Pokemon Legends: Arceus’ Pokedex Entries Tell The Best Stories

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The Pokedex is a Pokemon staple. We all know that catching ‘em all is the point of Pokemon, and how would we remember which critters we’ve seen without a trusty pocket computer to store all that information? What? Use a notepad and pen? Pfft.

That’s exactly what the Pokedex is in Pokemon Legends: Arceus. It’s just a big red notebook for you to quickly jot down how many Splashes you’ve seen Magikarp use as you’re running for your life away from the Alpha Gyarados that spotted you. But Professor Laventon adds a personal touch to each entry you complete: his thoughts about the Pokemon you’ve battled, captured, and recorded.

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I first became aware of Laventon’s additions when a tweet suggested he confirmed that Pachirisu and Pikachu are genetically related. The Pachirisu ‘dex entry reads: “A species related to the Pikachu line. Though Pachirisu is a calm Pokémon, it still presents a danger should one touch its electrified tail or cheeks.” Does this confirm that the Pikachu clones are all regional variants of each other? No. It confirms that Professor Laventon is a dumbass.

I like the guy, he’s nice enough. But this is a man who thinks that Pokemon shrink down of their own accord to fit inside Poke Balls, not that the carefully crafted steam-powered devices are capable of doing the shrinking. However, his handwritten Pokedex entries don’t only show us how rudimentary the Hisuian understanding of Pokemon is, they also add a slice of fun and personality into what can be dull and overly-scientific in the far future.

Most entries into the Hisuian Pokedex are punctuated with “I believe,” or “I think,” when it comes to the Professor’s analysis. He’s using a