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Originally Posted by Fat Furai

I don't think mentioning Salamence and Rayquaza is a must, just mention it can take an Ice Beam from Lugia unlike other Dragons. Demonstrating +1 Dragon Arceus's power is also overview material in my opinion, because when you look at the overview you want to know why you should use the Pokemon. +1 hitting harder than Palkia and Dialga is a huge bonus, as the two are very familiar in the Ubers metagame.

Originally Posted by Fat trickroom

You don't have to mention Dragon Arceus hits harder after Calm Minds. I think you are right, just drop that off and Salamence and Rayquaza mentions.

Trickroom and I both agree it is not necessary to mention how a +1 Arceus-Dragon hits harder than an unboosted Diagla/Palkia barring Choice Specs for the reasons already stated. Yeah, Rayquaza and Salamence aren't that important. Thank you both for your input!

Arceus-Dragon has been updated in my second post of this thread.

The overviews for Arceus-Fire, Arceus-Rock, and Arceus-Steel will follow later today. Arceus-Fighting (which I would still like to reserve) will eventually follow. If possible, I would also like to reserve Arceus-Psychic.

Overviews are as follows:


Arceus-Fire
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Of the seventeen formes of Arceus, few are as offensively focused as Fire Arceus. In His fiery guise, Arceus has the power to unleash His burning anger on the world in the form of His Judgment—or in this case, Flamethrower. Anything standing in Arceus's path will be burnt to a cinder, especially if the sun is lighting up the skies. However, while Fire is an excellent offensive typing, it is awful defensively. A crippling weakness to Stealth Rock means Fire Arceus will lose 25% of His health every time He switches into battle, which severely detracts from Arceus's famed bulk; weaknesses to common attacking types in Water, Ground, and Rock don't exactly help Fire Arceus either. Nonetheless, Fire Arceus is still a potent threat if played right, and every team needs to prepare for Him.

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Do not anger Arceus when He is as searing as His Flame Plate or suffer His burning rage. In one of the most offensive formes of them all, Arceus-Fire can unleash STAB Fire-type attacks to incinerate the opposition. Although some of His fiery creations such as Reshiram and Ho-Oh have dual STABs and outclass even Him in firepower, He has superior initial speed and viable access to both Recover and Calm Mind. These traits make Arceus-Fire an excellent bulky sweeper in the sun. However, He is so enraged while attacking that He is not as adept defensively, having common weaknesses to Water-, Ground-, and Rock-type attacks. A weakness to Stealth Rock limits His overall bulk. Arceus-Fire is also reliant on the sun to reach His full potential, something which is quickly removed by the sea titan Kyogre. If you anger Arceus in His red-hot forme, pray that the sun is not shining or else His all-consuming flames will leave you as nothing more than a wisp of smoke in the wind.

Comments:
I took some flavor inspiration from the D/P overview. Thanks go to CottonPuff for giving me permission to put this up!

Originally Posted by Fat Furai

- Reshiram mention.
- No sun mention at all.

- Reshiram along with Ho-Oh is mentioned.

- Sun is mentioned, unless I’m reading this wrong and you don’t want it mentioned.


- Got rid of useless information, added flavorful first and last sentences with a bit in between.

- I mentioned his main counter Kyogre. Should I go into more depth such as how scarf Kyogre can OHKO it (though it hates switching in on Thunder/Thunderbolt)? For example:

Arceus-Fire is also reliant on the sun to reach His full potential, something which is quickly removed by the sea titan Kyogre who can swiftly drown Him with the use of Choice Scarf.

Comment Addressed by shrang

- Technically Ho-Oh does get Calm Mind. Is this enough to warrant a change despite the fact it is extremely rare? Maybe the sentence could be changed like so:

Although some of His fiery creations such as Reshiram and Ho-Oh have dual STABs and outclass even Him in firepower, He has superior initial speed and viable access to both Recover and Calm Mind.

Thoughts?

Comment Addressed by Furai - Implemented

- Should I mention the Flame Plate somewhere? As in the first sentence? Thoughts?

Comment Addressed by Furai - Implemented


Arceus-Rock
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The oldest Pokemon returns, in His fossil form, to the treacherous environment known the BW Uber metagame, by holding a Stone Plate. While He has not been given anything new other than the ability to use full EVs, Rock Arceus can now effectively counter quite a few new Pokemon. With excellent all-round stats, He is one of the few Pokemon who can boast being able to counter both Ho-Oh and Reshiram. In sandstorm, His Special Defense is so massive that even unfathomably powerful attacks such as Draco Meteor from Choice Specs Dialga simply bounce straight off. Rock Arceus is possibly one of the most versatile and unpredictable Arceus formes, being able to utilize Calm Mind and Swords Dance with equal efficiency, while also being able to serve as a fantastic support Pokemon.

This is not to say that Rock Arceus is without His downsides. While His defenses are phenomenal, especially in a sandstorm, His Rock typing gives Him weaknesses to five very common attacking types. A susceptibility to all three forms of entry hazards and somewhat of an over-reliance on weather in a tier littered with Toxic Spikes and weather changers do not help His cause, either. Use Rock Arceus to His advantages and He will be a great asset, but you must be aware of His weaknesses.

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The oldest Pokemon Arceus returns and becomes the very qualities of the rocks themselves through the Stone Plate. His rock-solid forme allows Him to counter both His creations Ho-Oh and Reshiram, a feat few can claim. In sandstorm, His special defense is built up to incredible heights, allowing Him to weather even special attacks such as Choice Specs Draco Meteor with ease. His STAB Rock-type attacks are a solid foundation in the tier of Ubers, causing even His creation Rayquaza to flee from His strength. Arceus-Rock can run a potent Swords Dance or Calm Mind set while also being a fantastic supporter. Though His defenses are hard to break in a sandstorm, He has a rocky road in a world filled with the common Water-, Ground-, Grass-, Fighting-, and Steel-type attacks. The frequent weather changes by the titans Groudon and Kyogre are also a hindrance. Be wary of the sharp stones that rain down when the daunting might of His rigid forme is summoned.

Comments:
I took some flavor inspiration from the D/P overview.

Originally Posted by Fat Furai

- A Rayquaza mention should do it

- Rayquaza is now mentioned explicitly in the overview.


- I got rid of all the useless information along with certain clichés. I also added flavor to the first/last sentences and a bit in between. Last sentence is a bit shaky. If you have a better suggestion please tell me.

- Kept the competitive information while making it more concise.

- I am still editing this overview as I am displeased with how it flows.

Finished (for now...).


Arceus-Steel
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Clad in His steel armor, Arceus enters the battlefield ready to deliver His divine Judgment on His creations. Steel Arceus laughs at the horde of elemental moves that fail to pierce His impenetrable armor. Even the fangs of the mighty Dragon-types, whom He created to protect the world, fail to leave a scratch on Arceus's polished exterior. Although, Steel Arceus dislikes the quakes of the earth and the raging fires, one should never overlook Him, for truly no other forme of the Creator is as resilient as He.

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When The Creator clads Himself in His Iron Plate, listen to the sound of the silver trumpets that herald His coming. There is no other forme that is as resilient as He. In His impenetrable armor, Arceus is equipped with a total of eleven resistances, most notably Dragon-, Ice-, Normal-, Ghost-, and Rock-type attacks. Stealth Rock leaves but a scratch on His polished exterior due to His resistance, preserving His formidable bulk. Poison-type attacks are futile against His durability, rendering Toxic or the presence of Toxic Spikes ineffective. All together, Arceus-Steel can run a sturdy Swords Dance or Calm Mind set, setting up with ease even against Blissey and Chansey. Ironically, His STAB Steel-type attacks are resisted by many of His creations, reducing His offensive capabilities. His armor also fails to protect Him from the common Fighting-, Ground-, and Fire-type attacks. Gaze before the metallic sheen of His refined forme in awe of His iron will.

Comments:
Credits to the D/P and B/W overview for some flavor inspiration.

Originally Posted by Fat Furai

- Mention that while Steel- STAB hits common Dragon- Pokemon, it is resisted by plenty of common Pokemon: Kyogre, Palkia, Dialga..
- No mention of Arceus-Steel being immune to Toxic Spikes and resistant to Stealth Rock? Arceus Steel can also set up on Blissey or Chansey easily even when they have Snatch. trickroom

- STAB Steel type attacks being resisted by common Pokémon is mentioned.

- Immunity to Toxic Spikes and resistance to Stealth Rock is mentioned.

- Arceus-Steel easily setting up on Chansey and Blissey is mentioned (What if they have Thunder Wave? - Other Option though).


- For the last flavor sentence, I am still not entirely sure of it have improved it. First sentence may now be a bit odd though. If you have a better one, please tell me!

- The resistances mentioned as most notable can be changed. If you think there is another important resistance that should be added (or removed) please tell me.

- I added significantly more competitive information along with toning down the flavor.

- Iron-ically, heheheh.

- Swords Dance and Calm Mind sets mentioned.

- This was by far the hardest overview I had to write so far (That last sentence...). Also my seventh (Arceus-Rock was after).

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As always, feel free to comment on these overviews. If more (or less) competitive information or flavor is required, don't hesitate to give your opinion.