Competitive Information for Arceus (Fire) [Sun/Moon]
Fire
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-fire? 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!
Say hello to Arceus-Fire, a magnificent Pokémon that excels with Fire typing! Arceus-Fire is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It is weak to Ground, Rock, and Water-typed attacks. Discover how Arceus-Fire excels in battles with the movesets provided below.
Item: Firium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Iron Head / Return
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
When it comes to single battles, Arceus shines as a celebrated Physical Sweeper. This technique aims to overwhelm foes with devastating physical attacks. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Firium Z will change Arceus's typing to Fire. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a mighty amount of damage.
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ 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: Firium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Overheat / Flamethrower
- Spacial Rend / Draco Meteor
- Earth Power / Thunderbolt
- Sludge Bomb
In single battles, Arceus is known as a acclaimed Special Sweeper. It's primary goal is to crush rivals using intense special moves. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Firium Z will change Arceus's typing to Fire. Earth Power or Thunderbolt are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Flamethrower is a special STAB-boosted 90-base power Fire-type move (10% chance to burn the target).
◆ Spacial Rend is a special 100-base power Dragon-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Draco Meteor is a special 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Arceus's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Sludge Bomb is a special 90-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Firium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Timid (+Spe, -Atk)
EVs: 4 Hp / 252 SpA / 252 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Judgment
- Earth Power
- Thunderbolt
- Ice Beam
Arceus excels as a acclaimed Special Sweeper during single battles. The main aim of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with destructive special power. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Firium Z will change Arceus's typing to Fire. Judgement is powerful STAB that even gets boosted by the item, if you use this in the Sun then you will be doing tons of damage. Ice-beam, Thunderbolt, and Earth-power give him super effective coverage over 488 Pokemon and neutral over the rest. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Earth Power is a special 90-base power Ground-type move (10% chance to lower the target's special defense by 1 stage).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-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-fire? 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: Firium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Outrage
- Iron Head / Return
Arceus proves to be a prominent Physical Sweeper for double battles. This moveset design focuses to take down the opponent's team with destructive physical attacks. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Firium Z will change Arceus's typing to Fire. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ 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).
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Arceus afterwards).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ Return is a physical 0-base power Normal-type move (max 102 power at maximum happiness).
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Item: Firium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Thunderbolt / Hyper Voice
- Surf
- Spacial Rend / Draco Meteor
For double battles, Arceus is a illustrious Special Sweeper. It is meant to overwhelm foes with lethal special attacks. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Firium Z will change Arceus's typing to Fire. Thunderbolt was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Incinerate is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Fire-type move (destroys the foes berry/gem).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Spacial Rend is a special 100-base power Dragon-type move (high critical hit ratio).
◆ Draco Meteor is a special 130-base power Dragon-type move (lowers your Arceus's special attack by 2 stages).
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Item: Firium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Iron Head / Return
- Earthquake
- Trick Room
Arceus excels as a eminent Offensive Trick Roomer during single battles. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Firium Z will change Arceus's typing to Fire. Iron Head was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Firium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a fire move, this item allows it to use a fire z-move.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a great amount of damage.
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
◆ 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-fire 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-fire.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Arceus-fire 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-fire
- 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-fire'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-fire
- Blast Burn
- Earthquake
- Hydro Cannon
- Ice Beam
- Light Screen
- Protect
- Reflect
- Rest
- Roar of Time
- Snarl
- Stealth Rock
- Toxic
Common Effort Values for Arceus-fire 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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