Space

Three other fundamental dimensions of our world are conglomerated in an aspect called space. Space is the domain where physical beings and matter exist. Barring physical and other limitations, we move around freely and do our business in it. We are here because this is our space.

It is thus also fitting that in the Pokémon world there is a supreme embodiment of space in the form of the Pokémon Palkia. Palkia is the titan of space and to some extent is also able to control space. Spacial Rend is Palkia's characteristic way of dealing damage, and lots of it, with the increased chance for a critical hit. In some cases Palkia can even use Spacial Rend to warp space itself and change where people end up and what things look like. Palkia too is not to be contested on its authority over space.

Our control of space is unlike that of Palkia; we can't (and perhaps don't want to) put people and things in different spaces, at least not all the time. However, we can make use of space, arranging it to look as neat as possible. In the games, Palkia too is held in reverence as a legendary Pokémon. Respect for Palkia logically translates to respect for space itself; we should put things in their proper spaces and not intrude on improper spaces. By doing so, we also honor space.

Space is where we are; its power is to provide a place for everything we have and do, something that also needs to be respected. Palkia perfectly encapsulates these spirits in relation to space. It is with hope that we continue to have the power to manage our space and respect it in the process.