Arceus vs Eternatus
Arceus has the higher base stat total (720 vs 690), Eternatus is faster (base Speed 130 vs 120), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Arceus: 1× at best against Eternatus; Eternatus: 1× at best against Arceus).
The creator Pokémon and the Galar legendary dragon.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Arceus | Eternatus |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 120 | 140 (higher) |
| Attack | 120 (higher) | 85 |
| Defense | 120 (higher) | 95 |
| Sp. Atk | 120 | 145 (higher) |
| Sp. Def | 120 (higher) | 95 |
| Speed | 120 | 130 (higher) |
| Total | 720 (higher) | 690 |
| Bulk | 360 (higher) | 330 |
Who has the edge?
Arceus has the higher Attack (120 vs 85) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (360 vs 330), but Eternatus is faster (130 vs 120 base Speed) and has the higher Sp. Atk (145 vs 120).
Arceus is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (120 vs 85)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (360 vs 330)
Eternatus is ahead on
- is faster (130 vs 120 base Speed)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (145 vs 120)
This compares base numbers and the type chart; it does not predict a winner. A real battle also depends on level, nature and EVs, the moves each one knows (a Pokémon does not always learn a move of its own type), held items, weather and terrain, and abilities (Arceus: Multitype; Eternatus: Pressure), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Arceus has 172 Speed and Eternatus has 182, so Eternatus moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Arceus | Eternatus |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 120 | 130 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 172 | 182 |
Type matchup, both ways
Arceus (Normal) attacking Eternatus
Normal 1×. Using only its own type, Arceus hits Eternatus for 1× with Normal moves (normal damage).
Eternatus (Poison/Dragon) attacking Arceus
Poison 1×, Dragon 1×. Using only its own types, Eternatus hits Arceus for 1× with Poison moves (normal damage) and 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Arceus: Fighting 2× (super effective).
- Eternatus: Ice 2× (super effective), Ground 2× (super effective), Psychic 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective).
The multipliers come from the 18×18 type chart; what a Pokémon can actually use depends on the moves it learns.
Abilities
Arceus
- Multitype. Changes Arceus's type and form to match its held Plate.
Eternatus
- Pressure. Increases the PP cost of moves targetting the Pokémon by one.
Size, generation and evolution
Eternatus is taller (20 m vs 3.2 m for Arceus), and Eternatus is heavier (950 kg vs 320 kg for Arceus).
| Detail | Arceus | Eternatus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 3.2 m | 20 m |
| Weight | 320 kg | 950 kg |
| Generation | 4 (Sinnoh) | 8 (Galar) |
| Evolution line | Arceus (does not evolve) | Eternatus (does not evolve) |
Arceus (#0493) is a Normal-type Alpha Pokémon from Sinnoh, first seen in Generation 4, a Mythical Pokémon. Arceus does not evolve.
Eternatus (#0890) is a Poison/Dragon-type Gigantic Pokémon from Galar, first seen in Generation 8, a Legendary Pokémon. Eternatus does not evolve.
Keep exploring
- Open Arceus and Eternatus in the Compare tool
- Arceus and Eternatus Pokédex pages
- Normal type · Poison/Dragon weaknesses
- Speed tiers