Competitive Information for Arceus [Black/White]
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If this Pokemon is an Arceus, its type changes to match its held Plate.
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Arceus-electricArceus-fighting
Arceus-fireArceus-flying
Arceus-ghostArceus-grass
Arceus-groundArceus-ice
Arceus-poisonArceus-psychic
Arceus-rockArceus-steel
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Arceus? These builds are optimized for Black/White Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Black/White metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Say hello to Arceus, an astounding Pokémon that excels with Normal typing! It's to see Arceus show up as a Black/White opponent. Its only type-related weakness is Fighting. Delve into Arceus's movesets below and strategize for victory!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Moveset:
- Return / Strength
- Shadow Claw
- Outrage
- Earthquake
Arceus thrives as a illustrious Physical Sweeper perfect for single battles. The main aim of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with potent physical moves. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arceus's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arceus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. Arceus's default typing becomes Normal when it's not holding a Multitype triggering item.
◆ Strength is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Arceus afterwards).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Spacial Rend / Draco Meteor
- Judgment / Hyper Voice
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Ice Beam
In single battles, Arceus is known as a prodigious Special Sweeper. This moveset is designed to overwhelm foes with potent special moves. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Arceus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arceus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. Arceus's default typing becomes Normal when it's not holding a Multitype triggering item.
◆ Draco Meteor is a special 140-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Arceus's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Judgment is a special STAB-boosted 100-base power Normal-type move (type varies based on the held plate).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Overheat is a special 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Arceus's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Flamethrower is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Arceus? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Black/White Double Battles. The VGC is the ultimate test of strategy and skill, and these movesets and EVs are designed to excel against multiple opponents at once while providing essential support to your team. Dominate the Black/White metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
Item: Life Orb / Choice Band
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Moveset:
- Return / Strength
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Shadow Claw
When it comes to double battles, Arceus shines as a noteworthy Physical Sweeper. It was designed to crush rivals using powerful physical power. Choice Band will increase the damage of Arceus's physical moves by 1.5x at the cost of locking you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arceus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. Arceus's default typing becomes Normal when it's not holding a Multitype triggering item.
◆ Strength is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a hefty amount of damage.
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Bulldoze is a physical 60-base power Ground-type move (100% chance lower adjacent Pokemon speed by 1 stage).
◆ Rock Slide is a physical 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Life Orb / Choice Specs
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Hyper Voice / Judgment
- Heat Wave / Overheat
- Spacial Rend / Draco Meteor
- Surf
Arceus thrives as a exalted Special Sweeper perfect for double battles. The intention of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with potent special attacks. Choice Specs will increase the damage of Arceus's special moves by 1.5x but will lock you into the first move you pick. Life Orb boosts the power of Arceus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. Arceus's default typing becomes Normal when it's not holding a Multitype triggering item.
◆ Judgment is a special STAB-boosted 100-base power Normal-type move (type varies based on the held plate).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 100-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Overheat is a special 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Arceus's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Spacial Rend is a special 100-base power Dragon-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Draco Meteor is a special 140-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Arceus's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
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Item: Life Orb / Silk Scarf
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Return / Strength
- Shadow Claw
- Outrage
- Trick Room
Arceus proves to be a legendary Offensive Trick Roomer for single battles. Life Orb boosts the power of Arceus's damaging moves by 1.3x but it then loses 1/10 its max HP immediately after the attack. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. Arceus's default typing becomes Normal when it's not holding a Multitype triggering item. With a Silk Scarf equipped to it, Arceus's normal-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Strength is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Normal-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Arceus afterwards).
◆ Trick Room is a status move (goes last. For 5 turns, turn order is reversed).
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Arceus can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Black/White generation.
Sort and organize the learnset by type, category, accuracy, and power. Moves in bold get the same-type attack bonus (STAB) when used by Arceus.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Arceus can perform in Black/White. Not every combo going to be game-changing, but some can be pretty fun to play with. Sometimes these can be easily overlooked or forgotten, hence why we find and list them here. Discover what items, abilities, and moves this Pokemon can use in combination with each other to gain a strategic advantage in competitive battles.
Competitive BW Move and Ability Combos for Arceus
- Moves: Sunny day + Solar beam
- Moves: Safeguard + Outrage
- Moves: Swagger + Psych up
- Moves: Rain dance + Thunder
- Moves: Swagger + Punishment
- Moves: Rest + Sleep talk
- Moves: Rest + Snore
- Moves: Thunderbolt + Ice beam
- Moves: Perish song + Protect
- Moves: Whirlpool + Perish song
- Move: Swagger + Item: Mirror Herb
- Move: Facade + Item: Flame Orb
- Move: Facade + Item: Toxic Orb
- Moves with Priority: Endure, Magic Coat, Protect, Extreme Speed
- Moves that Break Screens: Defog, Brick Break
- Moves that inflict status: Thunder Wave, Will-O-Wisp, Toxic
Moves that boost Arceus's stats
- Ancient Power
- Calm Mind
- Charge Beam
- Cosmic Power
- Hone Claws
- Iron Defense
- Ominous Wind
- Silver Wind
- Swords Dance
- Work Up
Most notable and possible best moves for Arceus
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roar of Time
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Arceus in Black and White
Usage Data
Explore the latest analytical usage data for this Pokémon from various VGC and online competitions. We use this data to develop our strategies and movesets. The data is categorized by competition and skill level: top-ranking trainers, mid-level players, and entry-level players.
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