Arceus Team Builder

Arceus at a glance

Arceus brings a Normal typing and a 720 base stat total to the table. The practical question: which teammates can absorb Fighting hits, and which matchups does this typing already cover for the rest of the team?

Where you can use Arceus

• Direct version records exist for Arceus, so the broad game mapping is stronger than a generation-only estimate.
• Planning contexts include Platinum, HeartGold & SoulSilver, Black & White.
• 9 source version records are attached to this Pokemon entry.

Best teammates for Arceus

These suggestions prioritize teammates that cover Arceus's defensive weak spots, add useful pressure, and fit at least one shared game context.

Skeledirgeimmune to fighting - adds fire pressure - adds ghost pressureArmarougeresists fighting - adds fire pressure - adds psychic pressureCeruledgeimmune to fighting - adds fire pressure - adds ghost pressureWattrelresists fighting - adds electric pressure - adds flying pressureKilowattrelresists fighting - adds electric pressure - adds flying pressureBramblinimmune to fighting - adds grass pressure - adds ghost pressure

Team pitfalls when building around Arceus

• Do not stack too many teammates that are also weak to fighting.
• Sweepers usually need defensive pivots or status support so they can enter safely.
• Defensive Pokemon still need offensive partners; avoid building a team that cannot pressure key types.
• Check whether legendary or mythical Pokemon are allowed in your game rules or competitive format.