Arceus
Arceus is a Normal type Pokémon introduced in Generation 4.
Pokédex data
| National № | 0493 |
|---|---|
| Type | Normal |
| Species | Alpha Pokémon |
| Height | 3.2 m (10′06″) |
| Weight | 320.0 kg (705.5 lbs) |
| Abilities | 1. Multitype |
| Local № | 0238 (Legends: Arceus) |
Training
| EV yield | 3 HP |
|---|---|
| Catch rate | 3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP) |
| Base Friendship | 0 (lower than normal) |
| Base Exp. | 360 |
| Growth Rate | Slow |
Breeding
| Egg Groups | Undiscovered |
|---|---|
| Gender | Genderless |
| Egg cycles | 120 (30,584–30,840 steps) |
Base stats
| HP | 120 | 350 | 444 | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Attack | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Defense | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Sp. Atk | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Sp. Def | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Speed | 120 | 220 | 372 | |
| Total | 720 | Min | Max |
The ranges shown on the right are for a level 100 Pokémon. Maximum values are based on a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, 31 IVs; minimum values are based on a hindering nature, 0 EVs, 0 IVs.
Evolution chart
- Arceus does not evolve.
Arceus changes
- In Generation 4, Arceus has a base experience yield of 255.
- In Generations 5-7, Arceus has a base experience yield of 324.
Pokédex entries
| Diamond | It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms. |
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| Pearl | It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed. |
| Platinum | It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world. |
| HeartGold SoulSilver |
According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world. |
| Black White |
It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world. |
| Black 2 White 2 |
It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing then shaped the world. |
| X Omega Ruby |
According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world. |
| Y Alpha Sapphire |
It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed. |
| Brilliant Diamond | It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms. |
| Shining Pearl | It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was the first Pokémon born before the universe even existed. |
| Legends: 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. |
Moves learned by Arceus
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Moves learnt by level up
Arceus learns the following moves in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet at the levels specified.
Lv. | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmic Power | Psychic | — | — | |
| 1 | Seismic Toss | Fighting | — | 100 | |
| 10 | Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
| 20 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 30 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 40 | Extreme Speed | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 50 | Healing Wish | Psychic | — | — | |
| 60 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 70 | Recover | Normal | — | — | |
| 80 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 90 | Perish Song | Normal | — | — | |
| 100 | Judgment | Normal | 100 | 100 |
Egg moves
Arceus does not learn any moves by breeding in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet.
Moves learnt by TM
Arceus is compatible with these Technical Machines in Pokémon Scarlet & Violet:
TM | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 01 | Take Down | Normal | 90 | 85 | |
| 04 | Agility | Psychic | — | — | |
| 06 | Scary Face | Normal | — | 100 | |
| 07 | Protect | Normal | — | — | |
| 11 | Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| 13 | Acid Spray | Poison | 40 | 100 | |
| 17 | Confuse Ray | Ghost | — | 100 | |
| 20 | Trailblaze | Grass | 50 | 100 | |
| 22 | Chilling Water | Water | 50 | 100 | |
| 23 | Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| 25 | Facade | Normal | 70 | 100 | |
| 28 | Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| 29 | Hex | Ghost | 65 | 100 | |
| 30 | Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| 32 | Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| 33 | Magical Leaf | Grass | 60 | ∞ | |
| 34 | Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| 36 | Rock Tomb | Rock | 60 | 95 | |
| 41 | Stored Power | Psychic | 20 | 100 | |
| 44 | Dragon Tail | Dragon | 60 | 90 | |
| 46 | Avalanche | Ice | 60 | 100 | |
| 47 | Endure | Normal | — | — | |
| 49 | Sunny Day | Fire | — | — | |
| 50 | Rain Dance | Water | — | — | |
| 51 | Sandstorm | Rock | — | — | |
| 54 | Psyshock | Psychic | 80 | 100 | |
| 56 | Bullet Seed | Grass | 25 | 100 | |
| 58 | Brick Break | Fighting | 75 | 100 | |
| 59 | Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 | |
| 61 | Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| 62 | Foul Play | Dark | 95 | 100 | |
| 64 | Bulk Up | Fighting | — | — | |
| 65 | Air Slash | Flying | 75 | 95 | |
| 66 | Body Slam | Normal | 85 | 100 | |
| 70 | Sleep Talk | Normal | — | — | |
| 74 | Reflect | Psychic | — | — | |
| 75 | Light Screen | Psychic | — | — | |
| 77 | Waterfall | Water | 80 | 100 | |
| 78 | Dragon Claw | Dragon | 80 | 100 | |
| 79 | Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| 81 | Grass Knot | Grass | — | 100 | |
| 82 | Thunder Wave | Electric | — | 90 | |
| 83 | Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| 84 | Stomping Tantrum | Ground | 75 | 100 | |
| 85 | Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| 86 | Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| 87 | Taunt | Dark | — | 100 | |
| 88 | Swords Dance | Normal | — | — | |
| 89 | Body Press | Fighting | 80 | 100 | |
| 92 | Imprison | Psychic | — | — | |
| 93 | Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 94 | Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| 97 | Fly | Flying | 90 | 95 | |
| 99 | Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| 100 | Dragon Dance | Dragon | — | — | |
| 101 | Power Gem | Rock | 80 | 100 | |
| 102 | Gunk Shot | Poison | 120 | 80 | |
| 103 | Substitute | Normal | — | — | |
| 104 | Iron Defense | Steel | — | — | |
| 105 | X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| 107 | Will-O-Wisp | Fire | — | 85 | |
| 109 | Trick | Psychic | — | 100 | |
| 110 | Liquidation | Water | 85 | 100 | |
| 111 | Giga Drain | Grass | 75 | 100 | |
| 112 | Aura Sphere | Fighting | 80 | ∞ | |
| 113 | Tailwind | Flying | — | — | |
| 114 | Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| 115 | Dragon Pulse | Dragon | 85 | 100 | |
| 116 | Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| 117 | Hyper Voice | Normal | 90 | 100 | |
| 118 | Heat Wave | Fire | 95 | 90 | |
| 119 | Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| 120 | Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| 121 | Heavy Slam | Steel | — | 100 | |
| 123 | Surf | Water | 90 | 100 | |
| 125 | Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| 126 | Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 129 | Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| 133 | Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| 135 | Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| 136 | Electric Terrain | Electric | — | — | |
| 137 | Grassy Terrain | Grass | — | — | |
| 138 | Psychic Terrain | Psychic | — | — | |
| 139 | Misty Terrain | Fairy | — | — | |
| 141 | Fire Blast | Fire | 110 | 85 | |
| 142 | Hydro Pump | Water | 110 | 80 | |
| 143 | Blizzard | Ice | 110 | 70 | |
| 147 | Wild Charge | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| 148 | Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| 149 | Earthquake | Ground | 100 | 100 | |
| 150 | Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| 151 | Phantom Force | Ghost | 90 | 100 | |
| 152 | Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 156 | Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| 157 | Overheat | Fire | 130 | 90 | |
| 158 | Focus Blast | Fighting | 120 | 70 | |
| 160 | Hurricane | Flying | 110 | 70 | |
| 161 | Trick Room | Psychic | — | — | |
| 162 | Bug Buzz | Bug | 90 | 100 | |
| 163 | Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| 165 | Flare Blitz | Fire | 120 | 100 | |
| 166 | Thunder | Electric | 110 | 70 | |
| 168 | Solar Beam | Grass | 120 | 100 | |
| 169 | Draco Meteor | Dragon | 130 | 90 | |
| 170 | Steel Beam | Steel | 140 | 95 | |
| 171 | Tera Blast | Normal | 80 | 100 | |
| 172 | Roar | Normal | — | — | |
| 178 | Gravity | Psychic | — | — | |
| 203 | Psych Up | Normal | — | — | |
| 204 | Double-Edge | Normal | 120 | 100 | |
| 210 | Supercell Slam | Electric | 100 | 95 | |
| 215 | Scorching Sands | Ground | 70 | 100 | |
| 217 | Future Sight | Psychic | 120 | 100 | |
| 220 | Meteor Beam | Rock | 120 | 90 |
Moves learnt by level up
Arceus learns the following moves in Pokémon Legends: Arceus at the levels specified.
Move Tutor moves
Arceus can be taught these attacks in Pokémon Legends: Arceus from move tutors:
Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial Ace | Flying | 60 | ∞ | |
| Aqua Tail | Water | 90 | 90 | |
| Bulldoze | Ground | 60 | 100 | |
| Calm Mind | Psychic | — | — | |
| Charge Beam | Electric | 50 | 90 | |
| Dark Pulse | Dark | 80 | 100 | |
| Dazzling Gleam | Fairy | 80 | 100 | |
| Draco Meteor | Dragon | 130 | 90 | |
| Earth Power | Ground | 90 | 100 | |
| Energy Ball | Grass | 90 | 100 | |
| Flamethrower | Fire | 90 | 100 | |
| Flash Cannon | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| Giga Impact | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Hyper Beam | Normal | 150 | 90 | |
| Ice Beam | Ice | 90 | 100 | |
| Icy Wind | Ice | 55 | 95 | |
| Iron Head | Steel | 80 | 100 | |
| Iron Tail | Steel | 100 | 75 | |
| Mystical Fire | Fire | 75 | 100 | |
| Ominous Wind | Ghost | 60 | 100 | |
| Outrage | Dragon | 120 | 100 | |
| Poison Jab | Poison | 80 | 100 | |
| Psychic | Psychic | 90 | 100 | |
| Rest | Psychic | — | — | |
| Rock Slide | Rock | 75 | 90 | |
| Rock Smash | Fighting | 40 | 100 | |
| Shadow Ball | Ghost | 80 | 100 | |
| Shadow Claw | Ghost | 70 | 100 | |
| Sludge Bomb | Poison | 90 | 100 | |
| Snarl | Dark | 55 | 95 | |
| Stealth Rock | Rock | — | — | |
| Steel Beam | Steel | 140 | 95 | |
| Stone Edge | Rock | 100 | 80 | |
| Swift | Normal | 60 | ∞ | |
| Thunderbolt | Electric | 90 | 100 | |
| Water Pulse | Water | 60 | 100 | |
| X-Scissor | Bug | 80 | 100 | |
| Zen Headbutt | Psychic | 80 | 90 |
- In other generations
- 4
- 5
- 6
- 7
- 8
- 9
Arceus sprites
| Type | Generation 4 | Generation 5 | Generation 6 | Generation 7 | Generation 8 | Generation 9 |
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Where to find Arceus
| Diamond Pearl Platinum |
Hall of Origin |
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| HeartGold SoulSilver |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Black White Black 2 White 2 |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| X Y Omega Ruby Alpha Sapphire |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Sun Moon Ultra Sun Ultra Moon |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Let's Go Pikachu Let's Go Eevee |
Not available in this game |
| Sword Shield |
Not available in this game |
| Brilliant Diamond Shining Pearl |
Trade/migrate from another game |
| Legends: Arceus | Temple of Sinnoh |
| Scarlet Violet |
Location data not yet available |
Answers to Arceus questions
Other languages
| English | Arceus |
|---|---|
| Japanese | アルセウス (Arceus) |
| German | Arceus |
| French | Arceus |
| Italian | Arceus |
| Spanish | Arceus |
| Korean | 아르세우스 (areuseuseu) |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 阿尔宙斯 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 阿爾宙斯 |
| English |
Alpha Pokémon |
|---|---|
| Japanese | そうぞうポケモン |
| German | Alpha-Pokémon |
| French | Pokémon Alpha |
| Italian | Pokémon Primevo |
| Spanish | Pokémon Alfa |
| Korean | 창조포켓몬 |
| Chinese (Simplified) | 创造宝可梦 |
| Chinese (Traditional) | 創造寶可夢 |
Name origin
- archaic
- ancient
- deus
- Latin for ‘god’
