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'''Arceus''' is the titular character of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. Arceus is the one who brings the player from the present day to the [[Hisui]] region, and it also serves as the final boss of the game.
'''Arceus''' (Japanese: '''アルセウス''' ''Arceus''), also known as '''almighty [[Sinnoh]]''' (Japanese: '''シンオウさま''' ''Shin'ou-sama''), is a {{pkmn2|Mythical}} {{OBP|Pokémon|species}} and the titular character of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. It is the one who brings the {{player}} from the present day to the [[Hisui]] [[region]], and also serves as the final boss of the game. Arceus is the name that [[human]]s call it.


==In Pokémon Legends: Arceus==
==In the core series games==
In the past, Arceus created the [[Hisui]] region and was worshiped as "almighty Sinnoh" by the ancient Celestica people, who built the [[Temple of Sinnoh]] atop [[Mount Coronet]] as tribute. At some point, it banished {{p|Giratina}} to the [[Distortion World]] for its violence, the latter who has been awaiting vengeance since.
====Background====
In the past, Arceus created the [[Hisui]] region and possibly the world, and was worshiped as "almighty Sinnoh" by the ancient Sinnoh people, the Celestica, of whom [[Cogita]] and [[Volo]] claim to be descended from. At some point, it was said to have banished {{p|Giratina}} to the [[Distortion World]] for its violence.


After the ancient hero of legend and his ten Pokémon companions successfully faced it in battle, Arceus gave them its blessing; and these Pokémon's descendants would become the [[noble Pokémon]] and [[Ride Pokémon (Hisui)|Ride Pokémon]]. Afterwards, Arceus returned to the [[Hall of Origin]], and its [[Plate]]s were scattered across Hisui.
After the [[Ancient hero]] of legend and his ten Pokémon companions successfully faced it in battle, Arceus gave its blessings to the hero's companions,<ref>[[Mai]]: ''"The Pokémon that graces [[Deertrack Heights]] is one of those honored few. It is directly descended from a Pokémon that was blessed with almighty Sinnoh’s protection."'' ({{g|Legends: Arceus}})</ref> which they used to protect the people and Pokémon of Hisui.<ref>[[Irida]]: ''"The ancestors of Kleavor, Wyrdeer, and their cohort drew on almighty Sinnoh’s own power to protect Pokémon and people alike—so it’s said. It’s by their grace that our clan—that any of us— still lives in vast Hisui today!"'' ({{g|Legends: Arceus}})</ref> These Pokémon's descendants would become the [[noble Pokémon]] and {{hi|Ride Pokémon}}. Afterwards, Arceus returned to the [[Hall of Origin]], and its [[Plate]]s were scattered across Hisui.


After the Celestica disappeared from Hisui, a new group of settlers arrived from across the sea, adopting the customs of the ancient Celestica. They would later become the rivalling [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]], who believed ''almighty Sinnoh'' to be either {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} respectively. The two clans came to believe that their counterparts worshipped a false god and went to war against each other, with the conflict only ending after both sides became too weak to continue fighting.
Following the disappearance of the Celestica people from Hisui, a new group of settlers arrived from across the sea, who adopted the Celesticas' beliefs as their own. They would later become the rivaling [[Diamond Clan]] and [[Pearl Clan]], who believed almighty Sinnoh to be either {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} respectively. The two clans came to believe that their counterparts worshiped a false god and went to war against each other, with the conflict only ending after both sides became too weak to continue fighting.


The game begins with the [[player character]] falling through empty space. Suddenly, Arceus, as a glowing white silhouette, appears before the player and transforms their smartphone into the [[Arc Phone]]. The player is later found unconscious on [[Jubilife Village|Prelude Beach]] by [[Professor Laventon]], having been [[Time travel|sent back in time]] by Arceus. The player notices the Arc Phone on the ground nearby, and upon inspecting it, reads a message from Arceus and a request: "Seek out all Pokémon."
====Pokémon Legends: Arceus====
At the start of the game, Arceus calls out to the {{player}}, from within a realm located outside both space and time. This realm is completely absent of anything other than golden rays of light. Arceus asks the player's appearance and name, and after they have done so, it will introduce the setting of the game, much like the opening intros made by professors from other titles. It then tells the player that they should seek out all Pokémon, and they will be able to find Arceus again.


After the player has obtained all eighteen [[Plate]]s, Arceus will transform the player's [[Celestica Flute]] into the [[Azure Flute]] at the [[Temple of Sinnoh]]. Upon playing it, the player is disappointed to see nothing has happened. Then the Arc Phone begins to beep, with Arceus prompting the player to first "Seek out all Pokémon."
The player character is then seen falling through empty space and loses their smartphone. Suddenly, Arceus, as a glowing white silhouette, appears before the player and transforms their smartphone into the [[Arc Phone]]. The player is later found unconscious on {{DL|Jubilife Village|Prelude Beach}} by [[Professor Laventon]], having been [[Time travel|sent back in time]] by Arceus. The player notices the Arc Phone on the ground nearby, and upon inspecting it, reads a message from Arceus: "''Seek out all Pokémon.''" The Arc Phone will beep during certain points of the game, such as opening the caves to each of Hisui's three lakes, as a way for Arceus to help guide the player.


Once the player has obtained at least one of every Pokémon in Hisui (except for the [[Mythical Pokémon]] {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|Shaymin}}), the player can return to the Temple of Sinnoh and play the Azure Flute once more. This time, a glowing stairway will appear, leading to the [[Hall of Origin]]. The player will enter the area, and see a large empty space. Then suddenly, Arceus will appear and challenge the player to battle. The Arc Phone becomes an infinite supply of [[Mysterious Balm]]s. Like with frenzied Pokémon, the player must hit Arceus with balms until the gauge fully depletes.
After the player has obtained all eighteen [[Plate]]s, Arceus will transform the player's [[Celestica Flute]] into the [[Azure Flute]] at the [[Temple of Sinnoh]]. Upon playing it, if the player hasn't caught all Pokémon, they will be disappointed to see that nothing has happened. The Arc Phone then begins to beep, with Arceus again prompting the player to "Seek out all Pokémon."


Once the player defeats Arceus, Arceus will congratulate the player for successfully seeking out all Pokémon. Wishing to join the player on their journey, Arceus will then grant them a part of itself, as a Pokémon that the player can use in their [[party]]. Arceus will also give the player the [[Legend Plate]].
Once the player has obtained at least one of every Pokémon in Hisui (except for [[Mythical Pokémon]]), the player can return to the Temple of Sinnoh and play the Azure Flute once more. This time, a glowing stairway appears, leading to the [[Hall of Origin]]. The player enters the area, seeing a large empty space. Arceus then appears and challenges the player to a battle. The Arc Phone becomes an infinite supply of [[Mysterious Balm]]s. Like with the frenzied noble Pokémon, the player must hit Arceus with balms until the gauge fully depletes.


Later, when the player returns to the Temple of Sinnoh, the Arc Phone will beep. Arceus will allow the player to have a rematch with {{p|Dialga}} or {{p|Palkia}} (regardless of which one the player originally faced) or Arceus itself.  
Once the player defeats Arceus, it will congratulate the player for successfully seeking out all Pokémon. Wishing to join the player on their journey, it will then grant them a part of itself {{p|Arceus|as a Pokémon}} that the player can use in their [[party]], as well as giving the player the [[Legend Plate]].


After the player completes the Daybreak storyline, Arceus will call for the player's Arc Phone, requesting them to sleep in their home. In the player's dream, Arceus will reveal the [[Eternal Battle Reverie]] option for the player to test their skills and luck in a series of endless battles. The challenge ends when the player either loses or quits, and Arceus will leave behind various rewards based on the player's performance.
Later, when the player returns to the Temple of Sinnoh, the Arc Phone will beep. Arceus will allow the player to have a rematch with {{p|Dialga}}, {{p|Palkia}} (regardless of which one the player originally faced) or Arceus itself.  


In all battles against Arceus, it will have the Legend Plate active, allowing it to change its type whenever it uses Judgment. During its first battle, Arceus will have zero [[effort level]]s. In all other subsequent matches, Arceus will have the full ten effort levels in all stats.
After the player completes the Daybreak storyline and catching Arceus, it will call for the player's Arc Phone, requesting them to sleep in their home. In the player's dream, Arceus will reveal the [[Eternal Battle Reverie]] option for the player to test their skills and luck in a series of endless battles. The challenge ends when the player either loses or quits, and Arceus will leave behind various rewards based on the player's performance.


===Temple of Sinnoh===
In all battles against Arceus, it will have the Legend Plate active, allowing it to change its type whenever it uses {{m|Judgment}}. During its first battle, it will have zero [[effort level]]s. In all other subsequent matches, it will have the full ten effort levels in all stats.
 
====Temple of Sinnoh====
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Arceus has two attack sequences. This is indicated by whether Arceus is glowing blue or red.
Arceus has two attack sequences. This is indicated by whether it is glowing blue or red.
* Arceus glows blue in the first sequence.  
* Arceus glows blue in the first sequence.  
** First, it will be sending shockwaves blasting outward from itself; simultaneously, a {{m|Draco Meteor|meteor}} will be regularly targeted at the player.  
** First, it will be sending shock waves blasting outward from itself; simultaneously, a {{m|Draco Meteor|meteor}} will be regularly targeted at the player.  
** After a series of these attacks, it will aim six successive {{m|Judgment}} beams at the player.  
** After a series of these attacks, it will aim six successive {{m|Judgment}} beams at the player.  
** Then Arceus will resume a few more series of shockwaves and meteors.  
** Then it will resume a few more series of shock waves and meteors.
** Next, Arceus will form several energy orbs around itself, signaling a large, undodgable explosion; and at the same time, it will be sending out slower-moving shockwaves. The player can cancel this attack by hitting Arceus with balms, eventually stunning it. Once Arceus is stunned, the player can send out a Pokémon to battle.
** Next, it will form several energy orbs around itself, signaling {{m|Roar of Time|an undodgable blue roar-like attack}}; and at the same time, it will be sending out slower-moving shockwaves. The player can cancel this attack by hitting Arceus with balms, eventually stunning it. Once it is stunned, the player can send out a Pokémon to battle.
* Arceus glows red in the second sequence. It will start this sequence once 25% of its gauge has been depleted, and it will return to the first sequence after its gauge is depleted by 50%.
* Arceus glows red in the second sequence. It will start this sequence once 25% of its gauge has been depleted, and it will return to the first sequence after its gauge is depleted by 50%.
** First, it will teleport to a far side of the arena and begin charging an attack: the entire stage will start glowing red, except an area around Arceus, and will eventually detonate.  
** First, it will teleport to a far side of the arena and begin charging an attack: the entire stage will start glowing red, except an area around Arceus, and will eventually detonate.  
** Next, Arceus {{m|Shadow Force|will disappear completely; and a few seconds later, a crack in space will appear}}, and Arceus will quickly emerge from it to charge at the player in a straight line.  
** Next, it {{m|Shadow Force|will disappear completely; and a few seconds later, a crack in space will appear}}, and then quickly emerge from it to charge at the player in a straight line.  
** Arceus will then fire six Judgment beams, like in the first phase.  
** It will then fire six Judgment beams, like in the first phase.  
** Arceus will then begin to initiate another full-stage explosion, which the player can cancel by hitting it with balms. After this, Arceus will become stunned, and the player can send out a Pokémon to battle. <!--Todo: This description is incomplete-->
** It will then begin to initiate another special attack, {{m|Spacial Rend|an undodgable pink rending-like attack}} which the player can cancel by hitting it with balms. After this, it will become stunned, and the player can send out a Pokémon to battle. <!--Todo: This description is incomplete-->
<!--Arceus will only transition to the next phase once its current attack within the sequence is finished, or after it's done being stunned. Because of this, it's very common to see Arceus transition back to the first phase at ~75% depletion.-->  
<!--Arceus will only transition to the next phase once its current attack within the sequence is finished, or after it's done being stunned. Because of this, it's very common to see Arceus transition back to the first phase at ~75% depletion.-->
 
Arceus has zero effort levels in all stats at first match. On rematch, these effort levels are ten in every stat.
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===Eternal Battle Reverie===
====Eternal Battle Reverie====
On the 50th consecutive battle in Eternal Battle Reverie, Arceus will challenge the player. If Arceus is defeated, then a special mark will be put on the player's save screen. Like with the other challenge, Arceus will have the Legend Plate equipped.
On the 50th consecutive battle in [[Eternal Battle Reverie]], Arceus will challenge the player. If it is defeated, then a special mark will be put on the player's save screen. Like with the other challenge, Arceus will have the Legend Plate equipped.


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==Quotes==
====Gift Pokémon====
;Beginning of the game
After first defeat at the Temple of Sinnoh, Arceus will gift a piece of itself. This Arceus cannot be {{Shiny}}.
:''"Welcome to my realm, located beyond both time and space. It is well that thou art here. I am that which humans call Arceus."''
{{Pokémon/7/LG
:''"Now, I wish to know thine appearance."''
|ndex=493
:''"What is thy name?"''
|pokemon=Arceus
:''"All is correct and as it should be?"''
|level=75
:''"<player>... Soon thou shalt find thyself in a world strange to thee... A world inhabited by wondrous creatures that humans call “Pokémon.” <player>... Seek out all Pokémon, and thou shalt find me once more."''
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|move1=Recover|move1type=Normal|move1cat=Status
|move2=Extrasensory|move2type=Psychic|move2cat=Special
|move3=Judgment|move3type=Normal|move3cat=Special
|move4=Hyper Beam|move4type=Normal|move4cat=Special}}


;[[Arc Phone]] messages
==In the spin-off games==
* After obtaining Arc Phone
==={{g|Masters EX}}===
:''"I bestow upon thee this Arc Phone and thy mission: seek out all Pokémon."''
[[File:Masters Arceus Arc Arceus.png|thumb|200px|Artwork of Arceus from Chapter 1 of the Arceus Arc]]
While Arceus does not appear physically, it plays a major role in the Arceus Arc of the Main Story. It is first seen speaking to {{mas|Rei}} during the [[Mysterious Stones Chapter]] in a similar manner to the [[player character]] at the start of {{g|Legends: Arceus}}. Later, while [[Professor Bellis]] is presenting her research on [[sync stone ultimate|sync stones ultimate]], Arceus speaks to everyone at the stadium, saying "Show me thy bond". {{mas|Volo}} convinces [[Lear]] to hold a tournament for [[sync pair]]s to show Arceus their bonds, which Lear calls the Arceus Cup. During the Arceus Cup, Arceus grants [[arc suit]]s to sync pairs who demonstrate an especially deep bond with their partner Pokémon, with {{mas|Cynthia}}, {{mas|Steven}}, and {{mas|Lance}} being the first recipients.


* Multiple occasions during the game
According to a conversation with {{mas|N}} and {{mas|Iris}}, {{mas|Cynthia}}'s {{p|Giratina}} refuses to talk about Arceus, suggesting a similar grudge that other Giratina have with Arceus.
:''"Seek out all Pokémon."
{{-}}


* At Temple of Sinnoh after [[Task#Missions|Mission]] 27 "The Deified Pokémon":
==Quotes==
:''"What is thy wish?"
{{main|Arceus (game)/Quotes}}
:''"Against whom wouldst thou do battle?"
:''"Which record wouldst thou see?"
:''"Show us thy might."
:''"Thou bested thine adversary in <nowiki><time></nowiki>."
:''"A victory most swift. Thou hast surpassed thyself and earned my blessing anew."


;[[Temple of Sinnoh]] ([[Hall of Origin]])
==References==
* After being defeated for the first time
{{reflist}}
: ''"Thou hast done well to seek out all Pokémon. Unflagging devotion to a goal shalt see it through... So hast thou proven by thine actions. Much as that ancient hero once did. He and the Pokémon that walked beside him. To see such truths proven anew, beyond the bounds of time and space, bringeth joy to me. I am glad that I chose thee to call to this world. As thou walkest onward upon thine own path... Upon thee...and upon this creation where thou now dwellest... I bestow my blessing. And I bestow upon thee a part of myself. I would walk this world together with thee. Show me how it appeareth in thine eyes."''
 
;[[Eternal Battle Reverie]]
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* On first entry
:''"Welcome to the Eternal Battle Reverie."''
:''"I bestow upon thee this test of skill and luck, that thou may try thy mettle in battle. Trust in thyself, and see how long thou canst remain victorious."''
 
* On subsequent entries
:''"It is thou and thou alone who must best thyself."''
 
* When choosing to enter:
:''"Your current record is (number of victories)."''
:''"Test your might in the Eternal Battle Reverie?"''
 
* Before each battle
Battle number ''N'' is upon thee. What wouldst thou do?
What manner of challenge wouldst thou face?
Understood. I look forward to thy future efforts. Fare thee well. Until we meet again.
Dost thou truly wish to leave this place?
Overcoming this challenge will grant thee ''N'' point (s). Wilt thou proceed?
 
* Making wishes
Thou hast ''Y'' point(s) at present. What is thy wish?
Thou hast done well to make it so far. Yes, that power of thine... Demonstrate it for me now.
Thou hast not sufficient points.
This requires ''X'' point(s) from thy total of ''Y''. Which Pokémon wouldst thou heal?
This requires ''X'' point(s) from thy total of ''Y''. Wilt thou restore the PP of thy Pokémon?
This requires ''X'' point(s) from thy total of ''Y''. Wouldst thou choose from new challenges?
This requires ''X'' point(s) from thy total of ''Y''. Choose thy desired Pokémon.
This requires ''X'' point(s) from thy total of ''Y''. Wilt thou inflict poison upon thy next foe?
This requires ''X'' point(s) from thy total of ''Y''. Wilt thou inflict paralysis upon thy next foe?
This requires ''X'' point(s) from thy total of ''Y''. Wilt thou inflict drowsiness upon thy next foe?
This requires ''X'' point(s) from thy total of ''Y''. Wilt thou inflict frostbite upon thy next foe?
This requires ''X'' point(s) from thy total of ''Y''. Wilt thou inflict burn upon thy next foe?
This will take some HP of thine Pokémon to increase points earned from the next battle. It requires ''X'' point(s) from thy total of ''Y''. Which Pokémon’s HP wilt thou offer?
That Pokémon is too weak to be selected for this action.
That Pokémon has fainted and cannot be selected for this action.
That Pokémon already leads thy team.
That Pokémon hath plentiful HP already.
I have granted thy wish.
 
* After the player's first victory
''"With this victory I grant thee ''N'' point(s). Win battles in the Eternal Battle Reverie and further points will be thy reward. Use these points to make wishes and gain all manner of boons ahead of thy battles."''
In battle number ''N'', victory is thine. I grant thee [VAR 0203(0001,002C)] point[VAR 1101(0001,0100)]s.
Thou art truly skilled. Learn thy Pokémon well, grow together with them, and continue to push thy limits. In so doing, thou may expand thy horizons.
This challenge shall continue for as long as thou wouldst wish it.
Thou hast bested me once again. So long as thou possess the will to fight, I shall continue to be thine opponent.
It is a pity, but thy challenge hath come to an end. Thy victories this time number ''N''. Fare thee well. Until we meet again.
It is a pity, but thy challenge hath come to an end. Fare thee well. Until we meet again.
-->


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If you were looking for the game often called Arceus, see Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Arceus
アルセウス Arceus
Bag Poké Ball HOME Sprite.png
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Normal-type Arceus in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Debuts in Pokémon Legends: Arceus
Caught at Hall of Origin
Gender Gender unknown
Ability Multitype
Current location Its realm*
With the player*
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This Pokémon is fully evolved.

Arceus (Japanese: アルセウス Arceus), also known as almighty Sinnoh (Japanese: シンオウさま Shin'ou-sama), is a Mythical Pokémon and the titular character of Pokémon Legends: Arceus. It is the one who brings the player from the present day to the Hisui region, and also serves as the final boss of the game. Arceus is the name that humans call it.

In the core series games

Background

In the past, Arceus created the Hisui region and possibly the world, and was worshiped as "almighty Sinnoh" by the ancient Sinnoh people, the Celestica, of whom Cogita and Volo claim to be descended from. At some point, it was said to have banished Giratina to the Distortion World for its violence.

After the Ancient hero of legend and his ten Pokémon companions successfully faced it in battle, Arceus gave its blessings to the hero's companions,[1] which they used to protect the people and Pokémon of Hisui.[2] These Pokémon's descendants would become the noble Pokémon and Ride Pokémon. Afterwards, Arceus returned to the Hall of Origin, and its Plates were scattered across Hisui.

Following the disappearance of the Celestica people from Hisui, a new group of settlers arrived from across the sea, who adopted the Celesticas' beliefs as their own. They would later become the rivaling Diamond Clan and Pearl Clan, who believed almighty Sinnoh to be either Dialga or Palkia respectively. The two clans came to believe that their counterparts worshiped a false god and went to war against each other, with the conflict only ending after both sides became too weak to continue fighting.

Pokémon Legends: Arceus

At the start of the game, Arceus calls out to the player, from within a realm located outside both space and time. This realm is completely absent of anything other than golden rays of light. Arceus asks the player's appearance and name, and after they have done so, it will introduce the setting of the game, much like the opening intros made by professors from other titles. It then tells the player that they should seek out all Pokémon, and they will be able to find Arceus again.

The player character is then seen falling through empty space and loses their smartphone. Suddenly, Arceus, as a glowing white silhouette, appears before the player and transforms their smartphone into the Arc Phone. The player is later found unconscious on Prelude Beach by Professor Laventon, having been sent back in time by Arceus. The player notices the Arc Phone on the ground nearby, and upon inspecting it, reads a message from Arceus: "Seek out all Pokémon." The Arc Phone will beep during certain points of the game, such as opening the caves to each of Hisui's three lakes, as a way for Arceus to help guide the player.

After the player has obtained all eighteen Plates, Arceus will transform the player's Celestica Flute into the Azure Flute at the Temple of Sinnoh. Upon playing it, if the player hasn't caught all Pokémon, they will be disappointed to see that nothing has happened. The Arc Phone then begins to beep, with Arceus again prompting the player to "Seek out all Pokémon."

Once the player has obtained at least one of every Pokémon in Hisui (except for Mythical Pokémon), the player can return to the Temple of Sinnoh and play the Azure Flute once more. This time, a glowing stairway appears, leading to the Hall of Origin. The player enters the area, seeing a large empty space. Arceus then appears and challenges the player to a battle. The Arc Phone becomes an infinite supply of Mysterious Balms. Like with the frenzied noble Pokémon, the player must hit Arceus with balms until the gauge fully depletes.

Once the player defeats Arceus, it will congratulate the player for successfully seeking out all Pokémon. Wishing to join the player on their journey, it will then grant them a part of itself as a Pokémon that the player can use in their party, as well as giving the player the Legend Plate.

Later, when the player returns to the Temple of Sinnoh, the Arc Phone will beep. Arceus will allow the player to have a rematch with Dialga, Palkia (regardless of which one the player originally faced) or Arceus itself.

After the player completes the Daybreak storyline and catching Arceus, it will call for the player's Arc Phone, requesting them to sleep in their home. In the player's dream, Arceus will reveal the Eternal Battle Reverie option for the player to test their skills and luck in a series of endless battles. The challenge ends when the player either loses or quits, and Arceus will leave behind various rewards based on the player's performance.

In all battles against Arceus, it will have the Legend Plate active, allowing it to change its type whenever it uses Judgment. During its first battle, it will have zero effort levels. In all other subsequent matches, it will have the full ten effort levels in all stats.

Temple of Sinnoh

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Arceus has two attack sequences. This is indicated by whether it is glowing blue or red.

  • Arceus glows blue in the first sequence.
    • First, it will be sending shock waves blasting outward from itself; simultaneously, a meteor will be regularly targeted at the player.
    • After a series of these attacks, it will aim six successive Judgment beams at the player.
    • Then it will resume a few more series of shock waves and meteors.
    • Next, it will form several energy orbs around itself, signaling an undodgable blue roar-like attack; and at the same time, it will be sending out slower-moving shockwaves. The player can cancel this attack by hitting Arceus with balms, eventually stunning it. Once it is stunned, the player can send out a Pokémon to battle.
  • Arceus glows red in the second sequence. It will start this sequence once 25% of its gauge has been depleted, and it will return to the first sequence after its gauge is depleted by 50%.
    • First, it will teleport to a far side of the arena and begin charging an attack: the entire stage will start glowing red, except an area around Arceus, and will eventually detonate.
    • Next, it will disappear completely; and a few seconds later, a crack in space will appear, and then quickly emerge from it to charge at the player in a straight line.
    • It will then fire six Judgment beams, like in the first phase.
    • It will then begin to initiate another special attack, an undodgable pink rending-like attack which the player can cancel by hitting it with balms. After this, it will become stunned, and the player can send out a Pokémon to battle.

Arceus has zero effort levels in all stats at first match. On rematch, these effort levels are ten in every stat.

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Type:
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Arceus Lv.75/100
Calm Mind
Psychic Status
Extrasensory
Psychic Special
Judgment
Normal Special
Hyper Beam
Normal Special

Eternal Battle Reverie

On the 50th consecutive battle in Eternal Battle Reverie, Arceus will challenge the player. If it is defeated, then a special mark will be put on the player's save screen. Like with the other challenge, Arceus will have the Legend Plate equipped.

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Type:
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Arceus Lv.100
Calm Mind
Psychic Status
Extrasensory
Psychic Special
Judgment
Normal Special
Hyper Beam
Normal Special

Gift Pokémon

After first defeat at the Temple of Sinnoh, Arceus will gift a piece of itself. This Arceus cannot be Shiny.

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Arceus Lv.75
Recover
Normal Status
Extrasensory
Psychic Special
Judgment
Normal Special
Hyper Beam
Normal Special

In the spin-off games

Pokémon Masters EX

Artwork of Arceus from Chapter 1 of the Arceus Arc

While Arceus does not appear physically, it plays a major role in the Arceus Arc of the Main Story. It is first seen speaking to Rei during the Mysterious Stones Chapter in a similar manner to the player character at the start of Pokémon Legends: Arceus. Later, while Professor Bellis is presenting her research on sync stones ultimate, Arceus speaks to everyone at the stadium, saying "Show me thy bond". Volo convinces Lear to hold a tournament for sync pairs to show Arceus their bonds, which Lear calls the Arceus Cup. During the Arceus Cup, Arceus grants arc suits to sync pairs who demonstrate an especially deep bond with their partner Pokémon, with Cynthia, Steven, and Lance being the first recipients.

According to a conversation with N and Iris, Cynthia's Giratina refuses to talk about Arceus, suggesting a similar grudge that other Giratina have with Arceus.

Quotes

Main article: Arceus (game)/Quotes

References

  1. ↑ Mai: "The Pokémon that graces Deertrack Heights is one of those honored few. It is directly descended from a Pokémon that was blessed with almighty Sinnoh’s protection." (Pokémon Legends: Arceus)
  2. ↑ Irida: "The ancestors of Kleavor, Wyrdeer, and their cohort drew on almighty Sinnoh’s own power to protect Pokémon and people alike—so it’s said. It’s by their grace that our clan—that any of us— still lives in vast Hisui today!" (Pokémon Legends: Arceus)

Related articles

For more information on this Pokémon's species, see Arceus.

Non-player characters in the core series games
Hisui Cogita • Arceus • Choy • Anthe • Miss Fortunes (Charm • Clover • Coin) • Vessa
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Characters appearing in Pokémon Masters EX
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