What is Arceus's max CP in Pokémon GO?

Arceus's maximum CP is 4,564 when powered up to Level 50 with 15/15/15 IVs.

Is Arceus good in Pokémon GO?

Arceus has 238 Attack, 238 Defense, and 237 Stamina. It's an excellent attacker.

Can Arceus be shiny in Pokémon GO?

No, shiny Arceus is not yet available.

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Hundo CP Values

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Raids

Lv. 20

2,190 - 2,279 CP

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Raids (WB)

Lv. 25

2,738 - 2,849 CP

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Max CP

Lv. 50

4,523 CP

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Eggs

Lv. 20

2,190 - 2,279 CP

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Research

Lv. 15

1,643 - 1,710 CP

Shiny not yet available

Arceus

#493 · Sinnoh

Normal

☁️ Partly Cloudy Boost

Base Stats

Attack 238

Defense 238

Stamina 237

Total: 713

Pokémon Info

Max CP	4,564
Generation	Sinnoh (Gen 4)
Buddy Distance	20km
Released	❌ No
Shiny	❌ No
Shadow	❌ No

About Arceus

Arceus is a Normal-type Pokémon from Sinnoh (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. It has a maximum Combat Power (CP) of 4,564 when powered up to Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs. Arceus has base stats of 238 Attack, 238 Defense, and 237 Stamina, giving it a total stat product of 713.

With an exceptional Attack stat of 238, Arceus is one of the top attackers of its type in raids and gym battles.

In Partly Cloudy weather, Arceus receives a weather boost increasing its catch CP and spawn rate. The buddy walking distance for Arceus is 20km per candy.

⚡ Fast Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	EPS	PvP DPT	PvP EPT
Iron Tail	Steel	15	+7	13.6	-	-	-
Shadow Claw	Ghost	9	+6	12.9	-	-	-

DPS = Damage/Sec (PvE) · EPS = Energy/Sec · DPT/EPT = Damage/Energy Per Turn (PvP) · STAB = +20% type bonus

💥 Charged Attacks

Move	Type	Power	Energy	DPS	PvP Pwr	PvP Nrg
Futuresight STAB	-	-	-	-	-	-
Hyper Beam STAB	Normal	150	-80	-	150	-80
Outrage	Dragon	110	-50	-	110	-60

🛡️ Type Effectiveness

Weaknesses

Arceus takes increased damage from these types:

Fighting 1.6×

Resistances

Arceus takes reduced damage from these types:

Ghost 0.391×

🎯 Best Counters Against Arceus

Top Pokémon to use when battling Arceus in raids and gyms, sorted by Attack.

#	Pokémon	Type	ATK	DEF	STA	Max CP
1	Pheromosa	Bug Fighting	316	85	174	3,251
2	Marshadow	Fighting Ghost	265	190	207	4,268
3	Terrakion	Rock Fighting	260	192	209	4,231
4	Sneasler	Fighting Poison	259	158	190	3,686
5	Mienshao	Fighting	258	127	163	3,101
6	Conkeldurr	Fighting	243	158	233	3,818
7	Breloom	Grass Fighting	241	144	155	3,007
8	Blaziken	Fire Fighting	240	141	190	3,258
9	Gallade	Psychic Fighting	237	195	169	3,539
10	Lucario	Fighting Steel	236	144	172	3,092

🏆 Arceus PvP IV Rankings

Best IVs for GO Battle League. Higher stat product = better PvP.

🟢 Great League (1500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	1	14	14	14	1,500
2	0	15	14	14	1,496
3	0	15	15	14	1,499
4	2	12	14	14	1,500
5	2	14	12	14	1,500
6	1	13	14	14	1,497
7	1	13	15	14	1,500
8	1	15	12	14	1,497
9	1	15	13	14	1,500
10	0	14	14	14	1,494

🟣 Ultra League (2500 CP)

#	ATK	DEF	STA	Lv	CP
1	3	15	15	23	2,497
2	4	15	13	23	2,497
3	4	13	15	23	2,498
4	3	14	15	23	2,492
5	2	15	15	23	2,487
6	5	13	13	23	2,498
7	4	14	13	23	2,493
8	4	14	14	23	2,498
9	3	15	13	23	2,487
10	3	15	14	23	2,492

Ranked by Stat Product. #1 = best PvP. Master League: use 15/15/15.

📋 Arceus IV Chart

Expected CP at different IV levels per encounter type.

IVs	Wild L30	Research L15	Raid L20	WB L25	Max L40	L50
100% (15/15/15)	3,420	1,710	2,279	2,849	3,989	4,523
98% (15/15/14)	3,413	1,706	2,275	2,844	3,982	4,514
96% (15/14/15)	3,413	1,706	2,275	2,844	3,982	4,514
93% (14/14/14)	3,393	1,696	2,261	2,827	3,958	4,488
91% (15/13/13)	3,393	1,696	2,261	2,827	3,958	4,488
87% (13/13/13)	3,366	1,683	2,243	2,805	3,927	4,452
82% (12/12/12)	3,339	1,669	2,226	2,782	3,895	4,417
80% (10/15/15)	3,352	1,676	2,234	2,793	3,911	4,434
67% (10/10/10)	3,286	1,643	2,190	2,738	3,833	4,346
0% (0/0/0)	3,026	1,513	2,017	2,521	3,530	4,002

📊 Special CP Values

Important CP values for Arceus with perfect 15/15/15 IVs:

🏆 Max CP (Lv 50)	4,523 CP
🎯 Max CP (Lv 40)	3,989 CP
⚔️ Raid Catch (Lv 20)	2,190 - 2,279 CP
🌤️ Weather Boost (Lv 25)	2,738 - 2,849 CP
🥚 Egg Hatch (Lv 20)	2,190 - 2,279 CP
🔬 Research (Lv 15)	1,643 - 1,710 CP

📈 Max CP by Level

Maximum CP for Arceus with perfect 15/15/15 IVs at each level.

Lv	Max CP	Lv	Max CP
1	56	26	3,989
2	3,989	27	3,989
3	3,989	28	3,989
4	3,989	29	3,989
5	538	30	3,420
6	3,989	31	3,989
7	3,989	32	3,989
8	3,989	33	3,989
9	3,989	34	3,989
10	1,140	35	3,705
11	3,989	36	3,989
12	3,989	37	3,989
13	3,989	38	3,989
14	3,989	39	3,989
15	1,710	40	3,989
16	3,989	41	3,989
17	3,989	42	3,989
18	3,989	43	3,989
19	3,989	44	3,989
20	2,279	45	4,267
21	3,989	46	3,989
22	3,989	47	3,989
23	3,989	48	3,989
24	3,989	49	3,989
25	2,849	50	4,523

📖 Complete Arceus Pokémon GO Guide 2026

Arceus (#493) is a Normal-type Pokémon from the Sinnoh region (Generation 4) in Pokémon GO. With a maximum CP of 4,564 at Level 50 with perfect 15/15/15 IVs, Arceus is one of the most powerful Pokémon in the game. This complete guide covers the best moveset, PvP analysis, raid counters, evolution, and shiny availability for Arceus in 2026.

As a Legendary Pokémon, Arceus is one of the most sought-after Pokémon in the game. It can be obtained through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, and GO Battle League rewards at Rank 20+. The buddy distance is 20km per candy.

📊 Arceus Stats Analysis

Arceus's Attack stat is 238 (Excellent). This is a competitive Attack stat that makes Arceus a strong damage dealer.

With 238 Defense (Elite) and 237 Stamina (Elite), the total stat product is 713. This excellent bulk makes Arceus very tanky in both PvP and raids. Compared to other Normal-type Pokémon, Arceus's stat distribution is balanced.

⚔️ Best Arceus Moveset in Pokémon GO

The best moveset for Arceus depends on whether you use it for raids, gyms, or PvP. For raids, use Iron Tail (Fast) with Futuresight (Charged) for maximum DPS. This takes advantage of STAB (Same Type Attack Bonus) which provides a 20% damage boost for matching-type moves.

For PvP (GO Battle League), energy generation and coverage matter more than raw DPS. Arceus has 2 Fast Attacks and 3 Charged Attacks to choose from.

🏆 Arceus PvP Guide — GO Battle League 2026

Master League

With 4,523 CP at Level 50, Arceus is a strong Master League contender. Power it up to Level 50 with best buddy bonus for maximum impact.

💪 Arceus Raid Guide & Counters

Arceus appears as a 5-Star Legendary Raid Boss. Focus on Fighting-type counters for maximum damage. A group of 4-6 trainers with optimal counters is recommended. After the raid, catch Arceus at Level 20 (2,190 - 2,279 CP) or Level 25 with weather boost (2,738 - 2,849 CP). A 100% IV (hundo) will have exactly 2,279 CP.

🎯 How to Get Arceus in Pokémon GO

Arceus is a Legendary Pokémon obtainable through Tier 5 Raids, Special Research, GO Battle League rewards (Rank 20+), and special event distributions. Check the current events for raid availability.

✨ Shiny Arceus in Pokémon GO

Shiny Arceus is not yet available as of 2026. Niantic releases shinies during events, Community Days, or raid rotations. Check the events page for announcements.

🌤️ Weather Boost & Buddy

Arceus gets a weather boost in Partly Cloudy weather, increasing wild spawn CP (up to Level 35) and raid catch CP to Level 25 (2,738 - 2,849 CP). The buddy distance is 20km per candy. Rare Candy is the most efficient option for powering up.

💡 Tips & Tricks

Best IVs for PvP: Master League: 15/15/15. Capped leagues: low Attack, high Def/Sta.
Second Charged Move: Costs 100K Stardust + 100 Candy — adds coverage in PvP.
Trading: Cannot be traded.
Catch rate: 2% base — use Golden Razz + Excellent curveball throws.

❓ FAQ About Arceus

Q: What is Arceus's max CP?
A: 4,523 CP at Level 50, or 3,989 CP at Level 40.

Q: Is Arceus good?
A: Excellent — top-tier for raids and Master League.

Q: Can Arceus be shiny?
A: Not yet — stay tuned for future releases.

Q: What is Arceus weak to?
A: Fighting-type moves.

Q: Best moveset?
A: Iron Tail + Futuresight for optimal DPS.

📚 Related Guides

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Updated September 2026. Data from Pokémon GO Live and Pokémon GO Wiki.