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This has to do with the ability to use all moves.
Mew
This one is quick. Almost every Pokedex entry mentions how it can use any move.
Needless to say, that's a lot of entries, even down to the latest game. Mew has been shown to be the ancestor of all Pokémon in the manga, and the Pokedex is treated as a reliable source here. Also, in Pokémon GO, which is canon due to Let's Go!, Mew has the most possible moves, with 15 fast attacks and 25 charged attacks.
"But Cal, the Pokedex is referring to being able to learn every TM, TR, HM, and tutor moves!"
Game mechanics. Mew can only learn so many moves via level up. Imagine having to comb though like, 8 moves at once because your Mew reaches level 24, only to have to do it again at level 29. Furthermore, the Pokedex says all moves and techniques. Moves like Scratch or Confusion aren't in its levelup moves, and it's not any of those listed above.
"But Cal, it could be referring to how Mew can use all moves through Transform/Metronome!"
Unfounded leap in logic. No Pokedex entry talks about its transform story abilities and Pokémon more known for using Metronome, like Clefairy or Togepi, don't bring up the same factor.
"But Cal, there are some tutor moves Mew can't learn!"
Correct. Mew can't learn the Starter exclusive moves and can't learn Draco Meteor. But that's because they're newly created moves, created by man to be taught to Pokémon. The Starter exclusive moves were created by the old woman Ultima (she doesn't have a name in the games, only the manga). I don't have the quote on me, but if someone wants, I'll link gameplay with the scene later. Given that this happens during Red's story, which is the first to happen chronologically, it's reasonable to assume that the other tutors of the moves learned it from her.
Draco Meteor is no different. Or at least it shouldn't be. This move is first taught by Wilma, who iirc is Cynthia's grandmother, after she mentions how she learned the move back when she lived in a city full of powerful Dragon Tamers. It's quite reasonable that she mastered the move during her prime when she lived in that city.
The only exceptions are the Legendary exclusive moves. I have no reasonings there. Though I do a theory. The tutors don't know that Mew can use every move. Mew's a mirage. Nobody knows what Mew even looks like except for devout researchers and the lucky S.O.B. who befriended it. So why would they think this random cat Pokémon can learn a move only exclusive to one or two Pokémon that definitely aren't Mew? Of course, this is just a theory.
"Well, smart guy. What moves can't Mew use?"
Simple. We already acknowledged that Mew can't use moves that were recently created by man without Transform or Metronome. Which means it can't use the Porygon line's Conversions, Mewtwo's Psystrike, Genesect's Techno Blast, etc. should be off limits. Furthermore, it shouldn't get moves that are exclusive to Pokémon that predate it (so no to Arceus's Judgement, Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent, Regigigas's Crush Grip, etc.) or Pokémon that aren't from earth (so no to Deoxys's Psycho Boost, Jirachi's Doom Desire, Solgaleo's Sunsteel Strike, etc.). At least without Transform or Metronome. Every other move should be fair game.
Arceus
We've already been over the whole song and dance about Arceus knowing every move. It was accepted, then removed.
"Cal, what was the old logic?"
It was based on a scene in the manga where Arceus is spamming move after move while switching plates, using moves that gameplay-wise, it should have no business learning. Coupled with him having created all the types, I jumped to the conclusion that Arceus can just use any move it wants with all plates.
And yes, it is stated that all types are byproducts of the plates.
"The powers of Plates are shared among Pokémon."
"Cal, what new do you bring to the table?"
Honestly, not much. It's a lot less solid than Mew. It's on top of the old thing, it's based on the awareness. Arceus being inside every person and Pokémon.
The quote seems to imply that even all people and Pokémon are parts of Arceus, being made of his presence, for lack of a better word.
And if every Pokémon is simply a part of Arceus, then it serves to say that Arceus should have their abilities, like how he does with the CT and LT.
Mew
This one is quick. Almost every Pokedex entry mentions how it can use any move.
| Its DNA is said to contain the genetic codes of all Pokémon, so it can use all kinds of techniques. | ||
~ Silver Pokedex Entry |
| Mew is said to possess the genetic composition of all Pokémon. It is capable of making itself invisible at will, so it entirely avoids notice even if it approaches people. | ||
~ Ruby/Sapphire Pokedex Entry |
| Because it can use all kinds of moves, many scientists believe Mew to be the ancestor of Pokémon. | ||
~ Diamond/Pearl/Platinum Pokedex Entry |
| Because it is able to use every move, there are many scientists who believe that it is the ancestor of all Pokémon. | ||
~ Black/White Pokedex Entry |
| It's very intelligent and can use an incredible variety of moves. Many believe that all other Pokémon are descendants of this one | ||
~ Sword Pokedex Entry |
"But Cal, the Pokedex is referring to being able to learn every TM, TR, HM, and tutor moves!"
Game mechanics. Mew can only learn so many moves via level up. Imagine having to comb though like, 8 moves at once because your Mew reaches level 24, only to have to do it again at level 29. Furthermore, the Pokedex says all moves and techniques. Moves like Scratch or Confusion aren't in its levelup moves, and it's not any of those listed above.
"But Cal, it could be referring to how Mew can use all moves through Transform/Metronome!"
Unfounded leap in logic. No Pokedex entry talks about its transform story abilities and Pokémon more known for using Metronome, like Clefairy or Togepi, don't bring up the same factor.
"But Cal, there are some tutor moves Mew can't learn!"
Correct. Mew can't learn the Starter exclusive moves and can't learn Draco Meteor. But that's because they're newly created moves, created by man to be taught to Pokémon. The Starter exclusive moves were created by the old woman Ultima (she doesn't have a name in the games, only the manga). I don't have the quote on me, but if someone wants, I'll link gameplay with the scene later. Given that this happens during Red's story, which is the first to happen chronologically, it's reasonable to assume that the other tutors of the moves learned it from her.
Draco Meteor is no different. Or at least it shouldn't be. This move is first taught by Wilma, who iirc is Cynthia's grandmother, after she mentions how she learned the move back when she lived in a city full of powerful Dragon Tamers. It's quite reasonable that she mastered the move during her prime when she lived in that city.
The only exceptions are the Legendary exclusive moves. I have no reasonings there. Though I do a theory. The tutors don't know that Mew can use every move. Mew's a mirage. Nobody knows what Mew even looks like except for devout researchers and the lucky S.O.B. who befriended it. So why would they think this random cat Pokémon can learn a move only exclusive to one or two Pokémon that definitely aren't Mew? Of course, this is just a theory.
"Well, smart guy. What moves can't Mew use?"
Simple. We already acknowledged that Mew can't use moves that were recently created by man without Transform or Metronome. Which means it can't use the Porygon line's Conversions, Mewtwo's Psystrike, Genesect's Techno Blast, etc. should be off limits. Furthermore, it shouldn't get moves that are exclusive to Pokémon that predate it (so no to Arceus's Judgement, Rayquaza's Dragon Ascent, Regigigas's Crush Grip, etc.) or Pokémon that aren't from earth (so no to Deoxys's Psycho Boost, Jirachi's Doom Desire, Solgaleo's Sunsteel Strike, etc.). At least without Transform or Metronome. Every other move should be fair game.
Arceus
We've already been over the whole song and dance about Arceus knowing every move. It was accepted, then removed.
"Cal, what was the old logic?"
It was based on a scene in the manga where Arceus is spamming move after move while switching plates, using moves that gameplay-wise, it should have no business learning. Coupled with him having created all the types, I jumped to the conclusion that Arceus can just use any move it wants with all plates.
And yes, it is stated that all types are byproducts of the plates.
"The powers of Plates are shared among Pokémon."
"Cal, what new do you bring to the table?"
Honestly, not much. It's a lot less solid than Mew. It's on top of the old thing, it's based on the awareness. Arceus being inside every person and Pokémon.
| When that spirit came to be, there followed awareness about the world. Within the newborn spirit, time and space were intertwined as one. People and Pokémon, too, were but the same presence. | ||
~ Arceus Researcher |
And if every Pokémon is simply a part of Arceus, then it serves to say that Arceus should have their abilities, like how he does with the CT and LT.
