Arceus #0493
The Alpha Pokémon
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| Typing | Dragon |
| Abilities | Multitype |
| Classification | The Alpha Pokémon |
| National ID | #0493 |
Type Effectiveness
Weak x2
Ice
Dragon
Fairy
Resists x½
Fire
Water
Grass
Electric
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Sprite and Official Artwork

Base Stats
| Stat | Amount | Negative | Neutral | Positive | |
| HP | 120 | 180—227 | |||
| Attack | 120 | 112—154 | 125—172 | 137—189 | |
| Defense | 120 | 112—154 | 125—172 | 137—189 | |
| Sp. Attack | 120 | 112—154 | 125—172 | 137—189 | |
| Sp. Defense | 120 | 112—154 | 125—172 | 137—189 | |
| Speed | 120 | 112—154 | 125—172 | 137—189 | |
| Total | 720 | Calculated Stat Range Based on Nature | |||
Calculated stats: Lv. 50Lv. 100
Breeding and Species Information
| Egg Group(s) | Undiscovered |
| Egg Cycles | 120 |
| Egg Steps | 30600 |
| Gender Ratio | Unknown |
| Height | 3.2 m (10'6") |
| Weight | 320.0 kg (705.5 lbs.) |
Battle Information
| EV Yield | 3 HP |
| Base Exp. Yield | 360 |
| Catch Rate | 3 |
| Catch Chance | ~1.57% Success |
| Exp. Growth Rate | Slow |
| Base Friendship | 0 |
Learnset via Level-up
The following moves are learned by Arceus via level-up in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| Level | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cosmic Power | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 1 | Seismic Toss | 1 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| 10 | Gravity | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 20 | Earth Power | 90 | 100 | Ground | Spec. |
| 30 | Hyper Voice | 90 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
| 40 | Extreme Speed | 80 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| 50 | Healing Wish | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| 60 | Future Sight | 120 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| 70 | Recover | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 80 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| 90 | Perish Song | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| 100 | Judgment | 100 | 100 | Normal | Spec. |
Tutor Moves
The following moves are learned by Arceus as Tutor Moves in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Draco Meteor | 130 | 90 | Dragon | Spec. |
Tutor moves can only be learned by visiting a special Move Tutor.
Learnset via TM
The following moves are learned by Arceus via TM in Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl:
| TM | Name | Power | Acc. | Type | Cat. |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TM002 | Dragon Claw | 80 | 100 | Dragon | Phys. |
| TM003 | Water Pulse | 60 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM004 | Calm Mind | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM005 | Roar | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM007 | Hail | — | — | Ice | Stat. |
| TM009 | Bullet Seed | 25 | 100 | Grass | Phys. |
| TM010 | Work Up | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM011 | Sunny Day | — | — | Fire | Stat. |
| TM013 | Ice Beam | 90 | 100 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM014 | Blizzard | 110 | 70 | Ice | Spec. |
| TM015 | Hyper Beam | 150 | 90 | Normal | Spec. |
| TM016 | Light Screen | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM017 | Protect | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM018 | Rain Dance | — | — | Water | Stat. |
| TM019 | Giga Drain | 75 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM020 | Safeguard | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM022 | Solar Beam | 120 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM023 | Iron Tail | 100 | 75 | Steel | Phys. |
| TM024 | Thunderbolt | 90 | 100 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM025 | Thunder | 110 | 70 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM026 | Earthquake | 100 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM029 | Psychic | 90 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM030 | Shadow Ball | 80 | 100 | Ghost | Spec. |
| TM031 | Brick Break | 75 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM032 | Double Team | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM033 | Reflect | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM034 | Shock Wave | 60 | — | Electric | Spec. |
| TM035 | Flamethrower | 90 | 100 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM036 | Sludge Bomb | 90 | 100 | Poison | Spec. |
| TM037 | Sandstorm | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM038 | Fire Blast | 110 | 85 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM039 | Rock Tomb | 60 | 95 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM040 | Aerial Ace | 60 | — | Flying | Phys. |
| TM042 | Facade | 70 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM044 | Rest | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM050 | Overheat | 130 | 90 | Fire | Spec. |
| TM052 | Focus Blast | 120 | 70 | Fighting | Spec. |
| TM053 | Energy Ball | 90 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM055 | Brine | 65 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM057 | Charge Beam | 50 | 90 | Electric | Spec. |
| TM058 | Endure | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM059 | Dragon Pulse | 85 | 100 | Dragon | Spec. |
| TM061 | Will-O-Wisp | — | 85 | Fire | Stat. |
| TM065 | Shadow Claw | 70 | 100 | Ghost | Phys. |
| TM066 | Payback | 50 | 100 | Dark | Phys. |
| TM067 | Recycle | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM068 | Giga Impact | 150 | 90 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM070 | Flash | — | 100 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM071 | Stone Edge | 100 | 80 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM072 | Avalanche | 60 | 100 | Ice | Phys. |
| TM073 | Thunder Wave | — | 90 | Electric | Stat. |
| TM075 | Swords Dance | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM076 | Stealth Rock | — | — | Rock | Stat. |
| TM077 | Psych Up | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM078 | Snarl | 55 | 95 | Dark | Spec. |
| TM079 | Dark Pulse | 80 | 100 | Dark | Spec. |
| TM080 | Rock Slide | 75 | 90 | Rock | Phys. |
| TM081 | X-Scissor | 80 | 100 | Bug | Phys. |
| TM082 | Sleep Talk | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM083 | Bulldoze | 60 | 100 | Ground | Phys. |
| TM084 | Poison Jab | 80 | 100 | Poison | Phys. |
| TM085 | Dream Eater | 100 | 100 | Psychic | Spec. |
| TM086 | Grass Knot | 1 | 100 | Grass | Spec. |
| TM087 | Swagger | — | 85 | Normal | Stat. |
| TM090 | Substitute | — | — | Normal | Stat. |
| TM091 | Flash Cannon | 80 | 100 | Steel | Spec. |
| TM092 | Trick Room | — | — | Psychic | Stat. |
| TM093 | Cut | 50 | 95 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM094 | Fly | 90 | 95 | Flying | Phys. |
| TM095 | Surf | 90 | 100 | Water | Spec. |
| TM096 | Strength | 80 | 100 | Normal | Phys. |
| TM097 | Defog | — | — | Flying | Stat. |
| TM098 | Rock Smash | 40 | 100 | Fighting | Phys. |
| TM099 | Waterfall | 80 | 100 | Water | Phys. |
| TM100 | Rock Climb | 90 | 85 | Normal | Phys. |
In-Game Images
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Shiny Sprites

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