How to Beat Arceus

Arceus is a legendary Pokemon and the final bosses in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. Read on for strategies on how to beat them, what you need to get them, and the best Pokemon to bring to the battle.

How to Beat Arceus

Video Guide to Beat Arceus

Arceus is a Normal-Type Pokemon, but once it's in battle their type will change. They'll have high stats and a large range of skills, so best to be prepared to take them all on!

Arceus Attacks

Attack	Explanation
Shockwave and Meteor	Arceus' basics attacks are a shockwave that originates from them and meteors that hit the ground, damaging the areas around it. They happen in quick succession
Golden Laser	Another of Arceus' basic attacks is a laser that shoots towards the player. This attack can easily be timed at a short distance, but be careful at longer distances.
Rift Attack	Arecues will disappear into darkness momentarily before what seems to be a crack in Space-Time appears. When this happens, Arceus will shoot outwards
Area Attack	During this time, Arceus will disappear. Once they reappear, run towards the circle around that's clear as being caught outside will damage you.
Shockwaves	In the latter parts of the fight, Arceus will begin sending out quicker shockwaves and attacks. If you continue to hit them during this, it will become a Pokemon Battle.
Arceus Clones	Similar to the Area Attack, Arceus will render the whole area unsafe, except for certain spaces where they or their clones are standing. Roll into the safe spaces and find the real Arceus, they will appear red.

Steps to Beat Arceus

Steps to Beating the Final Boss
Be Prepared for Arceus to Switch Types Throw Balms between Meteors and Shockwaves Focus on Avoiding the Lasers Use the Area Attacks to Stun Arceus

Be Prepared for Arceus to Switch Types

While in battle with another Pokemon, Arceus will have the ability to use plates and change its own type to have an advantage over its opponent. In addition, Arceus will also have the move Judgment which will match Arceus' current type.

To counter Arceus, make sure to bring a Pokemon with few type weaknesses. Some great options are Hisuian Zoroark, which is only weak to one type, or Dialga, which has only 2 weaknesses but several resistances.

Throw Balms between Meteors and Shockwaves

The best time to throw the Mysterious Balms is right between Arceus' basic attacks. Once you've dodged the shockwave, head away from the incoming meteors while focusing and throwing the balm at Arceus. You should be able to throw 2 in the time it takes before the meteor hits and the next shockwave begins.

Since the meteors hit specific spots on the ground, you can easily dodge out of the way before it hits.

Focus on Avoiding the Lasers

The lasers come in rapid succession and because of the difficulty in timing each shot from further distances, it's recommended to focus on avoidance and taking a pause from throwing Mysterious Balms.

Use the Area Attacks to Stun Arceus

As Arceus does their area atacks, they will not move nor hit you directly. When you see the purple or light blue balls around them, throw 4 Mysterious Balms at Arceus to cancel their attack.

Attacking Arceus like this will trigger a Pokemon Battle.

How to Get Arceus

Obtained After Finishing the Main Story

How to Get Arceus
Clear the Main Story Obtain the Azure Flute Catch First 237 Pokemon Play the Azure Flute at the Temple of Sinnoh Defeat and Get Arceus

In order to battle Arceus, you'll need to have acquired the Azure Flute by completing the main story, the mission Seeking the Remaining Plates, and have caught the first 237 Pokemon in the Hisui Pokedex.

Afterwards, head to the Temple of Sinnoh and play the Azure Flute. Watch the cutscene unfold and prepare yourself to face the Pokemon God Arceus!

How to Get Arceus and Learnset

Can You Rematch Arceus?

After beating Arceus in the main story, returning to the Temple of Sinnoh will allow you to battle Arceus again who will be at level 100 for the rematch.

Additionally, you can also choose to rematch Palkia and Dialga who will both be at level 85.
How to Beat Palkia and Dialga

Arceus Rematch Rewards

Successfully defeating Arceus will reward you with 1 Exp Candy XL. Completing this without taking damage will reward you with an additional 1 Grit Rock.

Winning or losing the rematch places you nearby, allowing you to rematch the Pokemon as often as you like.

Arceus - Basic Info and Type

Arceus - Basic Info

Category	Alpha Pokémon
Type
Height	10' 06"	Weight	705.5 lbs
Pokedex Entry	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 Type Effectiveness

	Type
Takes 4x damage (Weakness)	-
Takes 2x damage (Weakness)
Takes 0.5x damage (Resistance)	-
Takes 1/4x damage (Resistance)	-
Takes 0x damage (Immunity)

Unlisted types deal neutral damage to Arceus

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