Arceus (Dragon-Type)
#493 (Sinnoh)
Arceus (Dragon-Type) cannot currently be obtained in Pokémon GO.
Best moveset for Arceus (Dragon-Type)
The best moves for Arceus (Dragon-Type) are Shadow Claw and Outrage when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS. This combination also deals the most damage per turn in Trainer Battles.
Attacking
12DPS
33DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.2DPE
Evolution
Arceus (Dragon-Type) currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 18 different forms of Arceus:
Game images
Arceus (Dragon-Type), with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Arceus (Dragon-Type) is a mythical Dragon Pokémon. It is weak to Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves. Arceus's best moveset is Shadow Claw & Outrage and it has a Max CP of 4,510.
About
"It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed."
Moves & Movesets
All moves
Raids
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Damage | DPS |
|---|---|---|
| Iron Tail | 14 | 14 |
| Shadow Claw | 6 | 12 |
| Main move | Damage | Energy | DPE |
|---|---|---|---|
| Outrage | 110 | 2 | 2.64 |
| Hyper Beam | 150 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Future Sight | 115 | 1 | 1.15 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
All movesets
Attacking
Defending
Trainer Battles
| Quick move | Main move | DPS | Relative |
|---|---|---|---|
|
Shadow Claw
12 DPS
|
Outrage
33 DPS
|
11.9 | 100% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Outrage
33 DPS
|
11.6 | 97% |
|
Shadow Claw
12 DPS
|
Hyper Beam
37.5 DPS
|
10.8 | 91% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Hyper Beam
37.5 DPS
|
10.7 | 90% |
|
Shadow Claw
12 DPS
|
Future Sight
46 DPS
|
10.6 | 89% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Future Sight
46 DPS
|
10.5 | 88% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Arceus (Dragon-Type)?
Arceus (Dragon-Type) is weak to Ice, Dragon and Fairy moves.
The best counter to Arceus (Dragon-Type) is Eternatus with Dragon Tail and Dynamax Cannon, followed by Mega Rayquaza, Black Kyurem and Mega Garchomp.
The top Arceus (Dragon-Type) counters, ranked by the damage each Pokémon and moveset does to it. Filter the list to see how your own Pokémon compare.
| Pokémon | Moveset | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|
| Eternatus | 100% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 98% | |
| Black Kyurem | 96% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 94% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 89% | |
| Mega Rayquaza | 88% | |
| Eternatus | 86% | |
| Mega Garchomp | 85% | |
| Mega Dragonite | 84% | |
| White Kyurem | 84% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
238 |
| Defense |
|
238 |
| Stamina |
|
237 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 199 |
Size
| Height | 3.2 m |
| Weight | 320 kg |
Other
| Base capture rate | 0% |
| Base flee rate | 0% |
| Buddy walk distance | 20 km |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,710 |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,279 |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,420 |
|
Level 40 |
3,989 |
|
Level 50 |
4,510 |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,850 |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,705 |