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Arceus (アルセウス) (ar-KOOS) is a Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise. First featuring in the 2009 film Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Arceus is a mythical Pokémon which can first be obtained in the games Pokémon Diamond and Pearl. Within the lore of the Pokémon series, Arceus is the creator deity which created the games' universe. Following its release, Arceus was received relatively favorably, being voted the most favorite Pokémon in a poll of Japanese fans by The Pokémon Company.

Contents 1	Design and characteristics 2	Appearances 2.1	In video games 2.2	In other media 3	Reception 4	References 5	External links Design and characteristics Referred to as the "Alpha Pokémon" in the in-game Pokédex,[1] Arceus is a largely white, quadrupedal creature with a black-toned underbelly. A prominent feature of the physical form is a round, wheel-like cross attached to its torso. The wheel is yellow in its default Normal-type form, but it changes color when Arceus is given special items which also change its type.[2]

In the lore of the Pokémon series, Arceus was known to create the universe.[3] However this is a big misconception. Arceus created its own three worlds. Arceus's world, Palkias world, and finally Dialgas world. The Pokémon has a "signature" move – not learnable by other species – called "Judgment".[4] Arceus is a "mythical" Pokémon, one of four released in the fourth generation of the series.[5]

Appearances In video games Arceus was first obtainable in the game Pokémon Diamond and Pearl through distribution events by Nintendo. It also appeared as a statue, although not obtainable, in the spin-off game Pokémon Mystery Dungeon: Explorers of Sky. In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, transferring Arceus into the game allows a special event to be triggered in which the player visits an altar and Arceus generates a legendary Pokémon - either Dialga, Palkia and Giratina dependent on player choice - with the game showing real life photographs.[6] Prior to the introduction of Mega Evolution in Pokémon X and Y, Arceus had the highest base stats of any Pokémon.[7] Arceus is also featured in the spin-off Pokémon Conquest, being awakened after the player unites the region the game is set in - which is shaped like Arceus.[8]

Figures of Arceus were given out as pre-order bonuses in Japan for HeartGold and SoulSilver.[9] Nintendo had held multiple official distributions for Arceus - which, being a Mythical Pokémon, is not obtainable through normal gameplay[10] - including events in 2016 and 2018.[4][2]

In other media Arceus features as a main character in the 2009 movie Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life,[11] where it was voiced by Tom Wayland (English) and Akihiro Miwa (Japanese).[12] It also made an appearance in the 2015 movie Pokémon the Movie: Hoopa and the Clash of Ages.[13]

Reception In a 2010 Japanese fan survey conducted by The Pokémon Company before the release of Pokémon Black and White, Arceus placed first as "most favorite Pokémon", ahead of franchise mascot Pikachu which was fourth.[14] Arceus placed second in a 2016 The Pokémon Company poll.[15] In a separate poll conducted by IGN, Arceus placed as the sixty-first top, with IGN's staff commenting that Arceus was "kind of funny looking".[16]

Several writers noted the in-lore strangeness of obtaining Arceus, noting that it would be equivalent to "a kid catching a deity".[17][18] Official Nintendo Magazine's Chris Scullion ranked Arceus among the 10 best Pokémon due to its versatility, strength, and rarity that makes Arceus "potentially strong against any Pokémon".[19] Destructoid's Jonathan Holmes called it a "bad cross between a Yu-Gi-Oh monster and the spirit of the forest from The Princess Mononoke".[20]

References "Arceus - Pokédex". The Pokémon Company. Retrieved 12 January 2019. Vincent, Brittany (15 January 2018). "Japanese publication CoroCoro Comic distributing legendary Pokémon Arceus codes". Dot Esports. Retrieved 12 January 2019. Hernandez, Patricia (29 July 2013). "Pokemon's Legendary Problem". Kotaku. Retrieved 12 January 2019. Hoffer, Christian (1 August 2016). "Pokemon: Arceus Distribution Begins Today". Comicbook.com. Retrieved 12 January 2019. Merrick, Joe (10 December 2015). "Feature: A Pokémon Retrospective: Generation 4 - 2006-2010". Nintendo Life. Retrieved 12 January 2019. Solorzano, Sergio. "25 Crazy Hidden Things In Console Games They Never Wanted Us To Find: #20 - A Clandestine, Creepy Pokémon Ritual". TheGamer. Retrieved 12 January 2019. "20 Pokémon Evolutions So Powerful They Should Be Banned". ScreenRant. 5 December 2018. Retrieved 12 January 2019. Jenkins, David (23 July 2012). "Pokémon Conquest review – samurai trainers". Metro. Retrieved 24 January 2019. Ashcraft, Brian (15 June 2009). "Pokemon Heart Gold/Soul Silver Japanese Pre-Orders Include..." Kotaku. Retrieved 12 January 2019. Frank, Allegra (18 January 2018). "Legendary Pokémon downloads available throughout 2018". Polygon. Retrieved 12 January 2019. Anhalt, Bobby (31 May 2017). "16 Best Legendary Pokémon, Ranked". ScreenRant. Retrieved 12 January 2019. Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life (film). 2009. Kuang, Robert (25 July 2015). "Arceus And Hoopa Spoilers Revealed In Pokemon Movie 18 'Hoopa & The Clash Of Ages'". KpopStarz. Retrieved 12 January 2019. Smith, Alex (11 August 2010). "Fans in Japan Voted Pokemon Arceus As Their All Time Favourite". Gamepur. Retrieved 12 January 2019. Vincent, Brittany (6 July 2016). "Japanese 'Pokemon' fan poll crowns a favorite other than Pikachu". Engadget. AOL. Retrieved 12 January 2019. "Arceus - #61 Top Pokémon". IGN. Retrieved 12 January 2019. Devore, Jordan (29 December 2016). "It's not too late to nab the Mythical Pokemon Arceus". Destructoid. Retrieved 12 January 2019. Minor, Jordan (7 June 2018). "Messed Up Things About Pokemon No One Ever Talks About". Geek.com. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on 12 July 2019. Retrieved 12 January 2019. Scullion, Chris (24 April 2010). "Nintendo Feature: 10 Best Pokémon". Official Nintendo Magazine. Future plc. Archived from the original on 10 May 2011. Retrieved 7 December 2012. Holmes, Jonathan (21 October 2009). "God of Pokemon DLC coming next month to Toys R Us". Destructoid. Enthusiast Gaming. Retrieved 7 December 2011. External links Video games portal Arceus on Bulbapedia Arceus on Pokemon.com vte Pokémon species Generation I (Kanto) BulbasaurVenusaurCharmanderCharizardSquirtleBlastoisePikachuVulpix and NinetalesJigglypuffMeowthPsyduckAbra, Kadabra, and AlakazamHaunterGengarKoffing and WeezingMr. MimeJynxMagikarpGyaradosLaprasEeveeSnorlaxArticunoZapdosMoltresMewtwoMewMissingNo. (glitch) The official Pokémon series logo Generation II (Johto) ChikoritaTogepiUnownEnteiLugiaCelebiUnused species in the 1997 Gold and Silver demo Generation III (Hoenn) BlazikenMudkipAbsolLatias and LatiosRayquazaDeoxys Generation IV (Sinnoh) LucarioGiratinaArceus Generation V (Unova) Zorua and Zoroark Generation VI (Kalos) GreninjaXerneas and Yveltal Generation VII (Alola) MimikyuMeltan and Melmetal Generation VIII (Galar) Wikipedia book BookCategory Category Categories: Pokémon speciesVideo game characters introduced in 2006Deity characters in video gamesFictional characters with gravity abilities Navigation menu HotDragonairGirl Alerts (0) Notice (1) TalkSandboxPreferencesBetaWatchlistContributionsLog out ArticleTalk ReadView sourceView historyWatchSearch Search Wikipedia Main page Contents Current events Random article About Wikipedia Contact us Donate Contribute Help Community portal Recent changes Upload file Tools What links here Related changes Special pages Permanent link Page information Cite this page Wikidata item Print/export Download as PDF Printable version

Languages 中文 Français Italiano 日本語 한국어 Español Tiếng Việt 3 more Edit links This page was last edited on 12 July 2020, at 16:04. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organization. Xerneas (ゼルネアス, Zeruneasu, /ˈzɜːrniəs/ ZUR-nee-us)[1] and Yveltal (イベルタル, Iberutaru, /iːˈvɛltɔːYAH-vuhl-TALL)[1] are two legendary Pokémon species in Nintendo and Game Freak's Pokémon franchise, debuting as the version mascots in the 2013 Nintendo 3DS games Pokémon X and Y. Both creatures were jointly designed by Ken Sugimori and Atsuko Nishida over a period of 18 months. Their designs draw inspiration from Norse mythology and are based on the shapes "X" and "Y". Known as the Life and Destruction Pokémon, respectively, Xerneas and Yveltal are powerful creatures said to have shaped the history of the Pokémon world. Xerneas and Yveltal appeared in many other games and media since their debut.

Contents 1	Concept and characteristics 2	Appearances 2.1	In video games 2.2	Other media 3	Promotion and reception 4	Footnotes 5	References 6	External links Concept and characteristics The development of Pokémon X and Y began in 2010, and the games were released worldwide on October 12, 2013.[2][3] The titles X and Y, representing the x-axis and y-axis—also reflecting different forms of thinking[4]—were chosen early in development.[5] At the request of game director Junichi Masuda,[4] the shapes "X" and "Y" were used as the framework for the boxart legendary Pokémon: Xernas and Yveltal.[5] Following tradition that began with Red and Green, Ken Sugimori was tasked with designing these two legendary Pokémon. Normally, Sugimori designs the legendary Pokémon by himself; however, he suffered from artist's block and required assistance from designer Atsuko Nishida to create Xerneas and Yveltal.[6] Finalization of their designs took about 18 months, 3 times longer than normal.[7]

Xerneas is a large stag-like Pokémon adorned with glowing antlers, and Yveltal is a large y-shaped avian Pokémon with some draconian traits. [8] Part of a Legendary trio, the designs of Xerneas and Yveltal are rooted in Norse Mythology. Xerneas traces to the Eikþyrnir, a stag that stands atop Valhalla, while Yveltal is inspired by the Hræsvelgr, a giant eagle able to make the wind blow by flapping its wings.[9]

Xerneas and Yveltal represent eternity and destruction, respectively. Xerneas can grant eternal life while Yveltal can absorb life energy.[10][11][12] Xerneas donned the newly introduced Fairy-type and a new ability called Fairy Aura, which raises the power of all Fairy-type attacks in-battle. Yveltal is a dual Dark- and Flying-type with the unique ability Dark Aura which has the same effect as Xerneas' ability but for Dark-type attacks. Additionally, both Pokémon have unique attacks: Geomancy[note 1] for Xerneas and Oblivion Wing[note 2] for Yveltal.

Appearances In video games See also: Pokémon X and Y § Plot Within the main series games, Xerneas and Yveltal were at first only available in X and Y, respectively, but were made once again available for capture without an in-game event when Pokémon Ultra Sun and Ultra Moon were released in 2017. They serve a pivotal role in X and Y's story, providing the energy necessary for Team Flare to power their super weapon. They must be caught for the story to progress and can only be encountered once. From May 11 to 17, 2016, a shiny[note 3] Xerneas was distributed via Wi-Fi to players using X, Y, Omega Ruby, and Alpha Sapphire. An identical distribution of a shiny Yveltal took place the following week from May 20 to 28.[15]

Yveltal appears as one of the antagonists in Pokémon Super Mystery Dungeon, turning numerous characters to stone while under control of the primary antagonist "Dark Matter". During the story's climax, Yveltal is turned to stone by Dark Matter before being saved by the player character. After Dark Matter is defeated, Xerneas appears from the "Tree of Life" and enables to player to evolve any party member. Xerneas and Yveltal also appear in multiple other spinoff titles, including Pokémon Art Academy, Pokémon Rumble World, Pokémon Battle Trozei, Pokémon Shuffle, and Pokémon Picross. Yveltal is featured in the 2015 fighting game Pokkén Tournament as an assist character that can temporarily stop the player's opponent from using their Synergy Gauge.[16] The 2016 mobile strategy game Pokémon Duel features both as EX-level figures. Additionally, Xerneas appears as an assist character and trophy in Super Smash Bros. for Nintendo 3DS and Wii U, and as a spirit in Super Smash Bros. Ultimate.

Other media Both Xerneas and Yveltal appeared in the seventeenth Pokémon movie: Diancie and the Cocoon of Destruction and its manga adaptation.[17] They also made minor appearances in the Pokémon: XY anime,[18][19] and Yveltal further appeared briefly in Pokémon Generations.[20] The two legendary Pokémon reprise their role from X and Y in the Pokémon Adventures manga during the X & Y chapter. They also made minor appearances in the Let's Play the Pokémon Card Game XY! manga. Furthermore, both appear on multiple cards in the Pokémon Trading Card Game.

Promotion and reception Xerneas and Yveltal were revealed on January 8, 2013, as part of the announcement of Pokémon X and Y during a Pokémon Direct broadcast.[8] Three limited-edition Nintendo 3DS XL bundles were designed for Xerneas and Yveltal, a blue and red one featuring both Pokémon and a gold one featuring Xerneas, Chespin, Fennekin, and Froakie.[21][22] Pre-orders of X and Y in Japan were bundled with miniature figurines of the two legendary Pokémon.[23] In 2014, three limited edition Nintendo 3DS XL systems featuring Xerneas and Yveltal were distributed at football matches played by Yokohama F. Marinos, Urawa Red Diamonds, and FC Tokyo.[24]

In an IGN poll with more than 8 million participants, Yveltal ranked as the second-most popular of the then 69 known new Pokémon in X and Y and Xerneas ranked fourth.[25] A later publication by IGN in May 2019 ranked Xerneas as the tenth-best Legendary Pokémon, citing its influence on the competitive metagame and its "beautiful yet intimidating presence".[26] In an official poll in Japan, Yveltal ranked twenty-sixth and Xerneas thirty-seventh out of the then-721 Pokémon.[27] Screen Rant placed Xerneas as the eleventh-best Legendary Pokémon while Yveltal did not make the top 16.[28] Ben Skipper of the International Business Times praised the designs of the two creatures, calling Xerneas "one of the strongest legendary designs produced to date" and complimented the freshness of Yveltal.[29]

Within the competitive metagame of Pokémon, Xerneas became a staple of championship teams. Its Fairy-typing, signature ability, and signature move Geomancy made it a dominating force that reshaped the competitive field.[30] Starting with the 2016 Pokémon World Championships, Xerneas made regular appearances on top-placing teams.[30] Even teams with dedicated counters to Xerneas could fall due to its overwhelming power.[31] By 2019, Incineroar surpassed Xerneas as the most-used Pokémon. In stark contrast, Yveltal saw only one top team placement in 2016.[30]

Footnotes Geomancy is a two-turn Fairy-type attack where Xerneas absorbs energy on the first turn and raises its special attack, special defense, and speed by two stages on the second turn.[13] Oblivion Wing is a damage-dealing Flying-type attack that restores three-quarters of the hit-points in damage dealt to Yveltal.[14] A shiny Pokémon is a Pokémon with a color palette different from normal ones of the same species. These are rare encounters and multiple shiny legendary Pokémon are only available through distribution events. References "New Pokémon X and Y details: Legendary Pokémon named". VentureBeat. January 9, 2013. Retrieved June 8, 2020. Masuda, Junichi; Yoshida, Hironobu (September 24, 2013). "Pokémon X and Y Interview with Game Freak" (Interview). Interviewed by Justin Berube and Josh Max. Nintendo World Report. Archived from the original on January 26, 2016. Retrieved January 30, 2016. Masuda, Junichi; Yoshida, Hironobu (September 20, 2013). 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Hernandez, Patricia (September 25, 2013). "Pokemon Hasn't Really Felt Exciting In A Long While...Until Now". Kotaku. Gawker Media. Archived from the original on September 26, 2013. Retrieved February 1, 2013. Martin, Liam (January 9, 2013). "'Pokemon X', 'Y': Legendary Pokemon Xerneas, Yveltal revealed". Digital Spy. Hearst Magazines. Retrieved June 7, 2017. Sullivan, Lucas (February 8, 2014). "17 Pokemon based on real-world mythology". GamesRadar. Future plc. Archived from the original on March 5, 2016. Retrieved January 30, 2016. Masuda, Junichi; Yoshida, Hironobu (September 19, 2013). "Men are from Mars, Pokemon X and Y are from France". IGN (Interview). Interviewed by Heidi Kemps. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on December 15, 2015. Retrieved January 30, 2016. Game Freak (April 22, 2015). Pokémon X (Nintendo 3DS) (1.5 ed.). The Pokémon Company. Xerneas Pokédex entry: 'Legends say it can share eternal life. 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"Pokémon X And Y Pre-orders In Japan Come With Mini-Pokémon Figures". Siliconera. Curse. Archived from the original on October 9, 2014. Retrieved June 8, 2017. Doolan, Liam (April 17, 2014). "Score One Of These Limited Edition Pokémon-Themed 3DS XL By Attending A Japanese Football Match". Nintendo Life. Gamer Network. Archived from the original on May 25, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2017. Davis, Justin (November 26, 2013). "The Best & Worst X/Y Pokemon Revealed". IGN. Ziff Davis. Archived from the original on September 19, 2016. Retrieved June 8, 2017. Yehl, Joshua; Defreitas, Casey (March 5, 2019). "10 Best Legendary Pokemon". IGN. Ziff Davis. Retrieved May 6, 2019. Paget, Mat (June 8, 2016). "Here Are the Top 100 Pokemon in Japan". GameSpot. CBS Interactive. Retrieved June 8, 2017. Anhalt, Bobby (May 31, 2017). "16 Best Legendary Pokémon, Ranked". Screen Rant. Valnet, Inc. Archived from the original on June 7, 2017. Retrieved June 8, 2017. Skipper, Ben (November 18, 2016). 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External links Xerneas on Bulbapedia Yveltal on Bulbapedia Xerneas on Pokemon.com Yveltal on Pokemon.com vte Pokémon species Generation I (Kanto) BulbasaurVenusaurCharmanderCharizardSquirtleBlastoisePikachuVulpix and NinetalesJigglypuffMeowthPsyduckAbra, Kadabra, and AlakazamHaunterGengarKoffing and WeezingMr. MimeJynxMagikarpGyaradosLaprasEeveeSnorlaxArticunoZapdosMoltresMewtwoMewMissingNo. (glitch) The official Pokémon series logo Generation II (Johto) ChikoritaTogepiUnownEnteiLugiaCelebiUnused species in the 1997 Gold and Silver demo Generation III (Hoenn) BlazikenMudkipAbsolLatias and LatiosRayquazaDeoxys Generation IV (Sinnoh) LucarioGiratinaArceus Generation V (Unova) Zorua and Zoroark Generation VI (Kalos) GreninjaXerneas and Yveltal Generation VII (Alola) MimikyuMeltan and Melmetal Generation VIII (Galar) Wikipedia book BookCategory Category Categories: Fictional birdsFictional characters who can manipulate darkness or shadowsFictional deer and mooseFictional fairies and spritesPokémon speciesVideo game characters introduced in 2013Video game characters with air or wind abilitiesVideo game mascots Navigation menu HotDragonairGirl Alerts (0) Notices (2) TalkSandboxPreferencesBetaWatchlistContributionsLog out ArticleTalk ReadView sourceView historyWatchSearch Search Wikipedia Main page Contents Current events Random article About Wikipedia Contact us Donate Contribute Help Community portal Recent changes Upload file Tools What links here Related changes Special pages Permanent link Page information Cite this page Wikidata item Print/export Download as PDF Printable version

Languages Français Tiếng Việt Edit links This page was last edited on 11 July 2020, at 16:51. Text is available under the Creative Commons Attribution-ShareAlike License; additional terms may apply. By using this site, you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy. Wikipedia® is a registered trademark of the Wikimedia Foundation, Inc., a non-profit organ