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'''Arceus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アルセウス''' '' | |friendship=0 | ||
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'''Arceus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アルセウス''' ''Arceus'') is a {{type|Normal}} [[Mythical Pokémon]] introduced in [[Generation IV]]. | |||
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Arceus's {{a|Multitype}} allows it to change its [[type]] and [[#Form data|form]] when it is holding a [[Plate]] or type-specific [[Z-Crystal]]. | |||
Like {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}} before it, Arceus was not officially recognized by Nintendo until February 14, 2009, the year of its [[M12|debut movie]]. It was officially revealed to international audiences on August 3, 2009. | |||
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{{ga|Arceus}} is featured prominently in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} as the game's titular character and plays a major role in its plot. | |||
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Arceus is known as "The Original One", as it is said that it created [[Hisui]]/[[Sinnoh]] and [[Ransei]], and possibly the entire [[Pokémon universe]], along with the [[lake guardians]]: {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, and {{p|Mesprit}}, as well as the [[Pokémon of Myth]]: {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. In the past, it was worshipped by the [[Celestica people]] under the name "almighty [[Sinnoh]]" (Japanese: シンオウさま Shin'ou-sama). | |||
==Biology== | |||
[[File:LA Arceus Realm.png|thumb|250px|left|Arceus's appearance in its realm]] | |||
Arceus is a white, equine {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} with an androgynous appearance. It resembles a {{wp|qilin}} or {{wp|centaur}} with a gray, vertically striated underside. The striated pattern has similar recurrences 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 and red pupils, and a green circular pattern below its eyes. Arceus also has a streak of gold coloration on its head and ears that point 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, which changes color along with its eyes and hooves based on its current [[type]], which depends on the [[Plate]] or type-specific [[Z-Crystal]] that it wields. The wheel also has four jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly resumes past Arceus's waist. Its limbs have gray undersides and extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is fairly like its mane in terms of shape and coloration. Despite its quadruped appearance, Arceus is capable of flight. | |||
Arceus' | According to legend, it shaped the [[Pokémon universe]] using its 1,000 arms. Arceus has been referred to as "'''The Original One'''" in myths and legends and is generally considered to be one of the strongest Pokémon. Arceus is believed to be the creator of the [[Sinnoh]]/[[Hisui]] and [[Ransei]] regions and possibly the entire Pokémon universe, along with the [[lake guardians]]: {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, and {{p|Mesprit}}, as well as the [[Pokémon of Myth]]: {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. Because of this, Arceus is thought to be one of the most long-lived of all Pokémon species. It has the power to recreate the Pokémon of Myth as well, presumably to guard the [[dimension]]s when a Trainer has caught one of them. In ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', Arceus has been 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 the same movie, it is said to "feed" off the energy of its Plates. It also does not suffer fools gladly, and it will attack in a violent rampage if betrayed or deceived. It also holds long grudges if betrayed by those it considered friends. In ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]'', it was shown being able to stop the destruction caused by a space-time void. As shown in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Arceus has the power to not only calm Dialga and Palkia, but also destroy the [[Red Chain]] controlling them. It can release {{m|Judgment|countless shots of light}} that can of disintegrate the landscape around it. Arceus can change its [[type]] at will in order to adapt to a situation through the use of its [[Plate]]s or type-specific [[Z-Crystal]]s. Arceus also has the power to split up into two, creating a piece of itself to exist outside of its realm which is also implied to be its physical form, being only a piece of its whole being, while its true form is unknown and incomprehensible. | ||
Arceus is shown to care for and safeguard the planet in ancient times and protected it from cataclysms such as meteors, and it would show gratitude and compassion in return to those who treated it with equal kindness. In the modern time, Arceus continues to watch over the world, and it wishes for people and Pokémon to work together in the face of adversity. Even when it is needed, it would only give out hints for how to solve the problem, instead of directly interfering. Arceus can also give its blessing to other Pokémon through bolts of light to make them bigger and more powerful as seen with the [[ancient hero]]'s 10 Pokémon companions. This blessing is also passed down through family lines as seen with the hero's Pokémon's descendants: the [[noble Pokémon|Noble]] and {{hi|Ride Pokémon}} that were worshipped by the people of [[Hisui]]. In {{g|Masters EX}}, through the [[Sync stone ultimate|sync stones ultimate]], Arceus can give its blessing to a {{pkmn|Trainer}} it deems worthy, transforming their outfits into costumes known as [[arc suit]]s. As a result, their [[sync pair]] are blessed as well, granting them a {{DL|Sync move|Divine moves|divine move}} over their normal [[sync move]]. It has also been shown transforming a normal cellphone into an [[Arc Phone]], a device that allows humans to communicate with it through text messages. Using its [[Earth Plate|Earth]], [[Splash Plate|Splash]], [[Meadow Plate|Meadow]], [[Zap Plate|Zap]], and [[Draco Plate|Draco Plates]], Arceus created the [[Jewel of Life]], a powerful artifact capable of turning a desolate land into a rich and fertile one. Arceus also has the power to appear in dreams and create a variety of Pokémon to serve as challenges, as seen in [[Eternal Battle Reverie]]. | |||
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As shown in the introduction sequence of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Arceus resides in a [[Dimension#Arceus' realm|realm beyond both time and space]]. There, it appears as a large ammount of golden light shaped like the silhouette of its normal appearance. This is supposedly its true form. It was also shown to be [[Talking Pokémon|capable of human speech]], stating that Arceus is simply the name [[human]]s call it. The first ancient inhabitants of the Hisui [[region]], the [[Celestica people]], worshiped it, referring to it as "'''almighty [[Sinnoh]]'''" and "'''great Sinnoh'''". Arceus also had the title "'''might of Sinnoh'''", with the term Sinnoh later on becoming the name of the region. The [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]] also worship it, though they mistook {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}}, respectively, for Arceus. In ancient myths, it's said that the [[Origin Ore]], an ore of mysterious power, contain the power of Arceus itself. In [[Alola]], Arceus was used as base by the [[Aether Foundation]] to create an [[artificial Pokémon]] named {{p|Silvally|Type: Full}} as part of the [[Beast killer project]], with an {{a|RKS System|Ability}} similar to Arceus's. However, the project was deemed a failure and was later abandoned, sealing Type: Full's ability with a control helmet, which caused it to [[Devolution|devolve]] and be renamed as {{p|Type: Null}}. | |||
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Arceus is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Judgment}}. It is also able to use the charged-up versions of the [[Pokémon of Myth]]'s signature moves; {{m|Roar of Time}}, {{m|Spacial Rend}} and {{m|Shadow Force}}, as shown in its boss battle in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Additionally, Arceus is the [[Signature Ability|only known Pokémon]] that can have {{a|Multitype}} as an [[Ability]]. | |||
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Arceus has eighteen different forms, one for each [[type]]. | |||
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Arceus | ==Game data== | ||
===NPC appearances=== | |||
[[File:Arceus LA.png|thumb|250px|{{ga|Arceus}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}]] | |||
* {{g|Super Mystery Dungeon}}: Arceus appears when [[Dark Matter]] begins trying to take the [[Tree of Life]] to the sun, leading the other Pokémon in attempting to stop its ascent. He is able to telepathically reach the player thanks to {{p|Mewtwo}} and transports them to the [[Tree of Life: Roots|Tree of Life's roots]] to confront Dark Matter. When Dark Matter regenerates itself and sends out a massive shockwave, Arceus and the other [[Legendary Pokémon]] gathered to stop the Tree of Life are immediately turned to stone. After Dark Matter is defeated, Arceus will remain at the top of {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Super Mystery Dungeon}}. | |||
* {{g|Legends: Arceus}}: {{ga|Arceus}} is the titular character of the game. It sends the [[player character]] [[Time travel|back in time]] to the [[Hisui]] 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 the [[Arc Phone]]. | |||
* {{g|Masters EX}}: While not physically seen, Arceus plays a notable role during the [[Mysterious Stones Chapter]] and the eponymously named [[Arceus Arc]] as the creator of [[sync stone ultimate|sync stones ultimate]]. Asking the people of [[Pasio]] demonstrate their bond with their Pokémon to it, Arceus grants [[sync pair]]s holding sync stones ultimate new costumes dubbed [[arc suit]]s if the aforementioned bond is strong enough. | |||
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= | ===Pokédex entries=== | ||
Arceus | {{Dex/Header|type=Normal}} | ||
{{Dex/NA|gen=IV}} | |||
{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=IV|reg1=Sinnoh|reg2=Johto}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Diamond|entry=It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Pearl|entry=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Platinum|entry=It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=HeartGold|v2=SoulSilver|entry=According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.}} | |||
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{{Dex/Gen/1|gen=V|reg1=Unova}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black|v2=White|t=FFF|entry=It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry2|v=Black 2|v2=White 2|t=FFF|entry=It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing then shaped the world.}} | |||
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VI|reg1=Kalos|reg2=Hoenn}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=X|t=FFF|entry=According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Y|t=FFF|entry=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Omega Ruby|t=fff|entry=According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Alpha Sapphire|t=FFF|entry=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.}} | |||
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{{Dex/Gen/2|gen=VII|reg1=Alola|reg2=Kanto}} | |||
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation VII]]}} | |||
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=VIII|reg1=Galar|reg2=Sinnoh|reg3=Hisui|num3=238}} | |||
{{Dex/NE|[[Pokémon Sword and Shield|Sword and Shield]]}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Brilliant Diamond|entry=It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Shining Pearl|entry=It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was the first Pokémon born before the universe even existed.}} | |||
{{Dex/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|entry=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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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}} | |||
{{Dex/NE|[[Generation IX]]}} | |||
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| | {{Availability/Entry1/None|v=Platinum|area=[[Hall of Origin]] <small>(requires [[Azure Flute]]{{tt|*|Never officially distributed}})</small> ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl#Arceus|Only one]])<br>[[#In events|Event]]}} | ||
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{{Availability/Entry1|v=Legends: Arceus|t=FFF|area='''[[Coronet Highlands]]:''' [[Hall of Origin]] ([[List of in-game event Pokémon in Pokémon Legends: Arceus#Arceus|Only one]])}} | |||
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The [[Hall of Origin]] event in {{g|Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl}} originally existed in {{game2|Diamond|Pearl|Platinum}}, but the required [[Azure Flute]] in [[Generation IV]] was an [[event 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==== | ||
{{Availability| | [[File:Conquest Arceus appearance.png|thumb|right|200px|Arceus and the [[hero]] of {{g|Conquest}}]] | ||
type= | [[File:Conquest Arceus appearance 2.png|thumb|right|200px|Arceus and the [[heroine]] of Pokémon Conquest]] | ||
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Conquest|color={{silver color}}|area=[[Dragnor]] ({{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest stories|The Legend of Ransei}}, cannot be kept)<br>[[Aurora]] ({{DL|List of Pokémon Conquest stories|Two Heroes of Ransei}}, special)}} | |||
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble Rush|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Arceus Sea]], [[Charizard Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Jirachi Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Celebi Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Garchomp Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Entei Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mimikyu Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Mewtwo Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Rowlet Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Buzzwole Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>, [[Zygarde Sea]]<sup>Final</sup>}} | |||
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A statue of Arceus can be found in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} at {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Explorers of Sky}}. | |||
== | ====In events==== | ||
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{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Cinema Arceus|Japanese|Japan|100|July 11 to September 30, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Cinema Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Toys "R" Us Arceus|English|United States|100|November 7 to 15, 2009|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Toys "R" Us Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|English|Australia|100|November 5 to 16, 2009|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Australian Michina Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Cinema Arceus|Korean|South Korea|100|December 24, 2009 to January 31, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Cinema Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|German|Germany|100|February 17 to April 9, 2010|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|Italian|Italy|100|February 17 to March 26, 2010|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|English|Europe|100|February 20 to April 10, 2010|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#European Michina Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|French|Europe|100|February 22 to April 11, 2010|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|Spanish|Spain|100|February 22 to April 11, 2010|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Michina Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|March 7 to August 31, 2015<br>November 20 to December 17, 2015|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Taiwanese region|Online|100|November 20 to December 17, 2015|link=List of Taiwanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Dahara City Arceus|Korean region|Online|100|December 15, 2015 to February 29, 2016|link=List of Korean region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Dahara City Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Manesh Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Manesh Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Manesh Arceus|American region|Online|100|December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Manesh Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus|American region|Online|100|July 30 to November 30, 2016<br>December 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of American region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev6|XYORAS}}|Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus|PAL region|Online|100|July 30 to November 30, 2016<br>December 1 to 31, 2016|link=List of PAL region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Generation VI#Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev7|USUM}}|CoroCoro Arceus|Japanese region|Online|100|January 15 to March 14, 2018 | |||
|link=List of Japanese region serial code event Pokémon distributions in Pokémon Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon#CoroCoro Arceus}} | |||
|} | |||
====Pokémon Global Link promotions==== | |||
{{eventAvail/h|type=Normal}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Japanese|PGL|100|November 5, 2010 to January 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|English|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|French|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|German|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Italian|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}} | |||
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev5|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Spanish|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}} | |||
|} | |||
== | ===Held items=== | ||
{{HeldItems|type=Normal | |||
|event1=Rowap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100 | |||
{{ | |event2=Silk Scarf|event2type=None|event2rar=??? | ||
}} | |||
===Stats=== | |||
====Base stats==== | |||
{{BaseStats | |||
|type=Normal | |||
|HP= 120 | |||
|Attack= 120 | |||
|Defense=120 | |||
|SpAtk= 120 | |||
|SpDef= 120 | |||
=== | |Speed= 120}} | ||
{{ | |||
===Pokéathlon stats=== | |||
====No [[Plate]] equipped==== | |||
{{Pokéthlon | |||
|type=Normal | |||
|Speed=5 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=5 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
[[ | |Technique=5 | ||
= | |TechniqueMax=5 | ||
{{ | |Stamina=5 | ||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=5 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
====With a [[Plate]] equipped==== | |||
'''With [[Fist Plate]]''' | |||
{{Pokéthlon | |||
|type=Fighting | |||
|Speed=4 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=5 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
[[ | |Technique=5 | ||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
{{ | |Stamina=4 | ||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=4 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
'''With [[Sky Plate]]''' | |||
{{Pokéthlon | |||
|type=Flying | |||
|Speed=5 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=4 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=4 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=4 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=5 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
'''With [[Toxic Plate]]''' | |||
{{Pokéthlon | |||
|type=Poison | |||
|Speed=4 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=4 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=5 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=5 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=4 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
'''With [[Earth Plate]]''' | |||
{{Pokéthlon | |||
|type=Ground | |||
|Speed=4 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=5 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=4 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=5 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=4 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
'''With [[Stone Plate]]''' | |||
{{Pokéthlon | |||
|type=Rock | |||
|Speed=4 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=5 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=4 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=5 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=4 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
'''With [[Insect Plate]]''' | |||
{{ | {{Pokéthlon | ||
|type=Bug | |||
|Speed=5 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=4 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=4 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=4 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=5 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
'''With [[Spooky Plate]]''' | |||
{{Pokéthlon | |||
|type=Ghost | |||
|Speed=4 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=4 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=5 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=4 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=5 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
'''With [[Iron Plate]]''' | |||
{{ | {{Pokéthlon | ||
|type=Steel | |||
|Speed=4 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=4 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=5 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=5 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=4 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
Fire | '''With [[Flame Plate]]''' | ||
{{Pokéthlon | |||
|type=Fire | |||
|Speed=4 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=5 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=4 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=5 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=4 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
'''With [[Splash Plate]]''' | |||
{{Pokéthlon | |||
|type=Water | |||
|Speed=5 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=4 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=5 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=4 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=4 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
'''With [[Meadow Plate]]''' | |||
[[ | {{Pokéthlon | ||
|type=Grass | |||
{{ | |Speed=4 | ||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=4 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=4 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=5 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=5 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
'''With [[Zap Plate]]''' | |||
{{Pokéthlon | |||
|type=Electric | |||
|Speed=5 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=4 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=5 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=4 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=4 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
'''With [[Mind Plate]]''' | |||
{{Pokéthlon | |||
|type=Psychic | |||
|Speed=5 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=4 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=5 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=4 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=4 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
'''With [[Icicle Plate]]''' | |||
{{ | {{Pokéthlon | ||
|type=Ice | |||
|Speed=5 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=5 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=4 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=4 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=4 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
'''With [[Draco Plate]]''' | |||
{{Pokéthlon | |||
|type=Dragon | |||
|Speed=3 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=5 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=5 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=5 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=5 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
'''With [[Dread Plate]]''' | |||
{{Pokéthlon | |||
|type=Dark | |||
|Speed=4 | |||
|SpeedMax=5 | |||
|Power=4 | |||
|PowerMax=5 | |||
|Technique=5 | |||
|TechniqueMax=5 | |||
|Stamina=4 | |||
|StaminaMax=5 | |||
|Jump=5 | |||
|JumpMax=5 | |||
}} | |||
=== | ===Type effectiveness=== | ||
{{ | {{TypeEffectiveness | ||
Normal= 100 | | |type1=Normal | ||
Fighting= | |Normal= 100 | ||
Flying= 100 | | |Fighting=200 | ||
Poison= 100 | | |Flying= 100 | ||
Ground= 100 | | |Poison= 100 | ||
Rock= 100 | | |Ground= 100 | ||
|Rock= 100 | |||
|Bug= 100 | |||
|Ghost= 0 | |||
|Steel= 100 | |||
|Fire= 100 | |||
|Water= 100 | |||
|Grass= 100 | |||
|Electric=100 | |||
|Psychic= 100 | |||
|Ice= 100 | |||
|Dragon= 100 | |||
|Dark= 100 | |||
|Fairy= 100 | |||
|notes=yes | |||
|normal=yes | |||
|newghost=1}} | |||
For the type effectiveness when Arceus is holding a [[Plate]], see [[type chart]]. | |||
[[ | |||
===Learnset=== | |||
====By [[Level|leveling up]]==== | |||
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}} | |||
{{learnlist/level9|1|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}} | |||
Psychic | {{learnlist/level9|1|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}} | ||
{{learnlist/level9|10|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/level9|20|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level9|30|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level9|40|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level9|50|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/level9|60|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level9|70|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/level9|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/level9|90|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/level9|100|Judgment|Normal|Special|100|100|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}} | |||
====By [[TM]]==== | |||
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}} | |||
{{ | {{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}} | |||
Fighting | {{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | ||
Flying | {{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||''}} | ||
Poison | {{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||''}} | ||
Ground | {{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}} | ||
Rock | {{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||''}} | ||
Bug | {{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||''}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||''}} | |||
Steel | {{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}} | ||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM123|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM125|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM126|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM129|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM133|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM135|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM136|Electric Terrain|Electric|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM137|Grassy Terrain|Grass|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM138|Psychic Terrain|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM139|Misty Terrain|Fairy|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM141|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM142|Hydro Pump|Water|Special|110|80|5||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM143|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM147|Wild Charge|Electric|Physical|90|100|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM148|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM149|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM150|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM151|Phantom Force|Ghost|Physical|90|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM152|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM156|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM157|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM158|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM160|Hurricane|Flying|Special|110|70|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM161|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM162|Bug Buzz|Bug|Special|90|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM163|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM165|Flare Blitz|Fire|Physical|120|100|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM166|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM168|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM169|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM170|Steel Beam|Steel|Special|140|95|5||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM171|Tera Blast|Normal|Special|80|100|10||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM172|Roar|Normal|Status|—|—|20}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM178|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM203|Psych Up|Normal|Status|—|—|10}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM204|Double-Edge|Normal|Physical|120|100|15||'''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM210|Supercell Slam|Electric|Physical|100|95|15||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM215|Scorching Sands|Ground|Special|70|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM217|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tm9|TM220|Meteor Beam|Rock|Special|120|90|10||''}} | |||
{{learnlist/tmf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}} | |||
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}==== | |||
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}} | |||
{{learnlist/breed9null}} | |||
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}} | |||
== | ===Side game data=== | ||
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}} | |||
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493 | |||
=== | |coset=N/A | ||
|conto=N/A | |||
| | |recruitment=Meet up with at {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Super Mystery Dungeon}} | ||
|gigantic=1 | |||
|P1=I am Arceus. I am the existence within nothingness. We and our [[Pokémon universe|universe]] are both nothing and something… Everything has two sides. | |||
|P2=We are to accept everything as it is… | |||
}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
| | {{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal | ||
|group=Normal | |||
|assist=Normal | |||
|field=None | |||
|fieldp=Tackle | |||
|num=S-006 | |||
|pastnum=221 | |||
|browser=It protects itself with psychic orbs that bring meteors down. | |||
}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal | |||
|att=5 | |||
|def=5 | |||
|speed=4 | |||
}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493 | |||
|walk=1.95 | |||
|hp=63 | |||
|attack=87 | |||
|defense=63 | |||
|speed=70 | |||
}} | |||
|- | |- | ||
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493 | |||
|HP=5 | |||
|atk=4 | |||
|def=5 | |||
|spd=5 | |||
|range=4 | |||
|move=Judgment | |||
|ability1=Omnipotent | |||
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything | |||
|link='''[[Hero]]'''/'''[[Heroine]]''' | |||
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|power=5 | |||
|skill=Brute Force | |||
|skilldesc=Deals normal damage even to [[type]]s resistant to its type. | |||
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{{Spindata/Shuffle|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=493|num=274 | |||
|min=90 | |||
|max=150 | |||
|raisemaxlevel=20 | |||
|skill=Double Normal | |||
|skilldesc=Deals a lot more damage done by any {{t|Normal|Normal types}} in the combo. | |||
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| | |evolution=N/A | ||
| | |stamina=237 | ||
| | |attack=238 | ||
| | |defense=238 | ||
| | |fast={{m|Iron Tail}}, {{m|Shadow Claw}} | ||
|special={{m|Future Sight}}, {{m|Hyper Beam}}, {{m|Outrage}} | |||
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===By [[ | ===Form data=== | ||
{| | Arceus has multiple different forms that it switches between with its [[Ability]] {{a|Multitype}}, with each of its forms having a different [[type]]. In total, it has eighteen different forms, one for each type. Though most of its forms were introduced in [[Generation IV]], its {{type|Fairy}} form was introduced in [[Generation VI]], along with the Fairy type as a whole. | ||
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By default, Arceus is in its {{type|Normal}} form. If it [[held item|hold]]s (or, in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, is exposed to) a [[Plate]] or type-specific [[Z-Crystal]], it changes its form to be the same type as the type the Plate or Z-Crystal corresponds to. | |||
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| | In games besides {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, Arceus's [[signature move]] {{m|Judgment}} is Normal-type by default, but changes to match the type of the Plate that it holds (being unaffected by Z-Crystals). In Legends: Arceus, the type of Judgment is directly determined by Arceus's form, such that its type always matches that of Arceus; additionally, Arceus can change its form during a {{pkmn|battle}} using the [[Legend Plate]]. After being exposed to the Legend Plate, it will be in its Normal-type form by default and change its form before using {{m|Judgment}} to have a type advantage over the target, which also changes Judgment's type to match Arceus's. When determining the type that it changes into, any double weaknesses that the target may have are prioritized, followed by a type that resists the target's primary type (prioritizing immunities), then a type that resists the target's secondary type (again prioritizing immunities); if multiple types are equally valid, one of them is chosen at random. Arceus reverts to its Normal-type form when the battle ends. If Arceus is deposited into {{g|HOME}} while in any of its alternate forms, it reverts to its Normal-type form; if it is under the effects of the Legend Plate when deposited into HOME, these effects wear off. | ||
In addition to its changing type, Arceus's [[Pokéathlon]] performance differs depending on its form, and it can only learn {{m|Draco Meteor}} from a [[Move Tutor]] while in its {{type|Dragon}} form (though it can learn it via [[TM]] in any form). | |||
[[File:493-Unknown.png|thumb|???-type Arceus sprite]] | |||
In the [[Generation IV]] games, there is an unused {{type|???}} Arceus, but it cannot be legitimately obtained in the games, as there is no ???-type Plate. Due to how its Ability would automatically turn any Arceus without a Plate into a Normal-type Pokémon in Generation IV, a ???-type Arceus [[cheating|hacked]] into the game will be treated as Normal-type. This form was removed in [[Generation V]] due to the removal of the ??? type. | |||
Prior to {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Arceus's alternate forms were not registered separately in the [[Pokédex]]. | |||
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fighting|Arceus|Fighting|Fighting|Fighting|[[File:Bag Fist Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Fist Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Fightinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Fightinium Z}}}} | |||
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Flying|Arceus|Flying|Flying|Flying|[[File:Bag Sky Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Sky Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Flyinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Flyinium Z}}}} | |||
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Poison|Arceus|Poison|Poison|Poison|[[File:Bag Toxic Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Toxic Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Poisonium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Poisonium Z}}}} | |||
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ground|Arceus|Ground|Ground|Ground|[[File:Bag Earth Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Earth Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Groundium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Groundium Z}}}} | |||
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Rock|Arceus|Rock|Rock|Rock|[[File:Bag Stone Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Stone Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Rockium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Rockium Z}}}} | |||
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Bug|Arceus|Bug|Bug|Bug|[[File:Bag Insect Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Insect Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Buginium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Buginium Z}}}} | |||
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ghost|Arceus|Ghost|Ghost|Ghost|[[File:Bag Spooky Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Spooky Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Ghostium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Ghostium Z}}}} | |||
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Steel|Arceus|Steel|Steel|Steel|[[File:Bag Iron Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Iron Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Steelium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Steelium Z}}}} | |||
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fire|Arceus|Fire|Fire|Fire|[[File:Bag Flame Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Flame Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Firium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Firium Z}}}} | |||
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Water|Arceus|Water|Water|Water|[[File:Bag Splash Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Splash Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Waterium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Waterium Z}}}} | |||
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Grass|Arceus|Grass|Grass|Grass|[[File:Bag Meadow Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Meadow Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Grassium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Grassium Z}}}} | |||
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{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Electric|Arceus|Electric|Electric|Electric|[[File:Bag Zap Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Zap Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Electrium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Electrium Z}}}} | |||
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=== | ===Evolution data=== | ||
<div style="float:center; display:flex; flex-flow:row wrap;">{{Evobox-1 | |||
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|pictype=art | |||
|no1=0493 | |||
|name1=Arceus | |||
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===Sprites=== | |||
{{Spritebox/Header|type=Normal}} | |||
{{Spritebox/NA|gen=IV}} | |||
{{Spritebox/4|ndex=493}} | |||
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{{Spritebox/8/LA|ndex=493|LAcrop=169}} | |||
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{{Spritebox/HOME|ndex=0493}} | |||
{{Spritebox/Footer|493|Arceus}} | |||
==In the anime== | |||
===Main series=== | |||
[[File:Arceus M12.png|thumb|250px|Arceus in the {{pkmn|anime}}]] | |||
====Major appearances==== | |||
=====[[Arceus (M12)]]===== | |||
Arceus debuted in ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]''. It was angry at the people of [[Michina Town]] for [[Damos]]'s unwitting betrayal of it in ancient times, and so it attempted to destroy the world. When {{Ash}}, {{ashfr}}, and [[Sheena]] were teleported by {{mov|Dialga}} to ancient times, they directly influenced the event, changing the future for the better so that Arceus will stop its destruction. | |||
=====Other===== | |||
Arceus appeared in ''[[M18|Hoopa and the Clash of Ages]]''. Following the devastating incident at [[Dahara City]], Ash, his friends, [[Baraz]], [[Meray]], and {{an|Hoopa}} saw it floating in the sky before it soared away. | |||
Arceus appeared in [[Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles]], where it and the {{an|lake guardians}} assisted Ash and his friends in stopping a rampaging {{p|Heatran}} that had engulfed the [[Flame Plate]] acquired by Team Galactic with its {{a|Flash Fire}} [[Ability]]. | |||
====Minor appearances==== | |||
Arceus made its main series debut as a silhouette in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]''. It was called upon by Ash, his friends, their [[Pokémon multiverse#Pokémon Journeys: The Series|alternate world]] counterparts, and the people in both of their worlds to help stop {{OBP|Dialga|recurring}} and {{OBP|Palkia|recurring}}'s fight and destroy the [[Red Chain]] that was forcing them to battle. | |||
<gallery> | |||
Arceus Fire Type.png|{{type|Fire}} Arceus in the {{pkmn|anime}} | |||
Arceus Ghost Type.png|{{type|Ghost}} Arceus in the anime | |||
Arceus Water Type.png|{{type|Water}} Arceus in the anime | |||
</gallery> | |||
===GOTCHA!=== | |||
An Arceus briefly appeared as a silhouette in [[GOTCHA!]]. | |||
==In the manga== | |||
[[File:Arceus Adventures.png|thumb|200px|left|Arceus in [[Pokémon Adventures]]]] | |||
[[File:Arceus Multitype Adventures.png|thumb|Arceus's various forms in Pokémon Adventures]] | |||
===Movie adaptations=== | |||
Arceus appears as a central character in the {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}} manga adaptation, reprising its role from the {{pkmn|movie}}. After Arceus saved the world from a meteor, [[Damos]] took care of it. It gave Damos the [[Jewel of Life]] to make the land of [[Michina Town]] rich and fertile. Damos then "betrayed" Arceus, and it has been outraged ever since. | |||
===Pokémon Adventures=== | |||
{{main|Arceus (Adventures)}} | |||
In the {{MangaArc|HeartGold & SoulSilver}}, Arceus appears as one of the main antagonists, where it plans on destroying humanity due to its mistrust of humans. It was the target of [[Team Rocket]]'s plans to create {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}}, and {{p|Giratina}}. It first appeared in ''[[PS450|With a Little Help From Hitmonchan]]''. | |||
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==In the TCG== | |||
{{main|Arceus (TCG)}} | |||
Arceus appears in the TCG in all {{TCG|type}}s but {{TCG|Dragon}} and {{TCG|Fairy}}, and a player can have as many Arceus cards in their deck as they like, unlike all other cards in the game (besides {{TCG|Basic Energy card}}s). Cards based on Arceus first appeared in the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion set. | |||
==Other appearances== | |||
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]=== | |||
[[File:Arceus 3DS trophy SSB4.png|thumb|150px|Arceus trophy in ''Super Smash Bros. for 3DS'']] | |||
Arceus appears as a {{i|Poké Ball}} summon where it uses {{m|Gravity}} to produce a shockwave that brings opponents downwards. | |||
====Trophy information==== | |||
Arceus appears as a trophy in both versions. | |||
== | ''[[Sinnoh myths#The Original Story|A Pokémon said to have hatched from an egg that appeared from nothing. Newly hatched, it created the world and the sky.]] Its Gravity attack will bring any fighter in midair crashing down to earth. No ground below you? Looks like you're going to go plummeting off the stage as if you'd been hit by a Meteor Smash! '' | ||
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| | Arceus appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. It also appears as a {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}. | ||
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==Trivia== | |||
<!--Please do not add trivia referring to the episode of House which mentioned Arceus. That belongs on the page "List of references to Pokémon in popular culture", not here.--> | |||
|} | * Arceus was designed by [[Takao Unno]].<ref>Creator profile on Takao Unno in the [[Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Collection]], p. 182: "He has created the designs for Garchomp, Croagunk, Arceus and others." ([https://twitter.com/Lewchube/status/1581735619637948416 archive])</ref> | ||
* Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Normal-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}. | |||
* In [[Generation IV]], it was impossible to legitimately give Arceus more than 100 [[EV]]s in any stat, since it was only ever distributed at [[level]] 100. Prior to Generation V, level 100 Pokémon could not gain EVs through battling because they could not gain [[experience]]. | |||
* Arceus is the only pre-[[Generation V]] Pokémon to never officially receive a [[List of Pokémon by Diamond & Pearl Battle Pokédex number|DPBP number]]. {{p|Kadabra}}, which was not released as a TCG card during the DPBP era, is assumed to be #070, as {{p|Abra}} and {{p|Alakazam}} are #069 and #071, respectively. | |||
* Arceus received the most votes of all pre-Generation V Pokémon in the {{g|Global Link}} [[List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus|promotion]] poll in both the Japanese poll and the international (non-Japanese and non-Korean) poll. | |||
* Prior to [[Generation VII]], Arceus was classified by Pokédex color sorting as gray. | |||
* In {{game|Diamond and Pearl|s}}, Arceus can be encountered without the use of the [[Azure Flute]] by a combination of [[Tweaking]] and the [[Pal Park Retire glitch]]. In addition, Arceus can be encountered an unlimited amount of times with this method, unlike {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}}. | |||
** This has been remedied in {{game|Platinum}}, however, as the player can no longer freely move in the "void". | |||
* Arceus is the first [[Mythical Pokémon]] to be obtainable in-game in the core series without an event more than once. | |||
* According to the {{pkmn|anime}} [[dub]]'s then-voice director [[Tom Wayland]], the dub chose to pronounce Arceus with {{wp|Hard and soft C|a hard c instead of a soft c}} due to concerns over the latter pronunciation's potential {{wp|arse|implications}} in British English-speaking territories. | |||
** This pronunciation is also reflected in the name of the [[Ability]] RKS System. | |||
[[File:Space Globe artwork S.png|thumb|150px|Space Globe]] | |||
[[File:Company Icon RKS Laboratories.png|thumb|150px|Icon for RKS Laboratories]] | |||
* Ever since Arceus's debut, certain aspects of the Pokémon series have made use of its iconography. | |||
** In [[Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky]], the [[Space Globe]] (Japanese: じくうのオーブ ''Space-Time Orb'') is an item that described as the ultimate globe that holds the power to pass through space and time. It resembles Arceus's attached wheel and can be found on a statue of Arceus. | |||
** According to {{p|Type: Null}} and {{p|Silvally}}’s [[Pokédex]] entries, Arceus served as the inspiration for the {{a|RKS System}}, which is Silvally’s [[signature Ability]]. It allows Silvally to change its [[type]] when holding a [[Memory]] of any kind, which is similar to how Arceus’s {{a|Multitype}} allows Arceus to change type when holding a [[Plate]] or a type-specific [[Z-Crystal]]. | |||
*** Arceus and Silvally have similar {{Shiny}} colorations, swapping their usual white to a light gold. | |||
** The name of the Ability RKS System is a reference to Arceus, with its English name being similar to the pronunciation of "Arceus". In {{pmin|Germany|German}}, {{pmin|Spain|Spanish}}, {{pmin|France|French}}, and {{pmin|Italy|Italian}}, its name is instead a reference to Arceus's {{pkmn|category}}, the Alpha Pokémon. | |||
*** The company {{DL|Poké Job|List of companies|RKS Laboratories}} (Japanese: アルセウス{{ruby|製薬|せいやく}} ''Arceus Pharma'') in [[Galar]] has a logo similar to the rings on Arceus's body, furthering the connection. | |||
* Despite being a Mythical Pokémon, Arceus has been sometimes [[Terminology of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon|treated]] as a Legendary Pokémon. | |||
** Arceus is called a Legendary Pokémon by {{mas|Norman}} in the "Challenge the Normal Types" [[Daily Type Rotation]] event of {{g|Masters EX}}. | |||
** The official English website of {{g|Legends: Arceus}} used to refer to Arceus as a Legendary Pokémon, which was later corrected to Mythical Pokémon as of September 28, 2021.<ref>Archive of [[Pokémon Legends: Arceus]] official website ([https://web.archive.org/web/20210818132639/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/ August 18, 2021]; [https://web.archive.org/web/20210928190642/https://legends.pokemon.com/en-us/pokemon/ September 28, 2021])</ref> In the Japanese website, it has been referred to as a Mythical Pokémon from the beginning.<ref>[https://www.pokemon.co.jp/ex/legends_arceus/ja/pokemon/210818_08/ Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス]</ref> | |||
* While using the [[Legend Plate]], Arceus will never transform back into the {{t|Normal}} type, as nothing is weak to Normal. | |||
* Arceus is the only Pokémon to make the introduction for a [[core series]] game. | |||
* In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus's summary will say it was met at the [[Temple of Sinnoh]], despite being fought and obtained in the [[Hall of Origin]]. | |||
* The [[origin mark]] for Legends: Arceus [[File:Arceus mark.png|30px]] and the symbols for the {{TCG|Platinum: Arceus|Arceus}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolArceus.png|30px]] and the {{TCG|Brilliant Stars}} expansion [[File:SetSymbolBrilliant Stars.png|30px]] resemble Arceus's rings. | |||
===Origin=== | |||
Arceus appears to be particularly based on a {{wp|creator deity}}, present in many world cultures. Arceus's stance and general form are similar to Egyptian bull and calf idols— particularly {{wp|Apis (deity)|Apis}}—but may also be similar to equine idols—such as the Sky Father {{wp|Dyaus}} or the polymeliac {{wp|Uchchaihshravas}} and {{wp|Sleipnir}}. Based on its appearance and attack movements in the 3D games, Arceus may be modeled after ordinary creatures—such as those from the {{wp|Equidae}}, {{wp|Camelidae}} or {{wp|Giraffidae}} families—or fantastical and mythical creatures—such as {{wp|Ceryneian Hind}}, the {{wp|qilin}}, or the {{wp|longma}}. | |||
The arc on its back may be inspired by the {{wp|Dharmachakra}}, or the {{wp|Bhavacakra}}, used to represent a concept similar to the reincarnation in {{wp|Hinduism}}. It also resembles a stylized {{wp|Halo (religious iconography)|halo}}, a form of religious iconography used by many religions to indicate holy, divine, or sacred figures; it has at various periods also been used in imagery of rulers, heroes, and saints. | |||
The conception of the first god might be influenced by the {{wp|Shinto}} gods {{wp|Kuninotokotachi}} and {{wp|Amenominakanushi}}, who summoned {{wp|Izanami}} and {{wp|Izanagi}} to create Japan with the spear. Its myth is nearly identical to the {{wp|world egg}}, found in creation myths of many cultures and civilizations. Arceus may also represent or be inspired by the {{wp|bodhisattva}} {{wp|Avalokiteśvara}}, who, in {{wp|Buddhism}}, has polymelia and is either pictured with eleven heads and one thousand arms (the latter of which is mentioned in Arceus's [[Pokédex]] entry) or in a {{wp|Avalokiteśvara#Tibetan Buddhist beliefs|white, four-armed manifestation}} (which could look similar to {{type|Normal}} Arceus). | |||
====Name origin==== | |||
Arceus may be a combination of αρχή ''{{wp|Arche|arkhé}}'' (Ancient Greek for ''origin'' and ''authority'') or ''{{wp|alpha}}'' and ''{{wp|deus}}'' (Latin for ''god'') or ''{{wp|Zeus}}'' (king of the gods in Greek mythology). It may also involve ''arcane'', ''aureus'' (Latin for golden), ''{{wp|arc}}'', ''arcesso'' (Latin for ''I summon''), ''{{wp|Archeus}}'' (an aspect of the astral plane), or ''{{wp|Chaos (cosmogony)|Chaos}}'' (the origin state of the universe in Greek mythology, often personified as the first primordial deity). | |||
== | ==In other languages== | ||
{{ | {{Other languages|type=Normal|type2=Normal | ||
type=Normal| | |ja=アルセウス ''Arceus''|jameaning=From {{tt|αρχή ''arkhē''|Ancient Greek for 'origin' and 'authority'}} or ''{{wp|alpha}}'' and {{tt|''deus''|Latin for god}} or ''{{wp|Zeus}}'', and possibly ''arcane'', {{tt|''aureus''|Latin for 'golden'}}, ''{{wp|arc}}'', ''{{tt|arcesso|Latin for 'I summon'}}'', ''{{wp|Archeus}}'', and ''{{wp|Chaos (cosmogony)|Chaos}}'' | ||
|fr=Arceus|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | |||
|es=Arceus|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | |||
|de=Arceus|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | |||
name=Arceus| | |it=Arceus|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name | ||
|ko=아르세우스 ''Arceus''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |||
|zh_cmn=阿爾宙斯 / 阿尔宙斯 ''Ā'ěrzhòusī''|zh_cmnmeaning=From the transcription of Japanese name, {{tt|宙斯 ''Zhòusī''|Zeus}}, and possibly {{tt|阿爾法 / 阿尔法 ''ā'ěrfǎ''|alpha}} | |||
|zh_yue=阿爾宙斯 ''Ayíhjauhsī''|zh_yuemeaning=From the Mandarin-based transcription of Japanese name, {{tt|宙斯 ''Jauhsī''|Zeus}}, and possibly {{tt|阿爾法 ''áyíhfaat''|alpha}} | |||
|el=Αρκέους ''Arkéous''|elmeaning=Transcription of English name | |||
|hi=आर्कियस ''Arceus''|himeaning=Transcription of its English/Japanese name | |||
|ru=Аркеус ''Arkeus''|rumeaning=Transcription of English name | |||
|th=อาร์เซอุส ''Ase-ut''|thmeaning=Transcription of Japanese name | |||
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= | ==Related articles== | ||
[[ | * [[Arceus (M12)]] | ||
* | * [[Arceus (Adventures)]] | ||
* [[Arceus (game)]] | |||
* [[Lake guardians]] | |||
* [[Pokémon of Myth]] | |||
* [[List of Pokémon with form differences]] | |||
* [[Mythical Pokémon]] | |||
* [[Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon]] | |||
* [[Noble Pokémon]] | |||
* | * [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)]] | ||
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=External links= | ==External links== | ||
* | * [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-grass Grass-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | ||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fire Fire-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-water Water-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-flying Flying-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-bug Bug-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-poison Poison-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-electric Electric-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-psychic Psychic-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-rock Rock-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ground Ground-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-dark Dark-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ghost Ghost-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-steel Steel-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fighting Fighting-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-ice Ice-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-dragon Dragon-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-fairy Fairy-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex | |||
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Arceus (Japanese: アルセウス Arceus) is a Normal-type Mythical Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.
While it is not known to evolve into or from any other Pokémon, Arceus's Multitype allows it to change its type and form when it is holding a Plate or type-specific Z-Crystal.
Like Darkrai and Shaymin before it, Arceus was not officially recognized by Nintendo until February 14, 2009, the year of its debut movie. It was officially revealed to international audiences on August 3, 2009.
Arceus is featured prominently in Pokémon Legends: Arceus as the game's titular character and plays a major role in its plot.
Arceus is known as "The Original One", as it is said that it created Hisui/Sinnoh and Ransei, and possibly the entire Pokémon universe, along with the lake guardians: Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit, as well as the Pokémon of Myth: Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina. In the past, it was worshipped by the Celestica people under the name "almighty Sinnoh" (Japanese: シンオウさま Shin'ou-sama).
Biology
Arceus is a white, equine Pokémon with an androgynous appearance. It resembles a qilin or centaur with a gray, vertically striated underside. The striated pattern has similar recurrences 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 and red pupils, and a green circular pattern below its eyes. Arceus also has a streak of gold coloration on its head and ears that point 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, which changes color along with its eyes and hooves based on its current type, which depends on the Plate or type-specific Z-Crystal that it wields. The wheel also has four jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly resumes past Arceus's waist. Its limbs have gray undersides and extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is fairly like its mane in terms of shape and coloration. Despite its quadruped appearance, Arceus is capable of flight.
According to legend, it shaped the Pokémon universe using its 1,000 arms. Arceus has been referred to as "The Original One" in myths and legends and is generally considered to be one of the strongest Pokémon. Arceus is believed to be the creator of the Sinnoh/Hisui and Ransei regions and possibly the entire Pokémon universe, along with the lake guardians: Uxie, Azelf, and Mesprit, as well as the Pokémon of Myth: Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina. Because of this, Arceus is thought to be one of the most long-lived of all Pokémon species. It has the power to recreate the Pokémon of Myth as well, presumably to guard the dimensions when a Trainer has caught one of them. In Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Arceus has been 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 the same movie, it is said to "feed" off the energy of its Plates. It also does not suffer fools gladly, and it will attack in a violent rampage if betrayed or deceived. It also holds long grudges if betrayed by those it considered friends. In Hoopa and the Clash of Ages, it was shown being able to stop the destruction caused by a space-time void. As shown in Showdown at the Gates of Warp!, Arceus has the power to not only calm Dialga and Palkia, but also destroy the Red Chain controlling them. It can release countless shots of light that can of disintegrate the landscape around it. Arceus can change its type at will in order to adapt to a situation through the use of its Plates or type-specific Z-Crystals. Arceus also has the power to split up into two, creating a piece of itself to exist outside of its realm which is also implied to be its physical form, being only a piece of its whole being, while its true form is unknown and incomprehensible.
Arceus is shown to care for and safeguard the planet in ancient times and protected it from cataclysms such as meteors, and it would show gratitude and compassion in return to those who treated it with equal kindness. In the modern time, Arceus continues to watch over the world, and it wishes for people and Pokémon to work together in the face of adversity. Even when it is needed, it would only give out hints for how to solve the problem, instead of directly interfering. Arceus can also give its blessing to other Pokémon through bolts of light to make them bigger and more powerful as seen with the ancient hero's 10 Pokémon companions. This blessing is also passed down through family lines as seen with the hero's Pokémon's descendants: the Noble and Ride Pokémon that were worshipped by the people of Hisui. In Pokémon Masters EX, through the sync stones ultimate, Arceus can give its blessing to a Trainer it deems worthy, transforming their outfits into costumes known as arc suits. As a result, their sync pair are blessed as well, granting them a divine move over their normal sync move. It has also been shown transforming a normal cellphone into an Arc Phone, a device that allows humans to communicate with it through text messages. Using its Earth, Splash, Meadow, Zap, and Draco Plates, Arceus created the Jewel of Life, a powerful artifact capable of turning a desolate land into a rich and fertile one. Arceus also has the power to appear in dreams and create a variety of Pokémon to serve as challenges, as seen in Eternal Battle Reverie.
As shown in the introduction sequence of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus resides in a realm beyond both time and space. There, it appears as a large ammount of golden light shaped like the silhouette of its normal appearance. This is supposedly its true form. It was also shown to be capable of human speech, stating that Arceus is simply the name humans call it. The first ancient inhabitants of the Hisui region, the Celestica people, worshiped it, referring to it as "almighty Sinnoh" and "great Sinnoh". Arceus also had the title "might of Sinnoh", with the term Sinnoh later on becoming the name of the region. The Diamond Clan and Pearl Clan also worship it, though they mistook Dialga and Palkia, respectively, for Arceus. In ancient myths, it's said that the Origin Ore, an ore of mysterious power, contain the power of Arceus itself. In Alola, Arceus was used as base by the Aether Foundation to create an artificial Pokémon named Type: Full as part of the Beast killer project, with an Ability similar to Arceus's. However, the project was deemed a failure and was later abandoned, sealing Type: Full's ability with a control helmet, which caused it to devolve and be renamed as Type: Null.
Arceus is the only known Pokémon capable of learning the move Judgment. It is also able to use the charged-up versions of the Pokémon of Myth's signature moves; Roar of Time, Spacial Rend and Shadow Force, as shown in its boss battle in Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Additionally, Arceus is the only known Pokémon that can have Multitype as an Ability.
Forms
Arceus has eighteen different forms, one for each type.
Game data
NPC appearances
- Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon: Arceus appears when Dark Matter begins trying to take the Tree of Life to the sun, leading the other Pokémon in attempting to stop its ascent. He is able to telepathically reach the player thanks to Mewtwo and transports them to the Tree of Life's roots to confront Dark Matter. When Dark Matter regenerates itself and sends out a massive shockwave, Arceus and the other Legendary Pokémon gathered to stop the Tree of Life are immediately turned to stone. After Dark Matter is defeated, Arceus will remain at the top of Destiny Tower.
- Pokémon Legends: Arceus: Arceus is the titular character of the game. It sends the player character back in time to the Hisui 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 the Arc Phone.
- Pokémon Masters EX: While not physically seen, Arceus plays a notable role during the Mysterious Stones Chapter and the eponymously named Arceus Arc as the creator of sync stones ultimate. Asking the people of Pasio demonstrate their bond with their Pokémon to it, Arceus grants sync pairs holding sync stones ultimate new costumes dubbed arc suits if the aforementioned bond is strong enough.
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In events
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DPPt | Cinema Arceus | Japanese | Japan | 100 | July 11 to September 30, 2009 |
DPPt | Toys "R" Us Arceus | English | United States | 100 | November 7 to 15, 2009 |
DPPt | Michina Arceus | English | Australia | 100 | November 5 to 16, 2009 |
DPPt | Cinema Arceus | Korean | South Korea | 100 | December 24, 2009 to January 31, 2010 |
DPPt | Michina Arceus | German | Germany | 100 | February 17 to April 9, 2010 |
DPPt | Michina Arceus | Italian | Italy | 100 | February 17 to March 26, 2010 |
DPPt | Michina Arceus | English | Europe | 100 | February 20 to April 10, 2010 |
DPPt | Michina Arceus | French | Europe | 100 | February 22 to April 11, 2010 |
DPPt | Michina Arceus | Spanish | Spain | 100 | February 22 to April 11, 2010 |
XYORAS | Dahara City Arceus | Japanese region | Online | 100 | March 7 to August 31, 2015 November 20 to December 17, 2015 |
XYORAS | Dahara City Arceus | Taiwanese region | Online | 100 | November 20 to December 17, 2015 |
XYORAS | Dahara City Arceus | Korean region | Online | 100 | December 15, 2015 to February 29, 2016 |
XYORAS | Manesh Arceus | Japanese region | Online | 100 | December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016 |
XYORAS | Manesh Arceus | American region | Online | 100 | December 21, 2015 to January 30, 2016 |
XYORAS | Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus | American region | Online | 100 | July 30 to November 30, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016 |
XYORAS | Pokémon 20th Anniversary Arceus | PAL region | Online | 100 | July 30 to November 30, 2016 December 1 to 31, 2016 |
USUM | CoroCoro Arceus | Japanese region | Online | 100 | January 15 to March 14, 2018 |
Pokémon Global Link promotions
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BW | Global Link Arceus | Japanese | PGL | 100 | November 5, 2010 to January 31, 2011 |
BW | Global Link Arceus | English | PGL | 100 | February 1 to May 1, 2012 |
BW | Global Link Arceus | French | PGL | 100 | February 1 to May 1, 2012 |
BW | Global Link Arceus | German | PGL | 100 | February 1 to May 1, 2012 |
BW | Global Link Arceus | Italian | PGL | 100 | February 1 to May 1, 2012 |
BW | Global Link Arceus | Spanish | PGL | 100 | February 1 to May 1, 2012 |
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Arceus has multiple different forms that it switches between with its Ability Multitype, with each of its forms having a different type. In total, it has eighteen different forms, one for each type. Though most of its forms were introduced in Generation IV, its Fairy-type form was introduced in Generation VI, along with the Fairy type as a whole.
By default, Arceus is in its Normal-type form. If it holds (or, in Pokémon Legends: Arceus, is exposed to) a Plate or type-specific Z-Crystal, it changes its form to be the same type as the type the Plate or Z-Crystal corresponds to.
In games besides Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus's signature move Judgment is Normal-type by default, but changes to match the type of the Plate that it holds (being unaffected by Z-Crystals). In Legends: Arceus, the type of Judgment is directly determined by Arceus's form, such that its type always matches that of Arceus; additionally, Arceus can change its form during a battle using the Legend Plate. After being exposed to the Legend Plate, it will be in its Normal-type form by default and change its form before using Judgment to have a type advantage over the target, which also changes Judgment's type to match Arceus's. When determining the type that it changes into, any double weaknesses that the target may have are prioritized, followed by a type that resists the target's primary type (prioritizing immunities), then a type that resists the target's secondary type (again prioritizing immunities); if multiple types are equally valid, one of them is chosen at random. Arceus reverts to its Normal-type form when the battle ends. If Arceus is deposited into Pokémon HOME while in any of its alternate forms, it reverts to its Normal-type form; if it is under the effects of the Legend Plate when deposited into HOME, these effects wear off.
In addition to its changing type, Arceus's Pokéathlon performance differs depending on its form, and it can only learn Draco Meteor from a Move Tutor while in its Dragon-type form (though it can learn it via TM in any form).
In the Generation IV games, there is an unused ???-type Arceus, but it cannot be legitimately obtained in the games, as there is no ???-type Plate. Due to how its Ability would automatically turn any Arceus without a Plate into a Normal-type Pokémon in Generation IV, a ???-type Arceus hacked into the game will be treated as Normal-type. This form was removed in Generation V due to the removal of the ??? type.
Prior to Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, Arceus's alternate forms were not registered separately in the Pokédex.
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In the anime
Main series
Major appearances
Arceus (M12)
Arceus debuted in Arceus and the Jewel of Life. It was angry at the people of Michina Town for Damos's unwitting betrayal of it in ancient times, and so it attempted to destroy the world. When Ash, his friends, and Sheena were teleported by Dialga to ancient times, they directly influenced the event, changing the future for the better so that Arceus will stop its destruction.
Other
Arceus appeared in Hoopa and the Clash of Ages. Following the devastating incident at Dahara City, Ash, his friends, Baraz, Meray, and Hoopa saw it floating in the sky before it soared away.
Arceus appeared in Pokémon: The Arceus Chronicles, where it and the lake guardians assisted Ash and his friends in stopping a rampaging Heatran that had engulfed the Flame Plate acquired by Team Galactic with its Flash Fire Ability.
Minor appearances
Arceus made its main series debut as a silhouette in Showdown at the Gates of Warp!. It was called upon by Ash, his friends, their alternate world counterparts, and the people in both of their worlds to help stop Dialga and Palkia's fight and destroy the Red Chain that was forcing them to battle.
Ghost-type Arceus in the anime
Water-type Arceus in the anime
GOTCHA!
An Arceus briefly appeared as a silhouette in GOTCHA!.
In the manga
Movie adaptations
Arceus appears as a central character in the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga adaptation, reprising its role from the movie. After Arceus saved the world from a meteor, Damos took care of it. It gave Damos the Jewel of Life to make the land of Michina Town rich and fertile. Damos then "betrayed" Arceus, and it has been outraged ever since.
Pokémon Adventures
- Main article: Arceus (Adventures)
In the HeartGold & SoulSilver arc, Arceus appears as one of the main antagonists, where it plans on destroying humanity due to its mistrust of humans. It was the target of Team Rocket's plans to create Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina. It first appeared in With a Little Help From Hitmonchan.
In the TCG
- Main article: Arceus (TCG)
Arceus appears in the TCG in all types but Dragon and Fairy, and a player can have as many Arceus cards in their deck as they like, unlike all other cards in the game (besides Basic Energy cards). Cards based on Arceus first appeared in the Arceus expansion set.
Other appearances
Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U
Arceus appears as a Poké Ball summon where it uses Gravity to produce a shockwave that brings opponents downwards.
Trophy information
Arceus appears as a trophy in both versions.
A Pokémon said to have hatched from an egg that appeared from nothing. Newly hatched, it created the world and the sky. Its Gravity attack will bring any fighter in midair crashing down to earth. No ground below you? Looks like you're going to go plummeting off the stage as if you'd been hit by a Meteor Smash!
Super Smash Bros. Ultimate
Arceus appears as a Pokémon summoned from the Poké Ball, retaining its behavior from the previous game. It also appears as a Spirit.
Trivia
- Arceus was designed by Takao Unno.[1]
- Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Normal-type Pokémon.
- In Generation IV, it was impossible to legitimately give Arceus more than 100 EVs in any stat, since it was only ever distributed at level 100. Prior to Generation V, level 100 Pokémon could not gain EVs through battling because they could not gain experience.
- Arceus is the only pre-Generation V Pokémon to never officially receive a DPBP number. Kadabra, which was not released as a TCG card during the DPBP era, is assumed to be #070, as Abra and Alakazam are #069 and #071, respectively.
- Arceus received the most votes of all pre-Generation V Pokémon in the Pokémon Global Link promotion poll in both the Japanese poll and the international (non-Japanese and non-Korean) poll.
- Prior to Generation VII, Arceus was classified by Pokédex color sorting as gray.
- In Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, Arceus can be encountered without the use of the Azure Flute by a combination of Tweaking and the Pal Park Retire glitch. In addition, Arceus can be encountered an unlimited amount of times with this method, unlike Darkrai and Shaymin.
- This has been remedied in Pokémon Platinum, however, as the player can no longer freely move in the "void".
- Arceus is the first Mythical Pokémon to be obtainable in-game in the core series without an event more than once.
- According to the anime dub's then-voice director Tom Wayland, the dub chose to pronounce Arceus with a hard c instead of a soft c due to concerns over the latter pronunciation's potential implications in British English-speaking territories.
- This pronunciation is also reflected in the name of the Ability RKS System.
- Ever since Arceus's debut, certain aspects of the Pokémon series have made use of its iconography.
- In Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky, the Space Globe (Japanese: じくうのオーブ Space-Time Orb) is an item that described as the ultimate globe that holds the power to pass through space and time. It resembles Arceus's attached wheel and can be found on a statue of Arceus.
- According to Type: Null and Silvally’s Pokédex entries, Arceus served as the inspiration for the RKS System, which is Silvally’s signature Ability. It allows Silvally to change its type when holding a Memory of any kind, which is similar to how Arceus’s Multitype allows Arceus to change type when holding a Plate or a type-specific Z-Crystal.
- Arceus and Silvally have similar Shiny colorations, swapping their usual white to a light gold.
- The name of the Ability RKS System is a reference to Arceus, with its English name being similar to the pronunciation of "Arceus". In German, Spanish, French, and Italian, its name is instead a reference to Arceus's category, the Alpha Pokémon.
- The company RKS Laboratories (Japanese: アルセウス製薬 Arceus Pharma) in Galar has a logo similar to the rings on Arceus's body, furthering the connection.
- Despite being a Mythical Pokémon, Arceus has been sometimes treated as a Legendary Pokémon.
- Arceus is called a Legendary Pokémon by Norman in the "Challenge the Normal Types" Daily Type Rotation event of Pokémon Masters EX.
- The official English website of Pokémon Legends: Arceus used to refer to Arceus as a Legendary Pokémon, which was later corrected to Mythical Pokémon as of September 28, 2021.[2] In the Japanese website, it has been referred to as a Mythical Pokémon from the beginning.[3]
- While using the Legend Plate, Arceus will never transform back into the Normal type, as nothing is weak to Normal.
- Arceus is the only Pokémon to make the introduction for a core series game.
- In Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus's summary will say it was met at the Temple of Sinnoh, despite being fought and obtained in the Hall of Origin.
- The origin mark for Legends: Arceus and the symbols for the Arceus expansion and the Brilliant Stars expansion resemble Arceus's rings.
Origin
Arceus appears to be particularly based on a creator deity, present in many world cultures. Arceus's stance and general form are similar to Egyptian bull and calf idols— particularly Apis—but may also be similar to equine idols—such as the Sky Father Dyaus or the polymeliac Uchchaihshravas and Sleipnir. Based on its appearance and attack movements in the 3D games, Arceus may be modeled after ordinary creatures—such as those from the Equidae, Camelidae or Giraffidae families—or fantastical and mythical creatures—such as Ceryneian Hind, the qilin, or the longma.
The arc on its back may be inspired by the Dharmachakra, or the Bhavacakra, used to represent a concept similar to the reincarnation in Hinduism. It also resembles a stylized halo, a form of religious iconography used by many religions to indicate holy, divine, or sacred figures; it has at various periods also been used in imagery of rulers, heroes, and saints.
The conception of the first god might be influenced by the Shinto gods Kuninotokotachi and Amenominakanushi, who summoned Izanami and Izanagi to create Japan with the spear. Its myth is nearly identical to the world egg, found in creation myths of many cultures and civilizations. Arceus may also represent or be inspired by the bodhisattva Avalokiteśvara, who, in Buddhism, has polymelia and is either pictured with eleven heads and one thousand arms (the latter of which is mentioned in Arceus's Pokédex entry) or in a white, four-armed manifestation (which could look similar to Normal-type Arceus).
Name origin
Arceus may be a combination of αρχή arkhé (Ancient Greek for origin and authority) or alpha and deus (Latin for god) or Zeus (king of the gods in Greek mythology). It may also involve arcane, aureus (Latin for golden), arc, arcesso (Latin for I summon), Archeus (an aspect of the astral plane), or Chaos (the origin state of the universe in Greek mythology, often personified as the first primordial deity).
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- Arceus (M12)
- Arceus (Adventures)
- Arceus (game)
- Lake guardians
- Pokémon of Myth
- List of Pokémon with form differences
- Mythical Pokémon
- Myths and legends involving Legendary and Mythical Pokémon
- Noble Pokémon
- Ride Pokémon (Hisui)
References
- ↑ Creator profile on Takao Unno in the Pokémon Trading Card Game Illustration Collection, p. 182: "He has created the designs for Garchomp, Croagunk, Arceus and others." (archive)
- ↑ Archive of Pokémon Legends: Arceus official website (August 18, 2021; September 28, 2021)
- ↑ Pokémon LEGENDS アルセウス
External links
- Grass-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Fire-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Water-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Flying-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Bug-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Poison-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Electric-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Psychic-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Rock-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Ground-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Dark-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Ghost-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Steel-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Fighting-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Ice-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Dragon-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
- Fairy-type Arceus on Smogon Pokédex
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