No. 0493

Arceus

Alpha Pokémon

Official art

Normal

Height: 3.2 m 10′06″
Weight: 320 kg 705.5 lbs
Base stat total: 720 #1 of 1,025
Introduced: Gen IV Diamond & Pearl

Abilities

Mythical

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

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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Base stats

HP120195–227350–444

Atk120126–189220–372

Def120126–189220–372

SpA120126–189220–372

SpD120126–189220–372

Spe120126–189220–372

Total720#1 of 1,025

Ranges in Pokémon Champions at Lv 50: 0 Stat Points with a −10% Stat Alignment to 32 Stat Points with a +10% one (HP has no alignment).Ranges in the main games at Lv 100: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

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Type matchups

Weak to

2×

Fighting

Immune to

0×

Ghost

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Speed tiers

The faster Pokémon moves first each turn, so knowing who you outspeed decides a lot of battles. These are its Speed values at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base Speed 120); Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+189Max172No SP140Min126Scarf283Tailwind378

At max Speed, Arceus outspeeds 26 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC on Showdown, and ties 1.

Smogon · Showdown Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Abilities

If this Pokémon is an Arceus, its type changes to match its held Plate.
Everything about Multitype →

Competitive

Smogon · Showdown On Showdown

Sep 2026

Other Showdown formats Scarlet & Violet, with Tera

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

0.07% of teams · rank #207 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Fist Plate
Ability
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Tera Type: Poison

Recover
Stored Power
Body Press
Cosmic Power

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.14%
Rated 1500+0.14%
Rated 1630+0.07%
Rated 1760+0.01%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.07%

Moves

Items

Fist Plate100%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD48.9%
Bold 252 HP / 132 Def / 124 Spe27.3%
Timid 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe13.8%
Modest 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA3.2%
Adamant 252 Atk / 252 Spe2.3%

Tera types

Poison27.3%
Fighting21.1%
Ghost20.4%
Psychic18.8%

Common teammates

Evolution

Arceus does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1Cosmic PowerRaises the user's Defense and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20

1Seismic TossDoes damage equal to the user's level.FightingPhys—100%20

10Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.PsychicStatus——5

20Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

30Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

40Extreme SpeedNearly always goes first.NormalPhys80100%5

50Healing WishUser faints. Next hurt Pokémon is fully healed.PsychicStatus——10

60Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpec120100%10

70RecoverHeals the user by 50% of its max HP.NormalStatus——5

80Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

90Perish SongAll active Pokémon will faint in 3 turns.NormalStatus——5

100JudgmentType varies based on the held Plate.NormalSpec100100%10

TM / HM / TR 114

TM01Take DownHas 1/4 recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user's Speed by 2.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target's Speed by 2.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents moves from affecting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water Pulse20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM13Acid Spray100% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 2.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM20Trailblaze100% chance to raise the user's Speed by 1.GrassPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling Water100% chance to lower the target's Attack by 1.WaterSpec50100%20

TM23Charge Beam70% chance to raise the user's Sp. Atk by 1.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burn/poison/paralyzed.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28Bulldoze100% chance lower adjacent Pkmn Speed by 1.GroundPhys60100%20

TM29HexPower doubles if the target has a status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM30Snarl100% chance to lower the foe(s) Sp. Atk by 1.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftThis move does not check accuracy. Hits foes.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafThis move does not check accuracy.GrassSpec60—20

TM34Icy Wind100% chance to lower the foe(s) Speed by 1.IceSpec5595%15

TM36Rock Tomb100% chance to lower the target's Speed by 1.RockPhys6095%15

TM41Stored Power + 20 power for each of the user's stat boosts.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM44Dragon TailForces the target to switch to a random ally.DragonPhys6090%10

TM46AvalanchePower doubles if user is damaged by the target.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndureUser survives attacks this turn with at least 1 HP.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayFor 5 turns, intense sunlight powers Fire moves.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceFor 5 turns, heavy rain powers Water moves.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormFor 5 turns, a sandstorm rages. Rock: 1.5× SpD.RockStatus——10

TM54PsyshockDamages target based on Defense, not Sp. Def.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM58Brick BreakDestroys screens, unless the target is immune.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen Headbutt20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM61Shadow ClawHigh critical hit ratio.GhostPhys70100%15

TM62Foul PlayUses target's Attack stat in damage calculation.DarkPhys95100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user's Attack and Defense by 1.FightingStatus——20

TM65Air Slash30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body Slam30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkUser must be asleep. Uses another known move.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectFor 5 turns, physical damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenFor 5 turns, special damage to allies is halved.PsychicStatus——30

TM77Waterfall20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM78Dragon ClawNo additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM79Dazzling GleamNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.FairySpec80100%10

TM81Grass KnotMore power the heavier the target.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM83Poison Jab30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumPower doubles if the user's last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps 2 turns and restores HP and status.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock Slide30% chance to make the foe(s) flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntTarget can't use status moves its next 3 turns.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user's Attack by 2.NormalStatus——20

TM89Body PressUses user's Def stat as Atk in damage calculation.FightingPhys80100%10

TM92ImprisonNo foe can use any move known by the user.PsychicStatus——10

TM93Flash Cannon10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.SteelSpec80100%10

TM94Dark Pulse20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM97FlyFlies up on first turn, then strikes the next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM99Iron Head30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user's Attack and Speed by 1.DragonStatus——20

TM101Power GemNo additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM102Gunk Shot30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteUser takes 1/4 its max HP to put in a substitute.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user's Defense by 2.SteelStatus——15

TM105X-ScissorNo additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM109TrickUser switches its held item with the target's.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM110Liquidation20% chance to lower the target's Defense by 1.WaterPhys85100%10

TM111Giga DrainUser recovers 50% of the damage dealt.GrassSpec75100%10

TM112Aura SphereThis move does not check accuracy.FightingSpec80—20

TM113TailwindFor 4 turns, allies' Speed is doubled.FlyingStatus——15

TM114Shadow Ball20% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GhostSpec80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseNo additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM116Stealth RockHurts foes on switch-in. Factors Rock weakness.RockStatus——20

TM117Hyper VoiceNo additional effect. Hits adjacent foes.NormalSpec90100%10

TM118Heat Wave10% chance to burn the foe(s).FireSpec9590%10

TM119Energy Ball10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120Psychic10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM121Heavy SlamMore power the heavier the user than the target.SteelPhys—100%10

TM123SurfHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dive.WaterSpec90100%15

TM125Flamethrower10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126Thunderbolt10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user's Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by 1.PsychicStatus——20

TM133Earth Power10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.GroundSpec90100%10

TM135Ice Beam10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM136Electric Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Electric power, can't sleep.ElectricStatus——10

TM137Grassy Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Grass power, +1/16 max HP.GrassStatus——10

TM138Psychic Terrain5 turns. Grounded: +Psychic power, priority-safe.PsychicStatus——10

TM139Misty Terrain5 turns. Can't status,-Dragon power vs grounded.FairyStatus——10

TM141Fire Blast10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM142Hydro PumpNo additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143Blizzard10% chance to freeze foe(s). Can't miss in Snow.IceSpec11070%5

TM147Wild ChargeHas 1/4 recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM148Sludge Bomb30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeHits adjacent Pokémon. Double damage on Dig.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHigh critical hit ratio.RockPhys10080%5

TM151Phantom ForceDisappears turn 1. Hits turn 2. Breaks protection.GhostPhys90100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser cannot move next turn.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageLasts 2-3 turns. Confuses the user afterwards.DragonPhys120100%10

TM157OverheatLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.FireSpec13090%5

TM158Focus Blast10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.FightingSpec12070%5

TM160Hurricane30% chance to confuse target. Can't miss in rain.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM161Trick RoomGoes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed.PsychicStatus——5

TM162Bug Buzz10% chance to lower the target's Sp. Def by 1.BugSpec90100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser cannot move next turn.NormalSpec15090%5

TM165Flare BlitzHas 33% recoil. 10% chance to burn. Thaws user.FirePhys120100%15

TM166Thunder30% chance to paralyze. Can't miss in rain.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM168Solar BeamCharges turn 1. Hits turn 2. No charge in sunlight.GrassSpec120100%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user's Sp. Atk by 2.DragonSpec13090%5

TM170Steel BeamUser loses 50% max HP.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf Terastallized: Phys. if Atk > SpA, type = Tera.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarForces the target to switch to a random ally.NormalStatus——20

TM178Gravity5 turns: no Ground immunities, 1.67× accuracy.PsychicStatus——5

TM203Psych UpCopies the target's current stat stages.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeHas 33% recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM210Supercell SlamUser is hurt by 50% of its max HP if it misses.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM215Scorching Sands30% chance to burn the target. Thaws target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM217Future SightHits two turns after being used.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM220Meteor BeamRaises user's Sp. Atk by 1 on turn 1. Hits turn 2.RockSpec12090%10

Biology

Arceus is said to be the god of Pokémon, serving as the creator deity for the Pokémon universe. It is known as "The Original One", as it is told in mythology that it emerged from an egg "in a place where there was nothing" before the universe even existed, and that it "shaped all there is in this world".

It is said to have created the universe with its "1,000 arms", as well as Dialga, the master of time, Palkia, the master of space, and Giratina, the master of antimatter. It later banished Giratina to the Distortion World for its violent disposition, causing it to be stricken from records as well as Giratina itself developing a strong grudge against its creator.

It is also responsible for the creation of Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf, which represent knowledge, emotion, and willpower respectively. The myths surrounding Arceus inspired the Aether Foundation's scientists to create Pokémon dubbed "beast killers", the end result being the Legendary Pokémon Type: Null. In the past, it was worshipped as "almighty Sinnoh"; the Diamond and Pearl Clans also worship it, but they mistook Dialga and Palkia respectively for Arceus.

Arceus is a quadrupedal, llama-like Pokémon. Its body is primarily white and grey, with a gold wheel adorned with four green jewels and gold hooves. Its head extends into a flowing mane, and it has a horse-like design and mannerisms.

When exposed to a Plate of a specific type, Arceus changes its type and color to match that Plate.

Design & origin

Arceus was designed by Takao Unno. Its name in both English and Japanese may be derived from the Ancient Greek word "arkhé" (αρχή), meaning "origin" or "beginning". It may also be derived from "alpha", "deus", a Latin word meaning "god", or "archeus", a part of the astral plane in alchemy.

A 2022 leak revealed that during the beta of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, it had a significantly different and simpler design.

Adapted from Wikipedia: List of generation IV Pokémon, Arceus · CC BY-SA 4.0 · edited.

Pokédex entries

: Alpha Pokémon
: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: White

: —
Pal Park area: Mountain

About its forms: Form changes along with type to match a held Plate, due to Multitype.

Hisui#238

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.
Legends: Arceus
According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega Ruby
It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
Diamond

Names around the world

English: Arceus
Japanese: アルセウス
Japanese (romaji): Arceus
Korean: 아르세우스
Chinese (Traditional): 阿爾宙斯
Chinese (Simplified): 阿尔宙斯
French: Arceus
German: Arceus
Spanish: Arceus
Italian: Arceus

Sprites

Artwork and 3D models

Gen IX · Gen VIII · Gen VII · Gen VI

Generation V

Generation IV

Training

: 3 HP
: 3 ≈0.4% with a Poké Ball at full HP
: 0
: 324
: Slow

Breeding

: Undiscovered
: Genderless
: 120 egg cycles ≈30,855 steps (Gen IV–VII)

Where to find

Platinum 1 area

Hall of OriginStatic encounter · Lv 80

Pearl 1 area

Hall of OriginStatic encounter · Lv 80

Diamond 1 area

Hall of OriginStatic encounter · Lv 80

Locations cover Red & Blue to Sword & Shield (with its DLC) and Let’s Go. We don’t have them yet for Legends: Arceus, Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl, Scarlet & Violet and Legends: Z-A.