How to Get Arceus and Learnset

Arceus in Other Pokemon Games
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Arceus is a Pokemon available in Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl. Learn about how to get Arceus at the Hall of Origin, best Pokemon to use and recommended natures, its full learnset with all learnable moves, whether Arceus evolves, and if Arceus can be shiny. Read on for more information on its abilities, type advantages, and more.

National Dex
Shaymin (Land Forme) (#492)	Arceus (#493)	--

How to Get Arceus and Location

How to Get Arceus in Pokemon Diamond & Pearl

Arceus will be available for capture in with the Ver. 1.3.0 update for Pokemon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl (BDSP).

How to Encounter Arceus

Arceus Encounter Conditions
Have a save file for Pokemon Legends: Arceus with all main missions completed. Enter the Hall of Fame and obtain the National Pokedex. These are necessary for unlocking this encounter.

Once all conditions are met, you will need to return to your room at Twinleaf Town to obtain the Azure Flute!

Transfer From Pokemon Legends: Arceus via Pokemon HOME

In case you missed the Arceus distribution, we suggest transferring the Pokemon from Legends: Arceus via Pokemon HOME!

Pokemon HOME Guide (Update 2.0)

How to Catch Arceus

Steps to encounter Arceus
1	After obtaining the Azure Flute, reach the Spear Pillar at the top of Mt. Coronet. This was where you faced Dialga or Palkia.
2	Once you step out of the cave, you will be prompted to play the Azure Flute. Say yes and it will summon a glowing stairway.
3	Do not forget to save your game before ascending the glowing staircase because this is a difficult encounter.
4	Go up the glowing stairway and interact with Arceus to start the encounter.

Use Breloom to Catch Arceus

Best Pokemon to Use	Best Moveset
Breloom	・Mach Punch ・Spore ・False Swipe

Upon encountering Arceus, immediately throw a Quick Ball at it. If that fails, proceed to battle it.

At Level 100, Jolly Breloom's Mach Punch will do about 70% to the level 80 Arceus. Use False Swipe to bring it down to 1 HP, then put it to sleep with Spore. Throw your best Pokeballs at Arceus until you eventually capture it.

Can Arceus Be Shiny?

Arceus is Not Shiny Locked

Arceus' shiny form can be obtained in Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl!

If you're a shiny hunter, make sure to save before engaging it in battle to soft reset the encounter!

Shiny Hunting Guide

Change Types with Plates

You can change Arceus' types by letting it hold the appropriate Plate. You can revert it to it's Normal type by removing it's held plate.

List of Arceus Plates and Types of Each Plate

Plate	Type
No Plate Needed
Fist Plate
Sky Plate
Toxic Plate
Earth Plate
Stone Plate
Insect Plate
Spooky Plate
Iron Plate
Flame Plate
Splash Plate
Meadow Plate
Zap Plate
Mind Plate
Icicle Plate
Draco Plate
Dread Plate
Pixie Plate

Best Natures for Arceus

Best Natures
Adamant (+Atk, -Sp.Atk)	Timid (+Spe, -Atk)

Arceus' versatility thanks to its Multitype Ability means it has plenty options when it comes to natures. However, two natures stand out among the rest as the best.

An Adamant nature is the best choice for a physical attacking Normal-type Arceus. It doesn't need a Speed-boosting nature since it can simply use Extremespeed to attack faster Pokemon.

Alternatively, a support-based defensive Arceus will appreciate a Timid. Even with a Speed-boosting nature, it has enough natural bulk to shrug off repeated attacks.

Arceus Type and Abilities

Arceus - Type and Basic Info

Arceus Alpha Pokemon
Type 1	Type 2
	-
Hatch Steps	Weight
-	705.5 lbs.

Arceus Weaknesses and Resistances

	Type
Takes 4x damage	-
Takes 2x damage
Takes 0.5x damage	-
Takes 1/4x damage	-
Takes 0x damage

Arceus Abilities

Name	Description
Multitype	Changes type to match the held Plate.

Arceus Egg Group

Egg Groups
Undiscovered

Effort Values (EV) Earned

Effort Values (EV) Earned
HP EVs	Attack EVs	Defense EVs	SpAtk EVs	SpDef EVs	Speed EVs
3	0	0	0	0	0

Held Item on Wild Encounter

No held item on wild encounter.

Arceus Base Stats

HP	120
Atk	120
Def	120
Sp. Atk	120
Sp. Def	120
Speed	120
Total Base Stats	720

Arceus Evolution Chart

Evolution Line
Arceus
This Pokemon does not evolve.

Arceus Forms

Arceus is a unique Pokemon as it can change its type based on the Plate it is holding. The change will also reflect physically as the color of its eyes, hooves, and the ring around its body will change depending on the type it currently has.

Arceus Learnset

Learnset by Leveling Up

Lv.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Base	Seismic Toss		-	100	20
Base	Cosmic Power		-	-	20
10	Gravity		-	-	5
20	Earth Power		90	100	10
30	Hyper Voice		90	100	10
40	Extreme Speed		80	100	5
50	Healing Wish		-	-	10
60	Future Sight		120	100	10
70	Recover		-	-	10
80	Hyper Beam		150	90	5
90	Perish Song		-	-	5
100	Judgment		100	100	10

Learnset by TM

No.	Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
2	Dragon Claw		80	100	15
3	Water Pulse		60	100	20
4	Calm Mind		-	-	20
5	Roar		-	-	20
7	Hail		-	-	10
9	Bullet Seed		25	100	30
10	Work Up		-	-	30
11	Sunny Day		-	-	5
13	Ice Beam		90	100	10
14	Blizzard		110	70	5
15	Hyper Beam		150	90	5
16	Light Screen		-	-	30
17	Protect		-	-	10
18	Rain Dance		-	-	5
19	Giga Drain		75	100	10
20	Safeguard		-	-	25
22	Solar Beam		120	100	10
23	Iron Tail		100	75	15
24	Thunderbolt		90	100	15
25	Thunder		110	70	10
26	Earthquake		100	100	10
29	Psychic		90	100	10
30	Shadow Ball		80	100	15
31	Brick Break		75	100	15
32	Double Team		-	-	15
33	Reflect		-	-	20
34	Shock Wave		60	-	20
35	Flamethrower		90	100	15
36	Sludge Bomb		90	100	10
37	Sandstorm		-	-	10
38	Fire Blast		110	85	5
39	Rock Tomb		60	95	15
40	Aerial Ace		60	-	20
42	Facade		70	100	20
44	Rest		-	-	10
50	Overheat		130	90	5
52	Focus Blast		120	70	5
53	Energy Ball		90	100	10
55	Brine		65	100	10
57	Charge Beam		50	90	10
58	Endure		-	-	10
59	Dragon Pulse		85	100	10
61	Will-O-Wisp		-	85	15
65	Shadow Claw		70	100	15
66	Payback		50	100	10
67	Recycle		-	-	10
68	Giga Impact		150	90	5
70	Flash		-	100	20
71	Stone Edge		100	80	5
72	Avalanche		60	100	10
73	Thunder Wave		-	90	20
75	Swords Dance		-	-	20
76	Stealth Rock		-	-	20
77	Psych Up		-	-	10
78	Snarl		55	95	15
79	Dark Pulse		80	100	15
80	Rock Slide		75	90	10
81	X-Scissor		80	100	15
82	Sleep Talk		-	-	10
83	Bulldoze		60	100	20
84	Poison Jab		80	100	20
85	Dream Eater		100	100	15
86	Grass Knot		-	100	20
87	Swagger		-	85	15
90	Substitute		-	-	10
91	Flash Cannon		80	100	10
92	Trick Room		-	-	5
93	Cut		50	95	30
94	Fly		90	95	15
95	Surf		90	100	15
96	Strength		80	100	15
97	Defog		-	-	15
98	Rock Smash		40	100	15
99	Waterfall		80	100	15
100	Rock Climb		90	85	20

Learnset through a Move Tutor

Move	Type	Power	Acc.	PP
Draco Meteor		130	90	5

Learnset via Egg Moves

This Pokemon currently has no moves learned in this way.

Arceus Pokedex Number

National Dex
Shaymin (Land Forme) (#492)	Arceus (#493)	--

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