20 Fascinating Pokémon Facts Revealed

The world of Pokémon is filled with mysteries and fascinating details that many fans might not know. Here, we delve into 20 intriguing facts about these beloved Pocket Monsters that are sure to surprise and captivate 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, the first Pokémon created wasn't Pikachu or Bulbasaur, but Rhydon. This surprising fact was shared by the creators, revealing that Rhydon was the initial character brought to life.

A fact about Spoink

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Spoink, the adorable yet peculiar Pokémon with a spring for legs, has a unique trait. When it jumps, the force of impact causes its heart to beat faster. If Spoink ever stops jumping, its heart would stop beating.

Anime or game?

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Many fans believe the Pokémon anime came first, but it actually debuted in 1997, a year after the initial game release. The anime was inspired by the game, leading to slight adjustments in Pokémon designs for future games.

Popularity

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Pokémon games rank among the world's most popular. For instance, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire for Nintendo 3DS sold 10.5 million copies worldwide in 2014, while Pokémon X and Y sold 13.9 million in 2012. These games are typically released in pairs with different Pokémon sets.

A Pokémon that changes gender

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Azurill is a unique Pokémon with the ability to change gender upon evolution. There's a 33% chance a female Azurill will evolve into a male.

An interesting fact about Banette

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Banette, a Ghost-type Pokémon, absorbs emotions like anger and jealousy. Originally a discarded soft toy, it seeks revenge on the person who abandoned it, accumulating these emotions for later use.

Pink delicacy

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Pokémon aren't just for battling; some are considered 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. Fighters only fall unconscious or trainers surrender, ensuring a no-death policy.

Capumon

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Before becoming Pokémon, these creatures were known as Capumon, derived from Capsule Monsters. The name was later changed to the more familiar 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, often mistaken for a regular balloon, but avoids heavy children and flees if played with too roughly.

A fact about Cubone

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Cubone's eerie backstory involves wearing its mother's skull as a mask. During a full moon, it howls in sorrow, reminiscing about its lost mother, and its cries create a mournful sound through the vibrating skull.

A fact about Yamask

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Yamask, another Ghost-type, was once human and retains memories of its past life. When wearing its mask, its former personality takes control, often leading to moments of melancholy reflection.

A bit about Satoshi Tajiri

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Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon, was fascinated by bugs in his youth. Later, his passion shifted to video games, leading to the creation of Pokémon, creatures people could catch, befriend, 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 and Team Rocket's Meowth, who can speak human languages.

Society and rituals

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Pokémon often live in societies with unique rituals. Clefairy worship the moon and use Moon Stones for evolution, while Quagsire have moon-related competitions, influencing nearby human cultures.

The oldest sport

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Pokémon battles and tournaments have been part of human culture for centuries, as evidenced by artifacts like the ancient Winner's Cup, suggesting a long history of these competitions.

Arcanine and its legendary status

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Arcanine was initially planned to be a legendary Pokémon, but this idea was tested and later abandoned by the creators.

The rarest type

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Surprisingly, the Ice type, one of the original types, is the rarest among all Pokémon 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 within their premises.

A fact about Phantump

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Phantump originates from the spirit of a lost child possessing a stump, using its human-like voice to lure adults deeper into the forest.

These 20 fascinating facts about Pokémon reveal the depth and complexity of this beloved universe, showcasing both its joyful and somber elements.