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This article is about the species. For a specific instance of this species, seeArceus (disambiguation).

Arceus Alpha Pokémon アルセウス Arceus #0493 Images on the Bulbagarden Archives
Type Normal Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Ability Multitype Cacophony Cacophony Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Hidden Ability Cacophony Cacophony
Gender ratio Gender unknown	Catch rate 3(1.6%)
Breeding Egg Group No Eggs Discovered Hatch time 120 cycles Egg not obtainable
Height 10'06" 3.2 m Arceus 0'0" 0 m {{{form2}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form3}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form4}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form5}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form6}}} 0'0" 0 m {{{form7}}}	Weight 705.5 lbs. 320.0 kg Arceus 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form2}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form3}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form4}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form5}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form6}}} 0 lbs. 0 kg {{{form7}}}
Mega Stone [[|]] [[|]]
Base experience yield 255 Gen. IV Unknown IV 324 V+	Leveling rate Slow
EV yield Total: 3 Arceus 3 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed
Shape	Footprint {{{form2}}}
Pokédex color   White	Base friendship 0
External Links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Arceus (Japanese:アルセウスArceus) is aNormal-typeMythical Pokémon introduced inGeneration IV.

While it is not known toevolve into or from any other Pokémon, Arceus has aform for each of the eighteentypes, which it canchange into while holding aPlate or a type-specificZ-Crystal.

LikeDarkrai andShaymin before it, Arceus was not officially acknowledged byNintendo until February 14, 2009, the year of itsdebut movie. It was later officially revealed to international audiences on August 3, 2009.

Arceus is the creator of thePokémon of myth, thelake guardians, and the entirePokémon universe. Known as theOriginal One (Japanese:そのものSono mono, "the very being") inSinnoh myths, it was worshiped in ancient times by the people ofHisui under the namealmightySinnoh (Japanese:シンオウ様(さま)Sinn'ō-sama).

Arceus plays a central role inPokémon Legends: Arceus, serving as the game's titular character and a key figure in its storyline.

Biology

Arceus is a white, equinePokémon with an androgynous appearance. It resembles aqilin orcentaur 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.

According toSinnohmythology, a singlePokémon Egg emerged from a vortex of complete chaos and nothingness predating thePokémon universe. Arceus hatched from this egg and shaped the universe using its 1,000 arms, including the Sinnoh (then known asHisui) andRanseiregions. It also created the eggs from which thePokémon of myth,Dialga,Palkia, andGiratina, and thelake guardians,Uxie,Azelf, andMesprit, 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 theDistortion 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,Arceus also resides in another dimension, arealm beyond time and space itself. There, it appears as a silhouette of golden light.

Arceus was also shown to becapable of speech, stating that "Arceus" is simply the namehumans 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. TheDiamond Clan andPearl Clan also worshipped it, though they mistookDialga andPalkia respectively for Arceus. Both Palkia and Dialga'sOrigin 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 theOrigin Ore, an ore of mysterious power, contains the power of Arceus itself.

As shown inArceus 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 theancient hero's 10 Pokémon companions. This blessing is passed down through family lines, as seen with the descendants of the hero's Pokémon: thenoble Pokémon andride Pokémon worshiped by the people ofHisui.

InArceus 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 itsEarth,Splash,Meadow,Zap, andDraco Plates, it created theJewel of Life, a powerful artifact capable of turning adesolate land into a rich and fertile one. InHoopa and the Clash of Ages, it was shown to be able to stop the destruction caused by a space-time void. As shown in thePokémon Journeys: The Series episodeShowdown at the Gates of Warp!, Arceus has the power to not only calm Dialga and Palkia, but also destroy theRed Chain controlling them. Arceus also has the power to split in two, creating a piece of itself to exist outside of its realm. InPokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus transformed a normal smartphone into anArc 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 inEternal Battle Reverie. InPokémon Masters EX, through thesync stone ultimate, Arceus can give its blessing to aPokémon Trainer it deems worthy, transforming their outfits into costumes known asarc suits. As a result, theirsync pair is blessed as well, granting them adivine move over their normalsync move.

Arceus is theonly known Pokémon capable of learning the moveJudgment. It is also able to use charged-up versions of the Pokémon of myth's signature moves (Roar of Time,Spacial Rend andShadow Force), as seen in its boss battle in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Additionally, Arceus is theonly known Pokémon that can haveMultitype as anAbility.

Forms

Arceus has eighteen different forms, one for eachtype.

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

InAlola, theAether Foundation gathered Arceus's data from myths and legends told inCanalave City'slibrary to create anartificial Pokémon who was initially namedType: Full. Equipped with theRKS System, an Ability that allows it to simulate Arceus's Multitype throughmemories, it was developed during theBeast killer project to protect Alola from theUltra Beasts. 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 todevolve and be renamed Type: Null.Gladion eventually discovered it and renamed itSilvally, with their newfound bond allowing it to reawaken its dormant powers.

Arceus  Normal	Arceus  Fighting	Arceus  Flying	Arceus  Poison	Arceus  Ground	Arceus  Rock
Arceus  Bug	Arceus  Ghost	Arceus  Steel	Arceus  Fire	Arceus  Water	Arceus  Grass
Arceus  Electric	Arceus  Psychic	Arceus  Ice	Arceus  Dragon	Arceus  Dark	Arceus  Fairy

Game data

NPC appearances

• Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Arceus appears whenDark Matter begins trying to take theTree of Life to the sun, leading the other Pokémon in attempting to stop its ascent. He is able to telepathically reach the player thanks toMewtwo and transports them to theTree of Life's roots to confront Dark Matter. When Dark Matter regenerates itself and sends out a massive shockwave, Arceus and the otherLegendary Pokémon gathered to stop the Tree of Life are immediately turned to stone. After Dark Matter is defeated, Arceus will remain at the top ofDestiny Tower.
• Pokémon Legends: Arceus:Arceus is the titular character of the game. It sends theplayer characterback in time to theHisui 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 theArc Phone.
• Pokémon Masters EX: While not physically seen, Arceus plays a notable role during the eponymously namedArceus Arc as the creator ofsync stones ultimate. Asking the people ofPasio to demonstrate their bond with their Pokémon to it, Arceus grantssync pairs holding sync stones ultimate new costumes dubbedarc suits if the aforementioned bond is strong enough.

Pokédex entries

Game locations

TheHall of Origin event inPokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl originally existed inPokémon Diamond, Pearl, andPlatinum, but the requiredAzure Flute inGeneration IV was anevent 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

A statue of Arceus can be found inPokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky atDestiny Tower.

In events

Pokémon Global Link promotions

Held items

Game		Held Item(s)
Events*		Rowap Berry (100%)	Silk Scarf (???%)

Stats

Base stats

Pokéathlon stats

NoPlate equipped

With aPlate equipped

WithFist Plate

WithSky Plate

WithToxic Plate

WithEarth Plate

WithStone Plate

WithInsect Plate

WithSpooky Plate

WithIron Plate

WithFlame Plate

WithSplash Plate

WithMeadow Plate

WithZap Plate

WithMind Plate

WithIcicle Plate

WithDraco Plate

WithDread Plate

Type effectiveness

For the type effectiveness when Arceus is holding aPlate, seetype chart.

Learnset

Arceus is available inScarlet and Violet.

Byleveling up

ByTM

Generation IX Other generations: IV - V - VI - VII - VIII

TM   Move   Type   Cat.   Pwr.   Acc.   PP  TM001 TM001 Take Down Normal Physical 09090 085}}85% 20 TM004 TM004 Agility Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM006 TM006 Scary Face Normal Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM007 TM007 Protect Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM011 TM011 Water Pulse Water Special 06060 100}}100% 20 TM013 TM013 Acid Spray Poison Special 04040 100}}100% 20 TM017 TM017 Confuse Ray Ghost Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM020 TM020 Trailblaze Grass Physical 05050 100}}100% 20 TM022 TM022 Chilling Water Water Special 05050 100}}100% 20 TM023 TM023 Charge Beam Electric Special 05050 090}}90% 10 TM025 TM025 Facade Normal Physical 07070 100}}100% 20 TM028 TM028 Bulldoze Ground Physical 06060 100}}100% 20 TM029 TM029 Hex Ghost Special 06565 100}}100% 10 TM030 TM030 Snarl Dark Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM032 TM032 Swift Normal Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM033 TM033 Magical Leaf Grass Special 06060 00—}}—% 20 TM034 TM034 Icy Wind Ice Special 05555 095}}95% 15 TM036 TM036 Rock Tomb Rock Physical 06060 095}}95% 15 TM041 TM041 Stored Power Psychic Special 02020 100}}100% 10 TM044 TM044 Dragon Tail Dragon Physical 06060 090}}90% 10 TM046 TM046 Avalanche Ice Physical 06060 100}}100% 10 TM047 TM047 Endure Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM049 TM049 Sunny Day Fire Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM050 TM050 Rain Dance Water Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM051 TM051 Sandstorm Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM054 TM054 Psyshock Psychic Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM056 TM056 Bullet Seed Grass Physical 02525 100}}100% 30 TM058 TM058 Brick Break Fighting Physical 07575 100}}100% 15 TM059 TM059 Zen Headbutt Psychic Physical 08080 090}}90% 15 TM061 TM061 Shadow Claw Ghost Physical 07070 100}}100% 15 TM062 TM062 Foul Play Dark Physical 09595 100}}100% 15 TM064 TM064 Bulk Up Fighting Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM065 TM065 Air Slash Flying Special 07575 095}}95% 15 TM066 TM066 Body Slam Normal Physical 08585 100}}100% 15 TM070 TM070 Sleep Talk Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM074 TM074 Reflect Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM075 TM075 Light Screen Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 30 TM077 TM077 Waterfall Water Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM078 TM078 Dragon Claw Dragon Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM079 TM079 Dazzling Gleam Fairy Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM081 TM081 Grass Knot Grass Special 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM082 TM082 Thunder Wave Electric Status 0000— 090}}90% 20 TM083 TM083 Poison Jab Poison Physical 08080 100}}100% 20 TM084 TM084 Stomping Tantrum Ground Physical 07575 100}}100% 10 TM085 TM085 Rest Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM086 TM086 Rock Slide Rock Physical 07575 090}}90% 10 TM087 TM087 Taunt Dark Status 0000— 100}}100% 20 TM088 TM088 Swords Dance Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM089 TM089 Body Press Fighting Physical 08080 100}}100% 10 TM092 TM092 Imprison Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM093 TM093 Flash Cannon Steel Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM094 TM094 Dark Pulse Dark Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM097 TM097 Fly Flying Physical 09090 095}}95% 15 TM099 TM099 Iron Head Steel Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM100 TM100 Dragon Dance Dragon Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM101 TM101 Power Gem Rock Special 08080 100}}100% 20 TM102 TM102 Gunk Shot Poison Physical 120120 080}}80% 5 TM103 TM103 Substitute Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM104 TM104 Iron Defense Steel Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM105 TM105 X-Scissor Bug Physical 08080 100}}100% 15 TM107 TM107 Will-O-Wisp Fire Status 0000— 085}}85% 15 TM109 TM109 Trick Psychic Status 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM110 TM110 Liquidation Water Physical 08585 100}}100% 10 TM111 TM111 Giga Drain Grass Special 07575 100}}100% 10 TM112 TM112 Aura Sphere Fighting Special 08080 00—}}—% 20 TM113 TM113 Tailwind Flying Status 0000— 00—}}—% 15 TM114 TM114 Shadow Ball Ghost Special 08080 100}}100% 15 TM115 TM115 Dragon Pulse Dragon Special 08585 100}}100% 10 TM116 TM116 Stealth Rock Rock Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM117 TM117 Hyper Voice Normal Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM118 TM118 Heat Wave Fire Special 09595 090}}90% 10 TM119 TM119 Energy Ball Grass Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM120 TM120 Psychic Psychic Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM121 TM121 Heavy Slam Steel Physical 0000— 100}}100% 10 TM123 TM123 Surf Water Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM125 TM125 Flamethrower Fire Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM126 TM126 Thunderbolt Electric Special 09090 100}}100% 15 TM129 TM129 Calm Mind Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM133 TM133 Earth Power Ground Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM135 TM135 Ice Beam Ice Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM136 TM136 Electric Terrain Electric Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM137 TM137 Grassy Terrain Grass Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM138 TM138 Psychic Terrain Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM139 TM139 Misty Terrain Fairy Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM141 TM141 Fire Blast Fire Special 110110 085}}85% 5 TM142 TM142 Hydro Pump Water Special 110110 080}}80% 5 TM143 TM143 Blizzard Ice Special 110110 070}}70% 5 TM147 TM147 Wild Charge Electric Physical 09090 100}}100% 15 TM148 TM148 Sludge Bomb Poison Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM149 TM149 Earthquake Ground Physical 100100 100}}100% 10 TM150 TM150 Stone Edge Rock Physical 100100 080}}80% 5 TM151 TM151 Phantom Force Ghost Physical 09090 100}}100% 10 TM152 TM152 Giga Impact Normal Physical 150150 090}}90% 5 TM156 TM156 Outrage Dragon Physical 120120 100}}100% 10 TM157 TM157 Overheat Fire Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM158 TM158 Focus Blast Fighting Special 120120 070}}70% 5 TM160 TM160 Hurricane Flying Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM161 TM161 Trick Room Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM162 TM162 Bug Buzz Bug Special 09090 100}}100% 10 TM163 TM163 Hyper Beam Normal Special 150150 090}}90% 5 TM165 TM165 Flare Blitz Fire Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM166 TM166 Thunder Electric Special 110110 070}}70% 10 TM168 TM168 Solar Beam Grass Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM169 TM169 Draco Meteor Dragon Special 130130 090}}90% 5 TM170 TM170 Steel Beam Steel Special 140140 095}}95% 5 TM171 TM171 Tera Blast Normal Special 08080 100}}100% 10 TM172 TM172 Roar Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 20 TM178 TM178 Gravity Psychic Status 0000— 00—}}—% 5 TM203 TM203 Psych Up Normal Status 0000— 00—}}—% 10 TM204 TM204 Double-Edge Normal Physical 120120 100}}100% 15 TM210 TM210 Supercell Slam Electric Physical 100100 095}}95% 15 TM215 TM215 Scorching Sands Ground Special 07070 100}}100% 10 TM217 TM217 Future Sight Psychic Special 120120 100}}100% 10 TM220 TM220 Meteor Beam Rock Special 120120 090}}90% 10

Bold indicates a move that getsSTAB when used by Arceus Italic indicates a move that gets STAB only when used by an Evolution or an alternate form of Arceus Click on the generation numbers at the top to see TM moves from other generations