20 interesting facts about Pokémon

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 pique your interest.

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 and 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, and if it stops jumping, its heart will stop beating.

Anime or game?

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Many fans might think the Pokémon anime came first, but it actually debuted in 1997, a year after the first game. 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 in 2014, while Pokémon X and Y sold 13.9 million in 2012. 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 for its ability to change gender. 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. Originally a discarded soft toy, it seeks revenge on the person who threw it away, using the emotions it has gathered.

Pink delicacy

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While many think of Pokémon solely as battle companions, they can also be considered food. In the early games, Slowpoke tails were a prized delicacy, fetching high prices.

No deaths

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In the Pokémon universe, battles never result in death. They end when a Pokémon faints or a trainer forfeits, ensuring no permanent harm comes to the creatures.

Capumon

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Before settling on "Pokémon," the creators considered the name "Capumon," derived from "Capsule Monsters." This early concept eventually evolved into the beloved "Pokémon."

A fact about Drifloon

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Drifloon, a Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, is made from gathered souls. It seeks children for company, often mistaken for a regular balloon. However, it avoids heavy children and flees if played with too roughly.

A fact about Cubone

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Cubone's backstory is haunting. It wears the skull of its deceased mother as a mask, and during a full moon, it howls in sorrow, reminded of her. The skull vibrates when Cubone cries, emitting a mournful sound.

A fact about Yamask

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Yamask, another Ghost-type, was once human and retains memories of its past life. When it wears its mask, its former personality takes over, and it sometimes cries for the lost 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 in Tokyo, leading to the creation of Pokémon, creatures that people could catch, befriend, and train for battles.

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 do so.

Society and rituals

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Many Pokémon live in societies with rituals that hold almost religious significance. Clefairy worship the moon and the Moon Stone for evolution, while Quagsire compete in a moon-related ritual that has influenced nearby human settlements. Bulbasaur's society has a complex hierarchy and a legendary evolution ceremony.

The oldest sport

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Pokémon battles have been a sport for hundreds of years, as evidenced by artifacts like the ancient Winner's Cup. This tradition, similar to the Olympic Games, may have roots stretching back thousands of years.

Arcanine and its legendary status

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Arcanine was initially planned to be a legendary Pokémon, and this idea was tested in an animated episode. However, it never achieved this status in the games, as the creators ultimately changed their plans.

The rarest type

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Despite newer types like Steel and Dark, the rarest Pokémon type is actually Ice, which has been part of the series since the beginning.

Pokémon GO

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The rapid popularity of Pokémon GO led some businesses to capitalize on it. For example, certain U.S. restaurants displayed signs allowing only paying customers to catch Pokémon on their premises.

A fact about Phantump

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

These 20 fascinating facts about Pokémon reveal the depth and complexity of this beloved universe. From the eerie origins of some Pokémon to the rich cultural rituals they engage in, there's always more to discover in the world of Pokémon.