Arceus can change its type to match any of the 18 Pokémon types:
* Normal
* Fire
* Water
* Grass
* Electric
* Ice
* Fighting
* Poison
* Ground
* Flying
* Psychic
* Bug
* Rock
* Ghost
* Dragon
* Dark
* Steel
* Fairy
This concept of Arceus being the "Alpha" and having the power to change type emphasizes its role as the creator and ultimate being in the Pokémon universe.