Pokemon Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Arceus

Arceus

Alpha Pokémon

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Arceus is a Normal Type Alpha Pokémon, with a 0.4% Chance To Catch with a regular Pokeball. Arceus can be found with Multitype as an Ability and has a Slow growth rate with a 3 HP EV Yield. We recommend the Nature, based on 720 combined Base Stats.

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Arceus Stats & Abilities
Arceus Evolutions
Arceus Locations
Arceus Weakness
Arceus Best Moves
Arceus Level Up Moves
Arceus TM Moves
Arceus Tutor Moves
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Arceus Stats and Abilities

Based on Arceus Base IVs we consider this pokemon S-Tier choice. Arceus Highest IV Stat is and the Lowest being .


Tier	Stat	Base	Min	Max
D	HP	120	350	444
A	Attack	120	220	372
C	Defense	120	220	372
A	Special Attack	120	220	372
C	Special Defense	120	220	372
B	Speed	120	220	372
S	Total	720


Arceus	Detail
Best Nature	↑ +10% ↓ -10%
Caught in the Wild Held Item Chance
Like/Dislikes	Likes: Dislikes:
EV Yield	3 HP
Growth Rate	Slow
Catch Rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Undiscovered
Egg Cycles	120 (30,584–30,840 steps)


Abilities	Description
Multitype Ability 1	Multitype changes the ability-bearer's type if it is holding one of the Type Plate items. Moves of the corresponding type receive STAB.

How To Evolve Arceus in BDSP

The Pokemon Arceus does not have an evolution in the Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl Series.

Where To Find Arceus in BDSP

How To Get Arceus In Pokemon Brilliant Diamond And Shining Pearl. Arceus is a Mythical Normal Type Pokemon said to have created Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina. Arceus can not evolve, but if given a Plate to hold, its type will change with it. This method below was the method used to acquire Arceus in the original 2006 version of Pokemon Diamond and Pearl.

Location: Spear Pillar

After obtaining the Item, Azure Flute, go to the top of Mt. Coronet.
Go to where you battled Dialga/Palkia, and you will be prompted to play the Flute you got.
Once you play the Flute, go up the stairs that appeared.
Approach Arceus and interact with it to battle it.

Arceus has spawn locations in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. You can find the Unevolved form Lv. , within the location using the method.

Interact = Limited to one

Common = 20% ~ 100%

Uncommon = 5% ~ 20%

Rare = 1% ~ 5%

= Morning Time

= Day Time

= Night Time


Location	How To Catch	Pokemon Spawns
Hall of Origin	Interact	Arceus Lv. 80

Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl Arceus Weakness

Arceus is a Normal Type pokemon. This will cause Arceus to take More Damage from Fighting Type Moves, and Less Damage from Ghost Type moves.

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Damage	Types
4.0x More Damage
2.0x More Damage	Fighting
0.5x Less Damage
0.25x Less Damage
Immune to Damage	Ghost

What pokemon is Arceus Weak Against?


Tier	Pokemon
A	Infernape
A	Blaziken
B	Lucario
B	Gallade
B	Poliwrath

What pokemon is Arceus Strong Against?


Tier	Pokemon
B	Dusknoir
B	Gengar
C	Drifblim
C	Mismagius
C	Spiritomb

Best Moves Arceus in BDSP

Best Moveset for Arceus Lv Up Moves based on Power.


Lvl	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
80	Hyper Beam	Special	225	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
60	Future Sight	Special	120	100	10	Damage occurs 2 turns later.
100	Judgment	Special	150	100	10	Type depends on the Arceus Plate being held.
20	Earth Power	Special	90	100	10	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

Best Moveset for Arceus TM Moves based on Power.


TM	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
TM68	Giga Impact	Physical	225	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Special	225	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
TM50	Overheat	Special	130	90	5	Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM52	Focus Blast	Special	120	70	5	May lower opponent's Special Defense.

STAB: (Same Type Attack Bonus) When a Pokemon uses a Move Type that is the Same as the Pokemon's Type, it will receive a 50% Bonus to Power. Moves Affected by this Highlighted in

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Arceus Lv Up Moves

Arceus TM Moves

Arceus Tutor Moves

Arceus Level Up Moves

List of Moves Arceus can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl.


Lvl	Move	Desc
1	Seismic Toss	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Inflicts damage equal to user's level.
1	Cosmic Power	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Defense and Special Defense.
10	Gravity	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Prevents moves like Fly and Bounce and the Ability Levitate for 5 turns.
20	Earth Power	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
30	Hyper Voice	Power: 135 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special
40	Extreme Speed	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Physical User attacks first.
50	Healing Wish	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status The user faints and the next Pokémon released is fully healed.
60	Future Sight	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Damage occurs 2 turns later.
70	Recover	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half its max HP.
80	Hyper Beam	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
90	Perish Song	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Any Pokémon in play when this attack is used faints in 3 turns.
100	Judgment	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Type depends on the Arceus Plate being held.

Arceus TM Moves

List of Moves Arceus can learn using (TMs) Technical Machine Items.


TM	Move	Desc
TM02	Dragon Claw	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes the target with huge, sharp claws. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM03	Water Pulse	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
TM04	Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
TM05	Roar	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status In battles, the opponent switches. In the wild, the Pokémon runs.
TM07	Hail	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Non-Ice types are damaged for 5 turns.
TM09	Bullet Seed	Power: 25 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical Hits 2-5 times in one turn.
TM10	Work Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Raises user's Attack and Special Attack.
TM11	Sunny Day	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it sunny for 5 turns.
TM13	Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
TM14	Blizzard	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May freeze opponent.
TM15	Hyper Beam	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
TM16	Light Screen	Power: — Acc: — PP: 30 Status Halves damage from Special attacks for 5 turns.
TM17	Protect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Protects the user, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM18	Rain Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Makes it rain for 5 turns.
TM19	Giga Drain	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on opponent.
TM20	Safeguard	Power: — Acc: — PP: 25 Status The user's party is protected from status conditions.
TM22	Solar Beam	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Charges on first turn, attacks on second.
TM23	Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM24	Thunderbolt	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM25	Thunder	Power: 110 Acc: 70 PP: 10 Special May paralyze opponent.
TM26	Earthquake	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power is doubled if opponent is underground from using Dig.
TM29	Psychic	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM30	Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM31	Brick Break	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical Breaks through Reflect and Light Screen barriers.
TM32	Double Team	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Raises user's Evasiveness.
TM33	Reflect	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Halves damage from Physical attacks for 5 turns.
TM34	Shock Wave	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM35	Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
TM36	Sludge Bomb	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
TM37	Sandstorm	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Creates a sandstorm for 5 turns.
TM38	Fire Blast	Power: 110 Acc: 85 PP: 5 Special May burn opponent.
TM39	Rock Tomb	Power: 60 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM40	Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
TM42	Facade	Power: 105 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Power doubles if user is burned, poisoned, or paralyzed.
TM44	Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
TM50	Overheat	Power: 130 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
TM52	Focus Blast	Power: 120 Acc: 70 PP: 5 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM53	Energy Ball	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM55	Brine	Power: 65 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Power doubles if opponent's HP is less than 50%.
TM57	Charge Beam	Power: 50 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
TM58	Endure	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Always left with at least 1 HP, but may fail if used consecutively.
TM59	Dragon Pulse	Power: 85 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special The target is attacked with a shock wave generated by the user’s gaping mouth. This attack never misses.
TM61	Will-O-Wisp	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Burns opponent.
TM65	Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM66	Payback	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if the user was attacked first.
TM67	Recycle	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User's used hold item is restored.
TM68	Giga Impact	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
TM70	Flash	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Status Lowers opponent's Accuracy.
TM71	Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
TM72	Avalanche	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical Power doubles if user took damage first.
TM73	Thunder Wave	Power: — Acc: 90 PP: 20 Status Paralyzes opponent.
TM75	Swords Dance	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Sharply raises user's Attack.
TM76	Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
TM77	Psych Up	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Copies the opponent's stat changes.
TM78	Snarl	Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
TM79	Dark Pulse	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
TM80	Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
TM81	X-Scissor	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical The user slashes at the target by crossing its scythes or claws as if they were a pair of scissors. This move has a heightened chance of landing a critical hit.
TM82	Sleep Talk	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User performs one of its own moves while sleeping.
TM83	Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
TM84	Poison Jab	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
TM85	Dream Eater	Power: 100 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special User recovers half the HP inflicted on a sleeping opponent.
TM86	Grass Knot	Power: — Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special The heavier the opponent, the stronger the attack.
TM87	Swagger	Power: — Acc: 85 PP: 15 Status Opponent becomes confused, but its Attack is sharply raised.
TM90	Substitute	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status Uses HP to creates a decoy that takes hits.
TM91	Flash Cannon	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
TM92	Trick Room	Power: — Acc: — PP: 5 Status Slower Pokémon move first in the turn for 5 turns.
TM93	Cut	Power: 75 Acc: 95 PP: 30 Physical
TM94	Fly	Power: 90 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Physical Flies up on first turn, attacks on second turn.
TM95	Surf	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special Hits all adjacent Pokémon.
TM96	Strength	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical
TM97	Defog	Power: — Acc: — PP: 15 Status Lowers opponent's Evasiveness and clears fog.
TM98	Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
TM99	Waterfall	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.

Arceus Tutor Moves

List of Tutor Moves Arceus can learn.


Egg Move	Desc
Draco Meteor	Power: 130 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.

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