Pokémon Legends: Arceus Lore The Game Doesn't Tell You (But Should)

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Although Pokémon Legends: Arceus is one of the most lore-heavy Pokémon games ever released, the open-world RPG also leaves some of these story elements completely unexplained. Set in the ancient past, Pokémon Legends has players surveying the Hisui region and its Pokémon in order to create what will eventually become the Diamond and Pearl Pokédex. Because the Sinnoh origin tale is the oldest game on the Pokémon franchise's timeline, the RPG was able to touch on series lore never tackled before in previous Generation titles.

Throughout Pokémon Legends: Arceus, the game weaves these exciting lore elements into the world as the story progresses. In between creating the Hisui Pokédex and building up Jubilife Village, players are introduced to the ancestors of various beloved characters throughout the Pokémon franchise including many NPCs from Diamond and Pearl. The open-world title also includes some interesting revelations, such as the origins of Pokémon Centers, Poké Balls, and Sinnoh'sGhost-type Spiritomb.

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Despite the ambitious themes in Pokémon Legends: Arceus though, some players felt disappointed by the RPG's heavy focus on gameplay over its story, especially when compared to Pokémon Sword and Shield's narrative-driven campaign. While Pokémon Legends: Arceus does introduce some incredible lore set pieces, the open-world title also sets up many of these moments without diving further into them. Below is a list of the Pokémon Legends: Arceus lore that isn't explained but should have been.

At the very beginning ofPokémon Legends: Arceus players are greeted by Professor Laventon after waking up on Prelude Beach. At first, the game doesn't seem to address much