Arceus Is Secretly 3 Legendary Pokémon Designs Combined
A Pokémon fan recently revealed that the design of the Alpha Pokémon Arceus actually borrows from three other Legendaries. The mythic and powerful Normal-type was first introduced to the franchise in Pokémon Diamond and Pearl, which launched back in 2006. The recently-released Pokémon Legends: Arceus features the titular Legendary in a major role, too, demonstrating the pocket monster's continued importance to the franchise.
The multi-media Pokémon franchise first kicked off back in 1996, and since then it has continued to expand through the release of new video games, animated series, films, trading cards and more. The beloved monster collection series has managed to survive into the modern day, and effective monster designs have played a key role in that continued relevance. Classic pocket monsters like Pikachu, Charizard, Mewtwo and Jigglypuff have all become staples of pop culture, and their simple yet effective designs are responsible. The original 151 Pokémon are particularly emblematic of the entire franchise, and the real-life origins of Eevee's design help to illustrate why these classic creatures are so timeless.
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As reported by Centro LEAKS on Twitter, the design of the Legendary Pokémon Arceus also has an unexpected origin. The majestic creature is said to be the master of the Legendary creation trio, which is made up of Dialga, Palkia and Giratina. Investigating this connection, Twitter user soodramd discovered that Arceus' design pulls various elements from the origin forms of the three creation trio figures. Dialga and Palkia's quadruped lower halves, Dialga's head design, Palkia's ringed body structure and Giratina's neck and tail
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