No. 0493

Arceus

Alpha Pokémon

Official art

Normal

Height: 3.2 m 10′06″
Weight: 320 kg 705.5 lbs
Base stat total: 720 top 1%
Introduced: Gen IV

Abilities

Mythical

Pokédex entryLegends: Arceus

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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Base stats

HP120180–227350–444

Atk120112–189220–372

Def120112–189220–372

SpA120112–189220–372

SpD120112–189220–372

Spe120112–189220–372

Total720Higher than 100% of all Pokémon

Ranges: 0 IV/EV with a hindering nature to 31 IV/252 EV with a helpful nature. EV yield: 3 HP.

Stat calculatorChampions Stat Points & Stat Alignment, or EVs, IVs & nature

Speed tiers

Speed at Lv 50 in Pokémon Champions (base 120). Scarf and Tailwind use the Max+ value.

Max+189Max172No SP140Min126Scarf283Tailwind378

At max Speed, Arceus outspeeds 26 of the 30 most used Pokémon in Champions VGC, and ties 1.

Others at their most common Speed investment in Champions VGC (Reg M-C · Doubles, Sep 2026); Pokémon holding a Mega Stone are shown as their Mega.

Type matchups

Weak to

Fighting2×

Immune to

Ghost0×

Takes normal damage from 16 types

NormalFlyingPoisonGroundRockBugSteelFireWaterGrassElectricPsychicIceDragonDarkFairy

Abilities

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

Competitive

SV SinglesUberSV DoublesDUberNational DexUber

0.07% of teams · rank #207 · Singles · 1630+ rating · 67,302 battles · Sep 2026

Most common build

Item: Fist Plate
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Bold
EVs: 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD
Tera Type: Poison

Recover
Stored Power
Body Press
Cosmic Power

Each part is the most used on its own, so not every team runs this exact set.

Usage by rating

All players0.14%
Rated 1500+0.14%
Rated 1630+0.07%
Rated 1760+0.01%

Usage by month

Oct 20250.07%

Moves

Recover80.2%
Stored Power77.3%
Body Press77.2%
Cosmic Power75.5%
Judgment20.5%
Calm Mind16.2%
Agility14.9%
Dark Pulse13.1%
Ice Beam3.5%
Extreme Speed3.3%

Items

Fist Plate100%

Abilities

100%

EV spreads

Bold 252 HP / 252 Def / 4 SpD48.9%
Bold 252 HP / 132 Def / 124 Spe27.3%
Timid 252 HP / 4 SpA / 252 Spe13.8%
Modest 252 HP / 4 Def / 252 SpA3.2%
Adamant 252 Atk / 252 Spe2.3%

Tera types

Poison27.3%
Fighting21.1%
Ghost20.4%
Psychic18.8%

Common teammates

Evolution

Arceus does not evolve.

Moves

Game Sort Type

Level up 12

1Cosmic PowerRaises the user’s Defense and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

1Seismic TossInflicts damage equal to the user’s level.FightingPhys—100%20

10GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

20Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

30Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

40Extreme SpeedInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalPhys80100%5

50Healing WishUser faints. Its replacement has its HP fully restored and any major status effect removed.PsychicStatus——10

60Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

70RecoverHeals the user by half its max HP.NormalStatus——5

80Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

90Perish SongUser and target both faint after three turns.NormalStatus——5

100JudgmentIf the user is holding a appropriate plate or drive, the damage inflicted will match it.NormalSpec100100%10

TM / HM / TR 114

TM01Take DownUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.NormalPhys9085%20

TM04AgilityRaises the user’s Speed by two stages.PsychicStatus——30

TM06Scary FaceLowers the target’s Speed by two stages.NormalStatus—100%10

TM07ProtectPrevents any moves from hitting the user this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM11Water PulseHas a 20% chance to confuse the target.WaterSpec60100%20

TM13Acid SprayLowers the target’s Special Defense by two stages.PoisonSpec40100%20

TM17Confuse RayConfuses the target.GhostStatus—100%10

TM20TrailblazeThe user attacks suddenly as if leaping out from tall grass. The user's nimble footwork boosts its Speed stat.GrassPhys50100%20

TM22Chilling WaterThe user attacks the target by showering it with water that's so cold it saps the target's power. This also lowers the target's Attack stat.WaterSpec50100%20

TM23Charge BeamHas a 70% chance to raise the user’s Special Attack by one stage.ElectricSpec5090%10

TM25FacadePower doubles if user is burned, paralyzed, or poisoned.NormalPhys70100%20

TM28BulldozeHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.GroundPhys60100%20

TM29HexHas double power if the target has a major status ailment.GhostSpec65100%10

TM30SnarlHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Special Attack by one stage.DarkSpec5595%15

TM32SwiftNever misses.NormalSpec60—20

TM33Magical LeafNever misses.GrassSpec60—20

TM34Icy WindHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.IceSpec5595%15

TM36Rock TombHas a 100% chance to lower the target’s Speed by one stage.RockPhys6095%15

TM41Stored PowerPower is higher the more the user’s stats have been raised, to a maximum of 31×.PsychicSpec20100%10

TM44Dragon TailEnds wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.DragonPhys6090%10

TM46AvalancheInflicts double damage if the user takes damage before attacking this turn.IcePhys60100%10

TM47EndurePrevents the user’s HP from lowering below 1 this turn.NormalStatus——10

TM49Sunny DayChanges the weather to sunny for five turns.FireStatus——5

TM50Rain DanceChanges the weather to rain for five turns.WaterStatus——5

TM51SandstormChanges the weather to a sandstorm for five turns.RockStatus——10

TM54PsyshockInflicts damage based on the target’s Defense, not Special Defense.PsychicSpec80100%10

TM56Bullet SeedHits 2-5 times in one turn.GrassPhys25100%30

TM58Brick BreakDestroys Reflect and Light Screen.FightingPhys75100%15

TM59Zen HeadbuttHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.PsychicPhys8090%15

TM61Shadow ClawHas an increased chance for a critical hit.GhostPhys70100%15

TM62Foul PlayCalculates damage with the target’s attacking stat.DarkPhys95100%15

TM64Bulk UpRaises the user’s Attack and Defense by one stage.FightingStatus——20

TM65Air SlashHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.FlyingSpec7595%15

TM66Body SlamHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.NormalPhys85100%15

TM70Sleep TalkRandomly uses one of the user’s other three moves. Only works if the user is sleeping.NormalStatus——10

TM74ReflectReduces damage from physical attacks by half.PsychicStatus——20

TM75Light ScreenReduces damage from special attacks by 50% for five turns.PsychicStatus——30

TM77WaterfallHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.WaterPhys80100%15

TM78Dragon ClawInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonPhys80100%15

TM79Dazzling GleamInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.FairySpec80100%10

TM81Grass KnotInflicts more damage to heavier targets, with a maximum of 120 power.GrassSpec—100%20

TM82Thunder WaveParalyzes the target.ElectricStatus—90%20

TM83Poison JabHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys80100%20

TM84Stomping TantrumHas double power if the user’s last move failed.GroundPhys75100%10

TM85RestUser sleeps for two turns, completely healing itself.PsychicStatus——5

TM86Rock SlideHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.RockPhys7590%10

TM87TauntFor the next few turns, the target can only use damaging moves.DarkStatus—100%20

TM88Swords DanceRaises the user’s Attack by two stages.NormalStatus——20

TM89Body PressDamage is calculated using the user's Defense stat as its Attack, including stat stage changes.FightingPhys80100%10

TM92ImprisonPrevents the target from using any moves that the user also knows.PsychicStatus——10

TM93Flash CannonHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.SteelSpec80100%10

TM94Dark PulseHas a 20% chance to make the target flinch.DarkSpec80100%15

TM97FlyUser flies high into the air, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn.FlyingPhys9095%15

TM99Iron HeadHas a 30% chance to make the target flinch.SteelPhys80100%15

TM100Dragon DanceRaises the user’s Attack and Speed by one stage.DragonStatus——20

TM101Power GemInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.RockSpec80100%20

TM102Gunk ShotHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonPhys12080%5

TM103SubstituteTransfers 1/4 of the user’s max HP into a doll, protecting the user from further damage or status changes until it breaks.NormalStatus——10

TM104Iron DefenseRaises the user’s Defense by two stages.SteelStatus——15

TM105X-ScissorInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.BugPhys80100%15

TM107Will-O-WispBurns the target.FireStatus—85%15

TM109TrickUser and target swap items.PsychicStatus—100%10

TM110LiquidationHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Defense by one stage.WaterPhys85100%10

TM111Giga DrainDrains half the damage inflicted to heal the user.GrassSpec75100%10

TM112Aura SphereNever misses.FightingSpec80—20

TM113TailwindFor three turns, friendly Pokémon have doubled Speed.FlyingStatus——15

TM114Shadow BallHas a 20% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GhostSpec80100%15

TM115Dragon PulseInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.DragonSpec85100%10

TM116Stealth RockCauses damage when opposing Pokémon switch in.RockStatus——20

TM117Hyper VoiceInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.NormalSpec90100%10

TM118Heat WaveHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec9590%10

TM119Energy BallHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GrassSpec90100%10

TM120PsychicHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.PsychicSpec90100%10

TM121Heavy SlamPower is higher when the user weighs more than the target, up to a maximum of 120.SteelPhys—100%10

TM123SurfInflicts regular damage and can hit Dive users.WaterSpec90100%15

TM125FlamethrowerHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec90100%15

TM126ThunderboltHas a 10% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec90100%15

TM129Calm MindRaises the user’s Special Attack and Special Defense by one stage.PsychicStatus——20

TM133Earth PowerHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.GroundSpec90100%10

TM135Ice BeamHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec90100%10

TM136Electric TerrainFor five turns, prevents all Pokémon on the ground from sleeping and strengthens their Electric moves to 1.5× their power.ElectricStatus——10

TM137Grassy TerrainFor five turns, heals all Pokémon on the ground for 1/16 max HP each turn and strengthens their Grass moves to 1.5× their power.GrassStatus——10

TM138Psychic TerrainProtects Pokémon on the ground from priority moves and increases the power of their Psychic moves by 50%.PsychicStatus——10

TM139Misty TerrainFor five turns, protects all Pokémon on the ground from major status ailments and confusion, and halves the power of incoming Dragon moves.FairyStatus——10

TM141Fire BlastHas a 10% chance to burn the target.FireSpec11085%5

TM142Hydro PumpInflicts regular damage with no additional effect.WaterSpec11080%5

TM143BlizzardHas a 10% chance to freeze the target.IceSpec11070%5

TM147Wild ChargeUser receives 1/4 the damage it inflicts in recoil.ElectricPhys90100%15

TM148Sludge BombHas a 30% chance to poison the target.PoisonSpec90100%10

TM149EarthquakeInflicts regular damage and can hit Dig users.GroundPhys100100%10

TM150Stone EdgeHas an increased chance for a critical hit.RockPhys10080%5

TM151Phantom ForceUser vanishes, dodging all attacks, and hits next turn. Hits through Protect and Detect.GhostPhys90100%10

TM152Giga ImpactUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalPhys15090%5

TM156OutrageHits every turn for 2-3 turns, then confuses the user.DragonPhys120100%10

TM157OverheatLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.FireSpec13090%5

TM158Focus BlastHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.FightingSpec12070%5

TM160HurricaneHas a 30% chance to confuse the target.FlyingSpec11070%10

TM161Trick RoomFor five turns, slower Pokémon will act before faster Pokémon.PsychicStatus——5

TM162Bug BuzzHas a 10% chance to lower the target’s Special Defense by one stage.BugSpec90100%10

TM163Hyper BeamUser foregoes its next turn to recharge.NormalSpec15090%5

TM165Flare BlitzUser takes 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil. Has a 10% chance to burn the target.FirePhys120100%15

TM166ThunderHas a 30% chance to paralyze the target.ElectricSpec11070%10

TM168Solar BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking.GrassSpec120100%10

TM169Draco MeteorLowers the user’s Special Attack by two stages after inflicting damage.DragonSpec13090%5

TM170Steel BeamInflicts damage, and the user takes damage equal to half of its max HP, rounded up.SteelSpec14095%5

TM171Tera BlastIf the user has Terastallized, it unleashes energy of its Tera Type. This move inflicts damage using the Attack or Sp. Atk stat—whichever is higher for the user.NormalSpec80100%10

TM172RoarImmediately ends wild battles. Forces trainers to switch Pokémon.NormalStatus——20

TM178GravityDisables moves and immunities that involve flying or levitating for five turns.PsychicStatus——5

TM203Psych UpDiscards the user’s stat changes and copies the target’s.NormalStatus——10

TM204Double-EdgeUser receives 1/3 the damage inflicted in recoil.NormalPhys120100%15

TM210Supercell SlamThe user electrifies its body and drops onto the target to inflict damage. If this move misses, the user takes damage instead.ElectricPhys10095%15

TM215Scorching SandsHas a 30% chance to burn the target.GroundSpec70100%10

TM217Future SightHits the target two turns later.PsychicSpec120100%10

TM220Meteor BeamRequires a turn to charge before attacking. Raises the users Special Attack by 1 stage after the first turn.RockSpec12090%10

Pokédex entries

Category: Alpha Pokémon
Debut: Sinnoh · Diamond & Pearl
Color: White
Shape
Habitat: —
Pal Park area: Mountain

About its forms: Form changes along with type to match a held Plate, due to Multitype.

Hisui#238

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.
Legends: Arceus
According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
HeartGold · SoulSilver · X · Omega Ruby
It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
Platinum · Black · White · Black 2 · White 2
It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
Pearl · Y · Alpha Sapphire
It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
Diamond