Hear this out loudPauseArceus is an Event Pokémon, meaning that it could only be acquired legitimately through special events held by Nintendo. The last Arceus event was in 2010 and there are no more planned, meaning the only way to get one in Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum without cheating is to trade with someone who got one from the event.

Is there a legitimate way to get an Arceus?

There is no “legitimate” way to get an Arceus, it was once available in events which have now passed. The Azure Flute was an item that is meant to summon Arceus, but was never distributed. There are ways of cheating and hacking to receive one, but the way I suggest is to find someone to trade with.

What does Arceus do when not holding a plate?

When not holding a plate, Arceus defaults to being Normal-type. See Platesfor the full list of plates. According to the legends, this Pokémon emerged from an egg and shaped all there is in this world. Arceus has the unique ability to use the move skill Wormhole.

How do you catch an Arceus in Pokemon HeartGold?

Fight and capture Arceus. Use a Pokémon with the False Swipe ability to lower Arceus’s health without knocking it out. Once the Arceus’s health bar is red, put it to Sleep and then throw Ultra Balls until it is captured. Arceus will be Level 80, so you’re going to be in for a tough fight.

How can I catch Arceus in DeSmuME platinum?

Start your Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum ROM file in DeSmuME. Open the “Tools” menu and select “Cheats”. This will open another submenu. Select “List” from the “Cheats” submenu. Click the “Action Replay” button. A window will appear to enter an Action Replay code. Click “Add”.

Arceus is an Event Pokémon, meaning that it could only be acquired legitimately through special events held by Nintendo. The last Arceus event was in 2010 and there are no more planned, meaning the only way to get one in Diamond, Pearl, or Platinum without cheating is to trade with someone who got one from the event.