Stats & Training
An unusually even spread gives Arceus flexibility. HP barely edges ahead. But any other stat isn't far off. Near-impossible to catch and follows a slow 1.25M XP grind. Yields 3 HP EVs.
It is the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui. Its luminance guides and protects all Pokémon. Hisuian mythology states that Arceus is the creator of all things.
Arceus Weakness
Fighting moves hit Arceus for super-effective damage. The upside? Ghost-type moves can't touch it at all. Arceus's overall bulk (120/120/120) lets it take a hit or two from most weaknesses before going down.
| Damage | Types |
|---|---|
| 2x (Weak) | Fighting |
| 0x (Immune) | Ghost |
 Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arceus View Lucario builds →Aura Sphere 2x46-55% Rock Smash 2x24-28% Mach Punch 2x24-28% | ||
 Infernape FireFighting | C | |
 Machamp Fighting | C | |
Available Moves Moves
Damage vs Arceus View Machamp builds →Drain Punch 2x48-57% Rock Smash 2x27-32% Mach Punch 2x27-32% | ||
 Heracross BugFighting | C | |
 Toxicroak PoisonFighting | C | |
In Legends: Arceus, Cobalion's Close Combat hits Arceus for 69-81%. Lucario's Aura Sphere hits Arceus for 52-61%.
 Cobalion SteelFighting | A | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemRocky Helmet NatureJolly Moves
Damage vs Arceus View Cobalion builds →Close Combat 2x69-81% | ||
Lucario FightingSteel | B | |
Recommended Build AbilityJustified ItemLife Orb NatureAdamant Moves
Damage vs Arceus View Lucario builds →Bullet Punch15-18% Aura Sphere 2x52-61% Extreme Speed20-24% | ||
Legends: Arceus Evolution
Mythical Pokemon don't breed, and Arceus is no exception. This Normal type sits at 720 stats with no chain to speak of. View every chain in the Evolution Chart.
How to Evolve
Legends: Arceus Arceus Best Moveset
Best Build
Legends: Arceus uses different battle mechanics.
Competitive build content is not applicable for this game. Select a main series game for builds.
Moves
A solid spread overall. Arceus gets Hyper Beam and Giga Impact for same-type damage alongside coverage across 17 types. It won't blow anyone away, but it doesn't leave you stuck either.
Level-Up Moves
TM Moves
Egg Moves
Tutor Moves
How to Get Arceus in Legends: Arceus
Arceus is a fixed encounter, not a random spawn. Walk up to it, interact, and the battle starts immediately. Head to Temple of Sinnoh when your team is ready for the fight.
Best Locations to Catch Arceus in Legends: Arceus
Arceus Guide
For the Legends: Arceus meta, At 720 BST, Arceus is built different. We rank it S-Tier. As a Mythical Pokemon, the raw stats back up the reputation. Best used as a sweeper.
In Legends: Arceus, watch for Hitmonlee (Fighting) when using Arceus. They all hit it super-effectively with STAB. Only 1 weakness means fewer dedicated counters to worry about. Arceus has enough bulk to absorb a hit, but don't push the matchup. Pivot to a teammate that resists.
Multitype changes Arceus's type and form to match its held Plate. That's the one you want on Arceus. It's the only ability Arceus has.
Base 120 Speed lets it outrun most of the field. On offense, Arceus is a mixed attacker with base 120 Attack and 120 Sp. Atk. Defensively? Tanky enough to absorb a few hits. Best used as a sweeper.
For Legends: Arceus, Arceus has answers, but so do you. Priority moves (Mach Punch, Aqua Jet, Ice Shard) bypass its speed. Bulky walls that resist its STAB also shut it down.
Game Availability
Arceus first appeared in Diamond & Pearl and has been available in 12 titles. Mythical distribution means event-only access in most games, making it one of the harder Pokemon to collect.
Click a game to view version-specific details
- Gen 1Y
Yellow - Gen 1RB
Red & Blue - Gen 2GS
Gold & Silver - Gen 2C
Crystal - Gen 3RS
Ruby & Sapphire - Gen 3FRLG
FireRed & LeafGreen - Gen 3E
Emerald - Gen 4Pt
Platinum - Gen 4HGSS
HeartGold & SoulSilver - Gen 4DPDebut
Diamond & Pearl - Gen 5BW
Black & White - Gen 5B2W2
Black 2 & White 2 - Gen 6XY
X & Y - Gen 6ORAS
Omega Ruby & Alpha Sapphire - Gen 7USUM
Ultra Sun & Ultra Moon - Gen 7SM
Sun & Moon - Gen 7LGPE
Let's Go Pikachu & Eevee - Gen 8SwSh
Sword & Shield - Gen 8PLA
Legends: Arceus - Gen 8BDSP
Brilliant Diamond & Shining Pearl - Gen 9SV
Scarlet & Violet - Gen 9LZA
Legends: Z-A - Gen 10WW
Winds & Waves