Arceusin Pokémon Heart & Soul
Pokédex Entry
Alpha Pokémon
It is told in mythology that this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world, before the universe even existed.
Arceus in Pokémon Heart & Soul
Arceus is #493 in the Pokédex for Pokémon Heart & Soul. This page covers its normal typing, base stats, abilities, level-up and TM/HM moves, evolution, and where to find it.
Changes type to its Plate.
Evolution Chain
How to Obtain
Gen 7 Moves
The movepool a new game starts with.
Level Up (14)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seismic TossLevel: 1Seismic Toss | fighting | 1 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | ||||||
| Cosmic PowerLevel: 1Cosmic Power | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Raises Defense and Sp. Def with a mystic power. | ||||||
| Natural GiftLevel: 1Natural Gift | normal | 1 | 100 | 15 | ||
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
| PunishmentLevel: 1Punishment | dark | 60 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Does more damage the more the foe has powered up. | ||||||
| GravityLevel: 10Gravity | psychic | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Gravity is intensified negating levitation. | ||||||
| Earth PowerLevel: 20Earth Power | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Hyper VoiceLevel: 30Hyper Voice | normal | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A loud attack that uses sound waves to injure. | ||||||
| Extreme SpeedLevel: 40Extreme Speed | normal | 80 | 100 | 5 | ||
| An extremely fast and powerful attack. | ||||||
| RefreshLevel: 50Refresh | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn. | ||||||
| Future SightLevel: 60Future Sight | psychic | 80 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later. | ||||||
| RecoverLevel: 70Recover | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamLevel: 80Hyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | ||
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Perish SongLevel: 90Perish Song | normal | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Any Pokémon hearing this song faints in 3 turns. | ||||||
| JudgmentLevel: 100Judgment | normal | 100 | 100 | 10 | ||
| The type varies with the kind of Plate held. |
Gen 3 Moves
Used when the “Pokémon Movepool” challenge setting is set to Gen 3.
Level Up (14)
| Level | Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Seismic TossLevel: 1Seismic Toss | fighting | 1 | 100 | 20 | ||
| Inflicts damage identical to the user's level. | ||||||
| Cosmic PowerLevel: 1Cosmic Power | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Raises Defense and Sp. Def with a mystic power. | ||||||
| Natural GiftLevel: 1Natural Gift | normal | 1 | 100 | 15 | ||
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
| PunishmentLevel: 1Punishment | dark | 60 | 100 | 5 | ||
| Does more damage the more the foe has powered up. | ||||||
| GravityLevel: 10Gravity | psychic | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Gravity is intensified negating levitation. | ||||||
| Earth PowerLevel: 20Earth Power | ground | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| Makes the ground erupt with power. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Hyper VoiceLevel: 30Hyper Voice | normal | 90 | 100 | 10 | ||
| A loud attack that uses sound waves to injure. | ||||||
| Extreme SpeedLevel: 40Extreme Speed | normal | 80 | 100 | 5 | ||
| An extremely fast and powerful attack. | ||||||
| RefreshLevel: 50Refresh | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Heals poisoning, paralysis, or a burn. | ||||||
| Future SightLevel: 60Future Sight | psychic | 80 | 0 | 0 | ||
| Heightens inner power to strike 2 turns later. | ||||||
| RecoverLevel: 70Recover | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | ||
| Recovers up to half the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamLevel: 80Hyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | ||
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Perish SongLevel: 90Perish Song | normal | 0 | 0 | 5 | ||
| Any Pokémon hearing this song faints in 3 turns. | ||||||
| JudgmentLevel: 100Judgment | normal | 100 | 100 | 10 | ||
| The type varies with the kind of Plate held. |
TM/HM Moves (81)
| Move | Type | Cat. | Power | Acc. | PP | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Aerial AceAerial Ace | flying | 60 | 0 | 20 | TM40TM40 | |
| An extremely speedy and unavoidable attack. | ||||||
| AvalancheAvalanche | ice | 60 | 100 | 10 | TM72TM72 | |
| Attack that moves last and gains power if hit. | ||||||
| BlizzardBlizzard | ice | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM14TM14 | |
| Hits the foes with an icy storm. May cause frostbite.storm that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Brick BreakBrick Break | fighting | 75 | 100 | 15 | TM31TM31 | |
| Destroys barriers such as REFLECT and causes damage. | ||||||
| BrineBrine | water | 65 | 100 | 10 | TM55TM55 | |
| Does double damage to foes with half HP or less. | ||||||
| Bulk UpBulk Up | fighting | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM08TM08 | |
| Bulks up the body to boost both Attack and Defense. | ||||||
| Bullet SeedBullet Seed | grass | 0 | 100 | 30 | TM09TM09 | |
| Shoots 2 to 5 seeds in a row to strike the foe. | ||||||
| Calm MindCalm Mind | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM04TM04 | |
| Raises Sp. Atk and Sp. Def by focusing the mind. | ||||||
| Charge BeamCharge Beam | electric | 50 | 90 | 10 | TM57TM57 | |
| Fires a beam of electricity. May raise Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| CutCut | normal | 50 | 95 | 30 | HM01HM01 | |
| Cuts the foe with sharp scythes, claws, etc. | ||||||
| Dark PulseDark Pulse | dark | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM79TM79 | |
| Attacks with a horrible aura. May cause flinching. | ||||||
| Double TeamDouble Team | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM32TM32 | |
| Creates illusory copies to raise evasiveness. | ||||||
| Dragon ClawDragon Claw | dragon | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM02TM02 | |
| Slashes the foe with sharp claws. | ||||||
| Dragon PulseDragon Pulse | dragon | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM59TM59 | |
| Generates a shock wave to damage the foe. | ||||||
| Dream EaterDream Eater | psychic | 100 | 100 | 15 | TM85TM85 | |
| Takes one half the damage inflicted on a sleeping foe. | ||||||
| EarthquakeEarthquake | ground | 100 | 100 | 10 | TM26TM26 | |
| A powerful quake that hits all other POKéMON. | ||||||
| EndureEndure | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM58TM58 | |
| Endures any attack for 1 turn, leaving at least 1HP. | ||||||
| Energy BallEnergy Ball | grass | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM53TM53 | |
| Draws power from nature to attack. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| FacadeFacade | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM42TM42 | |
| Boosts power when burned, paralyzed, or poisoned. | ||||||
| Fire BlastFire Blast | fire | 0 | 85 | 5 | TM38TM38 | |
| Incinerates everything it strikes. May cause a burn. | ||||||
| FlamethrowerFlamethrower | fire | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM35TM35 | |
| A powerful fire attack that may inflict a burn. | ||||||
| FlashFlash | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | HM05HM05 | |
| Looses a powerful blast of light that cuts accuracy. | ||||||
| Flash CannonFlash Cannon | steel | 80 | 100 | 10 | TM91TM91 | |
| Releases a blast of light that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| FlyFly | flying | 0 | 95 | 15 | HM02HM02 | |
| Flies up on the first turn, then strikes the next turn. | ||||||
| Focus BlastFocus Blast | fighting | 120 | 70 | 5 | TM52TM52 | |
| Attacks at full power. May lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| FrustrationFrustration | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM21TM21 | |
| Attack that is stronger if the Trainer is disliked. | ||||||
| Giga DrainGiga Drain | grass | 0 | 100 | 25 | TM19TM19 | |
| Attack that steals half the damage inflicted. | ||||||
| Giga ImpactGiga Impact | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM68TM68 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Grass KnotGrass Knot | grass | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM86TM86 | |
| A snare attack that does more damage to heavier foes. | ||||||
| HailHail | ice | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM07TM07 | |
| Summons a hailstorm that strikes every turn. | ||||||
| The type varies with the user.The type and effectiveness vary with the user. | ||||||
| Hyper BeamHyper Beam | normal | 150 | 90 | 5 | TM15TM15 | |
| Leaves the user immobile if target is not KO'd. | ||||||
| Ice BeamIce Beam | ice | 0 | 100 | 10 | TM13TM13 | |
| Blasts the foe with an icy beam. May cause frostbite.beam that may freeze it. | ||||||
| Iron TailIron Tail | steel | 100 | 75 | 15 | TM23TM23 | |
| Attacks with a rock-hard tail. May lower Defense. | ||||||
| Light ScreenLight Screen | psychic | 0 | 0 | 30 | TM16TM16 | |
| Wall of light cuts special damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| Natural GiftNatural Gift | normal | 1 | 100 | 15 | TM83TM83 | |
| The effectiveness varies with the held Berry. | ||||||
| OverheatOverheat | fire | 0 | 90 | 5 | TM50TM50 | |
| Allows a full-power attack, but sharply lowers Sp. Atk. | ||||||
| PaybackPayback | dark | 50 | 100 | 10 | TM66TM66 | |
| Attack that gains power if the user moves last. | ||||||
| Poison JabPoison Jab | poison | 80 | 100 | 20 | TM84TM84 | |
| A stabbing attack that may poison the foe. | ||||||
| ProtectProtect | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM17TM17 | |
| Evades attack, but may fail if used in succession. | ||||||
| PsychicPsychic | psychic | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM29TM29 | |
| A powerful psychic attack that may lower Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Psych UpPsych Up | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM77TM77 | |
| Copies foe's stat changes and gives to the user. | ||||||
| Rain DanceRain Dance | water | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM18TM18 | |
| Boosts the power of Water- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RecycleRecycle | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM67TM67 | |
| Recycles a used item for one more use. | ||||||
| ReflectReflect | psychic | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM33TM33 | |
| Wall of light cuts physical damage for 5 turns. | ||||||
| RestRest | psychic | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM44TM44 | |
| The user sleeps for 2 turns, restoring HP and status. | ||||||
| ReturnReturn | normal | 1 | 100 | 20 | TM27TM27 | |
| Attack that increases in power with friendship. | ||||||
| RoarRoar | normal | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM05TM05 | |
| Switches the foe out or ends wild battle. | ||||||
| Rock ClimbRock Climb | normal | 90 | 85 | 20 | TM70TM70 | |
| A charging attack that may confuse the foe. | ||||||
| Rock SlideRock Slide | rock | 75 | 90 | 10 | TM80TM80 | |
| Hits the foe with an avalanche of rocks. | ||||||
| Rock SmashRock Smash | fighting | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM06HM06 | |
| A rock-crushing attack that may lower Defense. | ||||||
| Rock TombRock Tomb | rock | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM39TM39 | |
| Stops the foe from moving with rocks and cuts Speed. | ||||||
| SafeguardSafeguard | normal | 0 | 0 | 25 | TM20TM20 | |
| Protects allies from status problems for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SandstormSandstorm | rock | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM37TM37 | |
| Causes a sandstorm that rages for several turns. | ||||||
| Secret PowerSecret Power | normal | 70 | 100 | 20 | TM43TM43 | |
| Attack with effects that vary by location. | ||||||
| Shadow BallShadow Ball | ghost | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM30TM30 | |
| Hurls a black blob that may lower the foe's Sp. Def. | ||||||
| Shadow ClawShadow Claw | ghost | 70 | 100 | 15 | TM65TM65 | |
| Strikes with a shadow claw. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| Shock WaveShock Wave | electric | 60 | 0 | 20 | TM34TM34 | |
| A fast and unavoidable electric attack. | ||||||
| Silver WindSilver Wind | bug | 60 | 100 | 5 | TM62TM62 | |
| A powdery attack that may raise abilities. | ||||||
| Sleep TalkSleep Talk | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM82TM82 | |
| Uses an available move randomly while asleep. | ||||||
| Sludge BombSludge Bomb | poison | 90 | 100 | 10 | TM36TM36 | |
| Sludge is hurled to inflict damage. May also poison. | ||||||
| Solar BeamSolar Beam | grass | 120 | 100 | 10 | TM22TM22 | |
| Absorbs light in one turn, then attacks next turn. | ||||||
| Stealth RockStealth Rock | rock | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM76TM76 | |
| Sets floating stones that hurt a foe switching in. | ||||||
| Stone EdgeStone Edge | rock | 100 | 80 | 5 | TM71TM71 | |
| Stabs the foe with stones. High critical-hit ratio. | ||||||
| StrengthStrength | normal | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM04HM04 | |
| Builds enormous power, then slams the foe. | ||||||
| SubstituteSubstitute | normal | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM90TM90 | |
| Creates a decoy using 1/4 of the user's maximum HP. | ||||||
| Sunny DaySunny Day | fire | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM11TM11 | |
| Boosts the power of Fire- type moves for 5 turns. | ||||||
| SurfSurf | water | 0 | 100 | 15 | HM03HM03 | |
| Creates a huge wave, then crashes it down on the field.crashes it down on the foes. | ||||||
| SwaggerSwagger | normal | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM87TM87 | |
| Confuses the foe, but also sharply raises its Attack. | ||||||
| Swords DanceSwords Dance | normal | 0 | 0 | 0 | TM75TM75 | |
| A fighting dance that sharply raises Attack. | ||||||
| TauntTaunt | dark | 0 | 100 | 20 | TM12TM12 | |
| Taunts the foe into only using attack moves. | ||||||
| ThunderThunder | electric | 0 | 70 | 10 | TM25TM25 | |
| A lightning attack that may cause paralysis. | ||||||
| ThunderboltThunderbolt | electric | 0 | 100 | 15 | TM24TM24 | |
| A strong electrical attack that may paralyze the foe. | ||||||
| Thunder WaveThunder Wave | electric | 0 | 0 | 20 | TM73TM73 | |
| A weak jolt of electricity that paralyzes the foe. | ||||||
| ToxicToxic | poison | 0 | 0 | 10 | TM06TM06 | |
| Poisons the foe with an intensifying toxin. | ||||||
| Trick RoomTrick Room | psychic | 0 | 0 | 5 | TM92TM92 | |
| Slower Pokémon get to move first for 5 turns. | ||||||
| WaterfallWaterfall | water | 80 | 100 | 15 | HM07HM07 | |
| Charges with speed to climb waterfalls. May flinch. | ||||||
| Water PulseWater Pulse | water | 60 | 100 | 20 | TM03TM03 | |
| Attacks with ultrasonic waves. May confuse the foe. | ||||||
| WhirlpoolWhirlpool | water | 0 | 0 | 15 | HM08HM08 | |
| Traps and hurts the foe in a whirlpool for turns. | ||||||
| Will O WispWill O Wisp | fire | 0 | 0 | 15 | TM61TM61 | |
| Inflicts a burn on the foe with intense fire. | ||||||
| X ScissorX Scissor | bug | 80 | 100 | 15 | TM81TM81 | |
| Slashes the foe with crossed scythes, claws, etc. |
Type Summary
Weaknesses
Types that deal increased damage to Arceus. Use these types to counter it effectively.
Resistances & Immunities
Types that Arceus resists or is immune to. Avoid using these types against it.
Immunities (0×)
No type resistances.
Best Counters
Pokémon that have type advantages against Arceus, either offensively or defensively.
Base Stats
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