These plates are held items that can be given to Pokémon that was introduced in Generation IV. There is a plate for every type. All of the plates power-up moves of that specific type, and you can also give Arceus the plate to change its type. Depending on which plate Arceus is holding, the move Judgment changes type.
In Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, and Platinum, you may find these mystical plates Underground or in Amity Square if you talk to your Pokémon once in a while. You can also find one of each around Sinnoh with an inscription about the creation of Pokémon.
In Pokémon HeartGold and SoulSilver, they can be received by interacting with the S.S. Aqua captain.
In Pokémon Black and White, every plate can be found in the Abyssal Ruins, with the exception of the Draco and Splash Plate. The Draco Plate and Splash Plate can be given in Route 13 by speaking to a Trainer in a building.
In Pokémon X and Pokémon Y, the plates can be found in various places around the Kalos region.
In the movie Pokémon: Arceus and the Jewel of Life, Arceus combined the Zap, Earth, Meadow, Draco and Splash Plates as he made the Jewel of Life for Damos.
In the fourth part of the Arceus Chronicles, Team Galactic tries to use Arceus' Flame Plate in attempt to bring back Cyrus. Arceus use his Water Plate to become the Water-type Pokémon to protect the Heatran as well retaking its Flame Plate.
Plates
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Draco Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Dragon-type moves. |
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Dread Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Dark-type moves. |
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Earth Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ground-type moves. |
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Fist Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Fighting-type moves. |
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Flame Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Fire-type moves. |
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Icicle Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ice-type moves. |
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Insect Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Bug-type moves. |
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Iron Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Steel-type moves. |
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Meadow Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Grass-type moves. |
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Mind Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Psychic-type moves. |
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Pixie Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Fairy-type moves. |
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Sky Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of -type moves. |
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Splash Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Water-type moves. |
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Spooky Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Ghost-type moves. |
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Stone Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Rock-type moves. |
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Toxic Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Poison-type moves. |
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Zap Plate | 
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An item to be held by a Pokémon. It is a stone tablet that boosts the power of Electric-type moves. |
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