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Arceus is a white equine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a {{wp|qilin}} or {{wp|centaur}} with a gray, vertically-striated underside. The striated pattern has similar recurrences 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 and red pupils, and a green circular pattern below its eyes. Arceus also has a streak of gold coloration on its head, and ears that point upward. Its neck is fairly long, with two pairs of extrusions to the sides, and a flap-like feature on the neck's underside that is colored white like much of the body. Arceus also has a golden cross-like wheel attached to its body by its round abdomen, which changes color along with its eyes and hooves based on its current type, which depends on the [[Plate]] or [[Z-Crystal| type-specific Z-Crystal]] that it wields. The wheel also has four jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly resumes past Arceus's waist. Its limbs have gray undersides and extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is fairly like its mane in terms of shape and coloration. | Arceus is a white equine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} resembling a {{wp|qilin}} or {{wp|centaur}} with a gray, vertically-striated underside. The striated pattern has similar recurrences 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 and red pupils, and a green circular pattern below its eyes. Arceus also has a streak of gold coloration on its head, and ears that point upward. Its neck is fairly long, with two pairs of extrusions to the sides, and a flap-like feature on the neck's underside that is colored white like much of the body. Arceus also has a golden cross-like wheel attached to its body by its round abdomen, which changes color along with its eyes and hooves based on its current type, which depends on the [[Plate]] or [[Z-Crystal| type-specific Z-Crystal]] that it wields. The wheel also has four jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly resumes past Arceus's waist. Its limbs have gray undersides and extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is fairly like its mane in terms of shape and coloration. | ||
According to legend, it shaped the Pokémon universe using its 1000 arms. Arceus has been referred to as ''The Original One'' in myths and legends. Arceus is thought to have created the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] and possibly the entire [[Pokémon world]], the [[lake guardians]] {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, and {{p|Mesprit}}; and the [[creation trio]] {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Because of this, Arceus is thought to be one of the most long-lived of all Pokémon species. It has the power to recreate the creation trio as well, presumably to guard the dimensions when a Trainer has caught one of them. In the anime, Arceus has been portrayed as having powers such as bringing back things that it once destroyed, making certain things vanish into thin air, halting time, and | According to legend, it shaped the Pokémon universe using its 1000 arms. Arceus has been referred to as ''The Original One'' in myths and legends. Arceus is thought to have created the [[Sinnoh]] [[region]] and possibly the entire [[Pokémon world]], the [[lake guardians]] {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, and {{p|Mesprit}}; and the [[creation trio]] {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Because of this, Arceus is thought to be one of the most long-lived of all Pokémon species. It has the power to recreate the creation trio as well, presumably to guard the dimensions when a Trainer has caught one of them. In the anime, Arceus has been 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. [[JN090|The anime]] also shows that Arceus has the power to not only calm {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} but also destroy the [[Red Chain]]. Arceus can change its type at will in order to adapt to a situation, as seen with its use of [[Plate]]s (including the [[Legend Plate]]) or Z-Crystals. Arceus also has the power to create a piece of itself to exist outside of its home dimension which is just as powerful as the original. | ||
Arceus is shown to care for and safeguard the planet in ancient times and protected it from cataclysms such as meteors, and it would show gratitude and compassion in return to those who treated it with equal kindness. In the modern time, Arceus continues to watch over the world, and it wishes for people and Pokémon to work together in face of adversity. Even when it is needed, it would only give out hints for how to solve the problem, instead of directly interfering. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it is explained that Arceus can give its blessing to Pokémon to make them more powerful, which are referred to as [[Noble Pokémon]] and [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride Pokémon]], and the power is passed down through family lines. The people of [[Hisui]] worshipped the Noble Pokémon. Arceus can also create items for humans to use, such as the [[Arc Phone | Arceus is shown to care for and safeguard the planet in ancient times and protected it from cataclysms such as meteors, and it would show gratitude and compassion in return to those who treated it with equal kindness. In the modern time, Arceus continues to watch over the world, and it wishes for people and Pokémon to work together in face of adversity. Even when it is needed, it would only give out hints for how to solve the problem, instead of directly interfering. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it is explained that Arceus can give its blessing to Pokémon to make them more powerful, which are referred to as [[Noble Pokémon]] and [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride Pokémon]], and the power is passed down through family lines. The people of [[Hisui]] worshipped the Noble Pokémon. Arceus can also create items for humans to use, such as the [[Arc Phone]]. Arceus does not suffer fools gladly, and it will attack in a violent rampage if betrayed or deceived. It also holds long grudges if betrayed by those it considered friends. In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', it is said to "feed" off the energy of the elemental plates. Arceus has the power to appear in dreams and create a variety of Pokémon to serve as challenges as seen in Eternal Battle Reverie. | ||
In the introduction sequence of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus is shown to be [[Talking Pokémon|capable of human speech]], and it states that Arceus is simply the name humans call it. The first ancient inhabitants of the Hisui region, the Celestica worshiped it, referring to it as ''almighty Sinnoh'' and ''great Sinnoh''. Arceus also had the title ''might of Sinnoh''. The [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]] also worship it but mistook {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}} for Arceus. It is also implied that its physical form, which the player can obtain, is only a piece of its whole being while its true form is unknown. | In the introduction sequence of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus is shown to be [[Talking Pokémon|capable of human speech]], and it states that Arceus is simply the name humans call it. The first ancient inhabitants of the Hisui region, the Celestica, worshiped it, referring to it as ''almighty Sinnoh'' and ''great Sinnoh''. Arceus also had the title ''might of Sinnoh''. The [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]] also worship it but mistook {{p|Dialga}}/{{p|Palkia}} for Arceus. It is also implied that its physical form, which the player can obtain, is only a piece of its whole being while its true form is unknown and incomprehensible. | ||
Arceus is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Judgment}}. It is also able to use charged versions of the [[creation trio]]'s signature moves, as shown in its boss battle in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. | |||
==In the anime== | ==In the anime== | ||
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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 ''[[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 the [[Arceus | Arceus appeared in the [[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]] specials, first appearing in ''[[JNS01|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1)]]''. In ''[[JNS04|The Arceus Chronicles (Part 4)]]'', it and the {{an|lake guardians}} assisted Ash and his friends in stopping a rampaging {{p|Heatran}} which engulfed the [[Flame Plate]] that Team Galactic acquired. | ||
====Minor appearances==== | ====Minor appearances==== | ||
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==Game data== | ==Game data== | ||
===NPC | ===NPC appearances=== | ||
* {{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'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 [[Destiny Tower (Super Mystery Dungeon)|Destiny Tower]]. | * {{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'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 [[Destiny Tower (Super Mystery Dungeon)|Destiny Tower]]. | ||
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}}: [[Arceus (game)|Arceus]] is the titular character of the game. It sends the [[player character]] back in time to the [[Hisui]] region, and gives them the mission of seeking out all Pokémon in Hisui. | |||
===Pokédex entries=== | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | {{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}} | {{Availability/Entry2/None|v=Sword|v2=Shield|area=Unobtainable}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Hall of Origin]]{{tt|*| | {{Availability/Entry2|v=Brilliant Diamond|v2=Shining Pearl|area=[[Hall of Origin]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl)#Arceus|only one]]{{tt|*|Requires save data from Pokémon Legends: Arceus, with all 28 main story missions completed}})<sup>Version 1.3.0+</sup>}} | ||
{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|area=[[Hall of Origin]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Legends: Arceus)#Arceus| | {{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|area=[[Hall of Origin]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon (Legends: Arceus)#Arceus|only one]])}} | ||
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{{Availability/Footer}} | {{Availability/Footer}} | ||
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==== | ====In side games==== | ||
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{{gameabbrev8|LA}} | {{gameabbrev8|LA}} | ||
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{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|75|45|—|—|20||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|85|105|65|90|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|75|45|100|100|20||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|60|40|90|100|15||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|60|—|—|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|75|90|60|100|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|110|130|90|90|100|5||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Earth Power|Ground|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|120|150|100|90|95|5||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|120|150|100|90|95|5||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|60|75|45|100|100|20||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|60|100|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|120|80|75|90|5||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Mystical Fire|Fire|Special|70|85|55|100|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Ominous Wind|Ghost|Special|60|75|45|100|100|15||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|90|120|60|85|95|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|60|100|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Psychic|Psychic|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|—|—|—|10||}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|60|90|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|50|30|100|100|20||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|85|55|100|100|15||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Snarl|Dark|Special|60|75|45|100|100|15||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Stealth Rock|Rock|Physical|40|50|30|100|100|20||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|120|140|100|95|100|5||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|120|80|80|90|5||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Swift|Normal|Special|60|75|45|—|—|20||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/tutorPLA|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|80|100|60|100|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|75|45|—|—|20||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|60|100|100|10||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/ | {{learnlist/tutorPLA|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|60|90|100|15||''}} | ||
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* In the [[Generation IV]] {{pkmn|games}}, there are sprites for ???-type Arceus, but this is not obtainable without [[cheating]], as there is no [[Plate]] for ???-type. | * In the [[Generation IV]] {{pkmn|games}}, there are sprites for ???-type Arceus, but this is not obtainable without [[cheating]], as there is no [[Plate]] for ???-type. | ||
** Due to how its [[Ability]] would automatically turn any Arceus without a Plate into the {{type|Normal}} in Generation IV, a ???-type Arceus hacked into the game will be treated as a Normal type. | ** Due to how its [[Ability]] would automatically turn any Arceus without a Plate into the {{type|Normal}} in Generation IV, a ???-type Arceus hacked into the game will be treated as a Normal type. | ||
* According to the {{pkmn|anime}} [[dub]]'s then-voice director [[Tom Wayland]], the dub chose to pronounce Arceus with {{wp|Hard and soft C|a hard | * According to the {{pkmn|anime}} [[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. | ||
** This pronunciation is also reflected in the name of the {{a|RKS System}} ability. | ** This pronunciation is also reflected in the name of the {{a|RKS System}} ability. | ||
* Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Normal-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. | * Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Normal-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. | ||
* Arceus is the only [[trio master]] of two different trios: the [[lake guardians]] and the [[creation trio]]. | * Arceus is the only [[trio master]] of two different trios: the [[lake guardians]] and the [[creation trio]]. | ||
* Arceus is referenced in {{p|Type: Null}}'s {{g|Shield}} and {{p|Silvally}}'s {{g|Ultra Sun}} [[Pokédex]] entries, which mention that Silvally's ability to change into all of the 18 types was inspired by Arceus's [[Multitype]]. | |||
* In Generation IV (its debut generation), it was impossible to legitimately give Arceus more than 100 [[EV]]s in any stat (without the use of glitches), 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]]. | * In Generation IV (its debut generation), it was impossible to legitimately give Arceus more than 100 [[EV]]s in any stat (without the use of glitches), 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 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. | ||
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* In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Arceus can be encountered without the use of the [[Azure Flute]] by 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}}. | * In {{2v2|Diamond|Pearl}}, Arceus can be encountered without the use of the [[Azure Flute]] by 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". | ** 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 | * Arceus is the first [[Mythical Pokémon]] to be obtainable in-game in the core series without an event more than once. | ||
* The name of the [[Ability]] {{a|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 name of the [[Ability]] {{a|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{{tt|製薬|せいやく}}''' ''Arceus Pharma'') in [[Galar]] has a logo similar to the rings on Arceus's body, furthering the connection. | ** The company {{DL|Poké Job|List of companies|RKS Laboratories}} (Japanese: '''アルセウス{{tt|製薬|せいやく}}''' ''Arceus Pharma'') in [[Galar]] has a logo similar to the rings on Arceus's body, furthering the connection. | ||
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** Arceus is called a Legendary Pokémon by {{mas|Norman}} in the "Challenge the Normal Types" [[Daily Type Rotation]] event of [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. | ** Arceus is called a Legendary Pokémon by {{mas|Norman}} in the "Challenge the Normal Types" [[Daily Type Rotation]] event of [[Pokémon Masters EX]]. | ||
** The official English website of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] used to refer to Arceus as a Legendary Pokémon, which was later corrected to Mythical Pokémon.<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/ Pokémon Legends: Arceus]</ref> In 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> | ** The official English website of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] used to refer to Arceus as a Legendary Pokémon, which was later corrected to Mythical Pokémon.<ref>[https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/ Pokémon Legends: Arceus]</ref> In 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 into the {{type|Normal}}, as nothing is weak to Normal. | * While using the [[Legend Plate]], Arceus will never transform back into the {{type|Normal}}, as nothing is weak to Normal. | ||
* Arceus is the only Pokémon to make an introduction for a [[core series]] game. | * Arceus is the only Pokémon to make an 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]]. | * 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]]. | ||
===Origin=== | ===Origin=== | ||
Arceus appears to be particularly based on a {{wp|creator deity}}, present in many world cultures. Arceus's stance and general form are similar to Egyptian bull and calf idols, particularly {{wp|Apis (deity)|Apis}}. Based on its appearance and attack movements in the 3D games, Arceus may be modeled after a {{wp|horse}} or {{wp|qilin}}. The arc on its back may be inspired by the {{wp|Dharmachakra}}, or the {{wp|Bhavacakra}}, used to represent a concept similar to the reincarnation in {{wp|Hinduism}}. | Arceus appears to be particularly based on a {{wp|creator deity}}, present in many world cultures. Arceus's stance and general form are similar to Egyptian bull and calf idols, particularly {{wp|Apis (deity)|Apis}}. Based on its appearance and attack movements in the 3D games, Arceus may be modeled after a {{wp|horse}} or {{wp|qilin}}. The arc on its back may be inspired by the {{wp|Dharmachakra}}, or the {{wp|Bhavacakra}}, used to represent a concept similar to the reincarnation in {{wp|Hinduism}}. It also 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 images of rulers and saints. | ||
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. It may also be a reference to the {{wp|qilin}}, a Chinese mythical creature. Its myth is nearly identical to the {{wp|world egg}}, found in creation myths of many cultures and civilizations. Arceus may also represent or be inspired by the {{wp|bodhisattva}} {{wp|Avalokiteśvara}}, who, in {{wp|Buddhism}}, is either pictured with eleven heads and one thousand arms (the latter of which is mentioned in Arceus's Pokédex entry) or in a {{wp|Avalokiteśvara#Tibetan Buddhist beliefs|white, four-armed manifestation}} (which could look similar to Normal-type Arceus). | 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. It may also be a reference to the {{wp|qilin}}, a Chinese mythical creature. Its myth is nearly identical to the {{wp|world egg}}, found in creation myths of many cultures and civilizations. Arceus may also represent or be inspired by the {{wp|bodhisattva}} {{wp|Avalokiteśvara}}, who, in {{wp|Buddhism}}, is either pictured with eleven heads and one thousand arms (the latter of which is mentioned in Arceus's Pokédex entry) or in a {{wp|Avalokiteśvara#Tibetan Buddhist beliefs|white, four-armed manifestation}} (which could look similar to Normal-type Arceus). | ||
====Name origin==== | ====Name origin==== | ||
Arceus may be a combination of | 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''), and ''{{wp|Archeus}}'' (an aspect of the astral plane). | ||
Arceus itself says that its true name has no equivalent in human language. | Arceus itself says that its true name has no equivalent in human language. | ||
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==In other languages== | ==In other languages== | ||
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|ja=アルセウス ''Arceus''|jameaning=From | |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'}}'', and ''{{wp|Archeus}}'' | ||
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|ko=아르세우스 ''Arceus''|komeaning= | |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}} | ||
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* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-grass Grass-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-fire Fire-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | * [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fire Fire-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex |
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Arceus (Japanese: アルセウス Arceus) is a Normal-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Arceus will change type when it is holding a Plate or type-specific Z-Crystal.
Like Darkrai and Shaymin before it, Arceus was not officially recognized by Nintendo until February 14, 2009, the year of its debut movie. It was officially revealed to international audiences on August 3, 2009.
Arceus is known as "The Original One", as it is said that it created Sinnoh and Ransei, and possibly the entire Pokémon universe, along with the lake guardians and creation trio.
It is the trio master of both the lake guardians and the creation trio.
Arceus is featured prominently in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, playing a major story role in what drives the plot of said game.
Biology
Arceus is a white equine Pokémon resembling a qilin or centaur with a gray, vertically-striated underside. The striated pattern has similar recurrences 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 and red pupils, and a green circular pattern below its eyes. Arceus also has a streak of gold coloration on its head, and ears that point upward. Its neck is fairly long, with two pairs of extrusions to the sides, and a flap-like feature on the neck's underside that is colored white like much of the body. Arceus also has a golden cross-like wheel attached to its body by its round abdomen, which changes color along with its eyes and hooves based on its current type, which depends on the Plate or type-specific Z-Crystal that it wields. The wheel also has four jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly resumes past Arceus's waist. Its limbs have gray undersides and extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is fairly like its mane in terms of shape and coloration.
According to legend, it shaped the Pokémon universe using its 1000 arms. Arceus has been referred to as The Original One in myths and legends. Arceus is thought to have created the Sinnoh region and possibly the entire Pokémon world, the lake guardians Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit; and the creation trio Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina. Because of this, Arceus is thought to be one of the most long-lived of all Pokémon species. It has the power to recreate the creation trio as well, presumably to guard the dimensions when a Trainer has caught one of them. In the anime, Arceus has been 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. The anime also shows that Arceus has the power to not only calm Dialga and Palkia but also destroy the Red Chain. Arceus can change its type at will in order to adapt to a situation, as seen with its use of Plates (including the Legend Plate) or Z-Crystals. Arceus also has the power to create a piece of itself to exist outside of its home dimension which is just as powerful as the original.
Arceus is shown to care for and safeguard the planet in ancient times and protected it from cataclysms such as meteors, and it would show gratitude and compassion in return to those who treated it with equal kindness. In the modern time, Arceus continues to watch over the world, and it wishes for people and Pokémon to work together in face of adversity. Even when it is needed, it would only give out hints for how to solve the problem, instead of directly interfering. In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, it is explained that Arceus can give its blessing to Pokémon to make them more powerful, which are referred to as Noble Pokémon and Ride Pokémon, and the power is passed down through family lines. The people of Hisui worshipped the Noble Pokémon. Arceus can also create items for humans to use, such as the Arc Phone. Arceus does not suffer fools gladly, and it will attack in a violent rampage if betrayed or deceived. It also holds long grudges if betrayed by those it considered friends. In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, it is said to "feed" off the energy of the elemental plates. Arceus has the power to appear in dreams and create a variety of Pokémon to serve as challenges as seen in Eternal Battle Reverie.
In the introduction sequence of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus is shown to be capable of human speech, and it states that Arceus is simply the name humans call it. The first ancient inhabitants of the Hisui region, the Celestica, worshiped it, referring to it as almighty Sinnoh and great Sinnoh. Arceus also had the title might of Sinnoh. The Diamond Clan and Pearl Clan also worship it but mistook Dialga/Palkia for Arceus. It is also implied that its physical form, which the player can obtain, is only a piece of its whole being while its true form is unknown and incomprehensible.
Arceus is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Judgment. It is also able to use charged versions of the creation trio's signature moves, as shown in its boss battle in Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Arceus (M12)
Arceus debuted in Arceus and the Jewel of Life. It was angry at the people of Michina Town for Damos's unwitting betrayal of it in ancient times, and so it attempted to destroy the world. When Ash, his friends, and Sheena were teleported by Dialga to ancient times, they directly influenced the event, changing the future for the better so that Arceus will stop its destruction.
Other
Arceus appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages. Following the devastating incident at Dahara City, Ash, his friends, Baraz, Meray, and Hoopa saw it floating in the sky before it soared away.
Arceus appeared in the Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles specials, first appearing in The Arceus Chronicles (Part 1). In The Arceus Chronicles (Part 4), it and the lake guardians assisted Ash and his friends in stopping a rampaging Heatran which engulfed the Flame Plate that Team Galactic acquired.
Minor appearances
Arceus made its main series debut as a silhouette in Showdown at the Gates of Warp!. It was called upon by Ash, his friends, their alternate world counterparts, and the people in both of their worlds to help stop Dialga and Palkia's fight and destroy the Red Chain that was forcing them to battle.
Fire type Arceus in the anime
GOTCHA!
An Arceus briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Movie adaptations
Arceus appears as a central character in the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga adaptation, reprising its role from the 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
- Main article: Arceus (Adventures)
In the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc, 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 Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina. It first appeared in With a Little Help From Hitmonchan.
In the TCG
- Main article: Arceus (TCG)
Arceus appears in the TCG in all types but Dragon and Fairy, and a player can have as many Arceus cards in their deck as they like, unlike all other cards in the game (besides Basic Energy cards). Cards based on Arceus first appeared in the Arceus expansion set.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Arceus appears as a Poké Ball summon where it uses Gravity to produce a shockwave that brings opponents downwards.
Trophy information
Arceus appears as a trophy in both versions.
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 Spirit.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon 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 Mewtwo and transports them to the 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 Destiny Tower.
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus: Arceus is the titular character of the game. It sends the player character back in time to the Hisui region, and gives them the mission of seeking out all Pokémon in Hisui.
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The Hall of Origin event in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl originally existed in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and 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.
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DPPt | Cinema Arceus | Japanese | Japan | 100 | July 11 to September 30, 2009 |
DPPt | Toys "R" Us Arceus | English | United States | 100 | November 7 to 15, 2009 |
DPPt | Michina Arceus | English | Australia | 100 | November 5 to 16, 2009 |
DPPt | Cinema Arceus | Korean | South Korea | 100 | December 24, 2009 to January 31, 2010 |
DPPt | Michina Arceus | German | Germany | 100 | February 17 to April 9, 2010 |
DPPt | Michina Arceus | Italian | Italy | 100 | February 17 to March 26, 2010 |
DPPt | Michina Arceus | English | Europe | 100 | February 20 to April 10, 2010 |
DPPt | Michina Arceus | French | Europe | 100 | February 22 to April 11, 2010 |
DPPt | Michina Arceus | Spanish | Spain | 100 | February 22 to April 11, 2010 |
XYORAS | Dahara City Arceus | Japanese region | Online | 100 | March 7 to August 31, 2015 November 20 to December 17, 2015 |
XYORAS | Dahara City Arceus | Taiwanese region | Online | 100 | November 20 to December 17, 2015 |
XYORAS | Dahara City Arceus | Korean region | Online | 100 | December 15, 2015 to February 29, 2016 |
XYORAS | Manesh Arceus | Japanese region | Online | 100 | December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016 |
XYORAS | Manesh Arceus | American region | Online | 100 | December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016 |
XYORAS | Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus | American region | Online | 100 | July 30 to November 30, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016 |
XYORAS | Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus | PAL region | Online | 100 | July 30 to November 30, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016 |
USUM | CoroCoro Arceus | Japanese region | Online | 100 | January 15 to March 14, 2018 |
Pokémon Global Link promotions
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BW | Global Link Arceus | Japanese | PGL | 100 | November 5, 2010 to January 31, 2011 |
BW | Global Link Arceus | English | PGL | 100 | February 1 to May 1, 2012 |
BW | Global Link Arceus | French | PGL | 100 | February 1 to May 1, 2012 |
BW | Global Link Arceus | German | PGL | 100 | February 1 to May 1, 2012 |
BW | Global Link Arceus | Italian | PGL | 100 | February 1 to May 1, 2012 |
BW | Global Link Arceus | Spanish | PGL | 100 | February 1 to May 1, 2012 |
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Learnset
Arceus is available in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl and Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
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- In the Generation IV games, there are sprites for ???-type Arceus, but this is not obtainable without cheating, as there is no Plate for ???-type.
- Due to how its Ability would automatically turn any Arceus without a Plate into the Normal-type in Generation IV, a ???-type Arceus hacked into the game will be treated as a Normal type.
- According to the anime dub's then-voice director Tom Wayland, the dub chose to pronounce Arceus with a hard c instead of a soft c due to concerns over the latter pronunciation's potential implications in British English-speaking territories.
- This pronunciation is also reflected in the name of the RKS System ability.
- Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Normal-type Pokémon.
- Arceus is the only trio master of two different trios: the lake guardians and the creation trio.
- Arceus is referenced in Type: Null's Pokémon Shield and Silvally's Pokémon Ultra Sun Pokédex entries, which mention that Silvally's ability to change into all of the 18 types was inspired by Arceus's Multitype.
- In Generation IV (its debut generation), it was impossible to legitimately give Arceus more than 100 EVs in any stat (without the use of glitches), 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 DPBP number. Kadabra, which was not released as a TCG card during the DPBP era, is assumed to be #070, as Abra and Alakazam are #069 and #071, respectively.
- Arceus received the most votes of all pre-Generation V Pokémon in the Pokémon Global Link 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 Diamond and Pearl, Arceus can be encountered without the use of the Azure Flute by 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 Darkrai and Shaymin.
- This has been remedied in Pokémon 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.
- The name of the Ability RKS System is a reference to Arceus, with its English name being similar to the pronunciation of "Arceus". In German, Spanish, French, and Italian, its name is instead a reference to Arceus's category, the Alpha Pokémon.
- The company RKS Laboratories (Japanese: アルセウス製薬 Arceus Pharma) in Galar has a logo similar to the rings on Arceus's body, furthering the connection.
- Despite it being a Mythical Pokémon, Arceus has been sometimes treated as a Legendary Pokémon.
- Arceus is called a Legendary Pokémon by Norman in the "Challenge the Normal Types" Daily Type Rotation event of Pokémon Masters EX.
- The official English website of Pokémon Legends: Arceus used to refer to Arceus as a Legendary Pokémon, which was later corrected to Mythical Pokémon.[1] In the Japanese website, it has been referred to as a Mythical Pokémon from the beginning.[2]
- While using the Legend Plate, Arceus will never transform back into the Normal-type, as nothing is weak to Normal.
- Arceus is the only Pokémon to make an 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.
Origin
Arceus appears to be particularly based on a creator deity, present in many world cultures. Arceus's stance and general form are similar to Egyptian bull and calf idols, particularly Apis. Based on its appearance and attack movements in the 3D games, Arceus may be modeled after a horse or qilin. The arc on its back may be inspired by the Dharmachakra, or the Bhavacakra, used to represent a concept similar to the reincarnation in Hinduism. It also resembles a stylized 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 images of rulers and saints.
The conception of the first god might be influenced by the Shinto gods Kuninotokotachi and Amenominakanushi, who summoned Izanami and Izanagi to create Japan with the spear. It may also be a reference to the qilin, a Chinese mythical creature. Its myth is nearly identical to the world egg, found in creation myths of many cultures and civilizations. Arceus may also represent or be inspired by the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara, who, in Buddhism, is either pictured with eleven heads and one thousand arms (the latter of which is mentioned in Arceus's Pokédex entry) or in a white, four-armed manifestation (which could look similar to Normal-type Arceus).
Name origin
Arceus may be a combination of αρχή arkhé (Ancient Greek for origin and authority) or alpha and deus (Latin for god) or Zeus (king of the gods in Greek mythology). It may also involve arcane, aureus (Latin for golden), arc, arcesso (Latin for I summon), and Archeus (an aspect of the astral plane).
Arceus itself says that its true name has no equivalent in human language.
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Related articles
- Arceus (M12)
- Arceus (Adventures)
- Arceus (game)
- Lake guardians
- Creation trio
- List of Pokémon with form differences
- Mythical Pokémon
- Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
- Noble Pokémon
- Ride Pokémon (Hisui)
References
External links
- Grass-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Fire-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Water-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Flying-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Bug-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Poison-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Electric-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Psychic-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Rock-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Ground-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Dark-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Ghost-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Steel-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Fighting-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Ice-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Dragon-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Fairy-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
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- Pokémon
- Generation IV Pokémon
- Normal-type Pokémon
- Single-type Pokémon
- Gender-unknown Pokémon
- Pokémon without Hidden Abilities
- Pokémon in the Slow experience group
- White-colored Pokémon
- Body style 08 Pokémon
- No Eggs Discovered group Pokémon
- Pokémon in the Hisui Pokédex
- Pokémon with wild held items
- Pokémon with a base stat total of 720
- Pokémon whose base HP stat is greater than 100
- Pokémon whose base Attack stat is greater than 100
- Pokémon whose base Defense stat is greater than 100
- Pokémon whose base Special Attack stat is greater than 100
- Pokémon whose base Special Defense stat is greater than 100
- Pokémon whose base Speed stat is greater than 100
- Pokémon with 25 max performance stars
- Pokémon that are not part of an evolutionary line
- Mythical Pokémon
- Trio masters
- Super Smash Bros. trophies