Although do not explicitly state how the Loyal Three are resurrected in, the surrounding events do offer some intriguing clues. As Legendaries, the Loyal Three are major figures among the Pokémon newly added in this DLC, but their appearance is as strange as it is impactful. And although more answers may be forthcoming when releases, for now there is still much mystery surrounding the Loyal Three of Kitakami.
The Loyal Three are believed by the people of Kitakami to be benevolent protectors who were killed defending them from the dreaded oni, Ogerpon. In reality, of course, things are not so simple; except for the three being killed by Ogerpon, the true situation is almost entirely reversed. However, the events of lead to these three villainous Pokémon reviving in dramatic fashion, prompting questions about how this could be possible. The lore of many Ghost-types is proof that death is not necessarily the end for Pokémon, but the Loyal Three are clearly not Ghosts. Some other factor is involved in their rising from the grave.
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never properly explains why the Loyal Three come back to life, but the sequence of events that precedes the resurrection carries some significant implications. First, at the Crystal Pool, Carmine relates a strange legend that people are able to meet the dead there, and Briar subsequently confirms that the lake is full of Tera Crystals. Then, Kieran punches the Loyal Three’s monument after being defeated once again. Notably, he does this while in possession of the Teal Mask, which incorporates Tera Crystals into its design. The fact that this happens immediately before the Loyal Three revive, while not explicitly stated,
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