The universe of Pocket Monsters is expansive and filled with intriguing secrets that many fans might not know. In this article, we delve into 20 fascinating Pokémon facts that are sure to captivate both new and seasoned fans.
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, neither Pikachu nor Bulbasaur was the first Pokémon created. The honor goes to Rhydon, as revealed by the creators.
A fact about Spoink
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Spoink, the adorable Pokémon with a spring for legs, has a unique physiology. Its heart beats faster with each jump, and if it stops bouncing, its heart will stop too.
Anime or game? Popularity
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Many assume the Pokémon anime predates the game, but the first game actually launched in 1996, a year before the anime debuted in 1997. The anime influenced subsequent game designs due to slight variations in Pokémon appearances.
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, while Pokémon X and Y sold 13.9 million. Notably, Pokémon games are released in pairs, each featuring different sets of creatures.
A Pokémon that changes gender
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Azurill, a unique Pokémon, can change 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 negative emotions like anger and jealousy. Originally a discarded plush toy, it seeks revenge on the one who abandoned it.
Pink delicacy
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While Pokémon are known for battling, they also serve as food in some contexts. In early games, Slowpoke tails were prized as a delicacy and fetched high prices.
No deaths
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In the Pokémon universe, battles never result in death. Fighters only faint or their trainers surrender.
Capumon
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Originally named Capsule Monsters, or Capumon, the series was later rebranded to Pokémon, derived from Pocket Monsters.
A fact about Drifloon
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Drifloon, a Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, is made from souls and expands as it collects more. It seeks children to keep it company, often mistaken for regular balloons.
A fact about Cubone
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Cubone's backstory is haunting. It wears its mother's skull as a mask, and during a full moon, it howls in sorrow, reminiscing about its mother.
A fact about Yamask
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Yamask, once human, remembers its past life. When wearing its mask, its former personality takes over, and it mourns its lost civilization.
A bit about Satoshi Tajiri
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Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon, was a young naturalist fascinated by bugs. In Tokyo, he transitioned his passion to video games, 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 share legends, and Meowth from Team Rocket, the only one of its kind to master human speech.
Society and rituals
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Pokémon societies are complex, with rituals akin to religious practices. Clefairy worship the moon and the Moon Stone for evolution, while Quagsire engage in moon-related competitions. Bulbasaur's society features a secret evolution ceremony.
The oldest sport
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Pokémon battles have been a sport for centuries, as evidenced by an ancient artifact, the Winner's Cup, found in a museum. This suggests that Pokémon tournaments may be as old as, or even older than, the Olympic Games.
Arcanine and its legendary status
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Arcanine was initially considered for a legendary role in the series, even featured in an animated episode. However, it never achieved that status in the games.
The rarest type
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Despite newer types like Steel and Dark, the Ice type, present from the beginning, remains the rarest.
Pokémon GO
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The popularity of Pokémon GO led businesses to capitalize on the trend. Some U.S. establishments restricted Pokémon catching to paying customers only.
A fact about Phantump
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Phantump originates from the spirit of a lost child possessing a stump. It uses its human-like voice to lure adults into the forest, causing them to get lost.
These 20 intriguing facts about Pokémon reveal the depth and complexity of this beloved universe, showcasing both the joy and the sorrow within it.
