[[pokemon|Pokémon]] #493 in the National Pokédex, a Normal-type Mythical Pokémon. It can change type when it is holding a "Plate":http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Plate.

The last Pokémon of the fourth generation, Arceus is known as "The Original One," as it is said that it created the Pokémon universe. In particular, it's been attributed to these Pokémon:

* [[Dialga]]
* [[Palkia]]
* [[Giratina]]
* [[Uxie]]
* [[Mesprit]]
* [[Azelf]]

Japanese Name: [b]Arceus[/b]

Prior Pokémon: [[Shaymin]]
Next Pokémon: [[Victini]]
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