The world of Pokémon is filled with fascinating secrets and intriguing details that many fans might not know. In this article, we delve into 20 captivating facts about Pokémon that are sure to surprise and delight 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, Pikachu or Bulbasaur weren't 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, and if it 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 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's a discarded toy that seeks revenge on the person who threw it away, using the emotions it has gathered.
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 "Capsule Monsters," or Capumon, before it was changed to "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 a regular 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 cries for the times of ancient civilizations.
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, where players could catch, befriend, and train these creatures.
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, which can speak human language to share ancient legends, and Meowth from Team Rocket, the only one of its kind to speak human language.
Society and rituals
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Many Pokémon live in societies with rituals that hold religious significance. Clefairy worship the moon and use Moon Stones 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 ancient artifacts like the Winner's Cup. This tradition may have inspired real-life competitions, possibly existing for thousands of years.
Arcanine and its legendary status
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Arcanine was initially planned to be a legendary Pokémon, but this idea was abandoned. It was tested in an animated episode but never became legendary in the games.
The rarest type
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Despite newer types like Steel and Dark, the Ice type, present since the beginning, is the rarest in the Pokémon world.
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 the spirit of a lost child reborn in a forest 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 richness of this beloved universe, showcasing both its joyful and somber aspects.
