Arceus (Pokémon)

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Arceus アルセウス Arseus #493
File:ArceusDP.png Fan artwork of Arceus
Type Normal ' Unknown Unknown Blue-Striped Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown Unknown	Category Alpha Pokémon
Ability Multitype Blue-Striped -----	Exp. at Lv. 100 1,250,000
Regional Pokédex numbers Kanto #— Johto — Hoenn — Sinnoh — Unova Not in any regional Pokédex
Regional Browser numbers Fiore R— Almia R— Oblivia
Height 10′06″ Imperial 3.2 m Metric 10′06″/3.2 m Red-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m Blue-Striped 0'0"/0.0 m
Weight 705.5 lbs. Imperial 320.0 kg Metric 705.5 lbs./320.0 kg Red-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg Blue-Striped 0.0 lbs./0.0 kg
Dex color Gray	Catch rate 3 (0.4%)
Body style Blue-Striped	Footprint      Blue-Striped
Gender ratio Gender unknown Unknown Gender unknown
Breeding Undiscovered group 1 cycles* (255 minimum steps)
EV yield HP 0 Atk 0 Def 0 Sp.Atk 0 Sp.Def 0 Speed 0 Base Exp.: 255 Battle Exp.: 2551*
External links On Smogon Pokédex: Generation IV Generation V Generation VI Generation VII Generation VIII Generation IX Artwork on Bulbagarden Archives

Arceus (Japanese: アルセウス Arseus) is the last Legendary Pokémon of Generation IV and the final Pokémon in the National Pokédex as of that generation.

Arceus is known as "The Original One," as it is said that it created the universe, the dragon trio, and the lake trio. The only known way to get Arceus is with the Azure Flute (also known as The Key of Space and Time). As of 2008, Arceus has not yet been officially revealed by Nintendo.

Biology

Physiology

Arceus is an equine being that may be based on a horse-like mammal or qilin. Its body is white, has a gray underside and its four pointed feet are tipped with gold hooves. Its mane is quite long and its face is gray with green eyes. It also has a cross-like wheel attached to its body, which changes color along with its eyes based on Arceus' current type.

Gender differences

Arceus is genderless, as it is the only one of its species.

Special abilities

According to legend, Arceus created the universe, Palkia, Dialga, and the lake trio.

While Arceus may be a pure Template:Type2, due to Arceus's Multitype ability allows for its type to change into any of the other 16 types depending on what type of special plate it holds.

Arceus's signature move, Judgment, also changes its type depending on the type of special plate Arceus is holding. Arceus also has the ability to use several attacks of various types, but to a lesser extent than Mew.

Habitat

Arceus lives at the Hall of Origin which can only be accessed by use of the Azure Flute at the Spear Pillar.

Diet

Main article: Pokémon food

In the anime

Arceus has not yet appeared in the Pokémon anime.

In the manga

Arceus has yet to have an appearance in the manga.

In the TCG

Arceus had made no TCG appearances.

Game data

Pokédex entries

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red {{{redbluedex}}} Blue Yellow {{{yellowdex}}} Stadium {{{stadiumdex}}}
Generation II Gold {{{golddex}}} Silver {{{silverdex}}} Crystal {{{crystaldex}}} Stadium 2 Unknown
Generation III Ruby {{{rubydex}}} Sapphire {{{sapphiredex}}} Emerald {{{emeralddex}}} FireRed {{{firereddex}}} LeafGreen {{{leafgreendex}}}
Generation IV Diamond It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1000 arms. Pearl It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed. Platinum {{{platinumdex}}} HeartGold {{{heartgolddex}}} SoulSilver {{{soulsilverdex}}}
Generation V Black {{{blackdex}}} White {{{whitedex}}} Black 2 {{{black2dex}}} White 2 {{{white2dex}}}
Generation VI X Unknown Y Unknown

Game locations

This Pokémon was unavailable prior to Generation IV.
Generation I Red Blue None Trade Blue (Japan) None Trade Yellow None Trade
Generation II Gold Silver None Trade Crystal None Trade
Generation III Ruby Sapphire None Trade Emerald None Trade FireRed LeafGreen None Trade Colosseum None Trade XD None Trade
Generation IV Diamond Pearl One Hall of Origin (requires Azure Flute) Platinum None Trade HeartGold SoulSilver None Trade Pal Park None Pokéwalker None
Generation V Black White None Trade Black 2 White 2 None Trade Dream World None
Generation VI X Y None Trade

Base stats

Stat		Range
		At Lv. 50	At Lv. 100
HP: 120		180 - 227	350 - 444
Attack: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Defense: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Atk: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Sp. Def: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Speed: 120		112 - 189	220 - 372
Total: 720	Other Pokémon with this total
Minimum stats are calculated with 0 EVs, IVs of 0, and (if applicable) a hindering nature. Maximum stats are calculated with 252 EVs, IVs of 31, and (if applicable) a helpful nature.

Type effectiveness

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

No plate equipped

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Flame Plate

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Splash Plate

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Zap Plate

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Meadow Plate

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Icicle Plate

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Fist Plate

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Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Toxic Plate

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Earth Plate

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Sky Plate

Note: If Gravity is used, the effectiveness of Ground becomes 100.

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Mind Plate

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Insect Plate

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Stone Plate

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Spooky Plate

Template:DP type effectiveness Note: If a move like Foresight is used, the effectiveness of Normal and Fighting will be 100

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Draco Plate

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

With Dread Plate

Note: If Miracle Eye is used, the effectiveness of Psychic becomes 100.

Sprite for Template:Type2 Arceus

Learnset

Arceus is capable of learning the following moves: NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply, provided Arceus isn't holding any plate. If a plate is held, STAB is applied for moves of that particular type and Judgment only.

By leveling up

Level	Generation IV
Start	Seismic Toss Cosmic Power Natural Gift Punishment
10	Gravity
20	Earth Power
30	Hyper Voice
40	ExtremeSpeed
50	Refresh
60	Future Sight
70	Recover
80	Hyper Beam
90	Perish Song
100	Judgment

By TM/HM

#	Generation IV
TM02	Dragon Claw
TM03	Water Pulse
TM04	Calm Mind
TM05	Roar
TM06	Toxic
TM07	Hail
TM09	Bullet Seed
TM10	Hidden Power
TM11	Sunny Day
TM13	Ice Beam
TM14	Blizzard
TM15	Hyper Beam
TM16	Light Screen
TM17	Protect
TM18	Rain Dance
TM19	Giga Drain
TM20	Safeguard
TM21	Frustration
TM22	Solarbeam
TM23	Iron Tail
TM24	Thunderbolt
TM25	Thunder
TM26	Earthquake
TM27	Return
TM29	Psychic
TM30	Shadow Ball
TM31	Brick Break
TM32	Double Team
TM33	Reflect
TM34	Shock Wave
TM35	Flamethrower
TM36	Sludge Bomb
TM37	Sandstorm
TM38	Fire Blast
TM39	Rock Tomb
TM40	Aerial Ace
TM42	Facade
TM43	Secret Power
TM44	Rest
TM50	Overheat
TM52	Focus Blast
TM53	Energy Ball
TM55	Brine
TM57	Charge Beam
TM58	Endure
TM59	Dragon Pulse
TM61	Will-O-Wisp
TM62	Silver Wind
TM65	Shadow Claw
TM66	Payback
TM67	Recycle
TM68	Giga Impact
TM70	Flash
TM71	Stone Edge
TM72	Avalanche
TM73	Thunder Wave
TM75	Swords Dance
TM76	Stealth Rock
TM77	Psych Up
TM79	Dark Pulse
TM80	Rock Slide
TM81	X-Scissor
TM82	Sleep Talk
TM83	Natural Gift
TM84	Poison Jab
TM85	Dream Eater
TM86	Grass Knot
TM87	Swagger
TM90	Substitute
TM91	Flash Cannon
TM92	Trick Room
HM01	Cut
HM02	Fly
HM03	Surf
HM04	Strength
HM05	Defog
HM06	Rock Smash
HM07	Waterfall
HM08	Rock Climb

By tutoring

• Draco Meteor (when holding the Draco Plate)

Sprites

Gen	Game
I	Red	Blue	Yellow		Red (Ja)	Green	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation I.
II	Gold	Silver	Crystal				Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation II.
III	Ruby	Sapphire	Emerald		FireRed	LeafGreen	Back
	This Pokémon did not appear during Generation III.
IV	Diamond	Pearl	Platinum		HeartGold	SoulSilver	Back
V	Black	White	Black 2	White 2			Back

For other sprites and images, please see Arceus images on Bulbagarden Archives.

Trivia

File:Spr 4d 493-???.png

Sprite for ???-type Arceus

• At level 80, Arceus is the highest level non-glitch Pokémon available for capture.
• By statistical average, Arceus is the strongest Pokémon yet.
• Because of Arceus' god-like nature and growing fan base, he has been dubbed by fans to be the "God of Pokémon." This interest has even led to the creation of joke religions focused on the worship of Arceus.
• The code for Diamond and Pearl has sprites for Arceus using its Multitype ability with all 18 types, including Template:Type2. It is disputed whether the ???-type Arceus is obtainable.
• Although Arceus is considered the Creation Pokémon, it cannot learn all of the TMs and HMs like Mew can.
• Even though it is said that it created the world with its thousand arms, it cannot learn any TMs nor HMs that uses arms or punches.
• According to some, Arceus is catchable in the North America and European versions of Pokémon Diamond and Pearl with the help of the Tweaking glitch; however, this has yet to be confirmed.
• Although Nintendo is attempting to keep Arceus secret, it is possible for Arceus's signature move, Judgment, to be used through Metronome, thus potentially revealing the existence of Arceus to otherwise unaware fans.
• Normal-type Arceus has the highest base stat in Defense of all Template:Type2 Pokémon.
• It is possible that the programmers of Game Freak may have programmmed a ??? type Arceus into the game to prevent game crashes. A code patcher can figure out how to change a Pokémon's type. It is possible that the programmers might have figured that someone would tamper with Arceus's type, and would be able to change it to a ??? type. If changed to a ???-type, there wouldn't be a sprite for it. The game would crash because it would try loading data that does not exist.
• Arceus is reported to appear in Super Smash Bros. Brawl, in the background of the Spear Pillar stage, along with Dialga, Palkia, and Cresselia.

Origin

Arceus may be a reference to the Chinese mythical creature, the Qilin. Its myth is nearly identical to that of the Pangu, the Chinese creation deity.

Name origin

Arceus's name may come from the words arch (highest) and deus, which is Latin and Greek for god. It may also have a root in the Latin word arcanus, which means secret; sacred mystery. Arceus's name may also come from the word archaic (ancient), which comes from the Greek arkhaios meaning the same thing. It could have also come from the Latin word archetypus (original).

External links

• Screenshots of Arceus in Pokémon Battle Revolution: 1 and 2.

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Generation IX

See also: Mythical Pokémon

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