Arceus - Dark
#493 (Sinnoh)
Best moveset for Arceus - Dark
The best moves for Arceus (Dark) are Shadow Claw and Hyper Beam when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Shadow Claw | 12.9 dps |
| Hyper Beam | 39.5 dps |
Pokémon type
Evolution
Arceus (Dark) currently has no evolutions in Pokémon GO.
Forms
There are 18 different forms of Arceus:
Standard game images
There is a very low chance that you can get a shiny Arceus - Dark, which has the following appearance:
Summary
Arceus (Dark) is a Dark Pokémon. It is vulnerable to Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves. Arceus's strongest moveset is Shadow Claw & Hyper Beam and it has a Max CP of 3,989.
About
"It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed."
Base stats
| Attack | 238 | |
| Defense | 238 | |
| Stamina | 237 |
Max CP
|
Level 15 Research encounters |
1,710 View IV chart » |
|
Level 20 Max hatched / raids |
2,279 View IV chart » |
|
Level 30 Max wild |
3,420 View IV chart » |
| Level 40 | 3,989 View IV chart » |
Max CP with weather boost
| Level 25 (raids) | 2,850 View IV chart » |
| Level 35 (wild) | 3,705 View IV chart » |
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 |
Best moveset for Arceus - Dark
The best moves for Arceus (Dark) are Shadow Claw and Hyper Beam when attacking Pokémon in Gyms. This move combination has the highest total DPS and is also the best moveset for PVP battles.
Offense
| Shadow Claw | 12.9 dps |
| Hyper Beam | 39.5 dps |
All moves
| Quick move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shadow Claw | 9 | 8.6 | 12.9 |
| Iron Tail | 15 | 6.4 | 13.6 |
| Main move | Damage | EPS | DPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hyper Beam | 150 | -26.3 | 39.5 |
| Future Sight | 120 | -37 | 44.4 |
| Outrage | 110 | -12.8 | 28.2 |
The moves highlighted in green benefit from the Same Type Attack Bonus, and deal 20% more damage.
What counters Arceus (Dark)?
Arceus (Dark) is a Dark type Pokémon, which makes it weak against Fighting, Bug and Fairy moves.
The 5 strongest Pokémon you can use to beat Arceus (Dark) are:
- Pheromosa,
- Terrakion,
- Lucario,
- Zacian (Crowned Sword),
- Urshifu (Rapid Strike).
| Pokémon | Quick move | Main move | Effective damage |
|---|---|---|---|
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Focus Blast | 100% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Bug Buzz | 97% |
| Terrakion | Double Kick | Sacred Sword | 95% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Focus Blast | 94% |
| Pheromosa | Bug Bite | Close Combat | 92% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Bug Buzz | 92% |
| Lucario | Counter | Aura Sphere | 91% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Quick Attack | Play Rough | 89% |
| Zacian (Crowned Sword) | Metal Claw | Play Rough | 88% |
| Pheromosa | Low Kick | Close Combat | 87% |
These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
Most vulnerable to Arceus - Dark
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These moves are calculated using type advantages / disadvantages, and including STAB. Click here for more info »
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