Competitive Information for Arceus (Grass) [Black/White]


Grass
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is an Arceus, its type changes to match its held Plate.
ArceusArceus-bug
Arceus-darkArceus-dragon
Arceus-electricArceus-fighting
Arceus-fireArceus-flying
Arceus-ghostArceus-grass
Arceus-groundArceus-ice
Arceus-poisonArceus-psychic
Arceus-rockArceus-steel
Arceus-water


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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Arceus-grass? 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-Grass, a dazzling Pokémon that excels with Grass typing! It's to see Arceus-Grass show up as a Black/White opponent. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Check out the movesets listed below to learn more about Arceus-Grass's strategies.
Item: Meadow Plate
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Aqua Tail / Iron Head
- Earthquake
Arceus proves to be a fabled Physical Sweeper for single battles. This moveset is formulated to overwhelm foes with brute physical moves. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Meadow Plate will change Arceus's typing to Grass. Aqua Tail or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Meadow Plate equipped, holder's grass-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Arceus afterwards).
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a nice amount of damage.
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Meadow Plate
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Spacial Rend / Draco Meteor
- Overheat
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Ice Beam / Surf
Arceus proves to be a glorious Special Sweeper for single battles. This moveset was created to crush rivals using heavy-hitting special moves. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Meadow Plate will change Arceus's typing to Grass. Ice Beam or Surf are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Meadow Plate equipped, holder's grass-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Draco Meteor is a special 140-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Arceus's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Overheat is a special 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Arceus's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 80-base power Grass-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Arceus recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 95-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Surf is a special 95-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Arceus-grass? 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: Meadow Plate
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Shadow Claw
- Outrage
For double battles, Arceus is a exalted Physical Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using lethal physical attacks. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Meadow Plate will change Arceus's typing to Grass. With a Meadow Plate equipped, holder's grass-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ 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).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Arceus afterwards).
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Item: Meadow Plate
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Overheat
- Icy Wind / Hyper Voice
- Spacial Rend / Draco Meteor
- Surf
Dominating double battles, Arceus is a heroic Special Sweeper. The objective of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with intense special moves. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Meadow Plate will change Arceus's typing to Grass. Icy Wind was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Meadow Plate equipped, holder's grass-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Overheat is a special 140-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Arceus's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ 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: Meadow Plate
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Shadow Claw
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Aqua Tail / Iron Head
- Trick Room
In single battles, Arceus's Offensive Trick Roomer role is a unforgettable. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Meadow Plate will change Arceus's typing to Grass. Aqua Tail or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Meadow Plate equipped, holder's grass-type attacks have 1.2x power.
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Arceus afterwards).
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical 90-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ 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-grass 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-grass.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Arceus-grass 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-grass
- 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-grass'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-grass
- Earthquake
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roar of Time
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Arceus-grass 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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