Note on TTV (True Total Value): TTV is a total sum of all stats except the unused attack stat. It includes either Attack or Special Attack, depending on which is more likely to be used in battles.
Competitive Information for Arceus (Dark) [Sun/Moon]
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Weakness Chart for Dark-type:
Bug
Dark
Dragon
Electric
Fairy
Fighting
Fire
Flying
Ghost
2x
0.5x
2x
2x
0.5x
Grass
Ground
Ice
Normal
Poison
Psychic
Rock
Steel
Water
0x
¼x
½x
2x
4x
Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Arceus-dark? These builds are optimized for Sun/Moon Single Battles. The movesets and EVs are designed to maximize damage against common opponents and threats in the Sun/Moon metagame. Check out the expert movesets below to boost your battle performance and dominate your opponents!
Get hyped for Arceus-Dark, an extraordinary Pokémon with Dark typing! It's a sight to see Arceus-Dark out in the 7th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Fairy, and Fighting-typed attacks. Discover how Arceus-Dark excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Arceus-dark? These builds are perfect for VGC (Pokémon Video Game Championship) and other competitive Sun/Moon 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 Sun/Moon metagame with these expert-crafted setups!
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Movepool
Want to know what moves Arceus-dark can learn? Check out the full list of moves available in the Pokemon Sun/Moon 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-dark.
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Damage Modifiers:
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Note: The damage listed here under Versus is not actually calculated using the in-game damage formula. It is simply calculated using typing weaknesses and resistances from the selected type-matchup modifier along with STAB (if applied) to help sort through and give a general idea as to how powerful certain moves might be towards that selected typing after modifiers are applied. Several moves listed here may have additional effects that might alter actual damage output which are not factored on this specific list. Use damage calculators to find actual damage amounts.
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Arceus-dark can perform in Sun/Moon. 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 SM Move and Ability Combos for Arceus-dark
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: Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, Toxic
Moves that boost Arceus-dark'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-dark
Blast Burn
Earthquake
Hidden Power
Hydro Cannon
Ice Beam
Light Screen
Protect
Reflect
Rest
Roar of Time
Snarl
Stealth Rock
Toxic
Common Effort Values for Arceus-dark in Sun and Moon
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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