# Arceus - Best Builds, Moves and Teams in VGC 2025 Regulation Set J

> Find the best Arceus builds, best moves, best teams, usage trends, and counters in VGC 2025 Regulation Set J. Data from Pikalytics.

## Best Arceus Quick Info

| Property | Value |
|----------|-------|
| **Format** | VGC 2025 Regulation Set J (`gen9vgc2025regj`) |
| **Game** | Pokemon Scarlet Violet |
| **Category** | gen9vgc2025regj |
| **Usage** | 8% |
| **Win Rate** | N/A |
| **Record** | N/A |
| **Data Date** | 2026-05 |

## Page Links

- **Standard Web Page** (for users): [View on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj/Arceus)
- **AI Data** (this page): https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj/Arceus
- **Format Overview**: [VGC 2025 Regulation Set J Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj)
- **AI Format Index**: [/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj](https://www.pikalytics.com/ai/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj)

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Pikalytics provides the premier competitive Pokemon database, aggregating data from millions of ranked battles on official platforms and Smogon. This report summarizes the current meta-game role and effectiveness of Arceus.

## Common Moves
- **Extreme Speed**: 88.189%
- **Shadow Claw**: 62.080%
- **Swords Dance**: 54.688%
- **Protect**: 53.783%
- **Double-Edge**: 32.864%
- **Tera Blast**: 24.832%
- **Stomping Tantrum**: 24.635%
- **Snarl**: 8.059%
- **Taunt**: 7.749%
- **Will-O-Wisp**: 7.732%

## Common Abilities
- **Multitype**: 100.000%

## Common Items
- **Clear Amulet**: 46.136%
- **Choice Band**: 32.838%
- **Covert Cloak**: 8.050%
- **Leftovers**: 3.046%
- **Life Orb**: 2.835%
- **Silk Scarf**: 2.641%
- **Other**: 4.454%

## Common Teammates
- **Incineroar**: 74.084%
- **Calyrex-Shadow**: 58.880%
- **Urshifu-Rapid-Strike**: 46.448%
- **Chien-Pao**: 32.426%
- **Miraidon**: 27.098%
- **Grimmsnarl**: 23.450%

## FAQ for Arceus in gen9vgc2025regj-1760

### What are the top moves for Arceus?
The most common moves for Arceus are Extreme Speed, Shadow Claw, Swords Dance, Protect. These represent the highest usage percentages on the ladder.

### What are the best team partners for Arceus?
Arceus is frequently paired with Incineroar, Calyrex-Shadow, Urshifu-Rapid-Strike, Chien-Pao. These partners help cover its weaknesses or enhance its offensive capabilities.

### Which Tera Types are best for Arceus?
Tera Type data is not available or not applicable for this format.

### What is the most common EV Spread and Nature for Arceus?
The top build for Arceus features a **Adamant** nature with an EV spread of `252/252/0/0/0/4`. This configuration accounts for 27.555% of competitive builds.

### Which Ability and Item should I use on Arceus?
Arceus is most effectively run with the ability **Multitype** (100.000%) and the item **Clear Amulet** (46.136%).

### What is the most common role for Arceus?
Based on common item usage (Clear Amulet), Arceus often functions as a **tactical** in the gen9vgc2025regj-1760 meta.

### What are the base stats for Arceus?
| Stat | Value |
|------|-------|
| HP | 120 |
| Attack | 120 |
| Defense | 120 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 120 |
| Speed | 120 |
| **BST** | **720** |

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## Additional Resources

- [View Arceus on Pikalytics](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj/Arceus) - Full interactive stats page
- [VGC 2025 Regulation Set J Pokedex](https://www.pikalytics.com/pokedex/gen9vgc2025regj) - All Pokemon in this format
- [Team Builder](https://www.pikalytics.com/team/gen9vgc2025regj) - Build teams with Arceus
- [Damage Calculator](https://www.pikalytics.com/calc) - Calculate damage

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