Arceus reigns as the god of all Pokémon and creator of the Pokémon universe. With its power of creation and the ability to use every Pokémon type, Arceus is one of the strongest Pokémon in existence. Its unimaginable power fits the expectations of a god Pokémon out of legend.

RELATED: Pokémon: 10 Things You Didn't Know About Arceus

However, immense power always has its drawbacks that even the god of all Pokémon experiences. The Pokémon world isn't always kind to its creatures, whether legendary or otherwise. A god Pokémon's status brings unique challenges and responsibilities that differ from regular Pokémon. The price of true power is steeper than it appears.

10 There's Always An Evil Team That Desires God-Like Power

Team Galactic Grunts looking surprised

The downside to being any sort of legendary Pokémon is that evil organizations with matching outfits exist that use Pokémon for selfish purposes. A god Pokémon like Arceus makes the prime target for these organizations to pursue. Even if a god Pokémon seems unstoppable, evil Pokémon teams are dedicated enough to be an annoyance.

Evil Pokémon teams occasionally come close to succeeding, as seen when Team Galactic summons Dialga and Palkia on Mt. Coronet. With the existence of items like the Red Chain that allow humans to control legendary Pokémon, even god Pokémon aren't safe from greedy humans.

9 Even The God Of All Pokémon Can Be Killed

Arceus destroyer and maker of worlds

Arceus' existence predates the universe itself, which makes it seemingly immortal. However, a god Pokémon like Arceus still has the capability of dying. In the movie Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Arceus nearly dies after protecting the world from meteors. The god of all Pokémon must protect itself like any regular Pokémon despite its power.

RELATED: 10 Non-Legendary Pokémon That Can Defeat Arceus

A god Pokémon can't expect its unique position to shield itself from death. The creator of the Pokémon world still has limits to what it can accomplish alone. Survival is never a perfect guarantee.

8 It's Impossible To Appear Around Humans Without Attracting Attention

Close-up of Arceus' face Pokémon

A god Pokémon makes for a breathtaking sight with the power it wields. Unfortunately, powerful Pokémon attract immediate attention from anyone who sees them. It proves difficult for the god of all Pokémon to appear around humans without causing an uproar, which becomes tiring. Since a god Pokémon is unique, people unaware of its identity would recognize its rarity.

Pokémon like Arceus have the ability to travel between dimensions, yet solitary travel would lead to a lonely existence. The god of all Pokémon can't always enjoy the company of other life forms that common Pokémon enjoy.

7 God Pokémon Have To Resolve Legendary Pokémon Disputes

Anime Pokemon Creation Trio With Arceus

The god of all Pokémon is one of the only Pokémon with the power to stop any fights between reality-bending Pokémon like Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina. Although these three Pokémon reside within separate dimensions, the rare moments their paths cross lead to catastrophe. The Pokémon god would have to interfere, as conflicts of that size endanger the universe.

Arceus' presence alone in Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life causes the Creation Trio to come into contact and fight over territory. A Pokémon god carries the massive responsibility to resolve the violence its appearance causes, whether it wants to or not.

6 The God Of All Pokémon Can Be Captured By Trainers

Arceus captured by a Master Ball Pokémon

According to the logic of Pokémon games, Arceus is capturable by a Poké Ball despite being a god. The god of all Pokémon can have power over creation itself, yet a single Pokémon trainer with a Master Ball can end its freedom. Poké Balls threaten Pokémon gods in the same way as regular Pokémon.

RELATED: 10 Things About The Pokémon World That Make No Sense

If the god of all Pokémon ends up captured, it has no choice but to do what its trainer wants. At worst, a god Pokémon could remain trapped inside a Poké Ball for a long time. All of its power would be insufficient to save itself from this fate.

5 Creation Is A Difficult Task

pokemon world red blue

Arceus holds responsibility for creating the world and at least several legendary Pokémon. However, creating something new poses a great challenge for a god Pokémon to deal with. A god Pokémon requires a lot of creativity to create life, as each lifeform has unique characteristics. Expending significant time and energy to shape the world becomes part of a Pokémon like Arceus' life.

Life is unpredictable and brings no guarantee that anything a god Pokémon creates will act a certain way. The god of all Pokémon may bring life into the universe, but it lacks full control over the wills of Pokémon.

4 A God Pokémon Can't Always Trust Other Lifeforms

Arceus attacks Michina for revenge at being betrayed

A god Pokémon also faces humans or Pokémon who take advantage of and betray its trust. In Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Arceus gifts the town of Michina some of its Life Plates to bring the area prosperity. When Arceus returns for the Life Plates, it finds itself betrayed by one of the town's leaders.

The god of all Pokémon needs to be careful about who to trust or help with its powers. Not all humans or Pokémon repay acts of kindness when it counts. Having immense power means that other lifeforms try to benefit from it.

3 The Universe Is A Large Place For Anyone To Explore

View of the Pokémon world

Arceus is the creator of multiple worlds and can travel between them, yet the universe is difficult to fully explore. A god Pokémon has enough to see and do that the task is overwhelming. A Pokémon of that power level has enough options to choose to make life exceedingly complex.

The Pokémon world by itself contains multiple regions and countless Pokémon for Pokémon like Arceus to observe. The god of all Pokémon faces numerous years of wandering the universe and all that it offers. A considerable amount of time exists for a god Pokémon to fill.

2 Losing Life Plates Means Death

Arceus with its life plates

Arceus carries 16 Life Plates with it that symbolize most of the Pokémon types. Since the plates give Arceus its life force, losing them all means death. Arceus also loses plates by expending energy, which causes Arceus' near death in Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life. Any major battle threatens the god of all Pokémon's life and strength.

RELATED: Pokémon: 5 Anime Characters Arceus Can Defeat (& 5 It'd Lose To)

The plate's importance makes them one of the Pokémon god's greatest weaknesses. Keeping track of all 16 plates poses a problem that the god of all Pokémon must deal with. Even the god of all Pokémon has limitations.

1 The God Of All Pokémon's Attacks Can Cause Accidental Damage

Arceus using one of its attacks Pokémon

The god of all Pokémon packs enough power for its attacks to hit large areas. Whenever a Pokémon of that level battles, it has a strong chance of damaging the environment in the process. A god Pokémon must keep an awareness of where it targets attacks to avoid causing unintentional damage. Using powerful Pokémon moves risks harming innocent people or Pokémon who come within range.

A Pokémon god must understand the extent of its powers and how using them affects those around it. A miscalculation has the potential for deadly consequences that impact the world itself.

NEXT: 10 Harsh Realities Of Being A Legendary Pokémon