Hall of Origin
100%- Method
- Static encounter
- Level Range
- Lv. 80
- Conditions
- Any
PokemonLore Pokédex
#493
POKÉDEX No. #493
Arceus
Alpha Pokémon
It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
Weak to
Fighting
Height3.2 m
Weight320.0 kg
AbilitiesMultitype
Varieties1
Base Stats
Lv.100 Range- HP120350–444
- Attack120220–372
- Defense120220–372
- Sp. Atk120220–372
- Sp. Def120220–372
- Speed120220–372
Total720
/ 720
BST720
100 percentile (1025)+288 vs Gen 4 avg (432)
Stat Radar
This PokémonAverage
Species Identity
Core species facts, alternate varieties, and Pokédex placements at a glance.
Mythical
Generation
Generation 4
Habitat
Unknown
Color
White
Shape
Quadruped
Gender Difference
No
Forms Switchable
Yes
Regional Pokédex Numbers
| National | #493 |
| Conquest Gallery | #199 |
| Hisui | #238 |
Training Profile
Battle-ready training facts pulled from EV yield, growth curve, and wild held item data.
Base Experience
324
EV Yield
+3 HP
Growth Curve
Slow
(5x³) / (4)Exp at Lv. 50
156,250
Exp at Lv. 100
1,250,000
Wild Held Items
No wild held item data available.
Type Matchups
Understanding damage taken from different types is crucial for battles. Plan your team accordingly!
Weaknesses
Tip: Build your team with Pokémon that cover each other's weaknesses!
Full Type Defense Chart
Damage multipliers from all 18 attacking types
Battle Profile
Strategic Insight
Arceus's normal typing gives it 1 weakness but strong offensive coverage against no types
In-Depth Analysis
Arceus's 720 base stat total marks it as a fast attacker that leans on outspeeding threats and hitting hard. HP (120) carries most matchups, but a low HP stat of 120 means careful positioning matters.
Defensively, the Normal combination gives Arceus 0 resistances, 1 immunity, and 1 weakness to plan around. Notably, it carries no 4× weaknesses, which makes it harder to punish. Offensively it pressures 0 types with super-effective STAB coverage.
A low catch rate of 3 makes Arceus a genuinely tough catch; bring strong balls and status moves. It levels on the Slow experience curve. Defeating it grants HP +3 EVs, which is worth remembering when EV-training your own team.
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Reference Data
Names in Other Languages
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Pokédex Data
Height
3.2 m
Weight
320.0 kg
TypeNormal
Abilities
Changes Arceus's type and form to match its held Plate.
Breeding Information
Breeding Information
🥚
Egg Groups
No Eggs
⚧
Gender Ratio
Genderless
🐣
Hatch Steps
30,600
Hatch Counter: 120
⚪
Capture Rate
3
Higher values mean easier to catch
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Base Happiness
0
Initial friendship level
📈
Growth Rate
Slow
Experience points needed to level up
Move Name
Pokédex Entries
Frequently Asked Questions
What type is Arceus?
Arceus is a Normal type Pokémon.
What are Arceus's weaknesses?
Arceus takes 2× damage from Fighting type moves. It is immune to Ghost type moves.
How does Arceus evolve?
Arceus does not evolve.
What are Arceus's base stats?
Arceus has a base stat total of 720: HP 120, Attack 120, Defense 120, Sp. Atk 120, Sp. Def 120, Speed 120. Its highest stat is HP (120).