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Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 4
Species: Alpha Pokémon
Type: Normal
Height: 3.2m
Weight: 320kg
Catch Rate: 3
Base Happiness: 0
Gender Ratio: Genderless
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 阿爾宙斯
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 阿尔宙斯
English Arceus
French Arceus
German Arceus
Italian Arceus
Japanese アルセウス
Japanese (Romanized) Arceus
Japanese (Trademark) Arceus
Korean 아르세우스
Spanish Arceus

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #493

Abilities

  • Multitype: Changes the Pokémon’s type to match the Plate or Z-Crystal it holds.

Evolutionary Chain

Does not evolve/is not evolved into.

Breeding

Not capable of breeding.

Damage Taken

Fighting 2x
Ghost 0x

Alternate Forms

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

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Normal 120
120
120
120
120
120
720
7 Normal 120
120
120
120
120
120
720
6 Normal 120
120
120
120
120
120
720

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Pearl It is described in myths as the first Pokémon being born when the world is still in the state of complete emptiness.
United States Pokémon Diamond It is painted in myths as the Pokémon who used its thousands of skills to create the world.
United States Pokémon Platinum It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
United States Pokémon HeartGold According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
United States Pokémon White It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
Japan Pokémon White なにも ない ばしょに あった タマゴのなかから すがたを あらわし せかいを うみだしたと されている。
United States Pokémon Black It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
Japan Pokémon Black なにも ない ばしょに あった タマゴのなかから すがたを あらわし せかいを うみだしたと されている。
Japan Pokémon Black 2 なにも ない ばしょに あった タマゴのなかから すがたを あらわし せかいを うみだしたと されている。
Japan Pokémon White 2 なにも ない ばしょに あった タマゴのなかから すがたを あらわし せかいを うみだしたと されている。
United States Pokémon White 2 It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing then shaped the world.
United States Pokémon Black 2 It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing then shaped the world.
Japan Pokémon Y うちゅうが まだ ない ころに さいしょに うまれた ポケモンと しんわの なかで かたられている。
South Korea Pokémon Y 우주가 아직 생기지 않았을 무렵에 처음으로 태어난 포켓몬이라고 신화 속에서 묘사된다.
Italy Pokémon Y Nei racconti mitologici si dice che questo Pokémon sia nato ancor prima dell’universo.
Spain Pokémon Y La mitología cuenta que este Pokémon nació antes de que el Universo existiera.
France Pokémon Y Dans la mythologie, ce Pokémon existait déjà avant la formation de l’univers.
Germany Pokémon Y Die Mythologie erzählt, dass dieses Pokémon geboren wurde, bevor das Universum überhaupt existierte.
United States Pokémon Y It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
Italy Pokémon X Secondo la mitologia di Sinnoh, Arceus è nato da un uovo e poi ha creato il mondo.
Spain Pokémon X Según la mitología de Sinnoh, Arceus surgió de un huevo y después creó todo el mundo.
France Pokémon X La mythologie de Sinnoh veut qu’il soit apparu sous forme d’Œuf et ait créé le monde.
Germany Pokémon X In den Legenden Sinnohs heißt es, es sei aus einem Ei geschlüpft und hätte die gesamte Welt geschaffen.
Japan Pokémon X タマゴから すがたを あらわして せかいの すべてを うみだしたと シンオウしんわに かたられている。
United States Pokémon X According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
South Korea Pokémon X 알에서 모습을 나타내 모든 세계를 창조했다고 신오신화에서 묘사된다.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby La mitología cuenta que este Pokémon nació antes de que el Universo existiera.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 알에서 모습을 나타내 모든 세계를 창조했다고 신오신화에서 묘사된다.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Secondo la mitologia di Sinnoh, Arceus è nato da un uovo e poi ha creato il mondo.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Según la mitología de Sinnoh, Arceus surgió de un huevo y después creó todo el mundo.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire La mythologie de Sinnoh veut qu’il soit apparu sous forme d’Œuf et ait créé le monde.
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire In den Legenden Sinnohs heißt es, es sei aus einem Ei geschlüpft und hätte die gesamte Welt geschaffen.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire タマゴから すがたを あらわして せかいの すべてを うみだしたと シンオウしんわに かたられている。
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 우주가 아직 생기지 않았을 무렵에 처음으로 태어난 포켓몬이라고 신화 속에서 묘사된다.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Nei racconti mitologici si dice che questo Pokémon sia nato ancor prima dell’universo.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Dans la mythologie, ce Pokémon existait déjà avant la formation de l’univers.
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Die Mythologie erzählt, dass dieses Pokémon geboren wurde, bevor das Universum überhaupt existierte.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby うちゅうが まだ ない ころに さいしょに うまれた ポケモンと しんわの なかで かたられている。
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

TCG Cards

#95: Arceus Lv. X
Rarity:
Rare Holo LV.X
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#96: Arceus Lv. X
Rarity:
Rare Holo LV.X
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#100: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#101: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#102: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#103: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#104: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#105: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#106: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#107: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#108: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#94: Arceus Lv. X
Rarity:
Rare Holo LV.X
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#24: アルセウス
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#57: Shining Arceus
Rarity:
Ultra Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
130
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#96: Arceus ◇
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
160
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#156: Arceus & Dialga & Palkia-GX
Rarity:
Rare Holo GX
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#220: Arceus & Dialga & Palkia-GX
Rarity:
Ultra Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#221: Arceus & Dialga & Palkia GX
Rarity:
Ultra Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#258: Arceus & Dialga & Palkia GX
Rarity:
Rainbow Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#122: Arceus V
Rarity:
Holo Rare V
Type:
Type
HP:
220
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#123: Arceus VSTAR
Rarity:
Holo Rare VSTAR
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#165: Arceus V
Rarity:
Ultra Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
220
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#166: Arceus V
Rarity:
Ultra Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
220
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#176: Arceus VSTAR
Rarity:
Secret
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#184: Arceus VSTAR
Rarity:
Secret
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#70: Arceus VSTAR
Rarity:
Special Illustration Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Michina Arceus
Country: France
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2010-02-17
Ended: 2010-05-28
Michina Arceus
Country: Germany
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2010-02-17
Ended: 2010-05-28
Toys 'R US Arceus
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2009-11-07
Ended: 2009-11-15
Movie 12 Arceus
Country: Japan
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2009-07-18
Ended: 2009-09-30
Michina Arceus
Country: Australia
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2009-11-05
Ended: 2009-11-16
Michina Arceus
Country: United Kingdom
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2010-02-17
Ended: 2010-05-28
Michina Arceus
Country: Italy
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2010-02-17
Ended: 2010-03-26
Michina Arceus
Country: Spain
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2010-02-26
Ended: 2010-04-11
Pokémon Global Link - Arceus
Country: Japan
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2010-11-05
Ended: 2011-01-31
Vote to befriend a Pokémon: Arceus
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2012-02-01
Ended: 2012-05-01
Movie 18 Pre-order Ticket - Alternate Colored Arceus
Country: Japan
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2015-03-07
Ended: 2015-08-31
Movie 18 - Desert City Arceus
Country: South Korea
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2015-12-23
Ended: 2016-01-31
Manesh Christmas Arceus
Country: Singapore
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2015-12-21
Ended: 2016-01-30
Pokémon 20th Celebration - Arceus
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2016-08-01
Ended: 2016-11-30
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Seismic Toss Type Icon Physical 20 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Cosmic Power Type Icon Status 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Natural Gift
Type Icon Physical 15 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Punishment Type Icon Physical 5 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Gravity Type Icon Status 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Earth Power Type Icon Special 10 90 100 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Hyper Voice
Type Icon Special 10 90 100 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Extreme Speed
Type Icon Physical 5 80 100 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Refresh
Type Icon Status 20 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Future Sight Type Icon Special 10 120 100 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Recover
Type Icon Status 10 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
Hyper Beam
Type Icon Special 5 150 90 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Perish Song
Type Icon Status 5 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
Judgment
Type Icon Special 10 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

TM/HM Moves

Confide
Type Icon Status 20
Work Up
Type Icon Status 30
Quash Type Icon Status 15 100
Trick Room Type Icon Status 5
Calm Mind Type Icon Status 20
Will-O-Wisp Type Icon Status 15 85
Hail Type Icon Status 10
Psych Up
Type Icon Status 10
Sunny Day Type Icon Status 5
Rain Dance Type Icon Status 5
Safeguard
Type Icon Status 25
Sleep Talk
Type Icon Status 10
Swagger
Type Icon Status 15 85
Sandstorm Type Icon Status 10
Protect
Type Icon Status 10
Substitute
Type Icon Status 10
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Reflect Type Icon Status 20
Light Screen Type Icon Status 30
Double Team
Type Icon Status 15
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Thunder Wave Type Icon Status 20 90
Roar
Type Icon Status 20
Swords Dance
Type Icon Status 20
Hone Claws Type Icon Status 15
Flash
Type Icon Status 20 100
Telekinesis Type Icon Status 15
Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Recycle
Type Icon Status 10
Endure
Type Icon Status 10
Defog Type Icon Status 15
Bulldoze Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Stone Edge Type Icon Physical 5 100 80
Shadow Claw Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Giga Impact
Type Icon Physical 5 150 90
X-Scissor Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Poison Jab Type Icon Physical 20 80 100
Payback Type Icon Physical 10 50 100
Dragon Claw Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Aerial Ace Type Icon Physical 20 60
Rock Tomb Type Icon Physical 15 60 95
Brick Break Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Facade
Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Frustration
Type Icon Physical 20 100
Return
Type Icon Physical 20 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Waterfall Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Earthquake Type Icon Physical 10 100 100
Fly Type Icon Physical 15 90 95
Retaliate
Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Dive Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Secret Power
Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Strength
Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Cut
Type Icon Physical 30 50 95
Rock Climb
Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Avalanche Type Icon Physical 10 60 100
Natural Gift
Type Icon Physical 15 100
Bullet Seed Type Icon Physical 30 25 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Snarl Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Echoed Voice
Type Icon Special 15 40 100
Round
Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Psyshock Type Icon Special 10 80 100
Charge Beam Type Icon Special 10 50 90
Grass Knot Type Icon Special 20 100
Flash Cannon Type Icon Special 10 80 100
Energy Ball Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Focus Blast Type Icon Special 5 120 70
Dark Pulse Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Overheat Type Icon Special 5 130 90
Shadow Ball Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Hidden Power
Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Sludge Bomb Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Dream Eater Type Icon Special 15 100 100
Fire Blast Type Icon Special 5 110 85
Psychic Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Thunder Type Icon Special 10 110 70
Thunderbolt Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Solar Beam Type Icon Special 10 120 100
Hyper Beam
Type Icon Special 5 150 90
Blizzard Type Icon Special 5 110 70
Ice Beam Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Surf Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Flamethrower Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Incinerate Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Dragon Pulse Type Icon Special 10 85 100
Brine Type Icon Special 10 65 100
Water Pulse Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Shock Wave Type Icon Special 20 60
Silver Wind Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Whirlpool Type Icon Special 15 35 85
Giga Drain Type Icon Special 10 75 100

Egg Moves

No egg moves found

Move Tutors

Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Tailwind Type Icon Status 15
Gravity Type Icon Status 5
Iron Defense Type Icon Status 15
Recycle
Type Icon Status 10
Magic Coat Type Icon Status 15
Trick Type Icon Status 10 100
Sleep Talk
Type Icon Status 10
Role Play Type Icon Status 10
Iron Head Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Zen Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 80 90
Aqua Tail Type Icon Physical 10 90 90
Last Resort
Type Icon Physical 5 140 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Outrage Type Icon Physical 10 120 100
Dive Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Fury Cutter Type Icon Physical 20 40 95
Headbutt
Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Draco Meteor Type Icon Special 5 130 90
Earth Power Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Dragon Pulse Type Icon Special 10 85 100
Water Pulse Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Shock Wave Type Icon Special 20 60
Signal Beam Type Icon Special 15 75 100
Hyper Voice
Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Heat Wave Type Icon Special 10 95 90
Giga Drain Type Icon Special 10 75 100
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Snore
Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Dark Pulse Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Ominous Wind Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Ancient Power Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Twister Type Icon Special 20 40 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Swift
Type Icon Special 20 60