Plate

Plates in Arceus and the Jewel of Life

A Plate (Japanese: プレート Plate) is a type of held item introduced in Generation IV, primarily for use in changing the type and color of Arceus and the type of its signature move, Judgment to the corresponding type of Plate. However, it will also increase the attack power of moves of the Plate's type used by any Pokémon holding it by 20%. There is a Plate available for every type except Normal, and while there exists a ???-type Arceus in the Generation IV data, there is no associated ??? Plate, meaning there are 16 Plates in total. In Generation V, the ???-type has been removed from the data altogether.

The 16 Plates are spread far and wide across Sinnoh, and additional ones can also be dug up in the Underground. The captain of the S.S. Aqua will also give one away in index number order each day; however the player must have all 16 Badges first. In Pokémon Black and White, two of the plates are given to the player by a treasure hunter in a house in Route 13. The treasure hunter will mention that he found the plates in the Abyssal Ruins, and indeed the rest of the plates can be found there. What follows is a list of what effect a Plate has when held and where they can be found in Generation IV, besides in the Underground, and in Generation V.

List of Plates

Draco Plate りゅうのプレート Dragon Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Dragon-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt Hidden behind the Dialga/Palkia statue in Eterna City. The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Route 13 B2W2 Undella Bay
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus a Dragon-type Pokémon and makes Judgment a Dragon-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Dragon-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Dragon-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Dragon-type moves.

Dread Plate こわもてプレート Fearful Favor Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Dark-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt On the second floor of the Old Chateau, go through the door to the north. The Plate is in a Poké Ball in the left hand room. The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Abyssal Ruins 1F.
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus a Dark-type Pokémon and makes Judgment a Dark-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Dark-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Dark-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Dark-type moves.

Earth Plate だいちのプレート Earth Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Ground-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt Inside Oreburgh Gate, use Rock Smash to go north up the path, then follow around and take the stairs to the basement. Surf to the far left of the cave and use Strength to get to the Poké Ball. The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Abyssal Ruins 1F.
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus a Ground-type Pokémon and makes Judgment a Ground-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ground-type moves.

Fist Plate こぶしのプレート Fist Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Fighting-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt On Route 215, to the right of the twin wooden bridges. Requires HM01 (Cut) to reach. The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Abyssal Ruins 1F.
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus a Fighting-type Pokémon and makes Judgment a Fighting-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Fighting-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Fighting-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Fighting-type moves.

Flame Plate ひのたまプレート Fireball Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Fire-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt Embedded in the westernmost wall of the largest room in Stark Mountain on a ledge above TM50. Received from a Hiker in Oreburgh Mine if the player has a fateful encounter Arceus in their party.Pt The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Abyssal Ruins 1F.
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus a Fire-type Pokémon and makes Judgment a Fire-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Fire-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Fire-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Fire-type moves.

Icicle Plate つららのプレート Icicle Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Ice-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt On Route 217, talk to the man in the house closest to HM08 (Rock Climb) after picking the HM up. The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Abyssal Ruins 1F.
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus an Ice-type Pokémon and makes Judgment an Ice-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Ice-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ice-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ice-type moves.

Insect Plate たまむしプレート Jewel Beetle Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Bug-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt Hidden in the rock wall to the right of the Old Chateau in Eterna Forest. Requires HM01 (Cut). The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Abyssal Ruins 1F.
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus a Bug-type Pokémon and makes Judgment a Bug-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Bug-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Bug-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Bug-type moves.

Iron Plate こうてつプレート Steel Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Steel-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt Hidden in a depression in the far southeastern corner of the third floor of Iron Island. The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Abyssal Ruins 1F.
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus a Steel-type Pokémon and makes Judgment a Steel-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Steel-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Steel-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Steel-type moves.

Meadow Plate みどりのプレート Verdure Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Grass-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt Hidden in the rock wall on Route 210, beneath a bridge, up the eastern-most waterfall. The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Abyssal Ruins 1F.
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus a Grass-type Pokémon and makes Judgment a Grass-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Grass-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet the boosts the power of Grass-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Grass-type moves.

Mind Plate ふしぎのプレート Mystery Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Psychic-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt On the seventh (last) floor of the Solaceon Ruins. The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Abyssal Ruins 1F.
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus a Psychic-type Pokémon and makes Judgment a Psychic-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Psychic-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Psychic-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Psychic-type moves.

Sky Plate あおぞらプレート Blue Sky Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Flying-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt At the exit of Victory Road, hidden outside the cave, three tiles south of the southwestern Poké Ball statue. The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Abyssal Ruins 1F.
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus a Flying-type Pokémon and makes Judgment a Flying-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Flying-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Flying-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Flying-type moves.

Splash Plate しずくプレート Drop Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Water-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt Bottom part of first sandbar on Route 220. The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Route 13 B2W2 Undella Bay
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus a Water-type Pokémon and makes Judgment a Water-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Water-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Water-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Water-type moves.

Spooky Plate もののけプレート Specter Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Ghost-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt Next to one of the stone houses on the eastern side of Amity Square.DP On one of the plateaus in Amity Square that can be reached through the warp points in the stone huts.Pt The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Abyssal Ruins 1F.
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus a Ghost-type Pokémon and makes Judgment a Ghost-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves.

Stone Plate がんせきプレート Rock Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Rock-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt Hidden in a rock in the waterfall room inside Mt. Coronet. Requires HM03 (Surf), HM08 (Rock Climb), HM07 (Waterfall), and in Platinum, HM04 (Strength). The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Abyssal Ruins 1F.
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus a Rock-type Pokémon and makes Judgment a Rock-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Rock-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Rock-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Rock-type moves.

Toxic Plate もうどくプレート Deadly Poison Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Poison-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt Hidden in the northeast corner of the Great Marsh. The Underground HGSS Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Abyssal Ruins 1F.
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus a Poison-type Pokémon and makes Judgment a Poison-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Poison-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Poison-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Poison-type moves.

Zap Plate いかずちプレート Thunder Plate   ITEMS pocket					INTRODUCED IN GEN IV		Cannot be bought Sell for: $500
Effect: Raises the power of Electric-type moves by 20%.					Locations DPPt Hidden in front of Sunyshore City's lighthouse. The Underground HGSS Held by Spiky-eared Pichu. Receive from S.S. Aqua captain.* BW Abyssal Ruins 1F.
Secondary effect: Makes Arceus an Electric-type Pokémon and makes Judgment an Electric-type move.
Description DPPt A stone tablet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves. HGSS An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves. BW An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves.

Engravings

Each Plate has a different engraving which reveals part of the myth of the creation of the Pokémon universe. No engraving is tied to a specific Plate; they will appear each one at a time depending on how many Plates the player has found so far, with the ninth Plate found using the same engraving as the first. In Platinum, after talking to the Hiker on the second floor of the Canalave Library, a book on the second floor with the engravings written in it will be left by the Hiker the player met in Oreburgh Mine.

• "When the universe was created, its shards became this Plate."
• "The power of defeated giants infuses this Plate."
• "Two beings of time and space set free from the Original One."
• "Three beings were born to bind time and space."
• "Two make matter and three make spirit, shaping the world."
• "The Original One breathed alone before the universe came."
• "The powers of Plates are shared among Pokémon."
• "The rightful bearer of a Plate draws from the Plate it holds."

Appearance

Draco Plate	Dread Plate	Earth Plate	Fist Plate
Flame Plate	Icicle Plate	Insect Plate	Iron Plate
Meadow Plate	Mind Plate	Sky Plate	Splash Plate
Spooky Plate	Stone Plate	Toxic Plate	Zap Plate

In the anime

Plates first appeared in Journey to the Unown!, where Saturn and two Galactic Grunts placed them in a room of the Solaceon Ruins to obtain the Spear Key and awaken the Unown there. These Plates were specifically the Draco Plate, Iron Plate, and Splash Plate, which power up the three types of Palkia and Dialga (Dragon, Steel, and Water) combined.

The Plates appeared again in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, where Arceus used them to change its type, and almost died when it lost all of the Plates after having destroyed a meteor. Damos found one of these lost Plates and returned it to Arceus, giving it the strength to recall the other 15 plates. That act earned its trust and prompted it to detach the Earth Plate, Splash Plate, Meadow Plate, Zap Plate, and Draco Plate in the form of the Jewel of Life so Damos could make Michina Town flourish.

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  Three Plates placed in the Solaceon Ruins

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  Arceus using its Plates

In the manga

Several Plates

In the Pokémon Adventures manga

The plates first appeared in the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc. The plates were used by Team Rocket in order to summon Arceus.

Trivia

• Plates may have some relation to shards, which are described as pieces of ancient tools. Their underground sprites likewise indicate that they are merely broken parts of plates.
• While all plates will rearrange Arceus's Pokéathlon stats, the Draco Plate will boost Arceus's total Pokéathlon stats by 1.

Type-enhancing items
Items	Plates	Incenses	Orbs	Gems	Soul Dew

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