20 interesting facts about Pokémon

The world of Pokémon is brimming with secrets and fascinating details often overlooked. This article unveils 20 intriguing Pokémon facts you might find captivating.

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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Many assume Pikachu or Bulbasaur was the first Pokémon created, but the truth is surprising. The creators revealed Rhydon was the very first character designed.

A Fact About Spoink

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Spoink's adorable yet unusual design—a spring instead of legs—holds a fascinating secret. Each jump increases its heart rate due to the impact. Stopping its jumps stops its heart.

Anime or Game?

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Contrary to popular belief, the Pokémon video game predates the anime. The games launched in 1996, with the anime following in 1997. The anime's design influenced subsequent game iterations.

Popularity

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Pokémon games are global phenomena. Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire (2014) sold 10.5 million copies, while Pokémon X/Y (2012) reached 13.9 million—demonstrating the enduring popularity of these paired releases.

A Pokémon That Changes Gender

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Azurill possesses the unique ability to change gender. A female Azurill has a 33% chance of evolving into a male, highlighting the game's intriguing mechanics.

An Interesting Fact About Banette

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Banette, a Ghost-type Pokémon, absorbs negative emotions like anger and resentment. While this might seem beneficial, it uses these absorbed emotions for its own purposes, driven by its vengeful past as a discarded toy.

Pink Delicacy

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Beyond battling, Pokémon serve as a food source. In early games, Slowpoke tails were highly valuable and considered a culinary delicacy.

No Deaths

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Surprisingly, no one dies in the Pokémon universe. Battles end with unconsciousness or trainer surrender, avoiding fatal consequences.

Capumon

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"Pokémon" wasn't the original name; it was "Capumon," short for "Capsule Monsters," reflecting the early concept of the game.

A Fact About Drifloon

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Drifloon, a Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, is formed from gathered souls. Its body expands as it collects more, exploding with a screech when full. It targets children for companionship, preferring lighter ones.

A Fact About Cubone

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Cubone's tragic backstory adds a somber element. Its mask is its deceased mother's skull, and its cries during full moons echo its grief.

A Fact About Yamask

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Yamask, a Ghost-type Pokémon, was once human and retains memories of its past life. Wearing its mask unleashes its deceased personality, sometimes causing it to mourn its former existence.

A Bit About Satoshi Tajiri

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Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri's childhood passion for insect collecting and later video games heavily influenced the series' core concept.

Pokémon Are Intelligent Beings

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Many Pokémon understand human speech and communicate amongst themselves. Gastly and Team Rocket's Meowth are notable exceptions, capable of speaking human languages.

Society and Rituals

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Pokémon exhibit complex social structures and rituals. Clefairy's moon worship and Quagsire's full moon games illustrate this, influencing even nearby human settlements.

The Oldest Sport

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Pokémon trainer battles have a long history, hinted at by centuries-old artifacts like the Winner's Cup, suggesting a tradition potentially dating back millennia.

Arcanine and Its Legendary Status

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Arcanine was initially planned as a key Pokémon, even featured in an anime episode, but ultimately wasn't designated a legendary Pokémon in the games.

The Rarest Type

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Despite newer types, the Ice type remains the rarest in the Pokémon world.

Pokémon GO

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The popularity of Pokémon GO led to businesses using in-game locations for promotions, often requiring purchases to participate in gameplay.

A Fact About Phantump

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Phantump's origin is rooted in tragedy: a lost child's spirit inhabiting a tree stump, luring adults into the forest with its human-like cries.

These 20 facts offer a glimpse into the captivating, sometimes unsettling, world of Pokémon, showcasing its depth and intriguing details.