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Arceus in Pokémon Black & White

#493 in the National Pokédex • Alpha Pokémon

Arceus in the National Pokédex

Pokédex entries

Pokémon Black

It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.

Pokémon White

It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.

Pokémon details

Type

Normal

Category

Alpha Pokémon

Abilities

Height

3.2 m (10'06")

Weight

320 kg (705.5 lbs)

National Pokédex

#0493

Arceus in Other Games

National Dex page

Base stat spread shown as a hex chart and supporting stat bars.

Min

Max

HP

120

350

444

Attack

120

220

372

Defense

120

220

372

Sp. Atk

120

220

372

Sp. Def

120

220

372

Speed

120

220

372

Total

720

Ranges are for Level 100. Max assumes a beneficial nature, 252 EVs, and 31 IVs; min assumes a hindering nature, 0 EVs, and 0 IVs.

Type-only matchups for Arceus, sorted from worst weakness to best resistance. Abilities, held items and battle conditions can change the damage taken.

Weak to

Resists

Arceus doesn't resist any types.

Immune to

EV yield, catch rate, and experience details for this Pokémon.
Pokédexes
-
EV yield
3 HP
Catch rate
3
Base Exp.
324

Egg groups, gender ratio, and hatching details for this Pokémon.
Egg groups
Gender
Genderless
Egg cycles
120

Evolution requirements shown in a compact table or chain view.
Arceus

Arceus

#493

No evolutions

Moves this Pokémon learns naturally by reaching specific levels.
Class
StartSeismic Toss

The target is thrown using the power of gravity. It inflicts damage equal to the user’s level.

Fighting-10020
StartCosmic Power

The user absorbs a mystical power from space to raise its Defense and Sp. Def stats.

Psychic--20
StartNatural Gift

The user draws power to attack by using its held Berry. The Berry determines its type and power.

Varies

-10015
StartPunishment

This attack’s power increases the more the target has powered up with stat changes.

Dark-1005
10Gravity

Gravity is intensified for five turns, making moves involving flying unusable and negating Levitate.

Psychic--5
20Earth Power

The user makes the ground under the target erupt with power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Ground9010010
30Hyper Voice

The user lets loose a horribly echoing shout with the power to inflict damage.

Normal9010010
40Extreme Speed

The user charges the target at blinding speed. This attack always goes before any other move.

Normal801005
50Refresh

The user rests to cure itself of a poisoning, burn, or paralysis.

Normal--20
60Future Sight

Two turns after this move is used, a hunk of psychic energy attacks the target.

Psychic10010010
70Recover

Restoring its own cells, the user restores its own HP by half of its max HP.

Normal--10
80Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905
90Perish Song

Any Pokémon that hears this song faints in three turns, unless it switches out of battle.

Normal--5
100Judgment

The user releases countless shots of light at the target. Its type varies with the kind of Plate the user is holding.

Varies

10010010

Moves this Pokémon can learn from Technical Machines and Hidden Machines in Pokémon Black and White.
Class
TM01Hone Claws

The user sharpens its claws to boost its Attack stat and accuracy.

Dark--15
TM02Dragon Claw

The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws.

Dragon8010015
TM03Psyshock

The user materializes an odd psychic wave to attack the target. This attack does physical damage.

Psychic8010010
TM04Calm Mind

The user quietly focuses its mind and calms its spirit to raise its Sp. Atk and Sp. Def stats.

Psychic--20
TM05Roar

The target is scared off and replaced by another Pokémon in its party. In the wild, the battle ends.

Normal-10020
TM06Toxic

A move that leaves the target badly poisoned. Its poison damage worsens every turn.

Poison-9010
TM07Hail

The user summons a hailstorm lasting five turns. It damages all Pokémon except the Ice type.

Ice--10
TM10Hidden Power

A unique attack that varies in type and intensity depending on the Pokémon using it.

Varies

30–7010015
TM11Sunny Day

The user intensifies the sun for five turns, powering up Fire-type moves.

Fire--5
TM13Ice Beam

The target is struck with an icy-cold beam of energy. It may also freeze the target solid.

Ice9510010
TM14Blizzard

A howling blizzard is summoned to strike the opposing team. It may also freeze them solid.

Ice120705
TM15Hyper Beam

The target is attacked with a powerful beam. The user must rest on the next turn to regain its energy.

Normal150905
TM16Light Screen

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from special attacks for five turns.

Psychic--30
TM17Protect

It enables the user to evade all attacks. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10
TM18Rain Dance

The user summons a heavy rain that falls for five turns, powering up Water-type moves.

Water--5
TM19Telekinesis

The user makes the target float with its psychic power. The target is easier to hit for three turns.

Psychic--15
TM20Safeguard

The user creates a protective field that prevents status problems for five turns.

Normal--25
TM21Frustration

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the less the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM22Solar Beam

A two-turn attack. The user gathers light, then blasts a bundled beam on the second turn.

Grass12010010
TM24Thunderbolt

A strong electric blast is loosed at the target. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric9510015
TM25Thunder

A wicked thunderbolt is dropped on the target to inflict damage. It may also leave the target with paralysis.

Electric1207010
TM26Earthquake

The user sets off an earthquake that strikes those around it.

Ground10010010
TM27Return

A full-power attack that grows more powerful the more the user likes its Trainer.

Normal-10020
TM29Psychic

The target is hit by a strong telekinetic force. It may also reduce the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Psychic9010010
TM30Shadow Ball

The user hurls a shadowy blob at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Ghost8010015
TM31Brick Break

The user attacks with a swift chop. It can also break any barrier such as Light Screen and Reflect.

Fighting7510015
TM32Double Team

By moving rapidly, the user makes illusory copies of itself to raise its evasiveness.

Normal--15
TM33Reflect

A wondrous wall of light is put up to suppress damage from physical attacks for five turns.

Psychic--20
TM35Flamethrower

The target is scorched with an intense blast of fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire9510015
TM36Sludge Bomb

Unsanitary sludge is hurled at the target. It may also poison the target.

Poison9010010
TM37Sandstorm

A five-turn sandstorm is summoned to hurt all combatants except the Rock, Ground, and Steel types.

Rock--10
TM38Fire Blast

The target is attacked with an intense blast of all-consuming fire. It may also leave the target with a burn.

Fire120855
TM39Rock Tomb

Boulders are hurled at the target. It also lowers the target’s Speed by preventing its movement.

Rock508010
TM40Aerial Ace

The user confounds the target with speed, then slashes. The attack lands without fail.

Flying60-20
TM42Facade

An attack move that doubles its power if the user is poisoned, burned, or has paralysis.

Normal7010020
TM44Rest

The user goes to sleep for two turns. It fully restores the user’s HP and heals any status problem.

Psychic--10
TM48Round

The user attacks the target with a song. Others can join in the Round and make the attack do greater damage.

Normal6010015
TM49Echoed Voice

The user attacks the target with an echoing voice. If this move is used every turn, it does greater damage.

Normal4010015
TM50Overheat

The user attacks the target at full power. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Fire140905
TM52Focus Blast

The user heightens its mental focus and unleashes its power. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Fighting120705
TM53Energy Ball

The user draws power from nature and fires it at the target. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def.

Grass8010010
TM57Charge Beam

The user attacks with an electric charge. The user may use any remaining electricity to raise its Sp. Atk stat.

Electric509010
TM59Incinerate

The user attacks the target with fire. If the target is holding a Berry, the Berry becomes burnt up and unusable.

Fire3010015
TM60Quash

The user suppresses the target and makes its move go last.

Dark-10015
TM61Will-O-Wisp

The user shoots a sinister, bluish-white flame at the target to inflict a burn.

Fire-7515
TM65Shadow Claw

The user slashes with a sharp claw made from shadows. Critical hits land more easily.

Ghost7010015
TM66Payback

If the user moves after the target, this attack’s power will be doubled.

Dark5010010
TM67Retaliate

The user gets revenge for a fainted ally. If an ally fainted in the previous turn, this attack’s damage increases.

Normal701005
TM68Giga Impact

The user charges at the target using every bit of its power. The user must rest on the next turn.

Normal150905
TM70Flash

The user flashes a bright light that cuts the target’s accuracy. It can also be used to illuminate caves.

Normal-10020
TM71Stone Edge

The user stabs the foe with sharpened stones from below. It has a high critical-hit ratio.

Rock100805
TM73Thunder Wave

A weak electric charge is launched at the target. It causes paralysis if it hits.

Electric-10020
TM75Swords Dance

A frenetic dance to uplift the fighting spirit. It sharply raises the user’s Attack stat.

Normal--30
TM77Psych Up

The user hypnotizes itself into copying any stat change made by the target.

Normal--10
TM78Bulldoze

The user stomps down on the ground and attacks everything in the area. Hit Pokémon’s Speed stat is reduced.

Ground6010020
TM80Rock Slide

Large boulders are hurled at the opposing team to inflict damage. It may also make the targets flinch.

Rock759010
TM81X-Scissor

The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors.

Bug8010015
TM83Work Up

The user is roused, and its Attack and Sp. Atk stats increase.

Normal--30
TM84Poison Jab

The target is stabbed with a tentacle or arm steeped in poison. It may also poison the target.

Poison8010020
TM85Dream Eater

The user eats the dreams of a sleeping target. It absorbs half the damage caused to heal the user’s HP.

Psychic10010015
TM86Grass Knot

The user snares the target with grass and trips it. The heavier the target, the greater the damage.

Grass-10020
TM87Swagger

The user enrages and confuses the target. However, it also sharply raises the target’s Attack stat.

Normal-9015
TM90Substitute

The user makes a copy of itself using some of its HP. The copy serves as the user’s decoy.

Normal--10
TM91Flash Cannon

The user gathers all its light energy and releases it at once. It may also lower the target’s Sp. Def stat.

Steel8010010
TM92Trick Room

The user creates a bizarre area in which slower Pokémon get to move first for five turns.

Psychic--5
TM94Rock Smash

The user attacks with a punch that can shatter a rock. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Fighting4010015
TM95Snarl

The user yells as if it is ranting about something, making the target’s Sp. Atk stat decrease.

Dark559515
HM01Cut

The target is cut with a scythe or a claw. It can also be used to cut down thin trees.

Normal509530
HM02Fly

The user soars, then strikes its target on the second turn. It can also be used for flying to any familiar town.

Flying909515
HM03Surf

It swamps the area around the user with a giant wave. It can also be used for crossing water.

Water9510015
HM04Strength

The target is slugged with a punch thrown at maximum power. It can also be used to move heavy boulders.

Normal8010015
HM05Waterfall

The user charges at the target and may make it flinch. It can also be used to climb a waterfall.

Water8010015

Moves this Pokémon can learn from move tutors in this game.
Class
Draco Meteor

Comets are summoned down from the sky onto the target. The attack’s recoil harshly reduces the user’s Sp. Atk stat.

Dragon140905

These require the labeled breeding, transfer, trade or historical distribution route. Historical gifts and Dream World services are no longer ordinary active acquisition sources.
Class
Acquisition
Ancient Power

The user attacks with a prehistoric power. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Rock601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Aqua Tail

The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.

Water909010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Avalanche

An attack move that inflicts double the damage if the user has been hurt by the target in the same turn.

Ice6010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Brine

If the target’s HP is down to about half, this attack will hit with double the power.

Water6510010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Bullet Seed

The user forcefully shoots seeds at the target. Two to five seeds are shot in rapid succession.

Grass2510030

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dark Pulse

The user releases a horrible aura imbued with dark thoughts. It may also make the target flinch.

Dark8010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Defog

A strong wind blows away the target’s obstacles such as Reflect or Light Screen. It also lowers the target’s evasiveness.

Flying--15

Diamond/Pearl/Platinum Defog → trade to HGSS → PokéTransfer

Dive

Diving on the first turn, the user floats up and attacks on the second turn. It can be used to dive deep in the ocean.

Water8010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Dragon Pulse

The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth.

Dragon9010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Endure

The user endures any attack with at least 1 HP. Its chance of failing rises if it is used in succession.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Fury Cutter

The target is slashed with scythes or claws. Its power increases if it hits in succession.

Bug209520

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Giga Drain

A nutrient-draining attack. The user’s HP is restored by half the damage taken by the target.

Grass7510010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Headbutt

The user sticks out its head and attacks by charging straight into the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Normal7010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Heat Wave

The user attacks by exhaling hot breath on the opposing team. It may also leave targets with a burn.

Fire1009010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Icy Wind

The user attacks with a gust of chilled air. It also reduces the targets’ Speed stat.

Ice559515

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Iron Defense

The user hardens its body’s surface like iron, sharply raising its Defense stat.

Steel--15

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Iron Head

The user slams the target with its steel-hard head. It may also make the target flinch.

Steel8010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Iron Tail

The target is slammed with a steel-hard tail. It may also lower the target’s Defense stat.

Steel1007515

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Last Resort

This move can be used only after the user has used all the other moves it knows in the battle.

Normal1401005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Magic Coat

A barrier reflects back to the target moves like Leech Seed and moves that damage status.

Psychic--15

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Mud-Slap

The user hurls mud in the target’s face to inflict damage and lower its accuracy.

Ground2010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ominous Wind

The user blasts the target with a gust of repulsive wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats at once.

Ghost601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Outrage

The user rampages and attacks for two to three turns. It then becomes confused, however.

Dragon12010010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Recycle

The user recycles a held item that has been used in battle so it can be used again.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Secret Power

The user attacks the target with a secret power. Its added effects vary depending on the user’s environment.

Normal7010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Shock Wave

The user strikes the target with a quick jolt of electricity. This attack cannot be evaded.

Electric60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Signal Beam

The user attacks with a sinister beam of light. It may also confuse the target.

Bug7510015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Silver Wind

The target is attacked with powdery scales blown by wind. It may also raise all the user’s stats.

Bug601005

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Sleep Talk

While it is asleep, the user randomly uses one of the moves it knows.

Normal--10

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Snore

An attack that can be used only if the user is asleep. The harsh noise may also make the target flinch.

Normal4010015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Stealth Rock

The user lays a trap of levitating stones around the opponent’s team. The trap hurts opponents that switch into battle.

Rock--20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Swift

Star-shaped rays are shot at the opposing team. This attack never misses.

Normal60-20

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Tailwind

The user whips up a turbulent whirlwind that ups the Speed of all party Pokémon for four turns.

Flying--30

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Trick

The user catches the target off guard and swaps its held item with its own.

Psychic-10010

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Twister

The user whips up a vicious tornado to tear at the opposing team. It may also make targets flinch.

Dragon4010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Water Pulse

The user attacks the target with a pulsing blast of water. It may also confuse the target.

Water6010020

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Whirlpool

Traps foes in a violent swirling whirlpool for four to five turns.

Water358515

Gen IV Whirlpool → Diamond/Pearl/Platinum → PokéTransfer

Zen Headbutt

The user focuses its willpower to its head and attacks the target. It may also make the target flinch.

Psychic809015

PokéTransfer from Generation IV

Ability options available to this Pokémon in this game.

Multitype

Ability Slot 1

Changes type to match the held Plate.

Changes Arceus's type and form to match its held Plate.

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