Who is the canonically strongest Pokémon?

Canonically, Arceus is the strongest Pokémon, often called the "Pokémon God" for creating the universe, with powers to control other legendaries and change its own type. While other Pokémon like Mega Mewtwo X/Y, Mega Rayquaza, and Ultra Necrozma boast immense power and potential, Arceus sits at the top of lore due to its foundational role in creation.
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Who are the strongest Pokémon canonically?

Arceus, Mewtwo, & More: 10 Most Powerful Legendary Pokemon
  1. Arceus. Arceus is, without a doubt, the most powerful Legendary Pokémon.
  2. Mewtwo. The Psychic type Pokémon Mewtwo is a man-made, genetically enhanced version of the Mythical Pokémon Mew. ...
  3. Giratina. ...
  4. Dialga. ...
  5. Palkia. ...
  6. Rayquaza. ...
  7. Groudon. ...
  8. Kyogre. ...
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What is the #1 strongest Pokémon?

Arceus. By far the most naturally powerful Legendary Pokémon, with 720 points, Arceus is the closest thing the Poké-world has to a God - and as such, has powers you won't find with any other. These include Multitype, allowing it to change forms at will, telepathy, and the ability to control other Legendary Pokémon.
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How strong is Arceus in Lore?

In Pokémon lore, Arceus is the supreme creator deity, considered the "God" of the Pokémon universe, responsible for shaping the world and bringing forth time, space, and matter using its thousand arms after hatching from an egg in the void. Its power is portrayed as absolute and unmatched, creating the Creation Trio (Dialga, Palkia, Giratina) and Lake Guardians, and capable of manipulating time and existence itself, making it lore-wise the strongest Pokémon, even if its in-game representations are limited by gameplay mechanics.
 
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How strong is Zygarde in Lore?

In lore, Zygarde is an immensely powerful "Order Pokémon," the ecosystem's guardian, capable of assembling its cells into forms that rival or surpass other planet-level legendaries like Xerneas and Yveltal, especially its 100% Complete Forme, which is described as a galaxy-level threat that maintains natural balance and can overcome world-ending dangers. Its power scales dramatically with its form, from its 10% (dog-like), 50% (serpentine), to its full 100% (giant mecha-like) state, making it a fundamental force of nature. 
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Is Arceus stronger than Zygarde?

While both are incredibly powerful, Arceus is generally considered stronger than Zygarde 100% Forme, mainly due to Arceus's perfect, balanced stats (720 total) and typing flexibility with the Multitype ability, whereas Zygarde 100% has slightly lower stats (708 total) and a fixed Dragon/Ground type, making it vulnerable to Ice, despite its massive HP. Lore-wise, Arceus is the creator god, placing it above most, though Ultra Necrozma rivals it. 
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What if Yveltal dies?

If Yveltal "dies," it's actually its natural life cycle ending: it absorbs the life force from everything around it, causing widespread death and destruction, then transforms into a cocoon to sleep for 1,000 years before being reborn, acting as a force of destruction to enable new life, like a grim counterpart to Xerneas. In the games, when you defeat it in battle, it just "faints," but in lore, its end of life is a cataclysmic event. 
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What Pokémon is literally god?

Arceus is the closest Pokémon equivalent to God with a capital G, having created the universe followed by the Creation Trio (Dialga, Palkia, Giratina) to govern the universal laws of reality.
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Is necrozma stronger than Arceus?

It's a close debate, but Arceus is generally considered more powerful lore-wise as the creator god, but Ultra Necrozma has higher stats and can dominate in battle, especially with its Dragon/Psychic typing and high offenses, though Arceus's type-changing ability offers versatility to counter. In games, Ultra Necrozma's raw stats (especially Attack/Sp. Atk) are higher, but its reliance on a Z-Crystal limits it, while Arceus's perfect 120 stats across the board and Multitype ability make it adaptable.
 
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What is the #1 weakest Pokémon?

The weakest rare Pokémon is Cosmog. It's a psychic-type Legendary Pokémon with the same base stat total as Magikarp. Cosmog is the ultimate useless specimen with no damaging moves and only knows Splash and Teleport.
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Who is the weakest legendary?

The title of "weakest legendary" often goes to Cosmog, due to its extremely low base stats (BST 200) and limited moves (Splash, Teleport) before evolving into the much stronger Solgaleo/Lunala. Other contenders include Uxie (outclassed by Cresselia) and sometimes Regigigas (crippled by its Slow Start ability), depending on whether "weak" means low stats or poor competitive viability despite high stats, according to users on Pokemon forums and databases.
 
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What is the rarest Pokemon?

The "rarest" Pokémon is subjective, but often points to Mew (due to its mythical status and scarcity) or extremely limited event Pokémon like certain Unowns (Unown Q) or shiny event Pokémon, with the Trainer-Deck A Machamp card being one of the rarest physical items, alongside specific prototype Pokémon cards like the Wizards of the Coast Blastoise, with only a couple ever made, making them virtually unobtainable. In-game rarity also shifts with events, but mythicals and specific event-exclusive shinies (like Armored Mewtwo in Go) often top lists.
 
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What are the 4 cursed Pokémon?

The treasures found their way into Paldea after the greedy king of the region purchased them from a merchant from the East. But the negative emotions from the king's desires would "awaken" the treasures, transforming them into four powerful Pokémon: Chi-yu, Wo-chen, Chein-Pao, and Ting-lu.
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Who is stronger than Arceus?

While Arceus is the creator god in Pokémon lore, several Pokémon are considered stronger in-game or by lore, including Mega Rayquaza, Primal Groudon/Kyogre, and especially Ultra Necrozma, who is said to have given light to the multiverse, surpassing Arceus's single-universe creation. Other contenders are Eternamax Eternatus (highest stats) and powerful Creation Trio members like Dialga and Giratina, with strength often depending on whether you're talking lore, stats, or competitive battle, notes GameFAQs.
 
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Who created Mewtwo?

Mewtwo was created by Dr. Fuji, a scientist funded by Team Rocket leader Giovanni, who wanted a powerful Pokémon weapon, while Fuji aimed to clone his deceased daughter, Amber. This research involved splicing Mew's DNA, resulting in the artificial Pokémon, but the conflicting goals and the trauma of losing the clones led Mewtwo to reject its creators and escape, becoming a legendary figure in the games and anime.
 
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Who is stronger, Zygarde or Arceus?

While both are incredibly powerful, Arceus is generally considered stronger than Zygarde 100% Forme, mainly due to Arceus's perfect, balanced stats (720 total) and typing flexibility with the Multitype ability, whereas Zygarde 100% has slightly lower stats (708 total) and a fixed Dragon/Ground type, making it vulnerable to Ice, despite its massive HP. Lore-wise, Arceus is the creator god, placing it above most, though Ultra Necrozma rivals it. 
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Is Necrozma a god?

Yes, Necrozma is widely considered a god-like being in the Pokémon world, often called the "Blinding One," as it was a benevolent entity that traveled dimensions sharing its infinite light, forming Z-Crystals and powering life, but became twisted and malevolent after being tortured and stripped of its light by humans. While not officially "the" God like Arceus, its original form was a cosmic source of light and life energy, making it divine in function and power within its own sphere, especially in its Ultra Burst form.
 
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Is Arceus the god of all Pokémon?

Yes, Arceus is widely considered the god or creator of the Pokémon world, known as the "Alpha Pokémon," said to have emerged from an egg to shape the universe and create other legendary Pokémon like Dialga, Palkia, and Giratina to govern time, space, and antimatter. While some lore suggests it's a powerful legendary rather than a literal divine being, mythology consistently portrays Arceus as the original, supreme entity responsible for all creation.
 
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Who is the no. 1 Pokémon?

Pokémon #1 in the National Pokédex is Bulbasaur, the Grass/Poison-type starter Pokémon from the Kanto region, known for its bulb on its back that grows as it evolves. It's the first of the original 151 Pokémon, followed by Ivysaur (#2) and Venusaur (#3).
 
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Is Mew a god?

No, Mew is not officially a god; it's considered the ancestor of all Pokémon, containing the genetic code for most, while Arceus is the actual "God" Pokémon, credited with creating the universe and all Pokémon, including Mew. Fans debate if Mew's ability to learn all moves makes it god-like, but lore positions Arceus as the ultimate creator, with Mew as a primordial, rare ancestor that predates many others.
 
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Is Arceus better than Mewtwo?

In lore, Arceus is generally considered stronger as the creator of the Pokémon universe, while Mega Mewtwo has higher base stats, making it a tough contender in gameplay; it's a classic "creator god vs. ultimate weapon" debate, but Arceus's ability to change types (like becoming Ghost to resist Psychic) often gives it the edge in strategic matchups. 
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Has Ash ever caught a legendary?

No, Ash Ketchum has never officially caught a Legendary Pokémon in the main series anime; however, he did catch and train Meltan, which evolved into the Mythical Pokémon Melmetal, and he befriended and worked alongside Mythical Pokémon like Magearna and Ultra Beasts like Naganadel, showcasing his ability to bond with powerful Pokémon without capturing them. 
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Is Yveltal actually evil?

Yveltal isn't inherently "evil" but acts as a natural force of destruction, balancing Xerneas's life-giving power; it absorbs life energy to sustain itself and enter a cocoon when its cycle ends, a necessary, albeit destructive, part of the world's life-and-death cycle, not motivated by malice but by instinct and duty. Its Dark typing and association with death lead many to see it as villainous, but it's more a force of nature than a malevolent being. 
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