Arceus (Pokémon)
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Arceus (Japanese: アルセウス Arseus) is the last Legendary Pokémon of Generation IV and the final Pokémon in the National Pokédex as of that generation.
Arceus is classified as the "Creation Pokémon", and is said to be the creator of the Pokémon universe. Dialga and Palkia are said to be alter-egos of Arceus, and it also created Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf.
This is the fourth event legendary Pokémon, which can only be received during a Pokémon event or a Nintendo event.
Biology
Physiology
Arseus is possibly an equine being that may be based on a horse-like mammal or qilin. Its body is white and has gold hooves attached to its four legs. Its hair or mane is quite long and its face is green. It also has a cross-like wheel attached to its body, which changes color based on Arseus' current type
Arceus has been described as the Pokémon who created the Pokémon universe, something that breaks the long-standing theory that Mew is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
Gender differences
Arceus is genderless, as it is the only one.
Special abilities
While Arceus may be a pure Normal-type, due to Arceus's Multi-Type ability allows for its type to change into any of the other 16 types depending on what type of special plate it holds.
Arceus's signature move, Judgment, also changes its type depending on the type of special plate Arceus is holding.
Behavior
Habitat
Arceus is rumored to live at the Beginning Dimension.
Diet
Main article: Pokémon food
In the anime
In the manga
In the TCG
Pokédex entries
Game | Pokédex | |
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Pokémon Diamond | It is painted in myths as the Pokémon who used its thousands of skills to create the world. | |
Pokémon Pearl | It is described in myths as the first Pokémon being born when the world was still in the state of complete emptiness. |
Game locations
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In side games
Base stats
Stat | Range | ||
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At Lv. 50 | At Lv. 100 | ||
HP: 120
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180 - 227 | 350 - 444 | |
120
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112 - 189 | 220 - 372 | |
120
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112 - 189 | 220 - 372 | |
120
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112 - 189 | 220 - 372 | |
120
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112 - 189 | 220 - 372 | |
120
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112 - 189 | 220 - 372 | |
Total: 720
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Other Pokémon with this total | ||
Type effectiveness
No plate equipped
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With Flame Plate
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With Splash Plate
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With Zap Plate
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With Meadow Plate
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With Icicle Plate
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With Fist Plate
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With Toxic Plate
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With Earth Plate
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With Sky Plate
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Note: If Gravity is used, the effectiveness of Ground becomes 100.
With Mind Plate
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With Insect Plate
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With Stone Plate
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With Spooky Plate
Template:DP type effectiveness Note: If a move like Foresight is used, the effectiveness of Normal and Fighting will be 100
With Draco Plate
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With Dread Plate
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Note: If Miracle Eye is used, the effectiveness of Psychic becomes 100.
With Iron Plate
Learnset
Arceus is capable of learning the following moves: NOTE: Moves in bold are damage moves to which STAB apply, provided Arceus isn't holding any plate. If a plate is held, STAB is applied for moves of that particular type and Judgment only.
By leveling up
Game | Generation IV |
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Start | Seismic Toss Cosmic Power Natural Gift Punishment |
10 | Gravity |
20 | Earth Power |
30 | Hyper Voice |
40 | Extremespeed |
50 | Refresh |
60 | Future Sight |
70 | Recover |
80 | Hyper Beam |
90 | Perish Song |
100 | Judgment |
By TM/HM
By Move Tutor
- Draco Meteor (when holding the Draco Plate)
Evolution
Trivia
At Level 80, Arceus is the highest level non-glitch Pokémon available for capture. By statistical average, Arceus is the strongest Pokémon of all time.
Origin
Arceus may be a reference to the Chinese mythical creature, the qilin.
Name origin
Arceus's name probably comes from the word deus, which is Latin and Greek for god.
External links
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This Pokémon article is part of Project Pokédex, a Bulbapedia project that aims to write comprehensive articles on each Pokémon as a species. |