The Sinnoh region ofPokemonhas been quite the focus for the franchise as of late. WithBrilliant DiamondandShining Pearlremastering theDiamondandPearl Pokemongames, turning the 2D landscape into a 3D experience, andPokemon Legends: Arceussending players to the Sinnoh region before it was called the Sinnoh region.Pokemon Legends: Arceusthough sought to do more than just show off ahistorical version of the Sinnoh region. Instead, it has brought new mysteries toPokemonfans while answering some old questions on the lore.
Of course, withPokemonfocusing again on the Gen 4 region that cannot come without a focus on the Gen 4 legendaryPokemon. BothDialga and Palkia received different designsfor the Hisui region, which is the old name for Sinnoh, though perhaps the greatest focus is placed on the titular Arceus, which is believed by many to be a god among thePokemonuniverse. While Arceus' true status is shrouded in mystery, there has been perhaps one annoying detail about the Pokemon that has kept fans wondering for over a decade.
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Name pronunciations are difficult at the best of times. Often, Pokemon names are rarely given official ways to pronounce them, and end up with people having different pronunciations they’re willing to defend to the death. Now though, thanks to aPokemonbook, the legendary Arceus may have put the debate around its name to bed. Considering the way the name is spelled, manyPokemonfans wonder whether the c in Arceus is a hard c (making the pronunciation “Ark-ee-us”) or a soft c (Ar-see-us).
According to thePokemonbook, Arceus is indeed pronounced “Ark-ee-us,” which has left a clear division in thePokemononline community between those who have been proven right and wrong. As this is an official source, there is little room for debate now, though that’s not something that will stop the internet believing what it wants. One Reddit commenter pointed out an interesting detail about Arceus' name though, stating the pronunciation may have been clear to see in Gen 7. TheType NullPokemonseen in Gen 7 is able to use an ability known as the RKS System, which may be a nod to Arceus.
There’s plenty ofsecrets to be found in the names ofPokemon, as often the creatures are either inspired by another creature, legend, or object. With nearly 900 Pokemon to catch though, players will likely quickly move on from the Arceus debate and find another Pokemon name to mispronounce.
