The Pokémon series has been one of the most popular series for a long time. It has gone through several generations of Pokémon, and lately, Gen IV has been getting a lot of attention. The last few entries to include Gen IV were Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, as well as Pokémon Legends: Arceus. The legendary Pokémon, Arceus, is at the center of this region, so what exactly is Arceus, and what does it mean?
Arceus seems to be a combination of many different names and words, but overall it is most likely in reference to God as Arceus is accredited as the original one or creator. Here are some of the influences of Arceus' name, according to Bulbapedia.
Related: Are there trainer encounters in Pokémon Legends: Arceus?
| Word | Meaning | Origin |
| arch | most extreme, highest | Latin |
| deus | god | Latin |
| arcanus | secret, mystery | Latin |
| archaic | ancient | Greek |
| aureus | golden | Latin |
| archeus | aspect of the astral plane | Greek |
Many of the possible words making up Arceus' name have ties to godly powers and aspects. This aligns with Arceus' role in the Pokémon universe, specifically Sinnoh. When looking at the Pokédex, Arceus has the highest base stat total and can be any type with the right plate. This makes it potentially the most versatile and powerful Pokémon, easily earning the title of God.
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