What’s after Arceus?

What’s After Arceus?

Pokémon fans are constantly eager to know what comes next after encountering the powerful and magnificent Arceus. This article explores the potential answers to that question, from the games to the community’s own speculations and theories. With multiple games in the franchise offering different experiences and gameplay mechanics, this article aims to demystify the world beyond the magnificent Arceus.

The Post-Arceus World in Games

After completing the main quest and obtaining the elusive Arceus in games such as Pokémon Legends: Arceus, players may wonder what comes next. The answer lies within the games themselves, where post-credits scenarios, DLC packs, and secret missions offer alternative paths.

The Endings in Pokémon Legends: Arceus

Pokémon Legends: Arceus features two ending scenarios. The first is a normal, conclusive ending, which revolves around restoring the planet’s balance by collecting fossil fragments. The second scenario involves visiting the Hisui Market after saving the planet, where sheath rewards and items become available, including a rare hisuian Pokedex that helps discover more about Pokémon of the region. A secret mission on the Pokedex can unlock bonus content.

Post-Campaign Adventures

Some games, such as Pokémon Brilliant Diamond and Shining Pearl, offer extended post-campaign scenarios, allowing players to explore the world further.

• In Brilliant Diamond, for instance, obtaining save data from previous Pokémon titles enables Darkrai’s emergence. Once Darkrai arrives, a mission to catch and defeat this elusive Pokémon unfolds, granting special rewards and a different ending scenario.
• Similarly, other Pokémon titles offer DLCs and storylines that can keep players immersed in the world after reaching the final mission.

The Future of the Pokémon Universe

While games in the franchise already offer extended storytelling, speculation has always been fueled by player theories and rumors regarding future sequels and spin-offs.

In-Game Hintings

A closer examination of Arceus itself might hold keys to what lies ahead.

Normal Type Strengths and Weakeness

Arceus has no typical weaknesses or resistances as its type is Normal-type, giving it a neutral, versatile place in battle situations.

• Strong against: Ghost/Dragon Type Pokémon
• Weak to: Fighting/Rock Type Pokémon
• Has no immunities or special weaknesses

A future iteration could introduce a mythical counterpart to further strengthen the bond with its surroundings.

Potential Antagonist: Mew?

This iconic Pokémon has, at some point, been recognized as the true god of the Pokéball. The legend states Mew, not Arceus, is the original species and is even older than Dialga.

Possible Contenders to Arceus: Mew and Others

Type-Exclusive Regional Variants

Some game variations allow for exclusive regions with Pokémon different from the standard counterparts. The list below shows exclusive type-regions for certain creatures.

Possible candidates to replace or counterbalance Arceus’ capabilities, especially against Mew?

• Some of these alternatives have exclusive forms or variations that further increase diversity.

Hisuian Pokémon Evolution

A series of alternate evolution forms of ancient Pokémon in a unique Hisuian setting will create new strengths and weaknesses against the main Pokémon forces.

• Possible new contenders emerge or change shape.

Crossovers and Team-Up Challenges

When multiple regions share common legends or shared events come together, interesting dynamics emerge in-game interactions.

Crossovers, for example:

• Between Alolan/Dex species, we would have seen potential encounters between Psychic-Electric and Fire/Bug-Dex types against Water types.

• Unique Crossovers: Alola x Hoenn, Indigo-leaf

Forums discussions have highlighted numerous instances, further supporting theories connecting regional phenomena, including shared encounters with wild Pokémon and trainers to enhance strength, as discussed.

As players delve deeper, so too may the mystery of Arceus’s destiny, opening up for a realm of new Pokémon Legends, battles, and exploratory possibilities for Arceus-related tales or other regional variant storylines.