Marvels of modern science, they have different typings than ordinary members of their species, and learn an entirely different set of moves. Animalistic Abomination: Delta Pokémon.Ancient Order of Protectors: The Timeless, trainers taken from across time and space by Arceus and granted immortality to serve as protectors of Arceus's Crystal, an artifact of limitless power.It's later revealed that the Crystal was an artifact created by Arceus and guarded by an Ancient Order of Protectors, and even when broken into pieces, each piece has enough power for Arceus, Giratina and Regigigas to become Primal.
As a result, it's pointed out that these former cultists learned nothing and just turned around and joined a new cult later on.