Top Arceus (Normal) counters

Raid Battles

The strongest Pokémon to use against Arceus (Normal) are: Mega Lucario, Lucario, Terrakion, Mega Rayquaza, Mega Heracross, Dusk Mane Necrozma, and Mega Blaziken. We suggest a minimum group size of 1 - 3 Trainers to defeat Arceus (Normal) in a 3-Star Raid.

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      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega LucarioMega Lucario
      Force Palm / Aura Sphere
      #1
      Official artwork of LucarioLucario
      Force Palm / Aura Sphere
      #2
      Official artwork of TerrakionTerrakion
      Double Kick / Sacred Sword
      #3
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega RayquazaMega Rayquaza
      Dragon Tail / Dragon Ascent
      #4
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega HeracrossMega Heracross
      Counter / Close Combat
      #5
      Official artwork of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane Necrozma
      Psycho Cut / Sunsteel Strike
      #6
      Mega Pokemon BackgroundOfficial artwork of Mega BlazikenMega Blaziken
      Counter / Focus Blast
      #7
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      Name
      Fast Attack
      Charged Attack
      DPS
      TDO
      Faints
      TTW
      Score
      1.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LucarioMega Pokémon iconMega LucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 35.17710.75103s67.4
      2.Thumbnail image of LucarioLucarioFightingForce Palm *FightingAura Sphere 27.00458.47134s49.8
      3.Thumbnail image of TerrakionTerrakionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *25.96473.67139s48.7
      4.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega RayquazaMega Pokémon iconMega RayquazaDragonDragon Tail FlyingDragon Ascent 25.26510.87143s48.4
      5.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega HeracrossMega Pokémon iconMega HeracrossFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 25.82461.57140s48.2
      6.Thumbnail image of Dusk Mane NecrozmaDusk Mane NecrozmaPsychicPsycho Cut SteelSunsteel Strike 21.95748.84165s47.2
      7.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega BlazikenMega Pokémon iconMega BlazikenFightingCounter FightingFocus Blast 25.91369.89139s46.1
      8.Thumbnail image of Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)Keldeo (Ordinary Forme)FightingLow Kick FightingSacred Sword 24.09424.08150s44.8
      9.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow ConkeldurrShadow ConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 25.45335.910142s44.5
      10.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega AlakazamMega Pokémon iconMega AlakazamFightingCounter *FightingFocus Blast 24.25389.59149s44.2
      11.Thumbnail image of CobalionCobalionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *19.57604.35184s41.1
      12.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MewtwoShadow MewtwoPsychicPsycho Cut FightingFocus Blast 22.21377.39163s41.0
      13.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MachampShadow MachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 23.88283.712151s40.8
      14.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow HariyamaShadow HariyamaFightingForce Palm FightingDynamic Punch 23.48296.212154s40.6
      15.Thumbnail image of MarshadowMarshadowFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 21.21426.08170s40.6
      16.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow AnnihilapeShadow AnnihilapeFightingCounter FightingClose Combat 21.50394.09168s40.4
      17.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega LopunnyMega Pokémon iconMega LopunnyFightingDouble Kick FightingFocus Blast 22.04338.110164s39.8
      18.Thumbnail image of ConkeldurrConkeldurrFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 21.75343.710166s39.5
      19.Thumbnail image of Primal KyogrePrimal KyogreWaterWaterfall WaterOrigin Pulse *18.86540.66191s39.0
      20.Thumbnail image of Primal GroudonPrimal GroudonGroundMud Shot GroundPrecipice Blades *18.85540.66191s39.0
      21.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega TyranitarMega Pokémon iconMega TyranitarDarkBite DarkBrutal Swing 17.27666.55209s38.1
      22.Shadow Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Shadow MetagrossShadow MetagrossSteelBullet Punch SteelMeteor Mash *18.46520.06195s38.0
      23.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega SalamenceMega Pokémon iconMega SalamenceDragonDragon Tail FlyingFly 19.29438.78187s37.9
      24.Thumbnail image of Origin Forme DialgaOrigin Forme DialgaSteelMetal Claw DragonRoar of Time *18.01544.26200s37.7
      25.Thumbnail image of VirizionVirizionFightingDouble Kick FightingSacred Sword *19.58391.99184s37.5
      26.Thumbnail image of Hisuian DecidueyeHisuian DecidueyePsychicPsycho Cut FightingAura Sphere 20.62314.011175s37.2
      27.Thumbnail image of BuzzwoleBuzzwoleFightingCounter FightingSuperpower 19.88355.810182s37.1
      28.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega GarchompMega Pokémon iconMega GarchompDragonDragon Tail DragonOutrage 18.66416.88193s36.6
      29.Mega Pokemon BackgroundThumbnail image of Mega PinsirMega Pokémon iconMega PinsirBugFury Cutter FightingSuperpower 19.46357.910186s36.5
      30.Thumbnail image of MachampMachampFightingCounter FightingDynamic Punch 20.57292.612176s36.5
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      You need at least 1 Trainers to defeat a Arceus (Normal) in a 3-Star Raid.

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      • Minimum group size: 1 Trainers
      • Optimal group size: 2 - 3 Trainers
      • Very easy with: 4+ Trainers

      Arceus (Normal) CP range from Raids

      Arceus (Normal) can be caught with the following Combat Power after being defeated in Raids:

      • From 2190 CP to 2279 CP, with no weather boost
      • From 2738 CP to 2850 CP with Partly Cloudy weather boost

      Arceus (Normal) weaknesses

      Arceus (Normal) type chart

      When fighting Arceus (Normal), keep in mind the that Normal-type Pokémon are weak to Fighting-type moves. They take reduced damage from Ghost-type moves.

      Arceus (Normal) takes increased damage from:Arceus (Normal) takes increased damage from:
      160%
      • Fighting
      Arceus (Normal) takes reduced damage from:Arceus (Normal) takes reduced damage from:
      39%
      • Ghost

      Best move-types and best weather for defeating Arceus (Normal)

      Move-typeUsage (%)Weather
      Fighting208.0%
      • cloudyCloudy
      Dragon36.0%
      • windyWindy
      Psychic28.0%
      • windyWindy
      Water20.0%
      • rainRain
      Dark20.0%
      • fogFog
      Steel18.0%
      • snowSnow
      Ground18.0%
      • sunnySunny
      Flying14.0%
      • windyWindy
      Fire14.0%
      • sunnySunny
      Electric8.0%
      • rainRain
      Bug6.0%
      • rainRain
      Grass6.0%
      • sunnySunny
      Rock4.0%
      • partlyCloudyPartly Cloudy

      About our ranking methodology

      Our guide provides detailed information on recommended Pokémon and moves that are most effective against Arceus (Normal) in Raid Battles. Whether you're looking for the best counters to take Arceus (Normal) down quickly with high DPS, or the tankiest counters that can withstand its attacks, our guide has something for every trainer.

      This guide displays a list of best Arceus (Normal) counters in Pokémon GO with their Fast Attacks, Charged Attacks, DPS (damage per second), TDO (total damage output), faints, TTW (time to win), and score. The list is sorted by the score, which is calculated based on the DPS and TDO. Each Pokemon's move type is indicated by an icon beside the move name.

      When calculating the best counters for any Pokémon, our simulator takes into account various factors, such as the defender's typing and average DPS against each attacker, the weather's influence, energy left over from using charge attacks, Shadow Pokémon attack and defense stat changes, and more. During the initial phase of simulations, we calculate DPS and TDO for each attacker that is currently available in the game, and then we continue to rank them.

      We use a ranking method developed by a Reddit user named /u/Elastic_Space, which is described in detail in this Reddit post. It is a fairly complicated, but very well thought-out mathematical model for predicting simulation results without actually running the simulations. It also correlates with field data almost too well not to be used. Reddit

      Our Time to Win (TTW) and Faint numbers are also estimated, and should be taken with a grain of salt. Since we do not account for factors like Friendship and Mega damage boost, they will differ from actual experience in the field.