All Arceus Plate Locations in Pokémon ORAS (All 17 Plates)

by Jon Soluna

There are a total of 17 Arceus Plates scattered across Hoenn. Most of them are hidden underwater (except for the Iron Plate), so you need to stand at their exact location to pick them up.

To access their locations, you need HM03 Surf and HM07 Dive (along with the Mind Badge).

In the case of the Iron Plate, you need to become the Pokémon League Champion first to obtain it from Steven’s house in Mossdeep City. So that plate is only available in the post-game.

These held items are described as stone tablets that alter the form of Arceus and its signature move, Judgement, based on the type of the Plate it is holding. Additionally, the Plates boost the power of Type moves when held by a Pokémon.

TABLE OF CONTENTS

Prerequisites

Due to all of the Plates’ locations being primarily underwater, you will need HM03 Surf and HM07 Dive (along with the Mind Badge) to access their locations.

To obtain the Iron Plate, however, you need to beat the Elite Four and the Champion first.

Unlike the other plates, the Iron Plate is not a hidden item you can pick up from the ground. Instead, Steven will give you a Beldum holding the Iron Plate after you become the Pokémon League Champion.

Locations of All Plates (Step-by-Step)

Diving underwater on Route 127.

You can obtain the majority of the Plates underwater, primarily on the eastern side of the Hoenn region (Routes 124 to 130).

The Flame Plate is the only one you can find on Route 107, while the Iron Plate is obtained in Mossdeep City.

Tip: There are some routes containing three or four Plates within the same area. In this case, it’s best to collect all the Plates per route first before moving on to the next location.

Here’s a rundown of each Plate’s type and location to give you an overview:

Item	Type	Location
Draco Plate	Dragon	Route 128
Dread Plate	Dark	Route 127
Earth Plate	Ground	Route 130
Fist Plate	Fighting	Route 130
Flame Plate	Fire	Route 107
Icicle Plate	Ice	Route 130
Insect Plate	Bug	Route 127
Iron Plate	Steel	Mossdeep City (Steven’s Beldum)
Meadow Plate	Grass	Route 130
Mind Plate	Psychic	Route 126
Pixie Plate	Fairy	Route 128
Sky Plate	Flying	Route 124
Splash Plate	Water	Route 129
Spooky Plate	Ghost	Route 127
Stone Plate	Rock	Route 128
Toxic Plate	Poison	Route 129
Zap Plate	Electric	Route 129

In the sections below we’ll show you a step-by-step guide on how to reach the precise location of each Plate.

#1: Draco Plate

The Draco Plate is a held item that increases the power of its holder’s Dragon-type moves by 20%. It is found in the underwater area of Route 128. While diving, you can find this hidden item on the western side, near the Seafloor Cavern’s entrance.

To get there:

Step 1: Fly to Route 128.

From the route sign, use Surf and head west.

Route 128 going west

Step 2: Go north following the dark patch of water around the atoll, then use Dive on the northwest corner here (circled below).

Following the dark patch of water on Route 128.

Step 3: While underwater, head straight north and stop at this spot circled below. This is where the Draco Plate is located.

Diving underwater on Route 128.

Step 4: Press A to obtain the Draco Plate.

Obtaining the Draco Plate hidden underwater on Route 128.

#2: Dread Plate

The Dread Plate boosts the power of Dark-type moves by 20%. You can find it hidden underwater on the southeast side of Route 127. It is one of three Plates you can find on this route.

To reach its location, follow these steps:

Step 1: Fly to Route 127 and use Surf on the water near the route sign. Follow the darker patch of water stretching to the south.

Surfing on Route 127.

Step 2: Go east from here – you’ll pass by two Ace Trainers surfing around the area.

Passing by two Ace Trainers on Route 127.

Step 3: Head north at the corner around the big rock structure and use Dive on the dark patch of water here (circled below).

The closest Dive spot to the Dread Plate’s location.

Step 4: Once you’re underwater, stand on this exact spot circled below and press A to pick up the Dread Plate.

The precise location of the Dread Plate.

Obtaining the Dread Plate.

#3: Earth Plate

When held by a Pokémon, the Earth Plate boosts the power of the holder’s Ground-type moves by 20%. It is one of four Plates you can find hidden underwater on Route 130.

You can find this one on the western side of the route.

Here’s how to find it:

Step 1: Start at Route 130’s signpost and use Surf on the water. Head west, following the darker patch of water.

Surfing on Route 130.

Step 2: Use Dive on the circled spot in the screenshot below (directly below the two grey stones in the water).

The closest Dive spot to the Earth Plate’s location.

Step 3: Once you’re underwater, head north a couple spaces until you reach this area between two rock walls (circled below). You can pick up the hidden Earth Plate on the ocean floor in the middle of the walls.

The hidden Earth Plate’s location.

Obtaining the Earth Plate.

#4: Fist Plate

The Fist Plate is a held item that boosts the holder’s Fighting-type moves by 20%. Like the Earth Plate, it is found underwater on Route 130, but its location is much closer.

Here’s how to get there:

Step 1: Start at the Route 130 Sign.

Then head south surfing on the water for a few spaces, and use Dive on the darker patch of water here (circled below).

The closest Dive spot to the Fist Plate on Route 130.

Step 2: Now that you’re underwater, continue moving south past the seaweeds.

Just past a small patch of seaweeds you’ll see a clearing (circled below), and you’ll find the Fist Plate on the ground here.

The clearing where the Fist Plate is hidden.

Obtaining the Fist Plate.

#5: Flame Plate

The Flame Plate increases the power of the holder’s Fire-type moves by 20%. It is the only Plate you can find on Route 107’s underwater section.

You can find its location by following these steps:

Step 1: Fly to the Route 107 sign. From here, head directly east on the water, sticking close to the rock wall.

Surfing on Route 107.

Step 2: Turn south once you pass the rocky wall.

You’ll see a Swimmer moving back and forth – pass them and look for a square of dark water (annotated below). Use Dive to go underwater at this spot.

A Dive spot on Route 107.

Step 3: Once you’re underwater, go northwest.

Route 107 underwater.

Step 4: You’ll find the Flame Plate in the top corner of this area just past the seaweed patch (circled below).

The corner where the Flame Plate is hidden.

Obtaining the Flame Plate.

#6: Icicle Plate

The Icicle Plate boosts the power of Ice-type moves by 20%. You can find it underwater on the southwestern side of Route 130.

To get to its precise location, follow these steps:

Step 1: Start at the Route 130 sign and use Surf on the water.

Go west towards the darker patch of water here (circled below) while surfing. Then use Dive to go underwater at a spot directly below the girl NPC with brown hair.

The closest Dive spot to the Icicle Plate.

Step 2: While underwater, head southwest past the seaweeds. You’ll find the Icicle Plate precisely on the spot in the small clearing (circled below).

The Icicle Plate’s precise location.

Obtaining the Icicle Plate.

#7: Insect Plate

When held by a Pokémon, the Insect Plate boosts the power of Bug-type moves by 20%. You can obtain it on the southern side of Route 127 underwater.

Follow these steps to find its exact location:

Step 1: Fly to the Route 127 sign.

From there, go south surfing on the water until you reach the darker patch of water where you can Dive (it should be a pretty small patch of dark water).

Surfing on Route 127.

Step 2: Use Dive on this spot circled below.

The closest Dive spot to the Insect Plate on Route 127.

Step 3: While underwater, go a few paces over to reach the spot circled below and pick up the Insect Plate.

The hidden Insect Plate’s exact location.

Obtaining the Insect Plate.

#8: Iron Plate

The Iron Plate boosts the power of its holder’s Steel-type moves by 20%. It has a unique method to be obtained compared to the other Plates.

After you become the Pokémon League Champion, Steven will leave a Beldum holding the Iron Plate for you as a gift. You can pick it up at his house in Mossdeep City.

You’ll find Steven’s house directly northwest of the city’s Pokémon Center.

Note: Make sure to clear one space in your party so you can pick up the Beldum.

Here’s how to find Steven’s house:

Step 1: From Mossdeep City’s Pokémon Center, go northwest behind one of the houses.

Walking past the Pokémon Center in Mossdeep City.

Step 2: You’ll find Steven’s house on the very northwest corner. Go inside.

Outside of Steven’s house.

Step 3: Once inside, you’ll see a letter and a Pokéball on the table. In the letter, Steven mentions that he’s leaving you a Beldum as a gift.

Steven’s letter and a Pokéball containing Beldum on the table.

Obtain the Beldum from the Pokéball and you’ll notice that it’s holding the Iron Plate.

Obtaining a Beldum holding the Iron Plate.

#9: Meadow Plate

When held by a Pokémon, the Meadow Plate boosts the power of the holder’s Grass-type moves by 20%. This item is hidden underwater on the western side of Route 130.

Here’s how to find it:

Step 1: Fly to the Route 130 sign. From there, head west using Surf to go along the darker water (you’ll pass by the swimmer NPC with brown hair).

Surfing on Route 130.

Step 2: Dive down below the water on the spot circled below in the darker patch of water.

You’ll be looking to dive at the dark spot directly to the right of the two grey stones sticking up from the water.

The closest Dive spot to the Meadow Plate on Route 130.

Step 3: Once underwater, go northeast past the seaweeds toward the top-right corner where there’s no seaweeds growing (we’ve circled the spot below). That’s where you can pick up the hidden Meadow Plate.

The hidden Meadow Plate’s location.

Finding the Meadow Plate.

#10: Mind Plate

As a held item, the Mind Plate boosts the power of Psychic moves by 20%. It is the only Plate you can find on Route 126.

Its exact location is on the eastern corner of the route’s underwater section.

Here’s how to get there:

Step 1: Start at Route 126 and from the Route signpost, go west using Surf to reach the darker patch of water immediately to your left.

Then you can use dive right away on the dark patch of water (the spot is circled below).

Surfing on Route 126.

Step 2: While underwater, continue going west until you reach the area with a large L-shaped patch of seaweed.

At that patch of seaweed, go northwest.

Diving underwater on Route 126.

Step 3: Keep moving west through a narrow pathway that should lead you past another very small patch of seaweed.

If you keep going west beyond that patch, you’ll end up in a corner where you can find the Mind Plate.

A narrow pathway leading to the Mind Plate’s location.

Step 4: Once you reach the corner, go to the area in the middle (circled below) to pick up the Mind Plate.

The hidden Mind Plate’s exact location.

Finding the Mind Plate.

#11: Pixie Plate

When held by a Pokémon, the Pixie Plate increases the power of Fairy-type moves by 20%. You can find this item on the southwest side of Route 128 underwater.

To get it, follow these steps:

Step 1: Start at the Route 128 sign and go directly west using Surf.

Surfing on Route 128.

Step 2: Dive on the darker patch of water on this corner here (circled below). You’ll want to see a small island to your right.

The closest Dive spot to the Pixie Plate.

Step 3: Once you’re underwater, go south a tad and look for this small section of seafloor circled below – then press A to pick up the hidden Pixie Plate.

The Pixie Plate’s precise location.

Obtaining the Pixie Plate.

#12: Sky Plate

The Sky Plate boosts the power of the holder’s Flying-type moves by 20%. It is the only plate you can obtain on Route 124 underwater.

To get to its location, follow these steps:

Step 1: Start at Route 124 standing next to the Treasure Hunter’s hut, then go north on the water from his house by using Surf.

A cottage on Route 124.

Step 2: Keep going north until you pass an NPC with brunette hair – you should see a small square patch of dark water in the corner past this NPC.

Use Dive on the dark patch of water in the corner.

A Dive spot on Route 124.

Step 3: Once you’re underwater, go north towards the other end of the underwater corridor.

Go towards the lit-up section & resurface once you’re there.

An underwater corridor on Route 124.

Step 4: Once you’ve resurfaced, you’ll see an island to your left.

Exit the water and go west up some stairs, then keep moving west until you reach the other side of the island. You will need to dive underwater again on the other side of this island.

An island on Route 124.

Step 5: At the other end of the island, use Surf and then use Dive on the nearby Dive spot.

A Dive spot near the island.

Step 6: Once you’re back underwater, go east past the seaweeds.

An underwater area on Route 124.

Step 7: Once you reach the eastern corner, the camera’s perspective will change.

Continue moving forward until you reach the area circled below. This is where you’ll obtain the Sky Plate.

The Sky Plate’s exact location.

Obtaining the Sky Plate.

#13: Splash Plate

If a Pokémon is holding a Splash Plate, the power of its Water-type moves gets increased to 20%. This held item is one of three Plates you can obtain on Route 129 underwater.

Follow these steps to find its precise location:

Step 1: Start from the Route 129 sign and go to the very right side of this small island (past both fisherman NPCs). Then use Surf going south on the water.

The Route 129 signpost.

Step 2: Using Surf, go towards the southeastern corner of the darker patch of water here (circled below) and use Dive at the very bottom-right corner.

The closest Dive spot to the Splash Plate.

Step 3: Once you’re underwater, go south towards this area (circled below) through the seaweeds. You can obtain the Splash Plate on a patch of seaweed here, right before you reach a small clearing.

The Splash Plate’s location.

Obtaining the Splash Plate.

#14: Spooky Plate

When held by a Pokémon, the Spooky Plate boosts the power of Ghost-type moves by 20%. You can obtain the Spooky Plate underwater near the route sign on Route 127.

Here’s how to get there:

Step 1: Fly to Route 127. Using Surf from the route sign, go southeast towards the darker patch of water and use Dive on the circle spot below.

Surfing on Route 127.

Step 2: While underwater, follow this path going south, then northeast around the pitch black trench until you reach this area in the corner (circled below). That’s where you’ll find the Spooky Plate.

The hidden Spooky Plate’s exact location.

Obtaining the Spooky Plate.

#15: Stone Plate

The Stone Plate is a held item that boosts the power of its holder’s Rock-type moves by 20%. You can find it on the northwest side of Route 128 underwater.

To get to its exact location, follow these steps:

Step 1: Start at the Route 128 sign and go northwest on the water using Surf.

Surfing on Route 128 near the signpost.

Step 2: Once you reach a darker patch of water encircling a small walkable bit of land, follow the water’s path to the northwest.

Darker patch of water encircling a small walkable land.

Step 3: Follow the linear path of dark water until you reach a small split in the path.

Go to the lower corner at the very end of this darker water path (circled below) and use Dive to go underwater.

The nearest dive spot to the Stone Plate’s location.

Step 4: Once you’re underwater just move up a few spaces and turn left towards the spot circled below. That’s where you can pick up the hidden Stone Plate.

The hidden Stone Plate’s location.

Obtaining the Stone Plate.

#16: Toxic Plate

The Toxic Plate boosts the power of the holder’s Poison-type moves by 20%. You can find this held item on the ground in the underwater section of Route 129.

Follow these steps to get to its location:

Step 1: Fly to Route 129. Then from the route sign, go southwest using Surf.

Surfing on Route 129.

Step 2: Keep going west past the first dark spot, then use Dive on the darker patch of water here (circled below) to go underwater.

You’ll want to dive in the lower-right corner just above an NPC.

The closest Dive spot to the Toxic Plate’s location.

Step 3: Go west once you’re underwater, staying near the seaweed patch.

Diving on Route 129.

Step 4: Move down to this clearing between the seaweeds and keep going west through the clearing.

A clearing between patches of seaweed underwater.

Step 5: At some point you will reach a very small rectangular clearing (circled below) and that’s where you can pick up the Toxic Plate.

The hidden Toxic Plate’s precise location.

Obtaining the Toxic Plate.

#17: Zap Plate

When held by a Pokémon, the Zap Plate boosts the power of Electric-type moves by 20%. Like the Toxic Plate, you can obtain the Zap Plate on Route 129.

Here’s how to reach its precise location:

Step 1: Fly to the Route 129 sign and go southwest using Surf. Head towards the corner of the very first dark patch of water that you see (circled below) and then dive underwater at this end corner section.

The closest Dive spot to the Zap Plate’s location.

Step 2: Once you’re underwater, head west.

Diving on Route 129.

Step 3: In the middle of an upcoming seaweed patch to your left, you’ll find a very small square clearing (circled below). This clearing is where you can pick up the Zap Plate.

A small clearing where the Zap Plate is hidden.

Obtaining the Zap Plate.

How the Plates affect Arceus

Arceus has a total of 18 forms, including its base form (Normal-type). Its ability, Multitype, allows it to change its type to match whichever Plate it is holding.

The Plates also change the type of its Level 100 signature move: Judgement.

When changing forms, Arceus’s appearance will be altered slightly as well: its eyes, hooves, and the cross-like wheel around its abdomen will match the color of the Plate it is holding.

Arceus holding the Mind Plate.

In Pokémon ORAS, you can only naturally obtain Arceus through events and trading.

So unless you’re willing to use cheats to get Arceus, it may not be a practical choice for a Pokémon on your team in a typical playthrough.

But even if you can’t get your hands on an Arceus, the Plates are still decent held items that you can give to other Pokémon in your party for an easy power boost.

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