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Arceus is an equine being similar to a [[Wikipedia:Qilin|Qilin]] or Centaur. Its body color is white with a gray, vertically-striated underside, the pattern of which has similar recurrences on the underside of Arceus's mane, tail, and face, and Arceus's pointed feet are tipped with gold hooves. Its mane is quite long, jutting 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. The wheel also has four jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly resumes past Arceus's waist, the underside of Arceus's limbs also being gray in coloration, and with extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is fairly like its mane in shape and coloration. Arceus looks like a fusion of Palkia and Dialga, resembling a wingless dragon of some sort. Arceus will change color as well as type with whatever type plate it is holding. It is shown with other colors of the wheel, though always being different.
  
Arceus is an equine being similar to a [[Wikipedia:Qilin|Qilin]] or Centaur. Its body color is white with a gray, vertically-striated underside, the pattern of which has similar recurrences on the underside of Arceus's mane, tail, and face, and Arceus's pointed feet are tipped with gold hooves. Its mane is quite long, jutting 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. The wheel also has four jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly resumes past Arceus's waist, the underside of Arceus's limbs also being gray in coloration, and with extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is fairly like its mane in shape and coloration. Arceus looks like a fusion of Palkia and Dialga, resembling a wingless dragon of some sort. Arceus will change color as well as type with whatever type plate it is holding. It is shown with other colors of the wheel, though always being different.
   
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===Special abilities===
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===Natural abilities===
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[[File:Arceus .jpeg|thumb|Arceus in the 12th movie]]
  
 
Arceus has the ability [[Multitype]], which is an ability exclusive only to this [[Pokémon]]. [[Multitype]] allows Arceus to change its [[type]] based on whichever [[plate]] it is currently holding, e.g. holding the [[Plate|Flame Plate]] makes it the {{type|Fire}}-Type. Likewise, a [[Plate|Splash Plate]] will make it a {{type|Water}}-Type. Generation VI introduced Fairy type, so Arceus can be a {{type|Fairy}} Type upon having [[Plate|Pixie Plate]].
  
Arceus has the ability [[Multitype]], which is an ability exclusive only to this [[Pokémon]]. [[Multitype]] allows Arceus to change its [[type]] based on whichever [[plate]] it is currently holding, e.g. holding the [[Plate|Flame Plate]] makes it the {{type|Fire}}-Type. Likewise, a [[Plate|Splash Plate]] will make it a {{type|Water}}-Type. Generation VI introduced Fairy type, so Arceus can be a {{type|Fairy}} Type upon having [[Plate|Pixie Plate]].
   
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According to the [[Pokédex]], Arceus in mythology is said to have shaped the Universe with its "1,000 " arms, though, due to Arceus not actually having any arms, it can safely be assumed that the "1,000 arms" are metaphorical. The "1,000" arms could be Arceus's move "Judgement" but this is still unknown. It has also been stated that Arceus created the Legendary Titans (otherwise known as the Dragon Trio) [[Dialga]], [[Palkia]], and surprisingly [[Giratina]], as well as the Lake Guardian Trio (also known as the Lake Spirits) [[Uxie]], [[Mesprit]], and [[Azelf]]. Arceus can also easily hold off Giratina, Palkia, and Dialga all at the same time, making it incredibly powerful and it can speak using telepathy. Its balanced stats surpasses [[Mew]]'s, [[Celebi]]'s, [[Jirachi]]'s, [[Manaphy]]'s, and even [[Victini]]'s. It is also capable of learning Draco Meteor if given the Draco Plate. It can learn pretty much any move and the only moves it cannot learn are the ones that requires the arms, which it lacks. Strangely it is also capable of using [[Seismic Toss]] despite not having any arms to toss its opponents with (it may do this with levitation.). It can be said that Arceus is arguably the most powerful Pokemon since its the creator of all pokemon and its ability to overpower three extremely powerful legendary pokemon (Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina.)
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According to the [[Pokédex]], Arceus in mythology is said to have shaped the Universe with its "1,000 " arms, though, due to Arceus not actually having any arms, it can safely be assumed that the "1,000 arms" are metaphorical. The "1,000" arms could be Arceus's move "Judgement" but this is still unknown. It has also been stated that Arceus created the Legendary Titans (otherwise known as the Dragon Trio) [[Dialga]], [[Palkia]], and surprisingly [[Giratina]], as well as the Lake Guardian Trio (also known as the Lake Spirits) [[Uxie]], [[Mesprit]], and [[Azelf]]. Arceus can also easily hold off Giratina, Palkia, and Dialga all at the same time, making it incredibly powerful and it can speak using telepathy. Its balanced stats surpasses [[Mew]]'s, [[Celebi]]'s, [[Jirachi]]'s, [[Manaphy]]'s, and even [[Victini]]'s. It is also capable of learning Draco Meteor if given the Draco Plate. It can learn nearly every move, excluding ones that require the use of arms or hands. The expetion to this is [[Seismic Toss]], although it can be presumed that it can lift its foes with telepathy. It can be said that Arceus is arguably the most powerful Pokemon since its the creator of all pokemon and its ability to overpower three extremely powerful legendary pokemon (Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina.)
   
 
==Evolution==
  
==Evolution==
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===Game locations===
  
===Game locations===
 
{{Game Locations
  
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===Pokédex Entries===
  
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|diamond=It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
  
|diamond=It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
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|or=According to the legends of [[Sinnoh]], this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
  
|or=According to the legends of [[Sinnoh]], this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
 
|as= It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.}}
  
|as= It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.}}
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===Stats===
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===Learnset===
  
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{{Movessetmid|20|[[Earth Power]]|90|100|10|Ground|Special}}
 
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{{Movessetmid|50|[[Refresh]]|–|–|20|Normal|Status}}
  
{{Movessetmid|50|[[Refresh]]|–|–|20|Normal|Status}}
 
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{{Movessetmid|90|[[Perish Song]]|–|–|5|Normal|Status}}
  
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{{Movessetend|type=Normal}}
   
 
===Sprites===
  
===Sprites===
 
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====Other forms====
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493bug front.png]]<br />'''Bug-type'''
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493dark front.png]]<br />'''Dark-type'''
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493dragon front.png]]<br />'''Dragon-type'''
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493electric front.png]]<br />'''Electric-type'''
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493fighting front.png]]<br />'''Fighting-type'''
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493flying front.png]]<br />'''Flying-type'''
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|-align="center"
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493ghost front.png]]<br />'''Ghost-type'''
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493grass front.png]]<br />'''Grass-type'''
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493ground front.png]]<br />'''Ground-type'''
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493fire front.png]]<br />'''Fire-type'''
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493ice front.png]]<br />'''Ice-type'''
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493poison front.png]]<br />'''Poison-type'''
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|-align="center"
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493psychic front.png]]<br />'''Psychic-type'''
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493rock front.png]]<br />'''Rock-type'''
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493steel front.png]]<br />'''Steel-type'''
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493water front.png]]<br />'''Water-type'''
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|style="background:#A8A878"|[[File:DP 493unknown front.png]]<br />'''???-type'''
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==Appearances==
  
==Appearances==
 
===Anime===
  
===Anime===
 
{{Main|Arceus (MS012)}}
  
{{Main|Arceus (MS012)}}
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Arceus appeared in ''[[MS012: Pokémon - Arceus and the Jewel of Life|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', making its debut appearance in any form of the [[Pokémon]] Anime. Arceus was betrayed by [[Damos]] (but, revealed brainwashed by Marcus) then become upset. After he was returned, he battled against [[Dialga (anime)|Dialga]], [[Palkia (anime)|Palkia]], and [[Giratina (anime)|Giratina]]. Dialga transported [[Ash Ketchum]], [[Dawn (anime)|Dawn]],[[Brock (anime)|Brock]], and [[Sheena]] back in time to stop Marcus from betraying Arceus in the first place.
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[[File:Arceus2.jpg|thumb|Arceus in the 12th Movie Trailer.]]
  
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Arceus appeared in ''[[MS012: Pokémon - Arceus and the Jewel of Life|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]'', making its debut appearance in any form of the [[Pokémon]] Anime. Arceus was betrayed by [[Damos]] (but, revealed brainwashed by Marcus) then become upset. After he was returned, he battled against [[Dialga]], [[Palkia]], and [[Giratina]]. Dialga transported Ash, Dawn, Brock, and Sheena (a new character) back in time to stop Marcus from betraying Arceus in the first place.
  
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{{Main|Arceus (MS018)}}
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Arceus also appears with other Legendary Pokémon in the 18th Pokémon movie.
   
 
Arceus also appeared along with Dialga, Palkia and Giratina in the opening "The Greatest - Everyday!". It eventually is the world's most powerful Pokémon.
  
Arceus also appeared along with Dialga, Palkia and Giratina in the opening "The Greatest - Everyday!". It eventually is the world's most powerful Pokémon.
   
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===Manga===
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[[File:791px-Arceus Adventures.png|thumb|Arceus in Manga.]]
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{{Main|Arceus (Adventures)}}
 
Gold will fight against Arceus in the later chapters of Heartgold and Soulsilver Pokémon Adventures.
  
Gold will fight against Arceus in the later chapters of Heartgold and Soulsilver Pokémon Adventures.
   
 
==Trivia==
  
==Trivia==
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*Arceus is the second highest level [[Pokémon]] and highest level [[Legendary Pokémon]] able to be caught in any game at level 80. A level 100 [[Magikarp]] can be found in [[Pokemon Platinum]] using the [[Super Rod]] in the [[Resort Area]].
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*Arceus is the second highest level [[Pokémon]] and highest level [[Legendary Pokémon]] able to be caught in any game at level 80. A level 100 [[Magikarp]] can be found in [[Pokémon Platinum]] using the [[Super Rod]] in the [[Resort Area]].
 
*Arceus's name pronunciation in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] is Ar-SEE-us, however, this is wrong, compared to the movie's pronunciation of (Which is also the official pronunciation announced by Game Freak) Ar-KEE-us.
  
*Arceus's name pronunciation in [[Pokémon Battle Revolution]] is Ar-SEE-us, however, this is wrong, compared to the movie's pronunciation of (Which is also the official pronunciation announced by Game Freak) Ar-KEE-us.
 
*In the movie "[[MS012: Pokémon - Arceus and the Jewel of Life|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]", Arceus was being kept alive by the plates which changed its type. In the Pokémon games, Arceus doesn't have any plates when you encounter it.
  
*In the movie "[[MS012: Pokémon - Arceus and the Jewel of Life|Arceus and the Jewel of Life]]", Arceus was being kept alive by the plates which changed its type. In the Pokémon games, Arceus doesn't have any plates when you encounter it.
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*The Greek word 'archaois' means ancient. It then became the English word "archaic" which probably refers to how Arceus created the world and could be the first ever [[Pokémon]].
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*The Greek word 'archaois' means ancient. It then became the English word "archaic", which probably refers to how Arceus created the world and could be the first ever Pokémon.
 
*Arceus runs in the air like a horse.
  
*Arceus runs in the air like a horse.
 
*Arceus, [[Meloetta]] and [[Regigigas]] are the only [[Normal Pokémon|Normal]]-type Legendary Pokémon.
  
*Arceus, [[Meloetta]] and [[Regigigas]] are the only [[Normal Pokémon|Normal]]-type Legendary Pokémon.
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*Arceus was considered as the God or creator of Pokémon universe based on Sinnoh myth and the very first Pokémon in existence.
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*Although it is genderless, its voice is that of a male and male characteristics.
  
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*Arceus was considered as the God or creator of Pokémon universe based on Sinnoh myth and the very first Pokemon in existence.
  
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*If you have all stats at max with beneficial nature it would have a stat total of 2,304.
  
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*Due to its body shape, Arceus' species is hard to figure out and is interpreted differently from person to person. This is fitting, as the concept of God usually differs from one human being to another.
  
   
 
==Gallery==
  
==Gallery==
 
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Arceus in Sinjoh Ruins.png|Arceus in the Sinjoh Ruins where Ethan and Lyra are preparing to hold the egg.
  
Arceus in Sinjoh Ruins.png|Arceus in the Sinjoh Ruins where Ethan and Lyra are preparing to hold the egg.
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==References==
  
==References==
 
[http://pokepassion.blogspot.com/2014/04/MewtwoStrongestPokemon.html Arceus Strongest Pokémon]
  
[http://pokepassion.blogspot.com/2014/04/MewtwoStrongestPokemon.html Arceus Strongest Pokémon]
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{{Reflist}}
  
{{Reflist}}

Revision as of 23:30, 5 January 2016

Arceus (Japanese: アルセウス Aruseusu) is a Normal-type Legendary Pokémon introduced in Generation IV. This Pokémon is known as the creator of the Pokémon world.

Biology

Physiology

Arceus Forms

Arceus as all of its different forms

Arceus is an equine being similar to a Qilin or Centaur. Its body color is white with a gray, vertically-striated underside, the pattern of which has similar recurrences on the underside of Arceus's mane, tail, and face, and Arceus's pointed feet are tipped with gold hooves. Its mane is quite long, jutting 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. The wheel also has four jewels attached to it. The pattern of striated gray of Arceus's underbelly resumes past Arceus's waist, the underside of Arceus's limbs also being gray in coloration, and with extrusions at the tops of the legs. Arceus's tail is fairly like its mane in shape and coloration. Arceus looks like a fusion of Palkia and Dialga, resembling a wingless dragon of some sort. Arceus will change color as well as type with whatever type plate it is holding. It is shown with other colors of the wheel, though always being different.

Natural abilities

Arceus has the ability Multitype, which is an ability exclusive only to this Pokémon. Multitype allows Arceus to change its type based on whichever plate it is currently holding, e.g. holding the Flame Plate makes it the Fire-Type. Likewise, a Splash Plate will make it a Water-Type. Generation VI introduced Fairy type, so Arceus can be a Fairy Type upon having Pixie Plate.

According to the Pokédex, Arceus in mythology is said to have shaped the Universe with its "1,000 " arms, though, due to Arceus not actually having any arms, it can safely be assumed that the "1,000 arms" are metaphorical. The "1,000" arms could be Arceus's move "Judgement" but this is still unknown. It has also been stated that Arceus created the Legendary Titans (otherwise known as the Dragon Trio) Dialga, Palkia, and surprisingly Giratina, as well as the Lake Guardian Trio (also known as the Lake Spirits) Uxie, Mesprit, and Azelf. Arceus can also easily hold off Giratina, Palkia, and Dialga all at the same time, making it incredibly powerful and it can speak using telepathy. Its balanced stats surpasses Mew's, Celebi's, Jirachi's, Manaphy's, and even Victini's. It is also capable of learning Draco Meteor if given the Draco Plate. It can learn nearly every move, excluding ones that require the use of arms or hands. The expetion to this is Seismic Toss, although it can be presumed that it can lift its foes with telepathy. It can be said that Arceus is arguably the most powerful Pokemon since its the creator of all pokemon and its ability to overpower three extremely powerful legendary pokemon (Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina.)

Evolution

Arceus does not evolve.

Game Info

Arceus first appeared in the Generation IV games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl being a Legendary Pokémon. As of November 2009, Nintendo released a one of a kind Arceus to the USA. So far this has been the only way to get an Arceus except through the use of a cheating device. Arceus is captured in Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum versions after obtaining the Azure Flute event item through the aforementioned cheating device and using it to gain access to the Hall of Origin. Even though Arceus existed in the first Generation IV games, it was not revealed by Nintendo until February 2009. In the game there exists data for the ??? Type Arceus (and apparently the ??? Plate as well), but there is no way of obtaining it except via hacking. (It is possible that Nintendo only put a ??? type coloring for Arceus and a ??? Plate in the games code to keep it from crashing). In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, there is an event in which you can trade the 12th movie Arceus over from Diamond, Pearl or Platinum, enter a new set of ruins (the Sinjoh Ruins) and watch Arceus create a newborn Dialga, Palkia, or Giratina, all at level one and each holding their respective orbs. The event can be activated twice; once with the movie/TRU Arceus and another time with a Hall of Origin Arceus, although the only way to obtain a Hall of Origin Arceus at this time is through cheating (a YouTube video demonstrating this). Arceus is also in the game Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Time/Darkness/Sky. At the final floor at the last dungeon, your hero will find a Silver Arceus Statue. It will give you a very powerful item called a Space Globe, which raises all the active Team Member's Attack stat. Arceus itself does not appear in the game. However, Arceus has a very small role in the end of the Final episode. After beating Primal Dialga and Dusknoir vanishes from the timeline Grovyle and Celebi are about to themselves. However, it is suddenly cancelled and Dusknoir's fading is erased. Dialga (despite being how the Hero is brought back to the timeline) says it is not his doing, but another Pokémon's at a much higher power level. Many think that this Pokémon is Arceus, because Arceus is stronger than Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina combined and Dialga controls time while Palkia controls Space. In Guardian Signs, he is found the Light Temple along in the Sky Fortress.

Game locations

Locations
Version(s) Area(s) Rarity
Diamond and Pearl Hall of Origin (Requires Azure Flute) One
Platinum Hall of Origin (Requires Azure Flute) One
HeartGold and SoulSilver Trade None
Black and White Pokémon Global Link via event One
X and Y Transfer None
Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire Trade None

Pokédex Entries

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Stats

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Learnset

LevelingGeneration IV
Level Move Power Accuracy PP Type Cat. Contest Cat. Appeal
1 Seismic Toss – 100% 20 Type Fighting HOME Fighting Physical
1 Cosmic Power – –% 20 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
1 Natural Gift – 100% 15 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
1 Punishment – 100% 5 Type Dark HOME Dark Physical
10 Gravity – –% 5 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Status
20 Earth Power 90 100% 10 Type Ground HOME Ground Special
30 Hyper Voice 90 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
40 Extreme Speed 80 100% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Physical
50 Refresh – –% 20 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
60 Future Sight 100 100% 10 Type Psychic HOME Psychic Special
70 Recover – –% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
80 Hyper Beam 150 90% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
90 Perish Song – –% 5 Type Normal HOME Normal Status
100 Judgment 100 100% 10 Type Normal HOME Normal Special
Bold indicates this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.
Italic indicates an evolved or alternate form of this Pokémon receives STAB from this move.

Sprites

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Other forms

DP 493bug front
Bug-type 		DP 493dark front
Dark-type 		DP 493dragon front
Dragon-type 		DP 493electric front
Electric-type 		DP 493fighting front
Fighting-type 		DP 493flying front
Flying-type
DP 493ghost front
Ghost-type 		DP 493grass front
Grass-type 		DP 493ground front
Ground-type 		DP 493fire front
Fire-type 		DP 493ice front
Ice-type 		DP 493poison front
Poison-type
DP 493psychic front
Psychic-type 		DP 493rock front
Rock-type 		DP 493steel front
Steel-type 		DP 493water front
Water-type 		DP 493unknown front
???-type

Appearances

Anime

Main article: Arceus (MS012)

Arceus appeared in Arceus and the Jewel of Life, making its debut appearance in any form of the Pokémon Anime. Arceus was betrayed by Damos (but, revealed brainwashed by Marcus) then become upset. After he was returned, he battled against Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina. Dialga transported Ash Ketchum, Dawn,Brock, and Sheena back in time to stop Marcus from betraying Arceus in the first place.

Main article: Arceus (MS018)

Arceus also appears with other Legendary Pokémon in the 18th Pokémon movie.

Arceus also appeared along with Dialga, Palkia and Giratina in the opening "The Greatest - Everyday!". It eventually is the world's most powerful Pokémon.

Manga

Main article: Arceus (Adventures)

Gold will fight against Arceus in the later chapters of Heartgold and Soulsilver Pokémon Adventures.

Trivia

  • Arceus is the second highest level Pokémon and highest level Legendary Pokémon able to be caught in any game at level 80. A level 100 Magikarp can be found in Pokémon Platinum using the Super Rod in the Resort Area.
  • Arceus's name pronunciation in Pokémon Battle Revolution is Ar-SEE-us, however, this is wrong, compared to the movie's pronunciation of (Which is also the official pronunciation announced by Game Freak) Ar-KEE-us.
  • In the movie "Arceus and the Jewel of Life", Arceus was being kept alive by the plates which changed its type. In the Pokémon games, Arceus doesn't have any plates when you encounter it.
  • The Greek word 'archaois' means ancient. It then became the English word "archaic", which probably refers to how Arceus created the world and could be the first ever Pokémon.
  • Arceus runs in the air like a horse.
  • Arceus, Meloetta and Regigigas are the only Normal-type Legendary Pokémon.
  • Arceus was considered as the God or creator of Pokémon universe based on Sinnoh myth and the very first Pokémon in existence.

Gallery

References

Arceus Strongest Pokémon

See also

v · d · eLegendary and Mythical* Pokémon
Generation I
Generation II
Generation III
Generation IV
Generation V
Generation VI
Generation VII
Generation VIII
Generation IX

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