Masterverse: Morphology of Pokemon

Pokémon: Pocket Monsters

History
The first Pokémon that came into being was Arceus, the "Alpha Pokémon" also known as the "Original One". Shortly after, instead of making the Creation Dragons like her other counterparts, she created the Goliaths to help protect the Earth in its infant years. Following the birth of Giratina, Dialga, Palkia, Mesprit, Uxie and Azelf, several other Legendary Pokémon were born. The Mew began helping seed Pokémon life around the world, some of which would be the fossil Pokémon that became extinct due to events such as the fight between the Groudon and the Kyorge and an apocalyptic event known as the Great Cataclysm. Some 100,000 years before the present, the first humans "Appeared", and forged the first bonds between man Pocket Monster at that time. While the relationship between humans and Pokémon were peaceful for the most part, there were cases where humans enslaved Pokémon as labor or Pokémon would attack and prey on humans for various unprovoked reasons. Come modern times Pokémon and human relations are as close as they have ever been with the friendship between the two species being mutually beneficial to each other. Pokémon are most commonly seen with humans during their journeys of becoming Pokémon Trainers which is considered a rite of passage for both species. For Pokémon, the innate desire to go on a journey with a human is just as wanted as a human going on a journey with a Pokémon.

Intelligence
Pokémon are considered intelligent or "Semi-Sapient" beings, for the most part non of them are on the same level as humans with the exception of Legendary species, as having great power warrants sentience for fair judgement in using said power. While Pokémon like Metagross and Lucario can understand complex problems and situations, things like morality and higher brain functions that would allow them to live as equals to humans in their society elude them. They can understand human speech in what moves they order them to use.

Structure
Pokémon in nature live within their own ecosystems and habitats depending on their species. When it comes to reproducing they will seek out those who share the same egg groups and will only be attracted to Pokémon of said egg groups, this can be due to certain pheromones or characteristics that they seek in a mate. Also while Pokémon like Gardevoir and Sylveon can great show great affection to humans they cannot look at them as romantic partners or mates. Power in the Pokémon world is a major factor as most species respect or follows the strongest member. When it comes to Legendary Pokémon they fear and respect Legendary species most of all, they also understand the role they play in their world and will follow them as such.

Legendary Pokémon
The "Alpha Species" of the Pokémon world, Legendary Pokémon are a race that have been revered by both Pokémon and humans for their great powers and deeds in myth and Legend. Legendary Pokémon are as sentient and self aware as humans and understand the role they play in keeping the balance of Earth intact. Legendaries are for the most part morally sound and good natured, even when it comes to more intimidating and violent species like Heatran and Darkrai who are misunderstood by humans. Each species of Legendary Pokémon are represented by a "Prime", these Prime Legendaries and selected by a vote and become part of the "League of Legends", an special group of Legendries who are lead by Arceus in dealing with world threats.

Powers and Abilities
Pokémon do not use or have magical powers, but manipulate and use the elements to their discretion. The average Pokémon is dangerous depending on what species it is. In that case of a full team of maxed out Pokémon they have enough firepower to level a small city, a well trained Pokémon could even beat a powerful Legendary Pokémon if guided well.