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Pokémon GO PvP guide

Arceus (Dark) Pokémon GO – PvP, Best Moves, IVs & Counters

Arceus (Dark) is a Dark-type Pokémon in Pokémon GO. It currently has no ranked position in the leagues covered by PoGoCoach.

Type

Dark

Max CP

4,510

Updated for the current Pokémon GO season · September 2026

ABOUT ARCEUS (DARK)

Is Arceus (Dark) Good in Pokémon GO PvP?

There is currently no ranking data for Arceus (Dark) in the leagues covered by PoGoCoach, so its PvP role cannot be assessed from live data right now.

Alternative movesets

All Fast and Charged Moves currently available to Arceus (Dark) in the imported game data.

Fast Moves

Iron Tail
steel

Fast Move

DMG10Energy+7Turns3DPT3.33EPT2.33

Strong vs: Fairy, Ice, Rock

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Fighting, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Normal, Poison, Psychic

Weak vs: Electric, Fire, Steel, Water

Shadow Claw
ghost

Fast Move

DMG6Energy+8Turns2DPT3.00EPT4.00

Strong vs: Ghost, Psychic

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Poison, Rock, Steel, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Normal

Charged Moves

Future Sight
psychic

Charged Move

DMG110Energy cost65

Strong vs: Fighting, Poison

Neutral vs: Bug, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Dark, Psychic, Steel

Hyper Beam
normal

Charged Move

DMG150Energy cost80

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Dragon, Electric, Fairy, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Water

Weak vs: Ghost, Rock, Steel

Outrage
dragon

Charged Move

DMG110Energy cost60

Strong vs: Dragon

Neutral vs: Bug, Dark, Electric, Fighting, Fire, Flying, Ghost, Grass, Ground, Ice, Normal, Poison, Psychic, Rock, Water

Weak vs: Fairy, Steel

Arceus (Dark) Weaknesses & Resistances

Defensive type multipliers below combine Arceus (Dark)'s Dark typing using the current Pokémon GO battle type chart.

Weak to

  • bug1.6×
  • fairy1.6×
  • fighting1.6×

Resistant to

  • psychic0.391×
  • dark0.625×
  • ghost0.625×

Arceus (Dark) Stats in Pokémon GO

Arceus (Dark) Evolution

Arceus (Dark) has no normal evolution in Pokémon GO.

Pokémon Similar to Arceus (Dark) in Pokémon GO PvP

Hydreigon (Shadow)
darkdragon

Shares Dark typing · Great League #15

Thievul
dark

Same Dark typing · Great League #18

Sableye (Shadow)
darkghost

Shares Dark typing · Great League #19

Umbreon
dark

Same Dark typing · Great League #24

Sableye
darkghost

Shares Dark typing · Mega Great League #37

Guzzlord
darkdragon

Shares Dark typing · Mega Ultra League #16

More PoGoCoach tools

IV CalculatorCheck your Arceus (Dark) PvP IVs and rank.Team BuilderFind teammates that cover Arceus (Dark)'s weaknesses.PvP Battle AssistantBattle with Arceus (Dark) and get live matchup advice.

Arceus (Dark) Pokémon GO PvP FAQ

What is Arceus (Dark) weak to in Pokémon GO?

Arceus (Dark) is weak to Bug (1.6×), Fairy (1.6×), Fighting (1.6×).