Type matchups
Damage Arceus takes from each attacking type.
As a Normal type, Arceus has 1 weakness, 0 resistances and 1 immunity, fewer than the average Pokémon's 3.3 weaknesses. 78 other Pokémon share the Normal typing.
Base stats
- HP
- 120
- Attack
- 120
- Defense
- 120
- Sp. Atk
- 120
- Sp. Def
- 120
- Speed
- 120
- Total
- 720
Arceus has a base stat total of 720, higher than 99% of Pokémon. Its best stat is HP (120). Its Attack (120) and Sp. Atk (120) are close, so it can run physical or special moves. A Speed of 120 beats 94% of Pokémon, so it outspeeds most opponents. With 120 HP, 120 Defense and 120 Sp. Def it is bulky.
Arceus's only ability is Multitype.
How to beat Arceus
Arceus takes 2× damage from Fighting moves, so lead with those.
Avoid relying on attacks it shrugs off: Ghost moves have no effect on it.
Good counters: Marshadow hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Arceus's Normal moves. Annihilape hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and is immune to Arceus's Normal moves. Crowned Zamazenta hits for 2× with Fighting-type STAB and resists its Normal moves.
Evolution
Arceus does not evolve.
Best counters to Arceus
Other Normal Pokémon
Frequently asked questions
What is Arceus weak to?
As a Normal type, Arceus takes super-effective damage from Fighting moves.
What is Arceus resistant to?
Arceus has no type resistances. It is immune to Ghost.
What are the best counters to Arceus?
Strong type-based picks include Marshadow, Annihilape and Crowned Zamazenta, which hit Arceus with super-effective attacks.