20 interesting facts about Pokémon

The universe of Pocket Monsters is vast and brimming with secrets and fascinating details that many might not be aware of. In this article, we delve into 20 intriguing Pokémon facts that will surprise and enlighten you about this beloved franchise.

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 creators revealed that Rhydon was the first character ever designed for the franchise.

A fact about Spoink

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Spoink, the adorable Pokémon with a spring instead of legs, has a unique characteristic. Its heart beats faster with each jump, and if Spoink stops jumping, its heart will stop beating.

Anime or game? Popularity

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Many believe the Pokémon anime predates the games, but the first Pokémon game was released in 1996, a year before the anime debuted in 1997. The anime was inspired by the game, with slight design adjustments made for the creatures in subsequent games.

Popularity

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Pokémon games are some of the most popular in the world. For instance, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire for Nintendo 3DS sold 10.5 million copies worldwide, while Pokémon X and Y sold 13.9 million. These games are often released in pairs, each featuring different sets of creatures.

A Pokémon that changes gender

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Azurill is a unique Pokémon with the ability to change gender. There's a 33% chance that 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, jealousy, and resentment. It was once a discarded soft toy that became obsessed with seeking revenge on the one who threw it away.

Pink delicacy

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While Pokémon are known for battling, they can also be considered a food source. In the early versions of the game, Slowpoke tails were a valuable delicacy.

No deaths

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In the Pokémon universe, no one dies. Battles end when a Pokémon falls unconscious or its trainer surrenders, but never result in death.

Capumon

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Before becoming Pokémon, these creatures were known as Capumon, derived from Capsule Monsters. The name was later changed to Pokémon, short for Pocket Monsters.

A fact about Drifloon

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Drifloon, a Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, is made from many souls and seeks children for company, sometimes mistaken for an ordinary balloon. It avoids heavy children and flees when 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. During a full moon, Cubone howls in sorrow, reminded of its mother, and the skull vibrates, emitting a mournful sound when the Pokémon cries.

A fact about Yamask

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Yamask, a Ghost-type Pokémon, was once a human and retains memories of its past life. When wearing its mask, its deceased personality takes over, and it sometimes cries while looking at the mask, reminiscing about 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—fictional creatures that people could catch, befriend, and train for battles.

Pokémon are intelligent beings

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Pokémon are intelligent enough to understand human speech and communicate with each other. Notable examples include Gastly, who brings ancient legends to life, and Meowth from Team Rocket, the only one of its kind capable of speaking human language.

Society and rituals

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Pokémon societies are complex, with rituals and hierarchies. Clefairy worship the moon and Moon Stone for evolution, while Quagsire compete in moon-related games. Bulbasaur's society even holds a secret evolution ceremony in a "Mystery Garden."

The oldest sport

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Pokémon battles have been a sport for hundreds of years, as evidenced by an ancient Winner's Cup in a museum. These tournaments might have influenced the real-life Olympic Games, with traditions varying by region.

Arcanine and its legendary status

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

The rarest type

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Contrary to newer types like Steel or Dark, the rarest Pokémon type is Ice, which has been part of the franchise since the beginning.

Pokémon GO

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

A fact about Phantump

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Phantump originates from a lost child's spirit that possessed a stump. With a human-like voice, it lures adults deeper into the forest, causing them to get lost.

These were 20 intriguing facts about Pokémon. They showcase the depth and richness of the Pokémon universe, revealing both the joyful and the somber aspects of these fascinating creatures.