[[Category:Normal (Default)-type Pokémon]]
Arceus (アルセウス Arceus) is a Normal-type Pokémon, and is a Legendary Pokémon.
Arceus has a unique ability that can change its type depending on the type of the plate that it holds. Arceus is currently the final Pokémon in the National Pokédex.
Appearance
Arceus is a Qilin based Pokemon. Its body is mainly white in colour with dark gray portions on its underbelly, face, mane, and tail. Around its torso is a large "wheel" with four jewels embedded into it near the tips. On the ends of its feet are golden hooves that change colour according to its type, along with the wheel and its eyes. But Arceus isn't the only Pokemon that can learn Judgement. Some Pokemon can learn it with Metronome.
Special Abilities
Arceus have the ability Multitype, which is an ability exclusive to this Pokémon. Multitype allows Arceus to change its type based on whichever plate it is currently holding.
According to the Pokédex, Arceus in mythology is said to have shaped the Universe with its "1,000" arms. It has also been stated that Arceus created the Legendary Dragons and the Lake Trio.
Arceus in the 12th Movie Trailer.
Anime
Arceus is set to appear in the 12th Pokémon movie, making its debut appearance in any form of the Pokémon Anime. Though few details have been revealed about its role in the film, it is known that Arceus will battle against Dialga, Palkia and Giratina.
Games
Arceus first appeared in the Generation IV games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl being a Legendary Pokémon. Currently, the only official way to obtain it is by use of the Azure Flute in the Hall of Origin, though the Azure Flute has yet to be given out in any part of the world. A cheat device can be used however, to receive the Flute or capture Arceus through other means. Even though Arceus existed in the first Generation IV games, it was not revealed through Nintendo until February of 2009.
Pokédex Entries
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Locations
| Arceus Locations | ||
|---|---|---|
| Version(s) | Location | Rarity |
| Diamond/Pearl | Hall of Origin | One |
| Platinum | Hall of Origin | One |
Learnset
Level-Up
| Gen. IV | Attack | Type |
| Catch | Seismic Toss | Fighting |
| Catch | Cosmic Power | Psychic |
| Catch | Natural Gift | Normal |
| Catch | Punishment | Dark |
| 10 | Gravity | Psychic |
| 20 | Earth Power | Ground |
| 30 | Hyper Voice | Normal |
| 40 | ExtremeSpeed | Normal |
| 50 | Refresh | Normal |
| 60 | Future Sight | Psychic |
| 70 | Recover | Normal |
| 80 | Hyper Beam | Normal |
| 90 | Perish Song | Normal |
| 100 | Judgment | Varies |
- Bold indicates that this Pokémon gains STAB from this attack.
Trivia
- Arceus has the highest Base Stat sum of any Pokémon at 720.
- Though the Pokédex states that Arceus used its "1,000 arms" to shape the universe, it has not been shown as having any arms.
- Arceus is the second highest level Pokémon able to be caught at level 80 with a level 100 Magikarp being the highest.
- Arceus' ability Multitype, is an ability exclusive to Arceus alone.