Competitive Information for Arceus (Water) [Sun/Moon]
Water
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-water? 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!
Arceus-Water is here! This epic Pokémon is Water-typed and ready to shine! Arceus-Water is a common Pokémon to see in the SM metagame. Its only type-related weaknesses are Electric and Grass. Curious about Arceus-Water's movesets? Check our suggestions listed below!
Item: Waterium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Poison Jab / Return
- Earthquake
Prepare for single battles with Arceus as a powerful Physical Sweeper. It's designed to overwhelm foes with overwhelming physical moves. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Waterium Z will change Arceus's typing to Water. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a substantial amount of damage.
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Arceus afterwards).
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a decent 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).
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Item: Waterium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Hydro Cannon
- Spacial Rend / Draco Meteor
- Overheat
- Ice Beam / Judgment
Arceus is a eminent Special Sweeper to use for single battles. This moveset was created 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, Waterium Z will change Arceus's typing to Water. Ice Beam was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Hydro Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Water-type move (Arceus cannot move next turn).
◆ 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).
◆ Judgment is a special 100-base power Normal-type move (type varies based on the held plate).
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Movesets for Doubles
Need a strong doubles moveset for Arceus-water? 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: Waterium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Adamant (+Atk, -SpA)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 Atk / 84 Spe
Moveset:
- Earthquake / Bulldoze
- Rock Slide
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Outrage
Arceus is a legendary Physical Sweeper to use for double battles. It is meant to crush rivals using lethal physical power. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Waterium Z will change Arceus's typing to Water. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a water move, this item allows it to use a water 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).
◆ Liquidation is a physical STAB-boosted 85-base power Water-type move (20% chance to lower the target's defense by 1 stage).
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a considerable amount of damage.
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Arceus afterwards).
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Item: Waterium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Modest (+SpA, -Atk)
EVs: 172 Hp / 252 SpA / 84 Spe
IVs: 0 Atk
Moveset:
- Surf / Hydro Cannon
- Icy Wind / Hyper Voice
- Heat Wave / Incinerate
- Spacial Rend / Draco Meteor
Dominating double battles, Arceus is a storied Special Sweeper. The intention of this moveset is to take down the opponent's team with intense special moves. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Waterium Z will change Arceus's typing to Water. Icy Wind was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Hydro Cannon is a special STAB-boosted 150-base power Water-type move (Arceus cannot move next turn).
◆ Icy Wind is a special 55-base power Ice-type move (100% chance to lower the foes speed by 1 stage).
◆ 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).
◆ 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: Waterium Z
Ability: Multitype
Nature: Brave (+Atk, -Spe)
EVs: 252 Hp / 252 Atk / 4 SpD
Moveset:
- Liquidation / Aqua Tail
- Outrage / Dragon Claw
- Poison Jab / Return
- Trick Room
Ready for single battles? Arceus is a exalted Offensive Trick Roomer. Arceus's ability Multitype changes it's typing based on the item it's holding. For this build, Waterium Z will change Arceus's typing to Water. Poison Jab was added to provide additional threat coverage. With a Waterium Z equipped to it, if Arceus has a water move, this item allows it to use a water z-move.
◆ Aqua Tail is a physical STAB-boosted 90-base power Water-type move that deals a large amount of damage.
◆ Outrage is a physical 120-base power Dragon-type move (lasts 2-3 turns. Confuses your Arceus afterwards).
◆ Dragon Claw is a physical 80-base power Dragon-type move that deals a hefty 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).
◆ 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-water 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-water.
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Combo List
These are a list of several common move combinations Arceus-water 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-water
- 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-water'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-water
- 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-water 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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