Arceus (Bug)

Arceus (Bug) is a Mythical Bug-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. At level 50, Arceus (Bug) has a maximum CP of 4,510. It is weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type attacks. The best raid moveset for Arceus (Bug) is Shadow Claw and Outrage.

Arceus (Bug) Stats and Max CP

238 ATK

238 DEF

237 HP

Lvl 50 Max CP

4510 CP

Lvl 40

3989 CP

Lvl 25 Weather Boost

2850 CP

Lvl 20 Raids/Eggs

2279 CP

Lvl 15 Research

1710 CP

Arceus (Bug)'s Tier Ranking

Raid Attacker

Not ranked

Arceus (Bug) Type Chart

Arceus (Bug) takes increased damage from:

Fire160.0%

Flying160.0%

Rock160.0%

Arceus (Bug) takes reduced damage from:

Fighting62.5%

Grass62.5%

Ground62.5%

Arceus (Bug) best moveset

Shadow Claw + Outrage

Shadow Claw

Outrage

The best moveset for Arceus (Bug) in raids is Shadow Claw and Outrage (11.93 DPS, 399.5 TDO).

6 of 6 matches

Data table

1.	Shadow Claw	Outrage	11.13	11.93	399.5
2.	Iron Tail	Outrage	11.05	11.85	396.5
3.	Shadow Claw	Hyper Beam	11.01	11.80	395.1
4.	Iron Tail	Hyper Beam	10.86	11.64	389.6
5.	Shadow Claw	Future Sight	10.78	11.55	386.8
6.	Iron Tail	Future Sight	10.66	11.43	382.5

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Fast Attacks

Shadow Claw640.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Ghost160%
Psychic160%
Resisted by
Normal39.1%
Dark62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 6
Energy 4
Weather boost
Fog
Duration 0.5s
Damage window 0.1s - 0.3s
Trainer Battles
Damage 6
Energy 8

Effects
Shadow Claw has no special effects.
See Shadow Claw details page ↗
Iron Tail1461.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Rock160%
Ice160%
Fairy160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fire62.5%
Water62.5%
Electric62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 14
Energy 6
Weather boost
Snow
Duration 1.0s
Damage window 0.8s - 0.9s
Trainer Battles
Damage 10
Energy 7

Effects
Iron Tail has no special effects.
See Iron Tail details page ↗

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.3s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Damage	14
Energy	6
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	10
Energy	7

Charged Attacks

Outrage110504.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Dragon160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Fairy39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 110
Energy 50
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 2.6s - 3.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 60

Effects
Outrage has no special effects.
See Outrage details page ↗
Hyper Beam1501004.0s
Type effectiveness chart
Resisted by
Rock62.5%
Ghost39.1%
Steel62.5%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 150
Energy 100
Weather boost
Partly Cloudy
Duration 4.0s
Damage window 3.5s - 3.8s
Trainer Battles
Damage 150
Energy 80

Effects
Hyper Beam has no special effects.
See Hyper Beam details page ↗
Future Sight1151002.5s
Type effectiveness chart
Super effective against
Fighting160%
Poison160%
Resisted by
Steel62.5%
Psychic62.5%
Dark39.1%
Gym and Raid Battles
Damage 115
Energy 100
Weather boost
Windy
Duration 2.5s
Damage window 1.2s - 2.5s
Trainer Battles
Damage 110
Energy 65

Effects
Future Sight has no special effects.
See Future Sight details page ↗

Damage	110
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.8s

Damage	110
Energy	60

Damage	150
Energy	100
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.5s - 3.8s

Damage	150
Energy	80

Damage	115
Energy	100
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 2.5s

Damage	110
Energy	65

More information

DPS and TDO for every Fast and Charged Attack combination Arceus (Bug) can learn. Change the weather or the opponent to see how the order shifts.

Legacy moves are marked with an asterisk (*). You get them at special events or with an Elite Fast TM or Elite Charged TM. The table above lists every move Arceus (Bug) can learn, with its DPS and TDO.

Arceus (Bug) CP Chart

At Level 50, Arceus (Bug) maxes out at 4,510 CP. Raid catches are 2,190 to 2,279 CP, or 2,738 to 2,850 CP weather boosted. Field and Special Research catches are 1,643 to 1,710 CP. The top of each range is a hundo.

Max CP	4510 CP
Max CP	Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs
Research	1643 CP - 1710 CP
Research	Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Eggs	2190 CP - 2279 CP
Eggs	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
Raids	2190 CP - 2279 CP
	Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs
	2738 CP - 2850 CP
	Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Max Combat Power per Level chart

Arceus (Bug)’s max CP at every level from 1 to 50. CP Calculator

LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP	LVL	Max CP
1	56 CP	2	176 CP	3	297 CP
4	417 CP	5	538 CP	6	658 CP
7	779 CP	8	899 CP	9	1019 CP
10	1140 CP	11	1254 CP	12	1368 CP
13	1482 CP	14	1596 CP	15	1710 CP
16	1824 CP	17	1938 CP	18	2051 CP
19	2165 CP	20	2279 CP	21	2393 CP
22	2507 CP	23	2621 CP	24	2735 CP
25	2850 CP	26	2964 CP	27	3078 CP
28	3192 CP	29	3306 CP	30	3420 CP
31	3477 CP	32	3534 CP	33	3591 CP
34	3648 CP	35	3705 CP	36	3762 CP
37	3818 CP	38	3875 CP	39	3932 CP
40	3989 CP	41	4040 CP	42	4091 CP
43	4142 CP	44	4194 CP	45	4246 CP
46	4298 CP	47	4351 CP	48	4404 CP
49	4457 CP	50	4510 CP

More information

Field and Special Research encounters are always Level 15, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Pokémon hatched from Eggs are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
Raid Bosses caught without a weather boost are always Level 20, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Raid Bosses caught with weather boost are always Level 25, with a 10/10/10 IV floor.
- 😈 Shadow Pokémon have 6/6/6 IV floor in raids.
Wild encounters range from Level 1 to 30, with no IV floor.
Weather Boosted wild Pokémon encounters get a 5-level boost, to Level 6 to 35, and a 4/4/4 IV floor.

Mega Pokémon that boost Arceus (Bug)

Mega Pokémon that boost Arceus (Bug)’s Bug-type moves and give extra Candy and Candy XL when you catch Arceus (Bug).

Bug

More information

Mega and Primal Raid Bonus –In raids, an active Mega gives every other Pokémon a 10% damage boost, or 30% for attacks that share its type. Boosts from several Megas don’t stack; only the highest one applies.

Mega and Primal Catch Bonus –While you have a Mega out, you get extra XP and Candy for catching Pokémon that share its type, and for any raid boss. These bonuses don’t stack. At High and Max Mega Level, same-type catches also have a better chance of giving Candy XL.

Note on Primal Kyogre, Primal Groudon, and Mega Rayquaza

Primal Kyogre boosts Water-, Electric- and Bug-type attacks and Pokémon.
Primal Groudon boosts Fire-, Grass- and Ground-type attacks and Pokémon.
Mega Rayquaza boosts Flying-, Dragon- and Psychic-type attacks and Pokémon.

Pokédex information

Pokédex Number	#493
Height	3.2 m
Weight	320 kg
Region	Generation 4
Can be traded	Not Allowed
Gender	Genderless
Buddy distance	20 km
Released	No
Shiny released	No
Pokémon Home transfer	Allowed
Base Flee Rate	0%
Catch rewards	3 100
Additional Move Cost	100 100000

Family and Evolution

Arceus (Bug) family

Arceus (Bug)’s evolutions, regional forms and other variants in Pokémon GO.

Size information

The illustration compares it with a 1.70 m (5′07″) Trainer.

XXS	XS	M	XL	XXL

1.57 m	1.6 m	3.2 m	4.8 m	4.96 m

Size bounds

Arceus (Bug)'s height ranges from 1.568 m to 4.96 m, with the average being 3.2 m.

Size	Lower bound	Upper bound
XXS	1.568 m5′02″	1.6 m5′03″
XS	1.6 m5′03″	2.4 m7′10″
M	2.4 m7′10″	4 m13′01″
XL	4 m13′01″	4.8 m15′09″
XXL	4.8 m15′09″	4.96 m16′03″

Encounter data

Movement type: Hovering
Movement Timer: 10s
Jump Time: 0.9s
Attack Probability: 10%
Attack Timer: 29s
Dodge Probability: 15%
Dodge Duration: 1s
Dodge Distance: 1
Action Frequency: 0.2–1.6s

Power-up costs

LVL	Stardust	Candy	Candy XL
50	520,000	304	296
40	280,000	304	10
35	190,000	196	-
30	125,000	126	-
25	80,000	87	-
20	47,500	58	-
15	25,500	38	-
10	11,000	19	-
5	3,000	9	-

Stardust, Candy and Candy XL to power up Arceus (Bug) from Level 1 to 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40 and 50. Maxing it out costs 520,000 Stardust, 304 Candy and 296 Candy XL.

Power-Up Cost Calculator

Sprites

Regular and Shiny Arceus (Bug)

Arceus (Bug) high resolution sprites

High-resolution Pokémon HOME sprites for Arceus (Bug). Labels are our best match for each sprite. Click one to download it at 512×512.

Artwork and Wallpaper

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

Arceus (Bug) Pokédex entries

Versions	Pokédex entry
Diamond	It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.
Pearl	It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
Platinum, Black, White	It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.
HeartGold, SoulSilver	According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
Black 2, White 2	It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing then shaped the world.
X, Omega Ruby	According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.
Y, Alpha Sapphire	It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.
Legends: Arceus	It is the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui. Its luminance guides and protects all Pokémon. Hisuian mythology states that Arceus is the creator of all things.

Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best moves for Arceus (Bug) in Pokémon GO?

Arceus (Bug)’s best moves are Shadow Claw and Outrage, for 11.93 DPS and 399.5 TDO.

Values use the default battle settings. Results vary with the opponent and weather.

What are Arceus (Bug)’s strengths and weaknesses?

Bug-type Pokémon are weak to Fire, Flying, and Rock-type moves. They take reduced damage from Fighting, Grass, and Ground-type moves.

What is Arceus (Bug)’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Arceus (Bug) tops out at 3,989 CP at Level 40 and 4,510 CP at Level 50.

Can Arceus (Bug) be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Arceus (Bug) cannot be shiny in Pokémon GO.

Can Arceus (Bug) Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

Arceus (Bug) cannot Dynamax in Pokémon GO.

What Mega Pokémon boost Arceus (Bug)?

The following Mega Pokémon boost Arceus (Bug): Mega Beedrill, Mega Pinsir, Mega Scizor, Mega Heracross, and Primal Kyogre.

Pokémon

Overview and stats

ATK

DEF

Moves and best movesets

Data table

Shadow Claw

Outrage

11.13

11.93

399.5

Iron Tail

Outrage

11.05

11.85

396.5

Shadow Claw

Hyper Beam

11.01

11.80

395.1

Iron Tail

Hyper Beam

10.86

11.64

389.6

Shadow Claw

Future Sight

10.78

11.55

386.8

Iron Tail

Future Sight

10.66

11.43

382.5

Damage	6
Energy	4
Weather boost	Fog
Duration	0.5s
Damage window	0.1s - 0.3s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Duration

0.5s

Damage window

0.1s - 0.3s

Damage	6
Energy	8

Damage

Energy

Damage	14
Energy	6
Weather boost	Snow
Duration	1.0s
Damage window	0.8s - 0.9s

Damage

Energy

Weather boost

Snow

Duration

1.0s

Damage window

0.8s - 0.9s

Damage	10
Energy	7

Damage

Energy

Damage	110
Energy	50
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	2.6s - 3.8s

Damage

110

Energy

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

2.6s - 3.8s

Damage	110
Energy	60

Damage

110

Energy

Damage	150
Energy	100
Weather boost	Partly Cloudy
Duration	4.0s
Damage window	3.5s - 3.8s

Damage

150

Energy

100

Weather boost

Partly Cloudy

Duration

4.0s

Damage window

3.5s - 3.8s

Damage	150
Energy	80

Damage

150

Energy

Damage	115
Energy	100
Weather boost	Windy
Duration	2.5s
Damage window	1.2s - 2.5s

Damage

115

Energy

100

Weather boost

Windy

Duration

2.5s

Damage window

1.2s - 2.5s

Damage	110
Energy	65

Damage

110

Energy

Max CP

4510 CP

Level 50, 15/15/15 IVs

Research

1643 CP - 1710 CP

Level 15, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Eggs

2190 CP - 2279 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

Raids

2190 CP - 2279 CP

Level 20, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

2738 CP - 2850 CP

Weather boosted, Level 25, 10/10/10 minimum IVs

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

LVL

Max CP

56 CP

176 CP

297 CP

417 CP

538 CP

658 CP

779 CP

899 CP

1019 CP

1140 CP

1254 CP

1368 CP

1482 CP

1596 CP

1710 CP

1824 CP

1938 CP

2051 CP

2165 CP

2279 CP

2393 CP

2507 CP

2621 CP

2735 CP

2850 CP

2964 CP

3078 CP

3192 CP

3306 CP

3420 CP

3477 CP

3534 CP

3591 CP

3648 CP

3705 CP

3762 CP

3818 CP

3875 CP

3932 CP

3989 CP

4040 CP

4091 CP

4142 CP

4194 CP

4246 CP

4298 CP

4351 CP

4404 CP

4457 CP

4510 CP

Pokédex Number

#493

Height

3.2 m

Weight

320 kg

Region

Generation 4

Can be traded

Not Allowed

Gender

Genderless

Buddy distance

20 km

Released

Shiny released

Pokémon Home transfer

Allowed

Base Flee Rate

Catch rewards

100

Additional Move Cost

100

100000

XXS

XXL

1.57 m

1.6 m

3.2 m

4.8 m

4.96 m

Size

Lower bound

Upper bound

XXS

1.568 m5′02″

1.6 m5′03″

2.4 m7′10″

4 m13′01″

4.8 m15′09″

XXL

4.8 m15′09″

4.96 m16′03″

LVL

Stardust

Candy

Candy XL

520,000

304

296

280,000

304

190,000

196

125,000

126

80,000

47,500

25,500

11,000

3,000

Versions

Pokédex entry

Diamond

It is described in mythology as the Pokémon that shaped the universe with its 1,000 arms.

Pearl

It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.

Platinum, Black, White

It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing, then shaped the world.

HeartGold, SoulSilver

According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.

Black 2, White 2

It is said to have emerged from an egg in a place where there was nothing then shaped the world.

X, Omega Ruby

According to the legends of Sinnoh, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world.

Y, Alpha Sapphire

It is told in mythology that this Pokémon was born before the universe even existed.

Legends: Arceus

It is the heavenly fount from which pours the light that shines across Hisui. Its luminance guides and protects all Pokémon. Hisuian mythology states that Arceus is the creator of all things.

Arceus (Bug) Stats and Max CP

Arceus (Bug)'s Tier Ranking

Arceus (Bug) Type Chart

Arceus (Bug) takes increased damage from:

Arceus (Bug) takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Arceus (Bug) family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Arceus (Bug)

Arceus (Bug) high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Arceus (Bug) in Pokémon GO?

What are Arceus (Bug)’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Arceus (Bug)’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Arceus (Bug) be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Arceus (Bug) Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Arceus (Bug)?

Overview and stats

Arceus (Bug) Stats and Max CP

Arceus (Bug)'s Tier Ranking

Arceus (Bug) Type Chart

Arceus (Bug) takes increased damage from:

Arceus (Bug) takes reduced damage from:

Fast Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Charged Attacks

Super effective against

Resisted by

Resisted by

Super effective against

Resisted by

Bug

Arceus (Bug) family

Size bounds

Regular and Shiny Arceus (Bug)

Arceus (Bug) high resolution sprites

Official Artwork

Wallpaper

What are the best moves for Arceus (Bug) in Pokémon GO?

What are Arceus (Bug)’s strengths and weaknesses?

What is Arceus (Bug)’s maximum CP at Level 40 and Level 50?

Can Arceus (Bug) be shiny in Pokémon GO?

Can Arceus (Bug) Dynamax in Pokémon GO?

What Mega Pokémon boost Arceus (Bug)?