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Introduction
Pokémon Legends: Arceus is a game that takes players back to the ancient past of the Sinnoh region, where they encounter many mysteries and secrets. One of these mysteries is the identity and role of Volo, a member of the Ginkgo Guild who assists the player throughout their journey. Volo bears a striking resemblance to Cynthia, the champion of Sinnoh in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl. Is this a coincidence, or is there a deeper connection between them? In this article, we will explore the possible relationship between Volo and Cynthia, and what it means for the story of Pokémon Legends: Arceus.
Volo’s Appearance and Personality
Volo is a young man with blonde hair that covers his left eye, gray eyes, and a scar on his right cheek. He wears a brown coat with fur trim, a green scarf, brown pants, and brown boots. He also carries a backpack with various items and tools. He is a member of the Ginkgo Guild, a group of merchants who travel around Hisui and trade goods and information with the locals. Volo is friendly and helpful to the player, offering them advice, items, and battles. He is also very curious and eager to learn more about the history and mythology of Hisui, especially the Noble Pokémon and the Temple of Sinnoh.
Volo’s appearance is very similar to Cynthia’s, who also has blonde hair that covers her left eye, gray eyes, and a scar on her right cheek. She wears a black coat with fur trim, a black scarf, black pants, and black boots. She also carries a backpack with various items and tools. She is the champion of Sinnoh, a powerful trainer who specializes in using diverse types of Pokémon. She is also an archeologist who studies the ancient ruins and legends of Sinnoh, especially the Creation Trio and the Spear Pillar.
Volo’s Pokémon Team
Volo is a skilled trainer who uses various types of Pokémon in battle. He first challenges the player with his Togepi , which he later evolves into Togekiss . He also uses Spiritomb , Garchomp , Roserade , Lucario , and Giratina . He obtains Giratina after stealing it from Kamado , the leader of Jubilife Village who tries to use the Red Chain to control Dialga or Palkia . Volo believes that Giratina is the true ruler of Hisui and wants to use its power for his own purposes.
Volo’s Pokémon team is almost identical to Cynthia’s in Pokémon Platinum , where she also uses Togekiss , Spiritomb , Garchomp , Roserade , Lucario , and Milotic . She does not use Giratina , but she does encounter it at the Distortion World , where she helps the player stop Cyrus from destroying the world with its power. She respects Giratina as one of the creators of Sinnoh and does not try to capture or control it.
Volo’s Ancestry and Motives
Volo’s ancestry is never explicitly revealed in Pokémon Legends: Arceus , but there are several hints that suggest he is related to Cynthia. The most obvious one is his physical resemblance to her, which could indicate that they share some common genes. Another hint is his title as “The Researcher of Myths”, which is also how Cynthia refers to herself in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl . This could imply that they have a similar interest in studying the ancient lore of Sinnoh. A third hint is his connection to Cogita , a descendant of the Celestica people who teaches Volo about Hisui’s mythology. Cogita lives in Celestic Town , which is also where Cynthia’s grandmother lives in Pokémon Diamond, Pearl, Platinum, Brilliant Diamond, and Shining Pearl . This could suggest that Cogita is an ancestor of Cynthia’s grandmother, and thus Volo is an ancestor of Cynthia.
Volo’s motives are more complex than they appear at first glance. He initially seems to be a friendly ally to the player, but he later reveals his true intentions when he steals Giratina from Kamado . He claims that he wants to use Giratina’s power to protect Hisui from outsiders who would exploit its resources and harm its people. However, he also shows signs of greed and arrogance, as he believes that he alone can understand Giratina’s will and that he deserves to rule over Hisui as its king. He also disregards the balance between nature and civilization that Hisui strives for, as he wants to unleash Giratina’s power without regard for the consequences. He ultimately becomes corrupted by Giratina’s influence and tries to destroy the player and the Temple of Sinnoh.
Conclusion
Volo is a mysterious and intriguing character in Pokémon Legends: Arceus , who has a strong resemblance and connection to Cynthia, the champion of Sinnoh. He is likely to be an ancestor of Cynthia, who inherited his appearance, personality, and interest in Sinnoh’s history and mythology. However, he also differs from Cynthia in his actions and goals, as he tries to use Giratina’s power for his own benefit and against the player’s wishes. He is a complex villain who challenges the player’s views on Hisui and its legends. He is also a reminder that history is not always as it seems, and that the past can have a lasting impact on the present and the future.
