Since Pokey got trapped in the Absolute Safe capsule, it would be impossible for Ness to have his adventure. If Ness' adventure never happened, he wouldn't have gone to Lucas' time period, since he wouldn't be under Giygas' influence. It would cause a time paradox.
So MOTHER3 takes place after Earthbound.
So MOTHER3 takes place after Earthbound.
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