Competitive Information for Arceus (Rock) [Sun/Moon]
Rock
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-rock? 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-Rock, a sick Pokémon that excels with Rock typing! Arceus-Rock is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. It is weak to Fighting, Grass, Ground, Steel, and Water-typed attacks. Uncover the best movesets for Arceus-Rock below and optimize your gameplay!
Item: Rockium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Liquidation / X-Scissor
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Earthquake
When it comes to single battles, Arceus shines as a powerful Physical Sweeper. This moveset is tailored to crush rivals using formidable physical attacks. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Rockium Z will change Arceus's typing to Rock. Liquidation or X-Scissor are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Rockium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a rock move, this item allows it to use a rock z-move.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ Earthquake is a physical 100-base power Ground-type move (hits adjacent pokemon).
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Item: Rockium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Spacial Rend / Draco Meteor
- Overheat
- Thunderbolt / Surf
- Ancient Power
Dominating single battles, Arceus is a celebrated Special Sweeper. It's purpose is to crush rivals using lethal special power. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Rockium Z will change Arceus's typing to Rock. Thunderbolt or Surf are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Rockium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a rock move, this item allows it to use a rock z-move.
◆ 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).
◆ Thunderbolt is a special 90-base power Electric-type move (10% chance to paralyze the target).
◆ Surf is a special 90-base power Water-type move (hits adjacent pokemon. Double damage on dive).
◆ Ancient Power is a special STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (10% chance to raise all stats by 1 stage (not acc/eva)).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Arceus-rock? 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: Rockium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Moveset:
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Outrage
- Liquidation / Poison Jab
Arceus proves to be a prestigious Physical Sweeper for double battles. This moveset was created to crush rivals using forceful physical attacks. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Rockium Z will change Arceus's typing to Rock. Liquidation or Poison Jab are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Rockium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a rock move, this item allows it to use a rock z-move.
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ 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).
◆ Poison Jab is a physical 80-base power Poison-type move (30% chance to poison the target).
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Item: Rockium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Earth Power / Hyper Voice
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Surf
- Spacial Rend / Draco Meteor
Arceus shows a epic Special Sweeper prowess in double battles. The intention of this moveset is to crush rivals using formidable special power. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Rockium Z will change Arceus's typing to Rock. Earth Power was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Rockium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a rock move, this item allows it to use a rock 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).
◆ 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: Rockium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Liquidation / X-Scissor
- Rock Slide / Rock Tomb
- Trick Room
Arceus makes an a prestigious Offensive Trick Roomer in single battles. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Rockium Z will change Arceus's typing to Rock. Liquidation or X-Scissor are added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Rockium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a rock move, this item allows it to use a rock z-move.
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a good amount of damage.
◆ Liquidation is a physical 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ X-Scissor is a physical 80-base power Bug-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Rock Slide is a physical STAB-boosted 75-base power Rock-type move (30% chance to make the foes flinch).
◆ Rock Tomb is a physical STAB-boosted 60-base power Rock-type move (100% chance to lower the target's speed by 1 stage).
◆ 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-rock 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-rock.
Damage Modifiers:
Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Arceus-rock 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-rock
- 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-rock'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-rock
- 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-rock 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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