Competitive Information for Arceus (Grass) [Sun/Moon]
Grass
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-grass? 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 ready to meet Arceus-Grass, the noteworthy Grass-typed Pokémon! It's a sight to see Arceus-Grass out in the 7th generation battlefield. It is weak to Bug, Fire, Flying, Ice, and Poison-typed attacks. Ready to elevate your game with Arceus-Grass's movesets? They're right below!
Item: Grassium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Liquidation / Iron Head
- Earthquake
- Shadow Claw
Ready for single battles? Arceus is a unforgettable Physical Sweeper. This moveset was created 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, Grassium Z will change Arceus's typing to Grass. Liquidation or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ Shadow Claw is a physical 70-base power Ghost-type move (high critical hit ratio).
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Item: Grassium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
- Spacial Rend / Draco Meteor
- Overheat
- Ice Beam / Thunderbolt
For those intense single battles, Arceus is a glorious Special Sweeper. The main aim of this moveset is to overwhelm foes with overwhelming special attacks. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Grassium Z will change Arceus's typing to Grass. Ice Beam or Thunderbolt are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Giga Drain is a special STAB-boosted 75-base power Grass-type move (Arceus recovers 50% of the damage dealt).
◆ 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).
◆ Overheat is a special 130-base power Fire-type move (lowers your Arceus's special attack by 2 stages).
◆ Ice Beam is a special 90-base power Ice-type move (10% chance to freeze the target).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
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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 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: Grassium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Outrage
- Liquidation / Iron Head
Ready for double battles? Arceus is a exalted Physical Sweeper. It's goal is to take down the opponent's team with brute physical attacks. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Grassium Z will change Arceus's typing to Grass. Liquidation or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass 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).
◆ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Iron Head is a physical 80-base power Steel-type move (30% chance to make the target flinch).
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Item: Grassium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Icy Wind / Hyper Voice
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Surf
- Energy Ball / Giga Drain
Arceus makes an a eminent Special Sweeper in double battles. It's primary goal is to take down the opponent's team with potent special attacks. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Grassium Z will change Arceus's typing to Grass. Icy Wind was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Hyper Voice is a special 90-base power Normal-type move (no additional effect. Hits adjacent foes).
◆ 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).
◆ Energy Ball is a special STAB-boosted 90-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).
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Item: Grassium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Liquidation / Iron Head
- Earthquake
- Trick Room
For those intense single battles, Arceus is a epic Offensive Trick Roomer. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Grassium Z will change Arceus's typing to Grass. Liquidation or Iron Head are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Grassium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a grass move, this item allows it to use a grass z-move.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ 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 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-grass.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Arceus-grass 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-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: Will-O-Wisp, Thunder Wave, 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
- 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-grass 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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