The universe of Pocket Monsters is vast, filled with secrets and intriguing facts that many fans might not be aware of. In this article, we delve into 20 fascinating Pokémon facts that will surprise and delight even the most dedicated trainers.
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 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. If Spoink stops jumping, its heart will cease to beat.
Anime or game?
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Many fans might think the Pokémon anime came first, but it was actually released in 1997, a year after the first game. The anime was based on the game, and slight design adjustments were made for the creatures in subsequent games.
Popularity
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Pokémon games are incredibly popular worldwide. For instance, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, released in 2014 for the Nintendo 3DS, sold 10.5 million copies. Their predecessors, Pokémon X and Y, sold 13.9 million copies in 2012. These games are often released in pairs, featuring different sets of Pokémon.
A Pokémon that changes gender
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Azurill is a unique Pokémon with the 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 negative emotions like anger and jealousy. It's a discarded soft toy that seeks revenge on the one who threw it away, accumulating these emotions for later use.
Pink delicacy
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Pokémon aren't just for battling; some are considered delicacies. In the earliest game versions, Slowpoke tails were highly valued and considered a gourmet treat.
No deaths
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In the Pokémon universe, battles never result in death. They continue until a Pokémon faints or its trainer surrenders.
Capumon
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Originally named Capsule Monsters, the creators later changed it to Pokémon, short for 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, sometimes stealing those who mistake it for an ordinary balloon. However, it avoids heavy children and flees if played with too roughly.
A fact about Cubone
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Cubone's eerie family history involves wearing the skull of its deceased mother as a mask. It howls in sorrow during a full moon, and its cries cause the skull to vibrate, emitting a mournful sound.
A fact about Yamask
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Yamask, a Ghost-type Pokémon, was once human and retains memories of its past life. It wears a mask that can take control when worn, causing it to cry for ancient civilizations.
A bit about Satoshi Tajiri
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Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon, was inspired by his childhood love for collecting bugs. His passion shifted to video games in the 70s, leading to the creation of Pokémon, creatures that 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, which can speak human language to tell ancient legends, and Meowth from Team Rocket, the only one of its kind able to speak human language.
Society and rituals
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Many Pokémon live in societies with rituals that hold religious significance. Clefairy worship the moon and the Moon Stone, while Quagsire have a moon-related competition. Bulbasaur has a complex society with a secret evolution ceremony in a "Mystery Garden."
The oldest sport
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Pokémon battles have been a sport for centuries, as evidenced by the Winner's Cup from a shipwreck, displayed in a museum. These competitions may have influenced real-life sports like the Olympic Games.
Arcanine and its legendary status
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Arcanine was initially planned to be a legendary Pokémon, but this idea was abandoned. It was tested in an animated episode but never made it to the legendary status in the game.
The rarest type
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Despite newer types like Steel and Dark, the Ice type, present since the beginning, remains the rarest.
Pokémon GO
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The popularity of Pokémon GO led businesses to capitalize on it. Some U.S. restaurants and chains put up signs allowing only paying customers to catch Pokémon on their premises.
A fact about Phantump
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Phantump is the spirit of a lost child reborn in a forest stump. It uses its human-like voice to lure adults deeper 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 joyful and the somber aspects of these creatures' lives.
