The world of Pokémon is full of fascinating secrets and lesser-known facts that add depth to its rich universe. In this article, we delve into 20 intriguing Pokémon facts that might surprise you.
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, neither Pikachu nor Bulbasaur was the first Pokémon created. The honor goes to Rhydon, a fact that might surprise many fans.
A fact about Spoink
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Spoink, the adorable Pokémon with a spring instead of legs, has a unique trait. Its heart beats faster with each jump, and if Spoink ever stops jumping, its heart will stop beating.
Anime or game?
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Many assume the Pokémon anime came before the games, but the first game was released in 1996, a year before the anime in 1997. The anime was based on the game, with slight adjustments to the Pokémon's appearance.
Popularity
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Pokémon games are incredibly popular worldwide. For instance, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire sold 10.5 million copies in 2014, while Pokémon X and Y sold 13.9 million in 2012. Notably, Pokémon games are often released in pairs with different sets of creatures.
A Pokémon that changes gender
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Azurill, the Pokémon capable of changing its gender, has a unique ability. 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 emotions like anger and resentment. Originally a discarded soft toy, it seeks revenge on the one who abandoned it, fueled by the emotions it has gathered.
Pink delicacy
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While many think of Pokémon solely as battle companions, some are also considered delicacies. In the early games, Slowpoke tails were highly valued and considered a gourmet treat.
No deaths
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In the Pokémon universe, battles never result in death. Fights continue until a Pokémon is knocked out or its trainer surrenders.
Capumon
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The original name for Pokémon was "Capumon," derived from Capsule Monsters. It was later changed to "Pokémon," meaning Pocket Monsters.
A fact about Drifloon
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Drifloon, a Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, is made from gathered souls. It seeks children for company, sometimes mistakenly taken for a regular balloon, but it avoids heavy children who might play 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. During a full moon, Cubone howls in sorrow, reminded of its mother.
A fact about Yamask
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Yamask, a Ghost-type Pokémon, was once human and retains memories of its past life. When it wears its mask, its former personality takes control.
A bit about Satoshi Tajiri
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Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon, was a young naturalist fascinated by bugs. His passion later shifted to video games, leading to the creation of Pokémon, fictional creatures that people could catch and train.
Pokémon are intelligent beings
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Pokémon are highly intelligent, capable of understanding human speech and communicating with each other. Notable exceptions include Gastly, who can speak human language to tell legends, and Meowth, the only one of its kind to speak human language.
Society and rituals
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Many Pokémon live in societies with complex rituals. Clefairy worship the moon and use Moon Stones for evolution, while Quagsire engage in moon-related competitions. Bulbasaur has a hierarchical society with a legendary evolution ceremony.
The oldest sport
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Pokémon battles have been a tradition for hundreds of years, as evidenced by ancient artifacts like the Winner's Cup. These competitions may have influenced the real-life Olympic Games.
Arcanine and its legendary status
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Arcanine was initially intended to be a legendary Pokémon, but this concept was abandoned in the final game, despite being tested in an animated episode.
The rarest type
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Contrary to what one might expect, the Ice type is the rarest, despite being one of the original types.
Pokémon GO
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The popularity of Pokémon GO led some businesses to capitalize on it by restricting Pokémon catching to paying customers only.
A fact about Phantump
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Phantump originates from the spirit of a lost child possessing a stump. It uses its human-like voice to lure adults deeper into the forest, causing them to get lost.
These 20 facts about Pokémon reveal the depth and complexity of the Pokémon universe, showcasing both the joy and the sorrow within it.
