Pokemon Legends Arceus Arceus | Locations, Moves, Stats

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Arceus

Alpha Pokémon

Hisuian Pokedex: #238

Pokemon Legends Arceus Arceus is a Normal Type Alpha Pokémon with a Slow growth rate and a 3 HP EV Yield. Arceus can be found with Multitype as an Ability; we recommend the Nature, based on 720 total combined Base Stats in PLA.

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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 ().

Arceus Stats
Rank	Stat	Value
D	HP	120
S	Attack	120
B	Defense	120
S	Special Attack	120
B	Special Defense	120
B	Speed	120
S	Total	720

Arceus Details
Arceus	Detail
Liked Foods
Catch Rate	3 (0.4% with PokéBall, full HP)
Egg Groups	Undiscovered

Arceus Abilities
Abilities	Description
Ability 1	Multitype 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 Pokemon Legends Arceus

The Pokemon Arceus does not have an evolution in the Pokemon Legends Arceus Series.

Where To Find Arceus Locations in Pokemon Legends Arceus

List of Locations where you can find and catch Arceus in PLA.

Arceus is a Mythical Pokemon found and captured in the Hisui region. Arceus is the final Pokemon to catch in the game and is part of the last mission at the end of the game. You must have caught every other Pokemon in the region before encountering Arceus. Arceus is found in the Temple of Sinnoh, located in the Coronet Highlands. It is highly recommended you save the game before battling Arceus. Arceus is a special Pokemon that when using items known as "plates" on it, its type will change. For example, using the Flame Plate on Arceus will make it a fire type. Below, we will list all the plates found in PLA.


Item	Where To Find
Blank Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of normalcy. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Normal type.	Snowpoint Temple - After catching Regigigas
Legend Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of all creation. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of every type there is.	Temple of Sinnoh - Arceus after defeating it
Draco Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of dragons. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Dragon type.	Lake Valor - Catch Azelf Mesprit and Uxie
Flame Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of fire. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Fire type.	Molten Arena - Obtained from Noble Hisuian Arcanine
Fist Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of the fighting spirit. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Fighting type.	Jubilife Village - After defeating Kamado
Earth Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of the earth. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Ground type.	Sludge Mound - given by Ursaluna
Dread Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of darkness. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Dark type.	Moonview Arena - Catch Cresselia
Draco Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of dragons. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Dragon type.	Lake Verity Lake Valor Lake Acuity - after capturing Azelf Mesprit and Uxie
Icicle Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of ice. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Ice type.	Obtained from Avalugg
Insect Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of bugs. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Bug type.	Obtained from Noble Kleavor after calming it
Iron Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of steel. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Steel type.	Lava Dome Sanctum - Catch Heatran
Meadow Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of plants. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Grass type.	Brava Arena - Given by Adaman to weaken Noble Lilligant
Mind Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of psychic energy. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Psychic type.	Given by Wyrdeer after playing the Celestic Flute for the first time
Pixie Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of fairies. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Fairy type.	Given by Cogita after giving her 3 pieces of wood
Sky Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of flight. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Flying type.	Snowpoint Temple - Given by Hisuian Braviary
Splash Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of water. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Water type.	Ginkgo Landing - Given by Basculegion
Spooky Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of ghosts. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Ghost type.	Temple of Sinnoh - Given by Volo after defeating him and Giratina
Stone Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of rock. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Rock type.	Grueling Grove - After defeating Alpha Vespiquen
Toxic Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of poison. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Poison type.	Clamberclaw Cliffs - Given by Hisuian Sneasler
Zap Plate A stone tablet imbued with the essence of electricity. When used on a certain Pokémon, it allows that Pokémon to gain the power of the Electric type.	Moonview Arena - from Noble Electrode

Pokemon LA 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.

You can Click/Tap the Type Icons to view the best pokemon to use for Arceus Weaknesses

Arceus Type Weakness
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?

Arceus Weak Against
Tier	Pokemon
A	Infernape
A	Hisuian Decidueye
B	Lucario
B	Gallade
B	Sneasler

What pokemon is Arceus Strong Against?

Arceus Strong Against
Tier	Pokemon
S	Giratina Origin
S	Giratina Altered
A	Hisuian Typhlosion
A	Basculegion
B	Dusknoir

How To Complete Arceus Research Tasks in PLA


Research Task	Task 1	Task 2	Task 3	Task 4	Task 5	Task 6	Task 7
Received a part of Arceus	1

Best Arceus Moves in Pokemon Legends Arceus

Best Moveset for Arceus Lv Up Moves based on Power.

Arceus Best Moves
Level	Best Moves	Class	Power	Acc	PP	Effect
57	Hyper Beam	Special	225	90	5	User must recharge next turn.
46	Judgment	Special	150	100	10	Type depends on the Arceus Plate being held.
36	Extrasensory	Special	80	100	20	May cause flinching.
12	Ancient Power	Special	60	100	5	May raise all user's stats at once.

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 Bold

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Arceus Level Up Moves in PLA

List of Moves Arceus can learn by reaching higher levels in Pokemon Legends Arceus. Level Requirements within (#) are the Level you (Master) the move at; this allows you to use the move in Agile and Strong Stance.

Arceus Level Up Moves
Level	Move	Description
1 (12)	Quick Attack	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 30 Physical User attacks first.
6 (17)	Confusion	Power: 50 Acc: 100 PP: 25 Special May confuse opponent.
12 (23)	Ancient Power	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
19 (31)	Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
27 (39)	Recover	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User recovers half its max HP.
36 (49)	Extrasensory	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May cause flinching.
46 (59)	Judgment	Power: 150 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Type depends on the Arceus Plate being held.
57 (71)	Hyper Beam	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.

Arceus Move Shop Attacks in PLA

List of Moves Arceus can learn from the Move Shop.

Arceus Move Shop Moves
Move Shop	Description
Rock Smash	Power: 40 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Bulldoze	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical Lowers opponent's Speed.
Aerial Ace	Power: 60 Acc: — PP: 20 Physical Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Stealth Rock	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Damages opponent switching into battle.
Swift	Power: 90 Acc: — PP: 20 Special Ignores Accuracy and Evasiveness.
Ominous Wind	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 5 Special May raise all user's stats at once.
Calm Mind	Power: — Acc: — PP: 20 Status Raises user's Special Attack and Special Defense.
Rest	Power: — Acc: — PP: 10 Status User sleeps for 2 turns, but user is fully healed.
Poison Jab	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Physical May poison the opponent.
Zen Headbutt	Power: 80 Acc: 90 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
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.
Rock Slide	Power: 75 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical May cause flinching.
Shadow Claw	Power: 70 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Iron Head	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Physical May cause flinching.
Iron Tail	Power: 100 Acc: 75 PP: 15 Physical May lower opponent's Defense.
Mystical Fire	Power: 75 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
Water Pulse	Power: 60 Acc: 100 PP: 20 Special May confuse opponent.
Charge Beam	Power: 50 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Special May raise user's Special Attack.
Energy Ball	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Icy Wind	Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Speed.
Sludge Bomb	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May poison opponent.
Earth Power	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Shadow Ball	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Snarl	Power: 55 Acc: 95 PP: 15 Special Lowers opponent's Special Attack.
Flash Cannon	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Dazzling Gleam	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special Hits all adjacent opponents.
Giga Impact	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Physical User must recharge next turn.
Aqua Tail	Power: 90 Acc: 90 PP: 10 Physical The user attacks by swinging its tail as if it were a vicious wave in a raging storm.
Stone Edge	Power: 100 Acc: 80 PP: 5 Physical High critical hit ratio.
Outrage	Power: 120 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Physical User attacks for 2-3 turns but then becomes confused.
Hyper Beam	Power: 225 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special User must recharge next turn.
Flamethrower	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May burn opponent.
Thunderbolt	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May paralyze opponent.
Ice Beam	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May freeze opponent.
Psychic	Power: 90 Acc: 100 PP: 10 Special May lower opponent's Special Defense.
Dark Pulse	Power: 80 Acc: 100 PP: 15 Special May cause flinching.
Draco Meteor	Power: 130 Acc: 90 PP: 5 Special Sharply lowers user's Special Attack.
Steel Beam	Power: 140 Acc: 95 PP: 5 Special User loses 50% of its HP.

Pokemon similar to Arceus based on

Normal Type

Similar Normal Pokemon
TIER	Pokemon	Total	HP	Attack	Special Attack	Defense	Special Defense	Speed
S	Arceus	720	120	120	120	120	120	120
S	Regigigas	670	110	160	80	110	110	100
A	Ursaluna	550	130	140	45	105	80	50
A	Snorlax	540	160	110	65	65	110	30
A	Blissey	540	255	10	75	10	135	55

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