Pokemon Guide
Arceus is a Normal-type Pokemon known for its Sinnoh-era role, evolution method, abilities and matchup profile. This guide covers Arceus’s stats, best moves, abilities, evolution, shiny form, typing, weaknesses and locations.
Normal Form
Shiny Form
Alternate Form
Last Updated: May 2026 | Page Status: This Arceus guide supports current Pokemon games, Pokemon Champions and future updates. Location, moves and availability details will be updated as new Pokemon game data becomes available.
| Description | Quick Facts |
| Stats | Best Moves |
| All Moves | Weaknesses |
| Evolution | Locations |
| Abilities | FAQ |
Arceus is a Normal-type Pokemon from the Sinnoh era. It is known for its distinctive design, battle role, evolution requirements and useful movepool across different Pokemon games.
Competitive Overview
Arceus can be useful in competitive Pokemon depending on the format, available moves and ruleset. Its typing, abilities and movepool give it specific matchups where it can pressure opponents or support a team.
Like many Pokemon, Arceus performs best when its weaknesses are covered by teammates and its strongest moves are used in the right matchup.
Here are the key facts to know about Arceus, including its type, abilities, height, weight and species information.
Name
Arceus
National Dex
#0493
Type
Normal
Species
Alpha Pokemon
Height
10’06” / 3.2 m
320 cm
Weight
705.5 lbs / 320.0 kg
320.0 kg
Abilities
Multitype
Arceus has a stat profile built around its battle role and typing. Use the stat section below to compare its HP, Attack, Defense, Special Attack, Special Defense and Speed.
These are some of Arceus’s most useful and recognizable moves across Pokemon games.
Judgment is one of Arceus’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Extreme Speed is one of Arceus’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Recover is one of Arceus’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Calm Mind is one of Arceus’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Swords Dance is one of Arceus’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Earth Power is one of Arceus’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Shadow Claw is one of Arceus’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Ice Beam is one of Arceus’s most useful moves across Pokemon games, offering reliable pressure, coverage or support depending on the format.
Use the section below to view Arceus’s move list by learn method.
Move data shown from: Pokemon Scarlet and Violet
Arceus is a Normal-type Pokemon. Its typing determines which attacks are super effective, resisted or blocked.
Type
Normal
Weaknesses
Fighting
Resistances
None
Immunity
Ghost
Arceus’s abilities can affect how it handles matchups, disruption, damage or team support.
Multitype gives Arceus an important battle trait depending on the game, format and ruleset.
This section shows the Arceus evolution line and how each stage is obtained.
Single Stage
Does not evolve
Arceus’s availability changes depending on the Pokemon game. Older games are still listed for consistency, including games where Arceus had not been introduced yet.
| Game | Where to Find Arceus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Red |
Not available because Arceus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Blue |
Not available because Arceus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Yellow |
Not available because Arceus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Arceus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Gold |
Not available because Arceus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Silver |
Not available because Arceus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Crystal |
Not available because Arceus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Arceus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Ruby |
Not available because Arceus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Sapphire |
Not available because Arceus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon Emerald |
Not available because Arceus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon FireRed |
Not available because Arceus had not been introduced yet. |
 Pokemon LeafGreen |
Not available because Arceus had not been introduced yet. |
| Game | Where to Find Arceus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Diamond |
Hall of Origin through the Azure Flute event, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Pearl |
Hall of Origin through the Azure Flute event, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Platinum |
Hall of Origin through the Azure Flute event, or trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon HeartGold |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon SoulSilver |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Arceus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Black |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Black 2 |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon White 2 |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Arceus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon X |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Y |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Omega Ruby |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Alpha Sapphire |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Arceus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sun |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Moon |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Sun |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Ultra Moon |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Pikachu |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Let’s Go Eevee |
Trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
| Game | Where to Find Arceus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Sword |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Shield |
Not available in this game. |
 Pokemon Brilliant Diamond |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Shining Pearl |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends: Arceus |
Temple of Sinnoh after completing the required Pokedex and story conditions. |
| Game | Where to Find Arceus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Scarlet |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Violet |
Event, trade, transfer or migrate from another game. |
 Pokemon Legends Z-A |
Not available in this game. |
| Game | Where to Find Arceus |
|---|---|
 Pokemon Winds and Waves |
Coming soon once official location, encounter or transfer information is confirmed. |
Arceus can change type through Plates and its Multitype ability in supported games. This makes Arceus one of the most flexible Pokemon because its form and typing can shift based on the held Plate or related item mechanics.
Arceus can change type through Plates and its Multitype ability in supported games. This makes Arceus one of the most flexible Pokemon because its form and typing can shift based on the held Plate or related item mechanics.
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Here are quick answers to common questions about Arceus. This FAQ is visible on-page content only and does not use FAQ schema markup.
Arceus is a Normal-type Pokemon.
Arceus is weak to Fighting-type moves.
Arceus does not evolve.
Arceus’s abilities are Multitype.
Arceus’s best moves often include Judgment, Extreme Speed, Recover, Calm Mind, Swords Dance, Earth Power, Shadow Claw, Ice Beam.
Arceus can be useful depending on the game and format thanks to its typing, abilities and movepool.
Check the location section above because Arceus availability changes by game.
Not available in this game.
Final Output Note:
Removed the Featured Competitive Build section because no confirmed The Game Haus Pokemon Champions build link was provided or confirmed for Arceus.
Removed Mega or alternate form sections where not applicable. Kept alternate form coverage where applicable.
Stats, image and move tables are shortcode-driven. Description, abilities, locations, FAQ and form notes are manually written.
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