20 Fascinating Pokémon Facts Revealed

The universe of Pokémon is filled with fascinating secrets and intriguing details that many fans may not know about. Here are 20 captivating facts about these beloved Pocket Monsters 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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While many might think Pikachu or Bulbasaur was the first Pokémon created, the truth is surprising. The very first Pokémon character ever created was Rhydon.

A fact about Spoink

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Spoink, the seemingly adorable Pokémon with a spring for legs, has a unique trait. When Spoink jumps, the impact causes its heart to beat faster. If it stops jumping, its heart will stop beating.

Anime or game?

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Contrary to popular belief, the Pokémon anime did not come before the games. The anime was released in 1997, a year after the first game. The cartoon was based on the game, and the Pokémon's appearance in the anime influenced the design in subsequent games.

Popularity

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Pokémon games are incredibly popular worldwide. For instance, Pokémon Omega Ruby/Pokémon Alpha Sapphire for Nintendo 3DS, released in 2014, sold 10.5 million copies, while Pokémon X/Y, released in 2012, sold 13.9 million. These games are often released in pairs, featuring different sets of creatures.

A Pokémon that changes gender

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In the Pokémon universe, Azurill has a unique 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 emotions like anger, jealousy, and resentment. It's a discarded soft toy that became obsessed with finding the person who threw it away to seek revenge.

Pink delicacy

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While many think of Pokémon as battle companions, they can also be food. In the earliest versions of the game, Slowpoke tails were considered a delicacy and fetched a high price.

No deaths

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In the Pokémon universe, battles never result in death. They continue until one fighter is knocked out or the 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, which stands for Pocket Monsters.

A fact about Drifloon

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Drifloon, a Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, is made from many souls and expands as it collects more. It seeks children for company and can steal them if mistaken for an ordinary balloon, though it avoids heavy children.

A fact about Cubone

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Cubone's story is eerie; it wears a mask made from its mother's skull. During a full moon, it howls in sorrow, reminded of its mother. When it cries, the skull vibrates, emitting 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 wearing 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 world of Pokémon.

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, which can speak human language to tell ancient legends, and Meowth from Team Rocket, the only one of its kind to speak human language.

Society and rituals

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Pokémon often live in societies with complex rituals. Clefairy worship the moon and use Moon Stones for evolution. Quagsire has a moon-related ritual of tossing objects, influencing nearby human settlements. Bulbasaur's society has a secret evolution ceremony in a "Mystery Garden."

The oldest sport

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Pokémon battles and tournaments have been part of human civilization for centuries. An artifact from a museum, the Winner's Cup, suggests these competitions might have inspired the modern Olympics.

Arcanine and its legendary status

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Arcanine was initially planned to be the key Pokémon of the series, but it never achieved legendary status in the games, despite being tested in an animated episode.

The rarest type

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Contrary to what one might expect, the rarest Pokémon type is Ice, which has been part of the series since the beginning.

Pokémon GO

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The popularity of Pokémon GO led some businesses, like restaurants in the U.S., to put up signs restricting Pokémon catching to paying customers only.

A fact about Phantump

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Phantump is formed when a lost child's spirit possesses a stump. It uses a 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 this enchanting universe. From the surprising origins of the first Pokémon to the eerie stories behind some of the creatures, there's always more to discover in the world of Pokémon.