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'''Arceus''' ([[List of Japanese Pokémon names|Japanese]]: '''アルセウス''' ''Arceus'') is a {{type|Normal}} [[Legendary Pokémon]].
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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, it will [[Form_differences#Arceus|change type]] when it is holding a [[Plate]].
While it is not known to [[Evolution|evolve]] into or from any other Pokémon, Arceus will change [[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 debut movie. It was officially revealed to international audiences on August 3, 2009.
Like {{p|Darkrai}} and {{p|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 known as "The Original One", as it is said that it created [[Sinnoh]] and [[Ransei]], and possibly the entire [[Pokémon universe]], along with the [[lake guardians]] and [[creation trio]]. Arceus can only be found in the wild legitimately with the [[Azure Flute]], which was never distributed at any official event. However, Arceus itself was distributed via multiple Nintendo events in 2009 and 2010 and the [[Pokémon Global Link]] in 2012.
Arceus is known as "The Original One", as it is said that it created [[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}}.


It is the [[trio master]] of both the lake guardians and the creation trio.
Arceus is featured prominently in {{g|Legends: Arceus}} and plays a major role in its plot.


==Biology==
==Biology==
Arceus is a white equine resembling 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. It 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 Arceus's current type, which depends on the [[plate]] 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 shape and coloration. According to legend, it has 1000 arms.
[[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 is thought to have created the [[Sinnoh]] region and possibly the entire [[Pokémon world]], the [[lake guardians]]: {{p|Uxie}}, {{p|Azelf}}, {{p|Mesprit}}, and the [[creation trio]]: {{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 creation trio as well, presumably to guard the dimensions when a Trainer has caught one of them. According to the anime, its power can also bring back things that it once destroyed, make certain things vanish into thin air, or to halt time.
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 thought to have created [[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}}. 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 ''[[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. As depicted in ''[[JN090|Showdown at the Gates of Warp!]]'', Arceus has the power to not only calm {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} but also destroy the [[Red Chain]]. Arceus can change its type at will in order to adapt to a situation, as seen with its use of Plates (including the [[Legend Plate]]) or Z-Crystals. Arceus also has the power to split up into two, creating a piece of itself to exist outside of its [[Dimension#Arceus' world|home dimension]] 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. Arceus 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 ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', it is said to "feed" off the energy of the elemental plates. It is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] that can learn {{m|Judgment}}.
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. In {{g|Legends: Arceus}}, it is explained that Arceus can give its blessing to Pokémon to make them more powerful, which are referred to as [[noble Pokémon]] and {{hi|Ride Pokémon}}, and the power is passed down through family lines. The people of [[Hisui]] worshipped the noble Pokémon. Arceus can also create items for humans to use, such as the [[Arc Phone]]. Arceus 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 ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', it is said to "feed" off the energy of the elemental plates. Arceus has the power to appear in dreams and create a variety of Pokémon to serve as challenges as seen in Eternal Battle Reverie.


==In the anime==
In the introduction sequence of Pokémon Legends: Arceus, Arceus was capable of taking a large, golden, glowing, silhouette-like form while in its homeworld, it was shown to be [[Talking Pokémon|capable of human speech]], and it also states that Arceus is simply the name humans call it. The first ancient inhabitants of the Hisui [[region]], the Celestica, 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 [[Alola]], Arceus was used as base by the [[Aether Foundation]] to create an [[artificial Pokémon]] named {{p|Silvally|Type: Full}}, with an {{a|RKS System|Ability}} similar to Arceus's. However, the project was deemed a failure and was later abandoned.
[[File:Arceus M12.png|thumb|250px|Arceus in the anime]]
===Major appearances===
====[[Arceus (M12)]]====
{{mov|Arceus|Arceus|12}} made its debut 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 attempted to destroy the land. When Ash and his friends are teleported by {{mov|Dialga}} to ancient times, they directly influence the event, changing the future for the better so that Arceus will stop its destruction.


===Minor appearances===
Arceus is the [[signature move|only known Pokémon]] capable of learning the move {{m|Judgment}}, which is capable of disintegrating the landscape around it. 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]].
In ''[[DP152|Battle Finale of Legend!]]'', although Arceus is neither seen or named, the [[Red Chain]] is said to contain the power of 'The Original One'. Using the Red Chain, Cyrus takes control of {{p|Dialga}} and {{p|Palkia}} by causing a red ring similar to the one surrounding Arceus's body to appear around their bodies.


==In the manga==
===Forms===
[[File:Arceus Fire Adventures.png|thumb|150px|Fire-type Arceus in Pokémon Adventures]]
Arceus has eighteen different forms, one for each [[type]].
===In the Arceus and the Jewel of Life manga===
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Arceus appears as a central character in the {{ma|Arceus and the Jewel of Life}} manga adaptation, reprising its role from the film. 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.
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===In the Pokémon Adventures manga===
==Game data==
In the {{chap|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}}.
===NPC appearances===
 
[[File:Arceus LA.png|thumb|250px|{{ga|Arceus}} in {{g|Legends: Arceus}}]]
==In the TCG==
* {{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}}.
{{main|Arceus (TCG)}}
* {{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]].
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.
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==Other appearances==
===[[Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS/Wii U]]===
Arceus appears as a Poké Ball summon in the 3DS version of the game. It will use {{m|Gravity}} to produce a shockwave that brings opponents downwards.
====Trophy information====
''[[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! ''


==Game data==
===Pokédex entries===
===Pokédex entries===
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{{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.}}
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{{Dex/Gen/3|gen=IX|reg1=Paldea|reg2=Kitakami|reg3=Blueberry}}
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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====
[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance.png|thumb|right|200px|Arceus and the [[hero]] of Pokémon Conquest]]
[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance 2.png|thumb|right|200px|Arceus and the [[heroine]] of Pokémon Conquest]]
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{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Rumble World|color={{fire color}}|area=[[Legend Terrain#Bastion of Beginnings|Legend Terrain: Bastion of Beginnings]] <small>(Special Boss; type changes daily)</small>}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Picross|color={{skill color light}}|area=[[Pokémon Picross Stages#Area 30|Area 30: Stage 15]] (As a {{DL|Pokémon Picross|Mythical Pokémon}})}}
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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VII}}
{{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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{{Availability/Gen|gen=VIII}}
{{Availability/NA/Side|gen=VIII}}
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{{Availability/Cross}}
{{Availability/Entry1|1|v=Shuffle|color={{beauty color}}|area=Event: ''[[Ultra Challenge|Arceus Arrives]]''<br>Event: ''[[Ultra Challenge|Arceus Appears]]''}}
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{{Availability/Footer}}
{{Availability/Footer}}
A statue of Arceus can be found in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} at {{OBP|Destiny Tower|Explorers of Sky}}.


====In events====
====In events====
{{eventAvail/h|type=normal}}
{{eventAvail/h|Language/Region|type=Normal}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|DPPt}}|Movie Arceus|Japanese|Japan|100|July 11 to September 30, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions in Generation IV#Movie Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Cinema Arceus|Japanese|Japan|100|July 11 to September 30, 2009|link=List of local Japanese event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Cinema Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|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}}|Toys "R" Us Arceus|English|United States|100|November 7 to 15, 2009|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Toys "R" Us Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|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}}|Michina Arceus|English|Australia|100|November 5 to 16, 2009|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Australian Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|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}}|Cinema Arceus|Korean|South Korea|100|December 24, 2009 to January 31, 2010|link=List of local Korean event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Cinema Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|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|German|Germany|100|February 17 to April 9, 2010|link=List of local German event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|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|Italian|Italy|100|February 17 to March 26, 2010|link=List of local Italian event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|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|English|Europe|100|February 20 to April 10, 2010|link=List of local English event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#European Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|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|French|Europe|100|February 22 to April 11, 2010|link=List of local French event Pokémon distributions (Generation IV)#Michina Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|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|{{gameabbrev4|DPPt}}|Michina Arceus|Spanish|Spain|100|February 22 to April 11, 2010|link=List of local Spanish event Pokémon distributions (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (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 (Sun, Moon, Ultra Sun, and Ultra Moon)#CoroCoro Arceus}}
|}
|}


====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
====Pokémon Global Link promotions====
{{eventAvail/h|type=normal}}
{{eventAvail/h|type=Normal}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|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|Japanese|PGL|100|November 5, 2010 to January 31, 2011|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|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|English|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|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|French|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|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|German|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|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|Italian|PGL|100|February 1 to May 1, 2012|link=List of Pokémon Global Link promotions/Pokémon#Arceus}}
{{eventAvail|{{gameabbrev3|BW}}|Global Link Arceus|Spanish|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}}
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====In side games====
{{#switch: {{#expr: {{#time: U}} mod 2}}|0=[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance.png|thumb|right|250px|Arceus and the [[hero]] of Pokémon Conquest]]|1=[[File:Conquest Arceus appearance 2.png|thumb|right|250px|Arceus and the [[heroine]] of Pokémon Conquest]]}}
{{SidegameAvail
|type=Normal
|ranger3=[[Sky Fortress]] ([[Ranger Net]] mission)<br>[[Light Temple]]
|rumble2=Tower: All ([[Pokémon Rumble Blast#Legendary Boss Pokémon|Random Legendary Encounter]]){{tt|*|Complete Team Battle EX-6 }}
|conquest=[[Aurora]] (special)<br>[[Dragnor]] (special)
}}
A statue of Arceus can be found in {{g|Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky}} at [[Destiny Tower]].


===Held items===
===Held items===
{{HeldItems|type=Normal
{{HeldItems|type=Normal
|event1=Rowap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
|event1=Rowap Berry|event1type=Berry|event1rar=100
|event2=Silk Scarf|event2type=None|event2rar=???
}}
}}


===Stats===
===Stats===
====Base stats====
====Base stats====
{{BaseStats|
{{BaseStats
type=Normal|
|type=Normal
HP=    120 |
|HP=    120
Attack= 120 |
|Attack= 120
Defense=120 |
|Defense=120
SpAtk=  120 |
|SpAtk=  120
SpDef=  120 |
|SpDef=  120
Speed=  120 }}
|Speed=  120}}


===Pokéathlon stats===
===Pokéathlon stats===
{| class="expandable"
|-
|
====No [[Plate]] equipped====
====No [[Plate]] equipped====
{{Pokéthlon
{{Pokéthlon
Line 191: Line 287:
|JumpMax=5
|JumpMax=5
}}
}}
|- class="expandable"
|


====With a [[Plate]] equipped====
====With a [[Plate]] equipped====
|-
|
'''With Fist Plate'''
'''With Fist Plate'''
{{Pokéthlon
{{Pokéthlon
Line 436: Line 528:
|JumpMax=5
|JumpMax=5
}}
}}
|}


===Type effectiveness===
===Type effectiveness===
{{TypeEffectiveness|
{{TypeEffectiveness
type1=Normal|
|type1=Normal
Normal=  100 |
|Normal=  100
Fighting=200 |
|Fighting=200
Flying=  100 |
|Flying=  100
Poison=  100 |
|Poison=  100
Ground=  100 |
|Ground=  100
Rock=    100 |
|Rock=    100
Bug=    100 |
|Bug=    100
Ghost=    0 |
|Ghost=    0
Steel=  100 |
|Steel=  100
 
|Fire=    100
Fire=    100 |
|Water=  100
Water=  100 |
|Grass=  100
Grass=  100 |
|Electric=100
Electric=100 |
|Psychic= 100
Psychic= 100 |
|Ice=    100
Ice=    100 |
|Dragon=  100
Dragon=  100 |
|Dark=    100
Dark=    100 |
|Fairy=  100
Fairy=  100 |
|notes=yes
 
|normal=yes
notes=yes|
|newghost=1}}
normal=yes|
newghost=1}}


For the type effectiveness when Arceus is holding a [[Plate]], see [[type chart]]. In Generation IV, if Arceus was [[Cheating|hacked]] to be {{type|???}}, this Pokémon is damaged normally by moves of all types.
For the type effectiveness when Arceus is holding a [[Plate]], see [[type chart]].


===Learnset===
===Learnset===
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
====By [[Level|leveling up]]====
{{Learnlist/levelh/6|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/levelh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{Learnlist/level6|Start|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|&mdash;|100|20|||Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Seismic Toss|Fighting|Physical|—|100|20}}
{{Learnlist/level6|Start|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|1|Cosmic Power|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{Learnlist/level6|Start|Natural Gift|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|15|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|10|Gravity|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{Learnlist/level6|Start|Punishment|Dark|Physical|&mdash;|100|5||''|Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/level9|20|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{Learnlist/level6|10|Gravity|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|30|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{Learnlist/level6|20|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|40|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5||'''}}
{{Learnlist/level6|30|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''|Cool|2|2}}
{{learnlist/level9|50|Healing Wish|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{Learnlist/level6|40|Extreme Speed|Normal|Physical|80|100|5||'''|Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|60|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''}}
{{Learnlist/level6|50|Refresh|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|70|Recover|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{Learnlist/level6|60|Future Sight|Psychic|Special|120|100|10||''|Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''}}
{{Learnlist/level6|70|Recover|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/level9|90|Perish Song|Normal|Status|—|—|5}}
{{Learnlist/level6|80|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''|Cool|4|4}}
{{learnlist/level9|100|Judgment|Normal|Special|100|100|10||'''}}
{{Learnlist/level6|90|Perish Song|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/levelf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{Learnlist/level6|100|Judgment|Normal|Special|100|100|10||'''|Beautiful|3|0}}
{{Learnlist/levelf/6|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4|form=yes}}


====By [[TM]]/[[HM]]====
====By [[TM]]====
{{learnlist/tmh/6|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tmh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM01|Hone Claws|Dark|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM001|Take Down|Normal|Physical|90|85|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM02|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM004|Agility|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM03|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||''|Beautiful|1|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM006|Scary Face|Normal|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM04|Calm Mind|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM007|Protect|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM05|Roar|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM011|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM06|Toxic|Poison|Status|&mdash;|90|10|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM013|Acid Spray|Poison|Special|40|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM07|Hail|Ice|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Beautiful|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM017|Confuse Ray|Ghost|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM10|Hidden Power|Normal|Special|60|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM020|Trailblaze|Grass|Physical|50|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM11|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM022|Chilling Water|Water|Special|50|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM13|Ice Beam|Ice|Special|90|100|10||''|Beautiful|1|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM023|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM14|Blizzard|Ice|Special|110|70|5||''|Beautiful|1|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM025|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM15|Hyper Beam|Normal|Special|150|90|5||'''|Cool|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM028|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM16|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|30|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM029|Hex|Ghost|Special|65|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM17|Protect|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM030|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM18|Rain Dance|Water|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM032|Swift|Normal|Special|60|—|20||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM20|Safeguard|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|25|||Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM033|Magical Leaf|Grass|Special|60|—|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM21|Frustration|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||'''|Cute|2|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM034|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM22|Solar Beam|Grass|Special|120|100|10||''|Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM036|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM24|Thunderbolt|Electric|Special|90|100|15||''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM041|Stored Power|Psychic|Special|20|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM25|Thunder|Electric|Special|110|70|10||''|Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM044|Dragon Tail|Dragon|Physical|60|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM26|Earthquake|Ground|Physical|100|100|10||''|Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM046|Avalanche|Ice|Physical|60|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM27|Return|Normal|Physical|&mdash;|100|20||'''|Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM047|Endure|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM29|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||''|Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM049|Sunny Day|Fire|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM30|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||''|Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM050|Rain Dance|Water|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM31|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM051|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM32|Double Team|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||Cool|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM054|Psyshock|Psychic|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM33|Reflect|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM056|Bullet Seed|Grass|Physical|25|100|30||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM35|Flamethrower|Fire|Special|90|100|15||''|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM058|Brick Break|Fighting|Physical|75|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM36|Sludge Bomb|Poison|Special|90|100|10||''|Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM059|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM37|Sandstorm|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Tough|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM061|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM38|Fire Blast|Fire|Special|110|85|5||''|Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM062|Foul Play|Dark|Physical|95|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM39|Rock Tomb|Rock|Physical|60|95|15||''|Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM064|Bulk Up|Fighting|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM40|Aerial Ace|Flying|Physical|60|&mdash;|20||''|Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM065|Air Slash|Flying|Special|75|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM42|Facade|Normal|Physical|70|100|20||'''|Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM066|Body Slam|Normal|Physical|85|100|15||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM44|Rest|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM070|Sleep Talk|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM48|Round|Normal|Special|60|100|15||'''|Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM074|Reflect|Psychic|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM49|Echoed Voice|Normal|Special|40|100|15||'''|Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM075|Light Screen|Psychic|Status|—|—|30}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM50|Overheat|Fire|Special|130|90|5||''|Beautiful|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM077|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM52|Focus Blast|Fighting|Special|120|70|5||''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM078|Dragon Claw|Dragon|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM53|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||''|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM079|Dazzling Gleam|Fairy|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM57|Charge Beam|Electric|Special|50|90|10||''|Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM081|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|—|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM59|Incinerate|Fire|Special|60|100|15||''|Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM082|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|—|90|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM60|Quash|Dark|Status|&mdash;|100|15|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM083|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM61|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|&mdash;|85|15|||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM084|Stomping Tantrum|Ground|Physical|75|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM65|Shadow Claw|Ghost|Physical|70|100|15||''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM085|Rest|Psychic|Status|—|—|5}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM66|Payback|Dark|Physical|50|100|10||''|Tough|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM086|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM67|Retaliate|Normal|Physical|70|100|5||'''|Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM087|Taunt|Dark|Status|—|100|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM68|Giga Impact|Normal|Physical|150|90|5||'''|Tough|4|4}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM088|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM70|Flash|Normal|Status|&mdash;|100|20|||Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM089|Body Press|Fighting|Physical|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM71|Stone Edge|Rock|Physical|100|80|5||''|Tough|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM092|Imprison|Psychic|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM73|Thunder Wave|Electric|Status|&mdash;|100|20|||Cool|1|3}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM093|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM75|Swords Dance|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Beautiful|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM094|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM77|Psych Up|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM097|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM78|Bulldoze|Ground|Physical|60|100|20||''|Tough|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM099|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM80|Rock Slide|Rock|Physical|75|90|10||''|Tough|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM100|Dragon Dance|Dragon|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM81|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||''|Cool|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM101|Power Gem|Rock|Special|80|100|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM84|Poison Jab|Poison|Physical|80|100|20||''|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM102|Gunk Shot|Poison|Physical|120|80|5||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM85|Dream Eater|Psychic|Special|100|100|15||''|Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM103|Substitute|Normal|Status|—|—|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM86|Grass Knot|Grass|Special|&mdash;|100|20||''|Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM104|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM87|Swagger|Normal|Status|&mdash;|90|15|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM105|X-Scissor|Bug|Physical|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM90|Substitute|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||Cute|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM107|Will-O-Wisp|Fire|Status|—|85|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM91|Flash Cannon|Steel|Special|80|100|10||''|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM109|Trick|Psychic|Status|—|100|10}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM92|Trick Room|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||Clever|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM110|Liquidation|Water|Physical|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|XY}}|''|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM111|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM94|Secret Power|Normal|Physical|70|100|20|{{sup/6|ORAS}}|'''|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM112|Aura Sphere|Fighting|Special|80|—|20||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM95|Snarl|Dark|Special|55|95|15||''|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM113|Tailwind|Flying|Status|—|—|15}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM97|Dark Pulse|Dark|Special|80|100|15||''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM114|Shadow Ball|Ghost|Special|80|100|15||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|TM100|Confide|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||Cute|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM115|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM01|Cut|Normal|Physical|50|95|30||'''|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM116|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|—|—|20}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM02|Fly|Flying|Physical|90|95|15||''|Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM117|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM03|Surf|Water|Special|90|100|15||''|Beautiful|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM118|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM04|Strength|Normal|Physical|80|100|15||'''|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM119|Energy Ball|Grass|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM05|Waterfall|Water|Physical|80|100|15||''|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM120|Psychic|Psychic|Special|90|100|10||''}}
{{learnlist/tm6|HM06|Rock Smash|Fighting|Physical|40|100|15|{{sup/6|ORAS}}|''|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tm9|TM121|Heavy Slam|Steel|Physical|—|100|10||''}}
{{Learnlist/tmf/6|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4|form=yes}}
{{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}}====
====By {{pkmn|breeding}}====
{{Learnlist/breedh/6|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/breedh/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
{{Learnlist/breed6null}}
{{learnlist/breed9null}}
{{Learnlist/breedf/6|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4|form=yes}}
{{learnlist/breedf/9|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4}}
 
====By [[Move Tutor|tutoring]]====
{{learnlist/tutorh/6|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4|xy=n}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Aqua Tail|Water|Physical|90|90|10||''|no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Draco Meteor|Dragon|Special|130|90|5||''|yes|yes|Beautiful|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Dragon Pulse|Dragon|Special|85|100|10||''|no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Earth Power|Ground|Special|90|100|10||''|no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Giga Drain|Grass|Special|75|100|10||''|no|yes|Clever|1|4}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Gravity|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|5|||no|yes|Clever|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Heat Wave|Fire|Special|95|90|10||''|no|yes|Beautiful|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Hyper Voice|Normal|Special|90|100|10||'''|no|yes|Cool|2|2}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Icy Wind|Ice|Special|55|95|15||''|no|yes|Beautiful|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Iron Defense|Steel|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||no|yes|Tough|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Iron Head|Steel|Physical|80|100|15||''|no|yes|Tough|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Iron Tail|Steel|Physical|100|75|15||''|no|yes|Cool|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Last Resort|Normal|Physical|140|100|5||'''|no|yes|Cute|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Magic Coat|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||no|yes|Beautiful|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Outrage|Dragon|Physical|120|100|10||''|no|yes|Cool|6|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Recycle|Normal|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|10|||no|yes|Clever|1|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Shock Wave|Electric|Special|60|&mdash;|20||''|no|yes|Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Signal Beam|Bug|Special|75|100|15||''|no|yes|Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Snore|Normal|Special|50|100|15||'''|no|yes|Cute|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Stealth Rock|Rock|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|20|||no|yes|Cool|2|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Tailwind|Flying|Status|&mdash;|&mdash;|15|||no|yes|Cool|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Trick|Psychic|Status|&mdash;|100|10|||no|yes|Clever|2|1}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Water Pulse|Water|Special|60|100|20||''|no|yes|Beautiful|3|0}}
{{learnlist/tutor6|Zen Headbutt|Psychic|Physical|80|90|15||''|no|yes|Clever|4|0}}
{{learnlist/tutorf/6|Arceus|Normal|Normal|4|form=yes}}


===Side game data===
===Side game data===
{{Sidegame|
{{Spindata/Head|type=Normal}}
type=Normal |
{{Spindata/PSMD|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
ndex=493 |
|coset=N/A
Ranger3=yes |
|conto=N/A
group3=Normal |
|recruitment=Clear [[Destiny Tower]]
assist3=Normal |
|gigantic=1
field3=None |
|P1=I am Arceus. I am the existence within nothingness.<br>We and our universe are both nothing and something…<br>Everything has two sides.
field3power=- |
|P2=We are to accept everything as it is…
browser3=It protects itself with psychic orbs that bring meteors down.|
}}
rumble2=yes |
|-
rumble2attack=5 |
{{Spindata/Ranger GS|col=6|type=Normal
rumble2defense=5 |
|group=Normal
rumble2speed=4 |
|assist=Normal
Conquest=yes |
|field=None
ConquestAtk=4 |
|fieldp=Tackle
ConquestSpd=5 |
|num=S-006
ConquestDef=5 |
|pastnum=221
ConquestHP=5 |
|browser=It protects itself with psychic orbs that bring meteors down.
ConquestRange=4 |
ConquestMove={{m|Judgment}} |
ConquestAbility1={{DL|List of Abilities in Pokémon Conquest|Omnipotent}} |
ConquestAbility2= |
ConquestAbility3= |
ConquestEvo=Does not evolve into or from anything |
ConquestLink='''[[Hero]]'''/'''[[Heroine]]'''
}}
}}
===Evolution===
{| style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unknown color}}; {{roundy|10px}} border: 3px solid #{{unknown color dark}};"
|-
|-
|
{{Spindata/RumbleBlast|col=6|type=Normal
{| style="background: #{{normal color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
|att=5
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{normal color dark}}; background: #{{normal color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Dream.png|96px]]
|def=5
|speed=4
}}
|-
|-
| <small>No {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
{{Spindata/RumbleRush|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|walk=1.95
|hp=63
|attack=87
|defense=63
|speed=70
}}
|-
|-
| style="background: #{{normal color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Normal}}</small>
{{Spindata/Conquest|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|}
|HP=5
|
|atk=4
{| style="background: #{{grass color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
|def=5
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{grass color dark}}; background: #{{grass color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Grass Dream.png|96px]]
|spd=5
|range=4
|move=Judgment
|ability1=Omnipotent
|evo=Does not evolve into or from anything
|link='''[[Hero]]'''/'''[[Heroine]]'''
}}
|-
|-
| [[File:Bag Meadow Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Meadow {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
{{Spindata/Battle Trozei|col=3|type=Normal|ndex=493
|power=5
|skill=Brute Force
|skilldesc=Deals normal damage even to types resistant to its type.
}}
{{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 Normal types in the combo.
}}
|-
|-
| style="background: #{{grass color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Grass}}</small>
{{Spindata/GO|col=6|type=Normal|ndex=493
|hatch=N/A
|buddy=20
|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}}
}}
|}
|}
===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.
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.
In games besides 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 back 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 the {{type|Normal}} 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]].
{| class="roundy" style="margin:auto; text-align:center; background: #{{unknown color}}; border: 3px solid #{{unknown color dark}}"
|-
|
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493|Arceus|Normal|Normal|Normal|<small>No Plate<br>[[File:Bag Blank Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Blank Plate}}{{sup/8|LA}}</small><br>No {{color2|000|Z-Crystal}}}}
|
{{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}}}}
|
|
{| style="background: #{{fire color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{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}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{fire color dark}}; background: #{{fire color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Fire Dream.png|96px]]
|-
| [[File:Bag Flame Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Flame {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
|-
| style="background: #{{fire color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Fire}}</small>
|}
|
|
{| style="background: #{{water color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{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}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{water color dark}}; background: #{{water color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Water Dream.png|96px]]
|-
| [[File:Bag Splash Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Splash {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
|-
| style="background: #{{water color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Water}}</small>
|}
|
|
{| style="background: #{{flying color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{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}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{flying color dark}}; background: #{{flying color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Flying Dream.png|96px]]
|-
| [[File:Bag Sky Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Sky {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
|-
| style="background: #{{flying color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Flying}}</small>
|}
|
|
{| style="background: #{{bug color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{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}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{bug color dark}}; background: #{{bug color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Bug Dream.png|96px]]
|-
| [[File:Bag Insect Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Insect {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
|-
| style="background: #{{bug color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Bug}}</small>
|}
|-
|-
|
|
{| style="background: #{{poison color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{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}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{poison color dark}}; background: #{{poison color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Poison Dream.png|96px]]
|-
| [[File:Bag Toxic Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Toxic {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
|-
| style="background: #{{poison color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Poison}}</small>
|}
|
|
{| style="background: #{{electric color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{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}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{electric color dark}}; background: #{{electric color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Electric Dream.png|96px]]
|-
| [[File:Bag Zap Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Zap {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
|-
| style="background: #{{electric color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Electric}}</small>
|}
|
|
{| style="background: #{{psychic color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{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}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{psychic color dark}}; background: #{{psychic color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Psychic Dream.png|96px]]
|-
| [[File:Bag Mind Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Mind {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
|-
| style="background: #{{psychic color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Psychic}}</small>
|}
|
|
{| style="background: #{{rock color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{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}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{rock color dark}}; background: #{{rock color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Rock Dream.png|96px]]
|-
| [[File:Bag Stone Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Stone {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
|-
| style="background: #{{rock color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Rock}}</small>
|}
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| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{ground color dark}}; background: #{{ground color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Ground Dream.png|96px]]
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| [[File:Bag Earth Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Earth {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
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| style="background: #{{ground color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Ground}}</small>
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{| style="background: #{{dark color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{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}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{dark color dark}}; background: #{{dark color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Dark Dream.png|96px]]
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| [[File:Bag Dread Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Dread {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
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| style="background: #{{dark color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Dark}}</small>
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{| style="background: #{{ghost color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{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}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{ghost color dark}}; background: #{{ghost color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Ghost Dream.png|96px]]
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| [[File:Bag Spooky Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Spooky {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
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| style="background: #{{ghost color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Ghost}}</small>
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{| style="background: #{{steel color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Psychic|Arceus|Psychic|Psychic|Psychic|[[File:Bag Mind Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Mind Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Psychium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Psychium Z}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{steel color dark}}; background: #{{steel color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Steel Dream.png|96px]]
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| [[File:Bag Iron Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Iron {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
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| style="background: #{{steel color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Steel}}</small>
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{| style="background: #{{fighting color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Ice|Arceus|Ice|Ice|Ice|[[File:Bag Icicle Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Icicle Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Icium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Icium Z}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{fighting color dark}}; background: #{{fighting color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Fighting Dream.png|96px]]
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| [[File:Bag Fist Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Fist {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
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| style="background: #{{fighting color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Fighting}}</small>
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{| style="background: #{{ice color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Dragon|Arceus|Dragon|Dragon|Dragon|[[File:Bag Draco Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Draco Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Dragonium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Dragonium Z}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{ice color dark}}; background: #{{ice color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Ice Dream.png|96px]]
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| [[File:Bag Icicle Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Icicle {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
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| style="background: #{{ice color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Ice}}</small>
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{| style="background: #{{dragon color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Dark|Arceus|Dark|Dark|Dark|[[File:Bag Dread Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Dread Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Darkinium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Darkinium Z}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{dragon color dark}}; background: #{{dragon color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Dragon Dream.png|96px]]
|-
| [[File:Bag Draco Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Draco {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
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| style="background: #{{dragon color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Dragon}}</small>
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{| style="background: #{{fairy color}}; {{roundy|10px}};"
{{Evobox/Setup|HOME0493Fairy|Arceus|Fairy|Fairy|Fairy|[[File:Bag Pixie Plate SV Sprite.png|24px]] <small>{{color2|000|Pixie Plate}}</small><br>[[File:Dream Fairium Z Sprite.png|24px]] {{color2|000|Fairium Z}}}}
| style="{{roundy|96px}} border: 2px solid #{{fairy color dark}}; background: #{{fairy color light}}; width:96px"| [[File:493Arceus Fairy Dream.png|96px]]
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| [[File:Bag Pixie Plate Sprite.png]] <small>Pixie {{color2|000|Plate}}</small>
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| style="background: #{{fairy color light}}; {{roundy|10px}}" | '''{{color|000|Arceus}}'''<br><small>{{typecolor|Fairy}}</small>
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===Evolution data===
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===Sprites===
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==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.
====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 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! ''
===[[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 {{sbw|Spirits (characters)|Spirit}}.
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==Trivia==
==Trivia==
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* Arceus's English name has had three different pronunciations. The announcer of {{g|Battle Revolution}} pronounced it "AR-see-uss". A promotional trailer for ''[[M12|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'' used the pronunciation "ar-SAY-us", a pronunciation supported by the katakana used to spell its name. In the final release of ''Arceus and the Jewel of Life'', it was pronounced "AR-key-us", which was affirmed as the official pronunciation by a [[Pokémon.com]] mailbag and by the [[Pokémon Essential Handbook]].
* 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>
** According to [[Tom Wayland]], the "AR-key-us" pronunciation was used due to concerns over the {{wp|arse|implications}} behind the first syllable of "AR-see-uss" in the UK and other British English-speaking territories.
* Arceus has the highest base stat total of all Normal-type {{OBP|Pokémon|species}}.
* Arceus has the highest base stat total of all {{type|Normal}} Pokémon and all Pokémon without [[Mega Evolution]] or [[Primal Reversion]].
* 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 has the highest base {{stat|Defense}} stat of all non-Mega Evolved Normal-type Pokémon.
** Arceus and Silvally have similar {{Shiny}} colorations, swapping their usual white to a light gold.
* Arceus is the only Pokémon at the end of a [[generation]] in National Pokédex order that does not have a base stat total of 600.
* 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]].
* In the Generation IV games, there are sprites for ???-type Arceus, but this is not obtainable as there is no [[Plate]].
* Arceus's [[signature move]], {{m|Judgment}}, is the only move that Arceus is guaranteed {{STAB}} for, as it is always the same type as Arceus itself.
[[File:493-Unknown.png|thumb|???-type Arceus]]
* Arceus is the only event-exclusive [[trio master]].
** Furthermore, Arceus is the only trio master of two different trios, being the master of both the [[lake guardians]] and the [[creation trio]].
* In Generation IV, {{m|Trick}} and {{m|Switcheroo}} will fail if used by a Pokémon with Multitype. However, starting in the Generation V games, it will only fail if used by a Pokémon with Multitype holding a Plate or targeting a Pokémon holding a Plate.
* 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 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 [[Pokémon 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.
* 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.
* Until {{g|Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire}}, Arceus's Plate variations were not recognized as [[form differences]] by the Pokédex. The same was true for {{p|Genesect}} and {{p|Furfrou}}.
* 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:Company Icon RKS Laboratories.png|thumb|150px|Icon for RKS Laboratories]]
* 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===
===Origin===
Arceus is 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 (god)|Apis}}. Based on its official artwork and attack movements in the 3D games, Arceus may be modeled after a {{wp|horse}}. The arc on its back may be inspired by the circle arc used to represent reincarnation in {{wp|Hinduism}}.
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}}. Based on its appearance and attack movements in the 3D games, Arceus may be modeled after a {{wp|llama}}, {{wp|horse}} or {{wp|qilin}}. 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 images of rulers and saints.


The conception of the first god might be influenced by the {{wp|Shinto}} gods {{wp|Kunitokotachi}} and {{wp|Amenominakanushi}}, who summoned {{wp|Izanami-no-Mikoto|Izanami}} and {{wp|Izanagi}} to create Japan with the spear. It may also be a reference to the {{wp|qilin}}, a Chinese mythical creature. Its myth is nearly identical to that of the {{wp|Pangu}}, the Chinese creation deity. Arceus may also represent or be inspired by the {{wp|bodhisattva}} {{wp|Avalokiteśvara}}, who, in {{wp|Buddhism}}, 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 Account|white, four-armed manifestation}} (which could look similar to Normal-type Arceus).
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. It may also be a reference to the {{wp|qilin}}. 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}}, 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 Normal-type Arceus).


====Name origin====
====Name origin====
Arceus may be a combination of ''{{wp|arch}}'' (referring to the highest point), ''{{wp|archon}}'' (a Greek word that means "ruler" or "lord"), ''arcanus'' (Latin for ''secret/sacred mystery''), ''archaic'' (ancient), αρχή ''arkhē'' (Greek for ''beginning''), or ''archetypus'' (Latin for ''original''), and ''{{wp|deus}}'' (Latin for ''god''). It may also derive from ''[[wiktionary:aureus|aureus]]'' (golden, in reference to its hooves and wheel), ''[[wiktionary:arc|arc]]'' (round or ring), or ''{{wp|Archeus}}'' (an aspect of the astral plane).
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).
 
Arceus itself says that its true name has no equivalent in human language.


==In other languages==
==In other languages==
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|ja=アルセウス ''Arceus''|jameaning=From a combination of ''arch'', ''archon'', ''arcanus'' (Latin for secret/sacred mystery), ''archaic'' (ancient), αρχή ''arkhē'' (Greek for beginning), or ''archetypus'' (Latin for original), and ''deus'' (Latin for god). May also derive from ''aureus'' (golden), ''arc'' (round or ring), or ''Archeus'' (an aspect of the astral plane).
|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}}''
|de=Arceus|demeaning=Same as Japanese name
|fr=Arceus|frmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|fr=Arceus|frmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|es=Arceus|esmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|es=Arceus|esmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|de=Arceus|demeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|it=Arceus|itmeaning=Same as Japanese name
|it=Arceus|itmeaning=Same as English/Japanese name
|ko=아르세우스 ''Areuse'useu''|komeaning=Transliteration of Japanese name
|ko=아르세우스 ''Arceus''|komeaning=Transcription of Japanese name
|zh_cmn=阿爾宙斯 ''Ā Ěr Zhòu Sī''|zh_cmnmeaning=Transliteration of its Japanese name. Also a portmanteau of {{tt|阿爾法 ''Ā'ěrfǎ''|Alpha}} and {{tt|宙斯 ''Zhòusī''|Zeus}}.
|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==
==Related articles==
* [[Arceus (M12)]]
* [[Arceus (M12)]]
* [[Arceus (Adventures)]]
* [[Arceus (game)]]
* [[Lake guardians]]
* [[Lake guardians]]
* [[Creation trio]]
* [[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==
<references/>


==External links==
==External links==
* {{wp|Arceus|Article on Wikipedia}}
* [http://www.smogon.com/dex/sm/pokemon/arceus-grass Grass-type Arceus] on Smogon Pokédex
* [http://www.smogon.com/bw/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/bw/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/bw/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/bw/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/bw/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/bw/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/bw/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/bw/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/bw/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/bw/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/bw/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/bw/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/bw/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/bw/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/bw/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/bw/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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