20 Fascinating Pokémon Facts Revealed

The universe of Pocket Monsters is vast and filled with secrets and fascinating details that many might not know. In this article, we delve into 20 intriguing Pokémon facts that will surprise and enlighten fans of the series.

Table of Contents

• The first Pokémon wasn’t Pikachu
• A fact about Spoink
• Anime or game? Popularity
• A Pokémon that changes gender
• An interesting fact about Banette
• Pink delicacy
• No deaths
• Capumon
• A fact about Drifloon
• A fact about Cubone
• A fact about Yamask
• A bit about Satoshi Tajiri
• Pokémon are intelligent beings
• Society and rituals
• The oldest sport
• Arcanine and its legendary status
• The rarest type
• Pokémon GO
• A fact about Phantump

The first Pokémon wasn’t Pikachu

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Contrary to popular belief, Pikachu or Bulbasaur were not the first Pokémon created. The honor goes to Rhydon, as revealed by the creators themselves.

A fact about Spoink

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Spoink, the adorable Pokémon with a spring for legs, has a unique trait. Its heart beats faster with each jump due to the impact. If Spoink stops jumping, its heart will stop beating.

Anime or game?

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Many fans might think the anime came before the games, but the first Pokémon game was released a year before the anime in 1997. The anime was inspired by the game, and the Pokémon's designs were slightly adjusted for the subsequent games.

Popularity

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Pokémon games are incredibly popular worldwide. For instance, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire for the Nintendo 3DS sold 10.5 million copies, while Pokémon X and Y sold 13.9 million. These games are often released in pairs, each featuring different sets of Pokémon.

A Pokémon that changes gender

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Azurill is unique in the Pokémon world as it can change its gender upon evolution. A female Azurill has a 33% chance of evolving into a male.

An interesting fact about Banette

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Banette, a Ghost-type Pokémon, absorbs negative emotions like anger and jealousy. It was once a discarded toy that became obsessed with finding the person who threw it away to seek revenge.

Pink delicacy

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While Pokémon are known for battling, they also serve as food in the Pokémon world. Slowpoke tails, in particular, were considered a delicacy in the early games.

No deaths

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In the Pokémon universe, battles never result in death. They end when a Pokémon faints or a trainer surrenders.

Capumon

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The original name for Pokémon was "Capumon," derived from "Capsule Monsters." The name was later changed to "Pokémon," short for "Pocket Monsters."

A fact about Drifloon

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Drifloon, a Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, is made from many souls. It seeks children for company, often mistaken for an ordinary balloon, but it avoids heavy children and runs away if played with too roughly.

A fact about Cubone

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Cubone's mask is not a war trophy but the skull of its deceased mother. It howls in sorrow during a full moon, reminded of its mother, and its cries cause the skull to emit a mournful sound.

A fact about Yamask

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Yamask, a Ghost-type Pokémon, was once human and remembers its past life. When it wears its mask, its deceased personality takes control, and it sometimes cries for ancient civilizations.

A bit about Satoshi Tajiri

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Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon, was a young naturalist fascinated by bugs. In the 70s, he moved to Tokyo and became engrossed in video games, eventually creating the Pokémon concept.

Pokémon are intelligent beings

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Pokémon are highly intelligent, capable of understanding human speech and communicating with each other. Notable examples include Gastly, who can speak human language and bring legends to life, and Meowth from Team Rocket, the only Meowth able to speak human language.

Society and rituals

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Many Pokémon live in societies with rituals. Clefairy worship the moon and the Moon Stone for evolution, while Quagsire compete in a moon-related ritual that influences nearby human settlements. Bulbasaur has a complex society with a secret evolution ceremony.

The oldest sport

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Pokémon battles have been a sport for hundreds of years, as evidenced by an ancient artifact, the Winner’s Cup, displayed in a museum. This tradition may have roots in events similar to the Olympic Games.

Arcanine and its legendary status

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Arcanine was initially planned to be a legendary Pokémon, but this idea was tested in an animated episode and later abandoned in the games.

The rarest type

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Despite newer types like Steel and Dark, the Ice type remains the rarest, having been part of the series since its inception.

Pokémon GO

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The popularity of Pokémon GO led some businesses to place signs restricting Pokémon catching to paying customers only.

A fact about Phantump

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Phantump is born when a lost child's spirit possesses a stump in the forest. It uses its human-like voice to lure adults deeper into the woods, causing them to get lost.

These 20 facts about Pokémon reveal the depth and complexity of this beloved universe, showcasing both the joy and the sorrow within it.