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Official Art

Global Link Art Image

Basic Info

Introduced: Generation 4
Species: Alpha Pokémon
Type: Normal
Height: 3.2m
Weight: 320kg
Catch Rate: 3
Base Happiness: 0
Gender Ratio: Genderless
Pokédex 3D AR: AR Marker
Generation 6 Cry

Names

Language Name
Chinese (Cantonese Hong Kong) 阿爾宙斯
Chinese (Mandarin Taiwan) 阿尔宙斯
English Arceus
French Arceus
German Arceus
Italian Arceus
Japanese アルセウス
Japanese (Romanized) Arceus
Japanese (Trademark) Arceus
Korean 아르세우스
Spanish Arceus

Dex Numbers

Dex #
National Dex #493

Abilities

  • Multitype: Changes the Pokémon’s type to match the Plate or Z-Crystal it holds.

Evolutionary Chain

Does not evolve/is not evolved into.

Breeding

Not capable of breeding.

Damage Taken

Fighting 2x
Ghost 0x

Alternate Forms

Normal
Form Thumbnail
Fighting
Form Thumbnail
Flying
Form Thumbnail
Unknown
Form Thumbnail
Poison
Form Thumbnail
Ground
Form Thumbnail
Rock
Form Thumbnail
Bug
Form Thumbnail
Ghost
Form Thumbnail
Steel
Form Thumbnail
Fire
Form Thumbnail
Water
Form Thumbnail
Grass
Form Thumbnail
Electric
Form Thumbnail
Psychic
Form Thumbnail
Ice
Form Thumbnail
Dragon
Form Thumbnail
Dark
Form Thumbnail
Fairy
Form Thumbnail

Base Stats

Gen Type(s) HP ATK DEF SP. ATK SP. DEF SPEED TOTAL
8 Normal 120
120
120
120
120
120
720
7 Normal 120
120
120
120
120
120
720
6 Normal 120
120
120
120
120
120
720

Dex Flavor Text

Game Dex Flavor Text
United States Pokémon Diamond It is painted in myths as the Pokémon who used its thousands of skills to create the world.
United States Pokémon Pearl It is described in myths as the first Pokémon being born when the world is still in the state of complete emptiness.
United States Pokémon Platinum It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
United States Pokémon HeartGold According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
United States Pokémon SoulSilver According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
United States Pokémon White It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
Japan Pokémon White なにも ない ばしょに あった タマゴのなかから すがたを あらわし せかいを うみだしたと されている。
United States Pokémon Black It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
Japan Pokémon Black なにも ない ばしょに あった タマゴのなかから すがたを あらわし せかいを うみだしたと されている。
United States Pokémon Black 2 It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing then shaped the world.
Japan Pokémon Black 2 なにも ない ばしょに あった タマゴのなかから すがたを あらわし せかいを うみだしたと されている。
United States Pokémon White 2 It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing then shaped the world.
Japan Pokémon White 2 なにも ない ばしょに あった タマゴのなかから すがたを あらわし せかいを うみだしたと されている。
United States Pokémon X According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
Japan Pokémon X タマゴから すがたを あらわして せかいの すべてを うみだしたと シンオウしんわに かたられている。
Germany Pokémon X In den Legenden Sinnohs heißt es, es sei aus einem Ei geschlüpft und hätte die gesamte Welt geschaffen.
France Pokémon X La mythologie de Sinnoh veut qu’il soit apparu sous forme d’Œuf et ait créé le monde.
Spain Pokémon X Según la mitología de Sinnoh, Arceus surgió de un huevo y después creó todo el mundo.
Italy Pokémon X Secondo la mitologia di Sinnoh, Arceus è nato da un uovo e poi ha creato il mondo.
South Korea Pokémon X 알에서 모습을 나타내 모든 세계를 창조했다고 신오신화에서 묘사된다.
United States Pokémon Y It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
Japan Pokémon Y うちゅうが まだ ない ころに さいしょに うまれた ポケモンと しんわの なかで かたられている。
Germany Pokémon Y Die Mythologie erzählt, dass dieses Pokémon geboren wurde, bevor das Universum überhaupt existierte.
France Pokémon Y Dans la mythologie, ce Pokémon existait déjà avant la formation de l’univers.
Spain Pokémon Y La mitología cuenta que este Pokémon nació antes de que el Universo existiera.
Italy Pokémon Y Nei racconti mitologici si dice che questo Pokémon sia nato ancor prima dell’universo.
South Korea Pokémon Y 우주가 아직 생기지 않았을 무렵에 처음으로 태어난 포켓몬이라고 신화 속에서 묘사된다.
United States Pokémon Omega Ruby It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
Japan Pokémon Omega Ruby うちゅうが まだ ない ころに さいしょに うまれた ポケモンと しんわの なかで かたられている。
Germany Pokémon Omega Ruby Die Mythologie erzählt, dass dieses Pokémon geboren wurde, bevor das Universum überhaupt existierte.
France Pokémon Omega Ruby Dans la mythologie, ce Pokémon existait déjà avant la formation de l’univers.
Spain Pokémon Omega Ruby La mitología cuenta que este Pokémon nació antes de que el Universo existiera.
Italy Pokémon Omega Ruby Nei racconti mitologici si dice che questo Pokémon sia nato ancor prima dell’universo.
South Korea Pokémon Omega Ruby 우주가 아직 생기지 않았을 무렵에 처음으로 태어난 포켓몬이라고 신화 속에서 묘사된다.
United States Pokémon Alpha Sapphire According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
Japan Pokémon Alpha Sapphire タマゴから すがたを あらわして せかいの すべてを うみだしたと シンオウしんわに かたられている。
Germany Pokémon Alpha Sapphire In den Legenden Sinnohs heißt es, es sei aus einem Ei geschlüpft und hätte die gesamte Welt geschaffen.
France Pokémon Alpha Sapphire La mythologie de Sinnoh veut qu’il soit apparu sous forme d’Œuf et ait créé le monde.
Spain Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Según la mitología de Sinnoh, Arceus surgió de un huevo y después creó todo el mundo.
Italy Pokémon Alpha Sapphire Secondo la mitologia di Sinnoh, Arceus è nato da un uovo e poi ha creato il mondo.
South Korea Pokémon Alpha Sapphire 알에서 모습을 나타내 모든 세계를 창조했다고 신오신화에서 묘사된다.
United States Pokémon Sword
United States Pokémon Shield

Sprite List

Gen/Game Normal Shiny
Fourth Generation
Diamond/Pearl
Platinum
Heart Gold/Soul Silver
Fifth Generation
Black/White anim anim
Sixth & Seventh Generation
XY
Sun/Moon

anim anim

anim anim

Character Appearances

Character Thumbnail
  • United States Arceus
  • Japan アルセウス
  • Japan Arceus
  • Japan Arceus

Episode Appearances

Ep # Title
Movie 12
Movie 15
Movie 18
PM2019 89
PM2019 90
PLA 1
PLA 2
PLA 3
PLA 4
SP 9
SP 15
PM2019 136
SP 26

TCG Cards

#94: Arceus Lv. X
Rarity:
Rare Holo LV.X
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#95: Arceus Lv. X
Rarity:
Rare Holo LV.X
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#96: Arceus Lv. X
Rarity:
Rare Holo LV.X
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#100: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#101: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#102: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#103: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#104: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#105: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
70
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#106: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#107: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
80
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#108: Arceus
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
90
Weakness:
Type
x2
Resistance:
Type
-20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#24: アルセウス
Rarity:
Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#57: Shining Arceus
Rarity:
Ultra Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
130
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#96: Arceus ◇
Rarity:
Rare Holo
Type:
Type
HP:
160
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy
#156: Arceus & Dialga & Palkia-GX
Rarity:
Rare Holo GX
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#220: Arceus & Dialga & Palkia-GX
Rarity:
Ultra Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#221: Arceus & Dialga & Palkia GX
Rarity:
Ultra Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#258: Arceus & Dialga & Palkia GX
Rarity:
Rainbow Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy Energy
#122: Arceus V
Rarity:
Holo Rare V
Type:
Type
HP:
220
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#123: Arceus VSTAR
Rarity:
Holo Rare VSTAR
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#165: Arceus V
Rarity:
Ultra Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
220
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#166: Arceus V
Rarity:
Ultra Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
220
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#176: Arceus VSTAR
Rarity:
Secret
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#184: Arceus VSTAR
Rarity:
Secret
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#70: Arceus VSTAR
Rarity:
Special Illustration Rare
Type:
Type
HP:
280
Weakness:
Type
x2
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#70: Arceus
Rarity:
3 Diamond
Type:
Type
HP:
120
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#71: Arceus ex
Rarity:
4 Diamond
Type:
Type
HP:
140
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#86: Arceus ex
Rarity:
2 Star
Type:
Type
HP:
140
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#95: Arceus ex
Rarity:
3 Star
Type:
Type
HP:
140
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy
#96: Arceus ex
Rarity:
Crown
Type:
Type
HP:
140
Weakness:
Type
+20
Retreat Cost:
Energy Energy

Event Pokemon

Title
Michina Arceus
Country: France
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2010-02-17
Ended: 2010-05-28
Michina Arceus
Country: Germany
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2010-02-17
Ended: 2010-05-28
Toys 'R US Arceus
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2009-11-07
Ended: 2009-11-15
Movie 12 Arceus
Country: Japan
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2009-07-18
Ended: 2009-09-30
Michina Arceus
Country: Australia
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2009-11-05
Ended: 2009-11-16
Michina Arceus
Country: United Kingdom
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2010-02-17
Ended: 2010-05-28
Michina Arceus
Country: Italy
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2010-02-17
Ended: 2010-03-26
Michina Arceus
Country: Spain
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2010-02-26
Ended: 2010-04-11
Pokémon Global Link - Arceus
Country: Japan
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2010-11-05
Ended: 2011-01-31
Vote to befriend a Pokémon: Arceus
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2012-02-01
Ended: 2012-05-01
Movie 18 Pre-order Ticket - Alternate Colored Arceus
Country: Japan
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2015-03-07
Ended: 2015-08-31
Movie 18 - Desert City Arceus
Country: South Korea
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2015-12-23
Ended: 2016-01-31
Manesh Christmas Arceus
Country: Singapore
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2015-12-21
Ended: 2016-01-30
Pokémon 20th Celebration - Arceus
Country: United States
Pokémon: Thumbanil Arceus
Started: 2016-08-01
Ended: 2016-11-30
Note: Move names that have a colored checkmark beside the name receive a Same Type Attack Bonus (STAB) when used by this Pokémon

Level Up Moves

Seismic Toss Type Icon Physical 20 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Cosmic Power Type Icon Status 20 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Natural Gift
Type Icon Physical 15 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Punishment Type Icon Physical 5 100 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1 1
Gravity Type Icon Status 5 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10 10
Earth Power Type Icon Special 10 90 100 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20 20
Hyper Voice
Type Icon Special 10 90 100 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30 30
Extreme Speed
Type Icon Physical 5 80 100 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40 40
Refresh
Type Icon Status 20 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50 50
Future Sight Type Icon Special 10 120 100 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60 60
Recover
Type Icon Status 10 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70 70
Hyper Beam
Type Icon Special 5 150 90 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80 80
Perish Song
Type Icon Status 5 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90 90
Judgment
Type Icon Special 10 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100 100

TM/HM Moves

Frustration
Type Icon Physical 20 100
Giga Impact
Type Icon Physical 5 150 90
Toxic Type Icon Status 10 90
Hone Claws Type Icon Status 15
Overheat Type Icon Special 5 130 90
Fly Type Icon Physical 15 90 95
Psychic Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Retaliate
Type Icon Physical 5 70 100
Dragon Claw Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Sunny Day Type Icon Status 5
Sandstorm Type Icon Status 10
Surf Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Aerial Ace Type Icon Physical 20 60
Brick Break Type Icon Physical 15 75 100
Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Shadow Ball Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Strength
Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Flamethrower Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Safeguard
Type Icon Status 25
Thunder Type Icon Special 10 110 70
Rest Type Icon Status 10
Bullet Seed Type Icon Physical 30 25 100
Roar
Type Icon Status 20
Thunderbolt Type Icon Special 15 90 100
Earthquake Type Icon Physical 10 100 100
Charge Beam Type Icon Special 10 50 90
Rain Dance Type Icon Status 5
Rock Smash Type Icon Physical 15 40 100
Double Team
Type Icon Status 15
Work Up
Type Icon Status 30
X-Scissor Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Psych Up
Type Icon Status 10
Dark Pulse Type Icon Special 15 80 100
Protect
Type Icon Status 10
Sleep Talk
Type Icon Status 10
Grass Knot Type Icon Special 20 100
Shadow Claw Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Hyper Beam
Type Icon Special 5 150 90
Quash Type Icon Status 15 100
Fire Blast Type Icon Special 5 110 85
Bulldoze Type Icon Physical 20 60 100
Swagger
Type Icon Status 15 85
Ice Beam Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Rock Tomb Type Icon Physical 15 60 95
Swords Dance
Type Icon Status 20
Substitute
Type Icon Status 10
Thunder Wave Type Icon Status 20 90
Trick Room Type Icon Status 5
Stone Edge Type Icon Physical 5 100 80
Waterfall Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Facade
Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Payback Type Icon Physical 10 50 100
Focus Blast Type Icon Special 5 120 70
Confide
Type Icon Status 20
Hail Type Icon Status 10
Dragon Pulse Type Icon Special 10 85 100
Solar Beam Type Icon Special 10 120 100
Dream Eater Type Icon Special 15 100 100
Cut
Type Icon Physical 30 50 95
Blizzard Type Icon Special 5 110 70
Psyshock Type Icon Special 10 80 100
Flash Cannon Type Icon Special 10 80 100
Rock Slide Type Icon Physical 10 75 90
Light Screen Type Icon Status 30
Giga Drain Type Icon Special 10 75 100
Telekinesis Type Icon Status 15
Energy Ball Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Avalanche Type Icon Physical 10 60 100
Will-O-Wisp Type Icon Status 15 85
Sludge Bomb Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Whirlpool Type Icon Special 15 35 85
Natural Gift
Type Icon Physical 15 100
Round
Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Silver Wind Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Secret Power
Type Icon Physical 20 70 100
Reflect Type Icon Status 20
Hidden Power
Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Return
Type Icon Physical 20 100
Poison Jab Type Icon Physical 20 80 100
Echoed Voice
Type Icon Special 15 40 100
Shock Wave Type Icon Special 20 60
Recycle
Type Icon Status 10
Flash
Type Icon Status 20 100
Snarl Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Water Pulse Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Incinerate Type Icon Special 15 60 100
Rock Climb
Type Icon Physical 20 90 85
Brine Type Icon Special 10 65 100
Calm Mind Type Icon Status 20
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Defog Type Icon Status 15
Endure
Type Icon Status 10
Dive Type Icon Physical 10 80 100

Egg Moves

No egg moves found

Move Tutors

Ancient Power Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Draco Meteor Type Icon Special 5 130 90
Iron Head Type Icon Physical 15 80 100
Mud-Slap Type Icon Special 10 20 100
Stealth Rock Type Icon Status 20
Dragon Pulse Type Icon Special 10 85 100
Earth Power Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Gravity Type Icon Status 5
Icy Wind Type Icon Special 15 55 95
Tailwind Type Icon Status 15
Heat Wave Type Icon Special 10 95 90
Outrage Type Icon Physical 10 120 100
Snore
Type Icon Special 15 50 100
Last Resort
Type Icon Physical 5 140 100
Trick Type Icon Status 10 100
Hyper Voice
Type Icon Special 10 90 100
Headbutt
Type Icon Physical 15 70 100
Dive Type Icon Physical 10 80 100
Twister Type Icon Special 20 40 100
Zen Headbutt Type Icon Physical 15 80 90
Role Play Type Icon Status 10
Fury Cutter Type Icon Physical 20 40 95
Aqua Tail Type Icon Physical 10 90 90
Magic Coat Type Icon Status 15
Signal Beam Type Icon Special 15 75 100
Iron Tail Type Icon Physical 15 100 75
Giga Drain Type Icon Special 10 75 100
Swift
Type Icon Special 20 60
Ominous Wind Type Icon Special 5 60 100
Shock Wave Type Icon Special 20 60
Recycle
Type Icon Status 10
Iron Defense Type Icon Status 15
Water Pulse Type Icon Special 20 60 100
Sleep Talk
Type Icon Status 10
Dark Pulse Type Icon Special 15 80 100