The Cataclysm

“The time has come! The humans…must accept my judgment!”
The Cataclysm is an event that precedes the current timeline of the game by an unknown amount of years.
After centuries of humankind's misuse of Pokémon and the world he created, Arceus eradicated all humans and severely reduced the influence of all legendary Pokémon.
Ever since the Cataclysm, Pokémon have started forming rescue guilds to govern themselves in lieu of protections the legendaries can no longer provide.
Humankind has left behind notions of their society which Pokémon have adapted to their own style. They've also left behind ruins and some artifacts of old technology.
Another effect of the removal of humans is that over time, Pokémon began exhibiting unusual breeding habits and self-experimentation, which has led to a wide array of hybrids to come into existence.
Category:Major Events