20 interesting facts about Pokémon

The universe of Pokémon is filled with fascinating lore and secrets, and in this article, we'll uncover 20 intriguing facts about these beloved creatures that you may not know.

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, with its adorable yet quirky appearance, relies on its spring-like tail to move. Interestingly, when Spoink jumps, its heart beats faster due to the impact. If it stops jumping, its heart will cease to beat.

Anime or game? Popularity

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Many believe the Pokémon anime predates the games, but the first game was released in 1996, a year before the anime debuted in 1997. The anime was inspired by the game, with slight modifications to the Pokémon's appearances, which influenced subsequent games.

Popularity

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Pokémon games consistently rank among the world's most popular. For instance, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire for the Nintendo 3DS sold 10.5 million copies worldwide upon release in 2014, while Pokémon X and Y, released in 2012, sold 13.9 million copies. Notably, Pokémon games are often released in pairs, each with unique sets of creatures.

A Pokémon that changes gender

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Azurill is unique in the Pokémon universe for its ability to change 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 emotions like anger and jealousy. It originated as a discarded soft toy, now seeking revenge on the one who abandoned it.

Pink delicacy

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While Pokémon are known for battling, some are also considered culinary delicacies. In early game versions, Slowpoke tails were highly valued and seen as a gourmet treat.

No deaths

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

Capumon

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Originally named "Capsule Monsters," the series was later renamed to Pokémon, derived from "Pocket Monsters."

A fact about Drifloon

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Drifloon, a Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, is composed of many souls. It seeks children for companionship, sometimes luring them away by being mistaken for a regular balloon. It dislikes rough play and avoids heavy children.

Also read: The 15 Ugliest Pokémon

A fact about Cubone

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Cubone's eerie backstory involves wearing its mother's skull as a mask, never revealing its face. It howls mournfully at the full moon, reminiscing about its mother, and the skull vibrates with a sorrowful sound when it cries.

A fact about Yamask

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Yamask, another Ghost-type, was once human and retains memories of its past life. It wears a mask that, when donned, allows its former personality to take control, often leading to moments of sorrow as it recalls ancient times.

A bit about Satoshi Tajiri

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Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon, was inspired by his childhood passion for collecting bugs. In Tokyo during the 70s, he shifted his focus to video games, eventually creating the fictional creatures known as Pokémon.

Pokémon are intelligent beings

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Pokémon exhibit remarkable intelligence, capable of understanding human speech and communicating among themselves. Notably, Gastly and Meowth from Team Rocket can speak human languages, showcasing their unique abilities.

Society and rituals

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Many Pokémon live in societies with rituals. Clefairy worship the moon and use Moon Stones for evolution, while Quagsire engage in moon-related competitions. Bulbasaur have a complex society with a secret evolution ceremony in the "Mystery Garden."

The oldest sport

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Pokémon battles have been a sport for centuries, as evidenced by artifacts like the ancient Winner’s Cup, hinting at the tradition's deep roots and potential parallels to the Olympic Games.

Arcanine and its legendary status

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Arcanine was initially considered for a legendary status within the series, but this idea was ultimately abandoned by the creators.

The rarest type

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Despite the introduction of newer types like Steel and Dark, the Ice type remains the rarest in the Pokémon world.

Pokémon GO

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The popularity of Pokémon GO led to businesses placing signs to restrict Pokémon catching to paying customers only.

A fact about Phantump

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Phantump originates from the spirit of a lost child that possesses a stump. It uses its human-like voice to lure adults into the forest, causing them to get lost.

These 20 intriguing facts about Pokémon highlight the depth and complexity of this beloved universe, showcasing both the joyful and somber aspects of these creatures' lives.