Rayquaza vs Arceus
Arceus has the higher base stat total (720 vs 680), Arceus is faster (base Speed 120 vs 95), and neither has a super-effective hit from its own types (Rayquaza: 1× at best against Arceus; Arceus: 1× at best against Rayquaza).
A frequent fan matchup: the sky dragon and the creator Pokémon.
Base stats side by side
| Stat | Rayquaza | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| HP | 105 | 120 (higher) |
| Attack | 150 (higher) | 120 |
| Defense | 90 | 120 (higher) |
| Sp. Atk | 150 (higher) | 120 |
| Sp. Def | 90 | 120 (higher) |
| Speed | 95 | 120 (higher) |
| Total | 680 | 720 (higher) |
| Bulk | 285 | 360 (higher) |
Who has the edge?
Arceus is faster (120 vs 95 base Speed) and has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (360 vs 285), but Rayquaza has the higher Attack (150 vs 120) and has the higher Sp. Atk (150 vs 120).
Rayquaza is ahead on
- has the higher Attack (150 vs 120)
- has the higher Sp. Atk (150 vs 120)
Arceus is ahead on
- is faster (120 vs 95 base Speed)
- has more bulk, counting HP, Defense and Sp. Def together (360 vs 285)
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 (Rayquaza: Air Lock; Arceus: Multitype), so either one can come out ahead.
Who moves first?
At Level 50 with 252 Speed EVs, 31 IVs and a neutral nature, Rayquaza has 147 Speed and Arceus has 172, so Arceus moves first when both use moves of the same priority and no item, ability, status or stat change gets in the way.
| Speed | Rayquaza | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| Base Speed | 95 | 120 |
| Level 50, 252 EVs, neutral nature | 147 | 172 |
Type matchup, both ways
Rayquaza (Dragon/Flying) attacking Arceus
Dragon 1×, Flying 1×. Using only its own types, Rayquaza hits Arceus for 1× with Dragon moves (normal damage) and 1× with Flying moves (normal damage).
Arceus (Normal) attacking Rayquaza
Normal 1×. Using only its own type, Arceus hits Rayquaza for 1× with Normal moves (normal damage).
What hits each one for 2× or more
- Rayquaza: Ice 4× (super effective), Rock 2× (super effective), Dragon 2× (super effective), Fairy 2× (super effective).
- Arceus: Fighting 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
Rayquaza
- Air Lock. Negates all effects of weather, but does not prevent the weather itself.
Arceus
- Multitype. Changes Arceus's type and form to match its held Plate.
Size, generation and evolution
Rayquaza is taller (7 m vs 3.2 m for Arceus), and Arceus is heavier (320 kg vs 206.5 kg for Rayquaza).
| Detail | Rayquaza | Arceus |
|---|---|---|
| Height | 7 m | 3.2 m |
| Weight | 206.5 kg | 320 kg |
| Generation | 3 (Hoenn) | 4 (Sinnoh) |
| Evolution line | Rayquaza (does not evolve) | Arceus (does not evolve) |
Rayquaza (#0384) is a Dragon/Flying-type Sky High Pokémon from Hoenn, first seen in Generation 3, a Legendary Pokémon. Rayquaza 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.
Keep exploring
- Open Rayquaza and Arceus in the Compare tool
- Rayquaza and Arceus Pokédex pages
- Dragon/Flying weaknesses · Normal type
- Speed tiers