arceus

Arceus is a Normal-type Pokémon introduced in Generation IV.

Type: Normal

Abilities:

• Multitype: Changes Arceus's type to match its held Plate or Z-Crystal, allowing it to become any of the known Pokémon types.

Physical Characteristics:

• Arceus is a large, white, equine-like Pokémon with a graceful appearance.
• It has a long, flowing mane and a golden cross-like wheel attached to its midsection, adorned with green gems.
• Arceus’s body is primarily white with gray underside and is accentuated by various gold and green features.
• Its eyes are green, and it has a pointed face with a calm and regal demeanor.

Behavior and Habitat:

• Known as the "Original One," Arceus is said to have shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
• It is a mythical Pokémon and is not typically found in the wild.
• Arceus is often depicted in ancient ruins or places of significant spiritual importance, such as the Hall of Origin.

In Battle:

• Arceus is a versatile and powerful Pokémon that can adapt to any type advantage by holding different Plates or Z-Crystals.
• Signature move: Judgment, a highly powerful attack that changes type based on Arceus’s current type.
• With high base stats across the board, Arceus can fulfill multiple roles, from physical attacker to special defender.
• Its adaptability makes it a challenging opponent, capable of countering many types effectively.

Evolution:

• Arceus does not evolve from or into any other Pokémon. It is a standalone mythical Pokémon.

Interesting Facts:

• Arceus is often considered the creator of the Pokémon universe, giving life to Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina, as well as the Lake Guardians.
• In mythology, it is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, becoming the first Pokémon.
• It features prominently in the lore of the Sinnoh region, and its story is central to the games Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, and their remakes.
• Arceus has the unique ability to change its type, which is a trait that is unmatched by any other Pokémon, making it one of the most versatile and strategically complex Pokémon in battle.

Level Up

TM/HM

Breeding

Tutor

Other

• Diamond: It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
• Pearl: It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
• Platinum: It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
• Heartgold: According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
• Soulsilver: According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
• Black: It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
• White: It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
• Black-2: It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing then shaped the world.
• White-2: It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing then shaped the world.
• X: According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
• Y: It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
• Omega-Ruby: According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
• Alpha-Sapphire: It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
• Legends-Arceus: It is the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui. Its luminance guides and protects all Pokémon. Hisuian mythology states that Arceus is the creator of all things.