5
|def=5
|speed=4
}}
|-
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|walk=1.95
|hp=63
|attack=87
|defense=63
|speed=70
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|HP=5
|atk=4
|def=5
|spd=5
|range=4
|move=Judgment
|ability1=Omnipotent
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything
|link='''[[Hero]]'''/'''[[Heroine]]'''
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Picross|col=6|type=Normal|pokemon=Arceus
|skill=Rising Reveal
|maxsize=20
|rank=Master
|activation=Anytime
|recovery=30:00
|legend=yes
|effect=It reveals squares vertically, centering around the activation square.
|uses=2
|activationsquare=Specified
|size=3 squares wide
}}
|-
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=493
|power=5
|skill=Brute Force
|skilldesc=Deals normal damage even to [[type]]s resistant to its type.
}}
{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=493|num=274
|min=90
|max=150
|raisemaxlevel=20
|skill=Double Normal
|skilldesc=Deals a lot more damage done by any {{t|Normal|Normal types}} in the combo.
|amelia=4
|psb=[[Ultra Challenge#Week 5|Ultra Challenge (Week 5)]]
}}
|-
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|evolution=N/A
|stamina=237
|attack=238
|defense=238
|fast={{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}}
|special={{m|Future Sight}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Outrage}}
}}
|}

===Form data===
Arceus has multiple different forms that it switches between with its [[Ability]] {{a|Multitype}}, with each of its forms having a different [[type]]. In total, it has eighteen different forms, one for each type. Though most of its forms were introduced in [[Generation IV]], its {{type|Fairy}} form was introduced in [[Generation VI]], along with the Fairy-type as a whole.

By default, Arceus is in its {{type|Normal}} form. If it [[held item|hold]]s (or, in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, is exposed to) a [[Plate]] or type-specific [[Z-Crystal]], it changes its form to be the same type as the type the Plate or Z-Crystal corresponds to.

In games besides {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Arceus's [[signature move]] {{m|Judgment}} is Normal-type by default, but changes to match the type of the Plate that it holds (being unaffected by Z-Crystals). In Legends: Arceus, the type of Judgment is directly determined by Arceus's form, such that its type always matches that of Arceus; additionally, Arceus can change its form during a {{pkmn|battle}} using the [[Legend Plate]]. After being exposed to the Legend Plate, it will be in its Normal-type form by default and change its form before using {{m|Judgment}} to have a type advantage over the target, which also changes Judgment's type to match Arceus's. When determining the type that it changes into, any double weaknesses that the target may have are prioritized, followed by a type that resists the target's primary type (prioritizing immunities), then a type that resists the target's secondary type (again prioritizing immunities); if multiple types are equally valid, one of them is chosen at random. Arceus reverts to its Normal-type form when the battle ends. Arceus has a unique form change animation when using the Legend Plate, which shows it being enveloped in light from a Plate to change its form. If Arceus is deposited into {{g|HOME}} while in any of its alternate forms, it reverts to its Normal-type form; if it is under the effects of the Legend Plate when deposited into HOME, these effects wear off.

In addition to its changing type, Arceus's [[Pokéathlon]] performance differs depending on its form, and it can only learn {{m|Draco Meteor}} from a [[Move Tutor]] while in its {{type|Dragon}} form (though it can learn it via [[TM]] in any form).

[[File:493-Unknown.png|thumb|???-type Arceus sprite]]
In the [[Generation IV]] games, there is an unused {{type|???}} Arceus, but it cannot be legitimately obtained in the games, as there is no ???-type Plate. Due to how its Ability would automatically turn any Arceus without a Plate into a Normal-type Pokémon in Generation IV, a ???-type Arceus [[cheating|hacked]] into the game will be treated as Normal-type. This form was removed in [[Generation V]] due to the removal of the ??? type.

Prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Arceus's alternate forms were not registered separately in the [[Pokédex]]. All of its forms are named simply "Arceus" in the Pokédex.

In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon (WiiWare)]], Arceus will be present in its Water, Electric or Fire-type form, depending on the game, as Plates do not exist. In [[Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon]], only its Normal-type form is available, with Multitype serving a different function.
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unknown color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493|Arceus|Normal|Normal|Normal|No Plate [[File:Bag Blank Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Blank Plate}}{{sup/8|LA}} No {{color2|000|Z-Crystal}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fighting|Arceus|Fighting|Fighting|Fighting|[[File:Bag Fist Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Fist Plate}} [[File:Dream Fightinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Fightinium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Flying|Arceus|Flying|Flying|Flying|[[File:Bag Sky Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Sky Plate}} [[File:Dream Flyinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Flyinium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Poison|Arceus|Poison|Poison|Poison|[[File:Bag Toxic Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Toxic Plate}} [[File:Dream Poisonium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Poisonium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ground|Arceus|Ground|Ground|Ground|[[File:Bag Earth Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Earth Plate}} [[File:Dream Groundium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Groundium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Rock|Arceus|Rock|Rock|Rock|[[File:Bag Stone Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Stone Plate}} [[File:Dream Rockium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Rockium Z}}}}
|-
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Bug|Arceus|Bug|Bug|Bug|[[File:Bag Insect Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Insect Plate}} [[File:Dream Buginium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Buginium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ghost|Arceus|Ghost|Ghost|Ghost|[[File:Bag Spooky Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Spooky Plate}} [[File:Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Ghostium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Steel|Arceus|Steel|Steel|Steel|[[File:Bag Iron Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Iron Plate}} [[File:Dream Steelium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Steelium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fire|Arceus|Fire|Fire|Fire|[[File:Bag Flame Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Flame Plate}} [[File:Dream Firium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Firium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Water|Arceus|Water|Water|Water|[[File:Bag Splash Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Splash Plate}} [[File:Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Waterium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Grass|Arceus|Grass|Grass|Grass|[[File:Bag Meadow Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Meadow Plate}} [[File:Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Grassium Z}}}}
|-
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Electric|Arceus|Electric|Electric|Electric|[[File:Bag Zap Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Zap Plate}} [[File:Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Electrium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Psychic|Arceus|Psychic|Psychic|Psychic|[[File:Bag Mind Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Mind Plate}} [[File:Dream Psychium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Psychium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ice|Arceus|Ice|Ice|Ice|[[File:Bag Icicle Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Icicle Plate}} [[File:Dream Icium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Icium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Dragon|Arceus|Dragon|Dragon|Dragon|[[File:Bag Draco Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Draco Plate}} [[File:Dream Dragonium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Dragonium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Dark|Arceus|Dark|Dark|Dark|[[File:Bag Dread Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Dread Plate}} [[File:Dream Darkinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Darkinium Z}}}}
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fairy|Arceus|Fairy|Fairy|Fairy|[[File:Bag Pixie Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Pixie Plate}} [[File:Dream Fairium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Fairium Z}}}}
|}

===Evolution data===
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1
|type1=Normal
|pictype=art
|no1=0493
|name1=Arceus
|type1-1=Normal}}</div>

===Sprites===
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}}
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}}
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=493}}
{{Spritebox/5|ndex=493}}
{{Spritebox/6|ndex=493|crop=114}}
{{Spritebox/7|ndex=493|crop=114}}
{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=493|LAcrop=169}}

{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0493}}
{{Spritebox/Footer|493|Arceus}}

==In animation==
[[File:Arceus M12.png|thumb|250px|Arceus in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'']]
===Main series===
====Major appearances====
=====[[Arceus (M12)]]=====
Arceus debuted 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 it attempted to destroy the world. When {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Sheena]] were teleported by {{mov|Dialga}} to ancient times, they directly influenced the event, changing the future for the better so that Arceus would stop its destruction.

=====Other=====
Arceus appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. Following the devastating incident at [[Dahara City]], Ash, his friends, [[Baraz]], [[Meray]], and {{an|Hoopa}} saw it floating in the sky before it soared away.

Arceus appeared in [[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]], where it and the {{an|lake guardians}} assisted Ash and his friends in stopping a rampaging {{p|Heatran}} that had engulfed the [[Flame Plate]] acquired by Team Galactic with its {{a|Flash Fire}} [[Ability]].

====Minor appearances====
Arceus made its animated series debut as a silhouette in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]''. It was called upon by Ash, his friends, their [[Pokémon multiverse#Pokémon Journeys: The Series|alternate world]] counterparts, and the people in both of their worlds to help stop {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}}'s fight and destroy the [[Red Chain]] that was forcing them to battle.

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Arceus Fire Type.png|{{type|Fire}} Arceus
Arceus Ghost Type.png|{{type|Ghost}} Arceus
Arceus Water Type.png|{{type|Water}} Arceus
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===GOTCHA!===
An Arceus briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]].

==In the manga==
[[File:Arceus Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|Arceus in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]]
[[File:Arceus Multitype Adventures.png|thumb|Arceus's various forms in Pokémon Adventures]]
===Movie adaptations===
Arceus appears as a central character in the {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}} manga adaptation, reprising its role from the {{pkmn|movie}}. 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.

===Pokémon Adventures===
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In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Arceus appears as one of the main antagonists, where it plans on destroying humanity due to its mistrust of humans. It was the target of [[Team Rocket]]'s plans to create {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. It first appeared in ''[[PS450|With a Little Help From Hitmonchan]]''.
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==In the TCG==
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Arceus appears in the TCG in all {{TCG|type}}s but {{TCG|Fairy}}. Cards based on Arceus first appeared in the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion set, which were printed with a rule that allows players to have as many Arceus cards in their deck as they like.

==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
[[File:Arceus 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Arceus trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']]
Arceus appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon where it uses {{m|Gravity}} to produce a shockwave that brings opponents downwards.

====Trophy information====
Arceus appears as a trophy in both versions.

''[[Sinnoh myths#The Original Story|A Pokémon said to have hatched from an egg that appeared from nothing. Newly hatched, it created the world and the sky.]] Its Gravity attack will bring any fighter in midair crashing down to earth. No ground below you? Looks like you're going to go plummeting off the stage as if you'd been hit by a Meteor Smash! ''

===[[Super Smash Bros. Ultimate]]===
Arceus appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. It also appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.
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==Trivia==

* Arceus was designed by [[Takao Unno]].<ref>Creator profile on Takao Unno in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Collection]], p. 182: "He has created the designs for Garchomp, Croagunk, Arceus and others." ([https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1581735619637948416 archive])</ref>
* Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Normal-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and the highest base stat total of any Pokémon in its base form.
** Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Mythical Pokémon.
** In its alternate forms, Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Rock, Bug, Ghost, Steel, Grass, Electric, Ice, Dark, and Fairy-type Pokémon.
** Arceus is the [[List of Pokémon with unique base stat totals|only Pokémon]] with a base stat total of 720.
* In its alternate forms, Arceus is the [[List of Pokémon by height|tallest]] {{type|Fairy}} Pokémon, tied with {{p|Slither Wing}} as the tallest {{type|Fighting}} Pokémon, and tied with Slither Wing and [[Mega Evolution|Mega]] {{p|Scolipede}} as the tallest {{type|Bug}} Pokémon.
* Arceus's {{type|Flying}} form is the first Pokémon to be pure Flying-type, making the type the last one to have a single-type Pokémon. {{p|Tornadus}} would later be introduced as the first Pokémon to be pure Flying-type in its default form.
** Due to being a pure Flying-type, Flying-type Arceus and Tornadus are the only Pokémon that can have the Flying-type backdrop in the [[Hall of Fame]] after defeating the {{un|Pokémon League}} in {{2v2|Black|White}} and {{2v2|Black|White|2}}. This backdrop will always reflect the Pokémon's primary type, but all half-Flying-type Pokémon had Flying as their secondary type prior to [[Generation VI]].
* In [[Generation IV]], it was impossible to legitimately give Arceus more than 100 [[EV]]s in any stat, since it was only ever distributed at [[level]] 100. Prior to Generation V, level 100 Pokémon could not gain EVs through battling because they could not gain [[experience]].
* Arceus is the only pre-[[Generation V]] 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.
* Arceus received the most votes of all pre-Generation V Pokémon in the {{g|Global Link}} [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|promotion]] poll in both the Japanese poll and the international (non-Japanese and non-Korean) poll.
* Prior to [[Generation VII]], Arceus was classified by Pokédex color sorting as gray.
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, Arceus can be encountered without the use of the [[Azure Flute]] via a combination of [[Tweaking]] and the [[Pal Park Retire glitch]]. In addition, Arceus can be encountered an unlimited amount of times with this method, unlike {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}}.
** This has been remedied in {{game|Platinum}}, however, as the player can no longer freely move in the "void".
* Arceus is the first [[Mythical Pokémon]] to be obtainable in-game in the core series without an event more than once.
* According to the {{pkmn|animated series}} [[dub]]'s then-voice director [[Tom Wayland]], the dub chose to pronounce Arceus with {{wp|Hard and soft C|a hard c instead of a soft c}} due to concerns over the latter pronunciation's potential {{wp|arse|implications}} in British English-speaking territories.{{Citation needed}}
** This pronunciation is also reflected in the name of the [[Ability]] RKS System.
[[File:Space Globe artwork S.png|thumb|150px|Space Globe]]
[[File:Company Icon RKS Laboratories.png|thumb|150px|Icon for RKS Laboratories]]
* Ever since Arceus's debut, certain aspects of the Pokémon series have made use of its iconography.
** In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], the [[Space Globe]] (Japanese: じくうのオーブ ''Space-Time Orb'') is an item that is described as the ultimate globe that holds the power to pass through space and time. It resembles Arceus's attached wheel and can be found on a statue of Arceus.
** According to {{p|Type: Null}} and {{p|Silvally}}’s [[Pokédex entry|Pokédex entries]], Arceus served as the inspiration for the {{a|RKS System}}, which is Silvally’s [[signature Ability]]. It allows Silvally to change its [[type]] when holding a [[Memory]] of any kind, which is similar to how Arceus’s {{a|Multitype}} allows Arceus to change type when holding a [[Plate]] or a type-specific [[Z-Crystal]].
*** Arceus and Silvally have similar {{Shiny}} colorations, swapping their usual white to a light gold.
** The name of the Ability RKS System is a reference to Arceus, with its English name being similar to the pronunciation of "Arceus". In {{pmin|Germany|German}}, {{pmin|Spain|Spanish}}, {{pmin|France|French}}, and {{pmin|Italy|Italian}}, its name is instead a reference to Arceus's {{pkmn|category}}, the Alpha Pokémon.
*** The company {{DL|Poké Job|List of companies|RKS Laboratories}} (Japanese: アルセウス{{ruby|製薬|せいやく}} ''Arceus Pharma'') in [[Galar]] has a logo similar to the rings on Arceus's body, furthering the connection.
* Despite being a [[Mythical Pokémon]], Arceus has sometimes been [[Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|treated]] as a [[Legendary Pokémon]].
** In {{g|Masters EX}}, Arceus is called a Legendary Pokémon by {{mas|Norman}} in the "Challenge the Normal Types" [[Daily Type Rotation]] event and by {{mas|Misty}} in her arc suit in one of her random conversations in the Pokémon Center.
** The official English website of {{g|Legends: Arceus}} used to refer to Arceus as a Legendary Pokémon, which was later corrected to Mythical Pokémon as of September 28, 2021.<ref>Archive of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] official website ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210818132639/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/ August 18, 2021]; [https://web.archive.org/web/20210928190642/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/ September 28, 2021])</ref> On the Japanese website, it has been referred to as a Mythical Pokémon from the beginning.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_arceus/ja/pokemon/210818_08/ Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス]</ref>
* While using the [[Legend Plate]], Arceus will never transform back into the [[Normal (type)|Normal-type]], as nothing is weak to Normal.
* Arceus is the only Pokémon to narrate the introduction for a [[core series]] game.
* In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus's summary will say it was met at the [[Temple of Sinnoh]], despite being fought and obtained in the [[Hall of Origin]].
* Arceus was the only Pokémon first introduced during the DPt era of the Japanese [[Pokémon Trading Card Game]]. In the international TCG, Arceus and [[Shaymin (TCG)|Shaymin]] were both introduced in the Platinum series. 
* The [[origin mark]] for Legends: Arceus [[File:Arceus mark.png|30px]] and the symbols for the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|30px]] and the {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolBrilliant Stars.png|30px]] resemble Arceus's rings.
* Arceus's {{Type|Fairy}} form is the only Pokémon introduced after [[Generation IV]] to exist in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}}.
* In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus is the only Pokémon that can be registered in the player's [[Pokédex]] and have a [[Research task (Legends: Arceus)#Research level|research level]] of 0 at the same time.

===Origin===
Arceus appears to be particularly based on a {{wp|creator deity}}, present in many world cultures. Arceus also appears to draw significant inspiration from {{wp|Classical Greece}}, evident in the (putative) onomastic nod to {{wp|Zeus}}, ruler of Mount Olympus; in the ancient Greek style settings that frequently frame its epiphanies, such as rows of classical columns, stepped stone platforms, and straight processional approaches typical of Greek sanctuaries; and in the Classical Greek styling favored by Arceus devotees such as {{wp|Volo}}, with tunic-like layering and a {{wp|himation}}-like draped cloak. Its cosmogonic emergence “from an egg” resonates with the {{wp|Orphic Egg}} and the birth of {{wp|Phanes|Phanes/Protogonos}}, as well as the broader {{wp|World egg}} motif found across numerous creation myths. The gold, cross-spoked ring fused around a white, near-abstract body operates as a built-in nimbus or solar crown in the manner of {{wp|Helios}} or a stylized {{wp|Halo (religious iconography)|halo}}, a widespread religious icon used to denote holy, divine, or sacred figures and, at various periods, rulers, heroes, and saints. The triadic delegation of domains (time, space, distortion) parallels the classical division of realms among Zeus, Poseidon, and Hades, while Giratina’s banishment functions as a {{wp|Tartarus|Tartarean}} containment of rebellious force.

Based on its appearance and attack animations, Arceus may be modeled on a variety of animals, such as members of {{wp|Equidae}}, {{wp|Camelidae}}, or {{wp|Giraffidae}}, and/or fantastical beings, such as the {{wp|Centaurs}}, the {{wp|Sleipnir}}, the {{wp|Qilin}}, the {{wp|Uchchaihshravas}} or the {{wp|Longma}}. The [[Pokédex]] entry that states Arceus shaped the world with its multiple arms may also reference or be inspired by the many-armed {{wp|Bodhisattva}} {{wp|Avalokiteśvara}} in {{wp|Buddhism}} or by the many-armed {{wp|Hecatoncheires}} of {{wp|Greek mythology}}.

====Name origin====
Arceus may be a combination of αρχή ''{{wp|Arche|arkhé}}'' (Ancient Greek for ''origin'' and ''authority'') or ''{{wp|alpha}}'' and ''{{wp|deus}}'' (Latin for ''god'') or ''{{wp|Zeus}}'' (king of the gods in Greek mythology). It may also involve ''arcane'', ''aureus'' (Latin for golden), ''{{wp|arc}}'', ''arcesso'' (Latin for ''I summon''), ''{{wp|Archeus}}'' (an aspect of the astral plane), or ''{{wp|Chaos (cosmogony)|Chaos}}'' (the origin state of the universe in Greek mythology, often personified as the first primordial deity).

==In other languages==
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|ja=アルセウス ''Arceus''|jameaning=From {{tt|αρχή ''arkhē''|Ancient Greek for 'origin' and 'authority'}} or ''{{wp|alpha}}'' and {{tt|''deus''|Latin for god}} or ''{{wp|Zeus}}'', and possibly ''arcane'', {{tt|''aureus''|Latin for 'golden'}}, ''{{wp|arc}}'', ''{{tt|arcesso|Latin for 'I summon'}}'', ''{{wp|Archeus}}'', and ''{{wp|Chaos (cosmogony)|Chaos}}''
|fr=Arceus|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Arceus|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|de=Arceus|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Arceus|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=아르세우스 ''Arceus''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=阿爾宙斯 / 阿尔宙斯 ''Ā'ěrzhòusī''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name, {{tt|宙斯 ''Zhòusī''|Zeus}}, and possibly {{tt|阿爾法 / 阿尔法 ''ā'ěrfǎ''|alpha}}
|zh_yue=阿爾宙斯 ''Ayíhjauhsī''|zh_yuemeaning=From the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name, {{tt|宙斯 ''Jauhsī''|Zeus}}, and possibly {{tt|阿爾法 ''áyíhfaat''|alpha}}
|pt_br=Arceus|pt_brmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|el=Αρκέους ''Arkéous''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name
|hi=आर्कियस ''Arceus''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name
|ru=Аркеус ''Arkeus''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name
|th=อาร์เซอุส ''Ase-ut''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
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==Related articles==
* [[Arceus (M12)]]
* [[Arceus (Adventures)]]
* [[Arceus (game)]]
* [[Beast killer project]]
* [[Lake guardians]]
* [[Pokémon of myth]]
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]]
* [[List of event Pokémon with in-game effects]]
* [[Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]]
* [[Noble Pokémon]]
* [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)]]

==References==
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==External links==
* [https://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus/ Normal-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fighting Fighting-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-flying Flying-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-poison Poison-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ground Ground-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-rock Rock-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-bug Bug-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ghost Ghost-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-steel Steel-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fire Fire-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-water Water-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-grass Grass-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-electric Electric-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-psychic Psychic-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ice Ice-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-dragon Dragon-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-dark Dark-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fairy Fairy-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex

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