TL;DR. Arceus is a pure normal-type Pokémon from Generation IV. Base Stat Total: 720. It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
Stat spread.
Total of 720. Higher peaks mean specialized roles, flat spreads favor versatility.
Rankings computed across all 1025 base-species Pokémon (Mega and Gigantamax forms excluded). Source: National Pokédex base stats.
Arceus in Pokémon GO.
Pokémon GO uses its own hand-tuned base stats, distinct from the main-series spread above. At a perfect 15/15/15, Arceus reaches 3,989 CP at level 40 and 4,564 CP as a best buddy.
Run the numbers: CP & HP calculator · PvP IV optimizer · Catch CP calculator
Arceus in competitive play.
Arceus is a Generation 9 Ubers-tier pick in Smogon singles.
Build around it: GO PvP IV optimizer · Team builder · Ask Dia
Movesets via Smogon, GO ranks via PvPoke. Updated 2026-06-01.
Common questions about Arceus.
Direct, sourced answers to the most-asked questions about Arceus, each computed straight from its Pokédex data.
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.
What is Arceus's best stat?
Arceus's highest base stat is HP at 120, which ranks 9th of 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
Is Arceus good?
Arceus has a base stat total of 720, the 1st-highest of all 1025 Pokémon species and 1st among Normal-types. That puts it in pseudo-legendary or legendary territory.
Through the generations.
Arceus as drawn across two decades of Pokémon games, plus the modern Pokémon HOME render. Hit the cry button to hear it.
In battle.
Damage multipliers when Arceus is hit by each attacking type. 4× is two stacked weaknesses, ¼× is two stacked resistances.
Arceus vs. the average Normal-type.
Each base stat measured against the mean across all 131 Normal-type Pokémon.
| Stat | Arceus | Normal avg | Difference |
|---|---|---|---|
| HP | 120 | 77 | +43 |
| Attack | 120 | 74 | +46 |
| Defense | 120 | 60 | +60 |
| Special Attack | 120 | 59 | +61 |
| Special Defense | 120 | 64 | +56 |
| Speed | 120 | 69 | +51 |
| Total | 720 | 403 | +317 |
Arceus appears in 15 games.
Every mainline release where Arceus is obtainable, has a dex entry, or is transferable. Grouped by generation.
- 2007 Diamond
- 2007 Pearl
- 2009 Platinum
- 2010 HeartGold
- 2010 SoulSilver
- 2011 Black
- 2011 White
- 2012 Black 2
- 2012 White 2
- 2013 X
- 2013 Y
- 2014 Alpha Sapphire
- 2014 Omega Ruby
- 2022 Legends: Arceus
- 2016 Pokémon GO
How to get Arceus.
Every main-series game Arceus is in, newest first: how to get it, version exclusives and Shiny locks.
Generation IXTransfer onlyNot in the game
- Scarlet · VioletTransfer only
- TransferPokémon HOME
- Legends: Z-ANot in the game
Generation VIIIObtainableNot in the game
- Sword · ShieldNot in the game
- Brilliant Diamond · Shining PearlObtainable
- One-time encounterHall of Origin (Only one (Requires save data from Pokémon Legends: Arceus, with all 27 main story missions completed)) (Version 1.3.0+)
- Legends: ArceusObtainable
- One-time encounterCoronet Highlands: Hall of Origin (Only one)
Generation VIITradeEvent onlyNot in the game
- Sun · MoonTrade
- TransferPokémon Bank
- Ultra Sun · Ultra MoonEvent only
- Let's Go, Pikachu! · Let's Go, Eevee!Not in the game
Generation VIEvent only
- X · Y · Omega Ruby · Alpha SapphireEvent only
Generation VEvent onlyTransfer only
- Black · WhiteEvent only
- Black 2 · White 2Transfer only
- TransferPoké Transfer
Generation IVTradeEvent only
- Diamond · Pearl · PlatinumEvent only
- EventHall of Origin (requires Azure Flute (Never officially distributed)) (Only one)
- HeartGold · SoulSilverTrade
- Pokémon HOME
- Send it to HOME from Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl and Legends: Arceus. Event copies from Pokémon Bank can go up too. Most of those events have ended. From HOME it can move into Brilliant Diamond, Shining Pearl, Legends: Arceus, Scarlet and Violet.
- Pokémon Champions
- Not on the roster.
TCG Pocket appearances
Arceus in TCG Pocket.
Every printed variant on iOS / Android. Tap any card for full art.
Pokémon like Arceus
Closest matches by typing, role, stats, and lore, from the same semantic search that powers the Reverse Dex.