Competitive Information for Arceus (Dragon) [Sun/Moon]
Dragon
Abilities:
If this Pokemon is an Arceus, its type changes to match its held Plate or Z-Crystal.
ArceusArceus-bug
Arceus-darkArceus-dragon
Arceus-electricArceus-fighting
Arceus-fireArceus-flying
Arceus-ghostArceus-grass
Arceus-groundArceus-ice
Arceus-poisonArceus-psychic
Arceus-rockArceus-steel
Arceus-waterArceus-fairy
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Movesets for Singles
Looking for a competitive moveset for Arceus-dragon? 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!
Unleash the power of Arceus-Dragon, a cool Pokémon with Dragon typing. It's to see Arceus-Dragon show up as a Sun/Moon opponent. It is weak to Dragon, Fairy, and Ice-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Arceus-Dragon's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Dragonium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Poison Jab / Return
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Arceus is a legendary Physical Sweeper to use for single battles. It's goal is to crush rivals using powerful physical moves. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Dragonium Z will change Arceus's typing to Dragon. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Dragonium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a dragon move, this item allows it to use a dragon z-move.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Dragonium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Spacial Rend / Draco Meteor
- Overheat
- Sludge Bomb / Judgment
- Earth Power
Arceus excels as a esteemed Special Sweeper during single battles. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using forceful special attacks. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Dragonium Z will change Arceus's typing to Dragon. Sludge Bomb was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Dragonium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a dragon move, this item allows it to use a dragon z-move.
◆ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Arceus's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Overheat is a special 130-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Arceus's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Judgment is a special 100-base power Normal-type move (type varies based on the held plate).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Arceus-dragon? 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!
Item: Dragonium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Return
Arceus stands out as a fabled Physical Sweeper in double battles. This moveset was constructed to crush rivals using brute physical power. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Dragonium Z will change Arceus's typing to Dragon. With a Dragonium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a dragon move, this item allows it to use a dragon z-move.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large 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).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Item: Dragonium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Spacial Rend / Draco Meteor
- Hyper Voice / Judgment
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Surf
For double battles, Arceus is a storied Special Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to crush rivals using lethal special attacks. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Dragonium Z will change Arceus's typing to Dragon. With a Dragonium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a dragon move, this item allows it to use a dragon z-move.
◆ Draco Meteor is a special STAB-boosted 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Arceus's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Judgment is a special 100-base power Normal-type move (type varies based on the held plate).
◆ Heat Wave is a special 95-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the foes).
◆ Incinerate is a special 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
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Item: Dragonium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Poison Jab / Return
- Earthquake
- Trick Room
Arceus thrives as a powerful Offensive Trick Roomer perfect for single battles. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Dragonium Z will change Arceus's typing to Dragon. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Dragonium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a dragon move, this item allows it to use a dragon z-move.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical STAB-boosted 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
◆ 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-dragon 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-dragon.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Arceus-dragon 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-dragon
- 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-dragon'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-dragon
- Blast Burn
- Earthquake
- Hydro Cannon
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roar of Time
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Arceus-dragon in Sun and Moon
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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