The universe of Pocket Monsters is vast and filled with secrets and fascinating details that many might not know. In this article, we delve into 20 intriguing Pokémon facts that will surprise and enlighten fans of the series.
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 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 due to the impact. If Spoink stops jumping, its heart will stop beating.
Anime or game?
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Many believe the Pokémon anime came before the games, but the first game was released a year before the anime in 1997. The anime was based on the game, and the Pokémon's appearance was 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 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 emotions like anger and jealousy. It's a discarded soft toy that seeks revenge on the person who threw it away, using the emotions it has absorbed.
Pink delicacy
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While many think Pokémon are just for battling, they can also be considered food. In the early games, Slowpoke tails were a valuable delicacy.
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, sometimes stealing them if they mistake it for a regular balloon. It avoids heavy children and flees 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 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 passionate about video games, eventually creating Pokémon, 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, which can speak human language and bring legends to life, 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 rituals. Clefairy worship the moon and the Moon Stone 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 an ancient artifact, the Winner’s Cup, displayed in a museum. This tradition may have inspired real-life competitions like the Olympics.
Arcanine and its legendary status
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Arcanine was initially planned to be a legendary Pokémon, but this idea was tested and ultimately abandoned in the game.
The rarest type
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Despite newer types like Steel and Dark, the Ice type, present since the beginning, is the rarest.
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 that died in the forest, reborn in a 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 complexity of this beloved universe, showcasing both the joy and the sorrow within it.
