Arceus (Psychic-Type)
#493 (Sinnoh)
Arceus (Psychic-Type) cannot currently be obtained in Pokémon GO.
Best moveset for Arceus (Psychic-Type)
The best moves for Arceus (Psychic-Type) are Shadow Claw and Future Sight 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
55.2DPS
Trainer Battles
4EPT
2.03DPE
Evolution
Arceus (Psychic-Type) currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 18 different forms of Arceus:
Game images
Arceus (Psychic-Type), with the shiny version on the right. There is a very low chance of getting a shiny one.
Summary
Arceus (Psychic-Type) is a mythical Psychic Pokémon. It is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves. Arceus's best moveset is Shadow Claw & Future Sight 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 | 2.2 |
| Hyper Beam | 150 | 1 | 1.5 |
| Future Sight | 115 | 1 | 1.38 |
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
|
Future Sight
55.2 DPS
|
11.5 | 100% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Future Sight
55.2 DPS
|
11.2 | 97% |
|
Shadow Claw
12 DPS
|
Hyper Beam
37.5 DPS
|
10.8 | 95% |
|
Shadow Claw
12 DPS
|
Outrage
27.5 DPS
|
10.7 | 93% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Hyper Beam
37.5 DPS
|
10.7 | 93% |
|
Iron Tail
14 DPS
|
Outrage
27.5 DPS
|
10.6 | 92% |
Counters & Raids
What counters Arceus (Psychic-Type)?
Arceus (Psychic-Type) is weak to Bug, Ghost and Dark moves.
Pokémon
Moveset
Trainers
- 1 2
- 2 2.19
- 3 2.21
- 4 2.28
- 5 2.51
- 6 2.54
- 7 2.55
- 8 2.58
- 9 2.59
- 10 2.6
The best counter to Arceus (Psychic-Type) is Dawn Wings Necrozma with Shadow Claw and Moongeist Beam, followed by Darkrai (Shadow), Tyranitar (Shadow) and Hydreigon (Shadow). The best Mega or Primal to bring is Mega Chandelure with Hex and Ominous Wind+.
The top Arceus (Psychic-Type) counters, ranked by how many trainers it takes to win the raid in time, each bringing six of that Pokémon at level 40. Fewer is better. Simulated raid battles against Arceus (Psychic-Type)'s own moves and stats, with no dodging. Click here for more info »
Stats & IVs
Base stats
| Attack |
|
238 |
| Defense |
|
238 |
| Stamina |
|
237 |
Max HP
| Level 40 | 199 |
| Level 50 | 211 |
Average size
| Height | 3.2 m |
| Weight | 320 kg |
Second charged move cost
| Stardust | 100,000 |
| Candy | 100 |
Other
| 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 |