Was Arceus or Mew the First?
The answer to the question of whether Arceus or Mew was the first is complex, with the Pokémon universe suggesting that Arceus was the first being in existence, creating the universe and all Pokémon in its image, while Mew is considered the ancestor of all Pokémon, containing the DNA of all Pokémon, including Arceus. According to Pokémon lore, Arceus created the universe and then created Mew, making Arceus the first being in the Pokémon universe and Mew the first Pokémon on Earth.
Frequently Asked Questions
1. Is Arceus or Mew the First Pokémon?
The technical chain of events is that Mew was first, then Arceus eventually, who then corrected/altered the entire timeline as appropriate, making Arceus the first being in the Pokémon universe.
2. Who Came Before Arceus?
Unown is sometimes said to have existed before Arceus, guarding the Chaos before the universe and the Egg until it hatched, with Arceus being born from the Chaos itself.
3. Was Mew in the First Pokémon Game?
Mew was added to Pokémon Red and Blue by Game Freak programmer Shigeki Morimoto, but was ultimately left out for development and technical reasons.
4. What was the Very First Pokémon?
According to Ken Sugimori, the primary designer for the Pokémon games, Rhydon was the first Pokémon ever created.
5. What Type is Mewthree?
Mewthree is a dual-type Fire/Flying type Pokémon, with the same typing, base stats, and learn set as Moltres.
6. What is Mewthree?
Mewthree is a Pokémon that has never appeared in any game or anime episode, but is considered the second clone of Mew, technically not a real Pokémon but a transformed form of Red’s Clefairy.
7. Is Mew More Powerful than Arceus?
No, Mew is not more powerful than Arceus, with Arceus having base 120 stats compared to Mew’s base 100 stats.
8. Who Can Defeat Arceus?
The best Pokémon to defeat Arceus are Terrakion, Mega Blaziken, Keldeo, Lucario, Mega Rayquaza, and Conkeldurr.
9. Who Would Win, Arceus or Mew?
Arceus would win, as it is the creator of the Pokémon universe and has the power to manipulate the timeline and existence itself.
10. Did Arceus Create Lugia?
Yes, Lugia was created by Arceus to control the birds, and Ho-oh was created as an attacker to the Johto region.
11. Does Mew Contain Arceus DNA?
Yes, Mew contains all the DNA of all Pokémon, including Arceus, as it is the ancestor of all Pokémon.
12. Who is Stronger, Arceus or Goku?
Arceus is stronger, as it has indefinitely powerful abilities and can manipulate the Pokémon universe, while Goku has limited power.
13. Is Ditto a Failed Mew?
It’s possible that Ditto was originally intended to be a failed Mew clone, but the idea was scrapped during development, with Ditto being able to copy the appearance and moves of any Pokémon.
14. Can a Mew Evolve?
No, Mew does not evolve into any other Pokémon, as it is a unique and powerful Mythical Pokémon.
15. Is Mew a Female Pokémon?
No, Mew is a genderless Pokémon, as most legendary Pokémon are, except for a few exceptions like Latias and Latios.