With the number of Legendary and Mythical Pokémon in existence, the fanbase has for years theorized about how Legendary Pokémon function within a broader scheme of lore, creation, and determining how the timelines and storylines of core series games are connected. Including themes of folklore, religion, and history, this episode focuses on constructing a timeline detailing the origins of Legendary Pokémon, their impact on the world, and the many dynamics and connections between Legendary and Mythical Pokémon within a mythological scheme. 

Timestamps:

01:03 - Defining Relations between Legendary Pokémon

> 02:13 - Precedents on Legendary Pokémon Timelines

> 05:10 - Key Themes for the Timeline

10:37 - Recapping Creator Pokémon

25:03 - Chapter 1: Origins

35:30 - Chapter 2: Formation

48:10 - Chapter 3: Cultivation

1:06:30 - Chapter 4: Intervention

1:22:52 - Conclusion + What happens next?

Links/Resources:

- Legendary Pokémon 

> Arceus

> Dialga

> Palkia

> Giratina

> The Lake Guardians

- Mythical Pokémon 

- Kami

The Lore Research Lab Reference Episodes

(Creator's Note: All theories expressed in this episode are subject to change. Some content in this episode deals with religions and myths in the real world; all research discussing such information is explained and described solely from a scholarly perspective. I do not claim ownership over the products, sources, and images that come from this game; images have been taken from my own copy of Pokémon Legends: Arceus and are solely being used for entertainment purposes.)