Arceus FAQ · type, weaknesses, evolution, stats
TL;DR. Arceus (#0493) is a normal-type Pokémon from Generation 4 (Sinnoh). The Alpha Pokémon. It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
What type is Arceus?
Arceus is a pure Normal-type Pokémon. It has a single typing, which means a simpler matchup chart but also fewer resistances.
What is Arceus weak to?
Arceus takes 2× damage from Fighting. It has no 4× weaknesses.
What is Arceus resistant to?
Arceus is immune to Ghost. It also resists no other types.
Does Arceus evolve?
Arceus does not evolve and does not evolve from another Pokémon. it's a standalone species.
What generation is Arceus from?
Arceus was introduced in Generation IV (the Sinnoh region). Its Pokédex number is #0493.
What are Arceus's base stats?
Arceus has HP 120, Attack 120, Defense 120, Special Attack 120, Special Defense 120, and Speed 120. Total base stat total: 720.
What are Arceus's abilities?
Arceus can have the ability Multitype.
Is Arceus legendary or mythical?
Yes. Arceus is classified as a Mythical Pokémon. Mythicals are normally distribution-event exclusives, not available through standard gameplay.