493: Arceus

Essentials

Arceus

Abilities

Multitype: Changes Arceus's type and form to match its held Plate.

Damage Taken

Pokédex Numbers

Introduced in
National: 493

Names

Japanese: アルセウス (aruseusu)
Official Roomaji: Arceus
Korean: 아르세우스
Chinese: 雅魯塞宇斯
French: Arceus
German: Arceus

Breeding

Gender

genderless

Egg groups

No Eggs

Hatch counter

120

Steps to hatch

30855 / 15555

Compatibility

Arceus cannot breed.

Training

Base EXP

255

3642 EXP at level

Effort points

3 HP

Capture rate

Base happiness

Growth rate

slow

Wild held items

nothing

Evolution

Compare these Pokémon

Baby	Basic	Stage 1	Stage 2
	Arceus

Arceus Forms

Form changes along with type to match a held Plate, due to Multitype.

Stats

			Level
			Effort
		Pctile	Min IVs	Max IVs
HP	120	96.6	413	444
Attack	120	92.3	308	339
Defense	120	93.7	308	339
Special Attack	120	94.9	308	339
Special Defense	120	95.4	308	339
Speed	120	97.0	308	339
Total	720	99.9

Flavor

All versions' flavor text and sprites

Flavor Text

: It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
: It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
: It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
: According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.

Sprites

Miscellany

Species: Alpha
Color: gray
Cry
Pawprint
Shape: Mensal

Height

10'6.0"
3.2 m

Weight

3200

705.5 lb
320.0 kg

Locations

Ridiculously detailed breakdown

Moves

Normal moves get STAB, and have their type highlighted in green.

		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Level up: Learned when a Pokémon reaches a certain level.
—	—	Seismic Toss			20	1	100%		Inflicts damage equal to the user's level.
—	—	Cosmic Power			20	0	100%		Raises the user's Defense and Special Defense by one level.
—	—	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
—	—	Punishment			5	60	100%		Power increases against targets with more raised stats, up to a maximum of 200.
10	10	Gravity			5	0	0%		Disables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.
20	20	Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
30	30	Hyper Voice			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
40	40	ExtremeSpeed			5	80	100%	1	Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
50	50	Refresh			20	0	100%		Cleanses the user of a burn, paralysis, or poison.
60	60	Future Sight			15	80	90%		Hits the target two turns later.
70	70	Recover			10	0	100%		Heals the user by half its max HP.
80	80	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
90	90	Perish Song			5	0	100%		User and target both faint after three turns.
100	100	Judgment			10	100	100%		If the user is holding a plate, the damage inflicted will match it.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Tutor: Can be taught at any time by an NPC.
		AncientPower			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one level.
		Aqua Tail			10	90	90%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
		Dive			10	80	100%		User dives underwater, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
		Draco Meteor			5	140	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two levels after inflicting damage.
		Earth Power			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
		Fury Cutter			20	10	95%		Power doubles every turn this move is used in succession after the first, maxing out after five turns.
		Gravity			5	0	0%		Disables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.
		Headbutt			15	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Heat Wave			10	100	90%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
		Icy Wind			15	55	95%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
		Iron Defense			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Defense by two levels.
		Iron Head			15	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
		Last Resort			5	130	100%		Can only be used after all of the user's other moves have been used.
		Magic Coat			15	0	100%	4	Reflects back the first effect move used on the user this turn.
		Mud-Slap			10	20	100%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Accuracy by one level.
		Ominous Wind			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one level.
		Outrage			15	120	100%		Hits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.
		Role Play			10	0	100%		Copies the target's ability.
		Signal Beam			15	75	100%		Has a 10% chance to confuse the target.
		Snore			15	40	100%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch. Only works if the user is sleeping.
		Swift			20	60	100%		Never misses.
		Tailwind			30	0	0%		For three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.
		Trick			10	0	100%		User and target swap items.
		Twister			20	40	100%		Has chance to make the target flinch.
		Zen Headbutt			15	80	90%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
		Move	Type	Class	PP	Power	Acc	Pri	Effect
Machine: Can be taught at any time by using a TM or HM.
02	02	Dragon Claw			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
03	03	Water Pulse			20	60	100%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.
04	04	Calm Mind			20	0	100%		Raises the user's Special Attack and Special Defense by one level.
05	05	Roar			20	0	100%	-6	Immediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.
06	06	Toxic			10	0	85%		Badly poisons the target, inflicting more damage every turn.
07	07	Hail			10	0	100%		Changes the weather to a hailstorm for five turns.
09	09	Bullet Seed			30	10	100%		Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
10	10	Hidden Power			15	1	100%		Power and type depend upon user's IVs. Power can range from 30 to 70.
11	11	Sunny Day			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to sunny for five turns.
13	13	Ice Beam			10	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
14	14	Blizzard			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to freeze the target.
15	15	Hyper Beam			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
16	16	Light Screen			30	0	100%		Reduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns..
17	17	Protect			10	0	0%	3	Prevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.
18	18	Rain Dance			5	0	0%		Changes the weather to rain for five turns.
19	19	Giga Drain			10	60	100%		Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
20	20	Safeguard			25	0	100%		Protects the user's field from major status ailments and confusion for five turns.
21	21	Frustration			20	1	100%		Power increases as happiness decreases, up to a maximum of 102.
22	22	SolarBeam			10	120	100%		Requires a turn to charge before attacking.
23	23	Iron Tail			15	100	75%		Has a 30% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
24	24	Thunderbolt			15	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to paralyze the target.
25	25	Thunder			10	120	70%		Has a 30% chance to paralyze the target.
26	26	Earthquake			10	100	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.
27	27	Return			20	1	100%		Power increases with happiness, up to a maximum of 102.
29	29	Psychic			10	90	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
30	30	Shadow Ball			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
31	31	Brick Break			15	75	100%		Destroys Reflect and Light Screen.
32	32	Double Team			15	0	100%		Raises the user's Evasion by one level.
33	33	Reflect			20	0	100%		Reduces damage from physical attacks by half.
34	34	Shock Wave			20	60	100%		Never misses.
35	35	Flamethrower			15	95	100%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
36	36	Sludge Bomb			10	90	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
37	37	Sandstorm			10	0	100%		Changes the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.
38	38	Fire Blast			5	120	85%		Has a 10% chance to burn the target.
39	39	Rock Tomb			10	50	80%		Has a 100% chance to lower the target's Speed by one level.
40	40	Aerial Ace			20	60	100%		Never misses.
42	42	Facade			20	70	100%		Power doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.
43	43	Secret Power			20	70	100%		Has a 30% chance to inflict a status effect which depends upon the terrain.
44	44	Rest			10	0	100%		User sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.
50	50	Overheat			5	140	90%		Lowers the user's Special Attack by two levels after inflicting damage.
52	52	Focus Blast			5	120	70%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
53	53	Energy Ball			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
55	55	Brine			10	65	100%		Has double power against Pokémon that have less than half their max HP remaining.
57	57	Charge Beam			10	50	90%		Has a 70% chance to raise the user's Special Attack by one level.
58	58	Endure			10	0	100%	3	Prevents the user's HP from lowering below 1 this turn.
59	59	Dragon Pulse			10	90	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
61	61	Will-O-Wisp			15	0	75%		Burns the target.
62	62	Silver Wind			5	60	100%		Has a 10% chance to raise all of the user's stats by one level.
65	65	Shadow Claw			15	70	100%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
66	66	Payback			10	50	100%		Power is doubled if the target has already moved this turn.
67	67	Recycle			10	0	100%		User recovers the item it last used up.
68	68	Giga Impact			5	150	90%		User foregoes its next turn to recharge.
70	70	Flash			20	0	100%		Lowers the target's Accuracy by one level.
71	71	Stone Edge			5	100	80%		Has an increased chance for a critical hit.
72	72	Avalanche			10	60	100%	-4	Inflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.
73	73	Thunder Wave			20	0	100%		Paralyzes the target.
75	75	Swords Dance			30	0	100%		Raises the user's Attack by two levels.
76	76	Stealth Rock			20	0	0%		Causes damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.
77	77	Psych Up			10	0	100%		Discards the user's stat changes and copies the target's.
79	79	Dark Pulse			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
80	80	Rock Slide			10	75	90%		Has a 30% chance to make the target flinch.
81	81	X-Scissor			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
82	82	Sleep Talk			10	0	100%		Randomly uses one of the user's other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.
83	83	Natural Gift			15	1	100%		Power and type depend on the held berry.
84	84	Poison Jab			20	80	100%		Has a 30% chance to poison the target.
85	85	Dream Eater			15	100	100%		Only works on sleeping Pokémon. Heals the user by half the damage inflicted.
86	86	Grass Knot			20	1	100%		Inflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.
87	87	Swagger			15	0	90%		Raises the target's Attack by two levels and confuses the target.
90	90	Substitute			10	0	100%		Transfers 1/4 of the user's max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.
91	91	Flash Cannon			10	80	100%		Has a 10% chance to lower the target's Special Defense by one level.
92	92	Trick Room			5	0	0%	-7	For five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.
H1	H1	Cut			30	50	95%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
H2	H2	Fly			15	90	95%		User flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.
H3	H3	Surf			15	95	100%		Inflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.
H4	H4	Strength			15	80	100%		Inflicts regular damage with no additional effect.
	H5	Whirlpool			15	15	70%		Prevents the target from leaving battle and inflicts 1/16 its max HP in damage for 2-5 turns.
H5		Defog			15	0	0%		Lowers the target's evasion by one level. Removes field effects from the enemy field.
H6	H6	Rock Smash			15	40	100%		Has a 50% chance to lower the target's Defense by one level.
H7	H7	Waterfall			15	80	100%		Has a 20% chance to make the target flinch.
H8	H8	Rock Climb			20	90	85%		Has a 20% chance to confuse the target.