The universe of Pocket Monsters is vast, filled with secrets and intriguing details that many might not know. In this article, we delve into 20 fascinating Pokémon facts that might surprise you.

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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While many might assume that Pikachu or Bulbasaur was the first Pokémon created, the truth is surprising. The very first Pokémon character ever created was Rhydon.

A fact about Spoink

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Spoink, the seemingly cute Pokémon with a spring for legs, has a unique trait. When Spoink jumps, its heart beats faster due to the impact. If it stops jumping, its heart will stop beating.

Anime or game?

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It's a common misconception that the Pokémon anime came before the games. However, the anime debuted in 1997, a year after the first game was released. The anime was based on the game, not vice versa, and the Pokémon designs were adjusted in subsequent games to match the anime's style.

Popularity

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Pokémon games rank among the world's most popular. For instance, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, released in 2014 for the Nintendo 3DS, sold 10.5 million copies worldwide. The previous title, Pokémon X and Y, released in 2012, sold 13.9 million copies. Notably, Pokémon games are often released in pairs, each featuring different sets of Pokémon.

A Pokémon that changes gender

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Azurill is a unique Pokémon that 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, jealousy, and resentment. Originally a discarded soft toy, Banette seeks revenge on the person who threw it away, using the accumulated emotions.

Pink delicacy

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While Pokémon are often seen as battle companions, they also serve as food in some contexts. In the early games, Slowpoke tails were considered a valuable delicacy.

No deaths

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In the Pokémon universe, battles never result in death. Fights end when a Pokémon faints or a trainer surrenders.

Capumon

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The original name for Pokémon was "Capumon," derived from "Capsule Monsters." The name was later changed to "Pokémon," derived from "Pocket Monsters."

A fact about Drifloon

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Drifloon, a Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, is made from many souls. It seeks children to keep it company, sometimes leading them astray as they mistake it for an ordinary balloon. Drifloon avoids heavy children and quickly flees if played with too roughly.

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A fact about Cubone

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Cubone's backstory is haunting. It wears the skull of its deceased mother as a mask, and during a full moon, it howls in sorrow, reminded of its mother. The skull vibrates when Cubone cries, producing a mournful sound.

A fact about Yamask

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Yamask, another Ghost-type Pokémon, was once a human and remembers its past life. When wearing its mask, it becomes possessed by its former self and sometimes cries while looking at it, reminiscing about ancient civilizations.

A bit about Satoshi Tajiri

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Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon, was an avid bug collector in his youth. In the 1970s, he moved to Tokyo and became passionate about video games, eventually creating Pokémon, where people could catch and train creatures for battles.

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 and bring legends to life, and Meowth from Team Rocket, the only Meowth known to speak human language.

Society and rituals

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Many Pokémon live in societies and engage in rituals with religious significance. Clefairy worship the moon and use Moon Stones for evolution, while Quagsire has a moon-related ritual of throwing objects. Bulbasaur's society has a complex hierarchy and a legendary evolution ceremony.

The oldest sport

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Pokémon battles have been a sport for centuries, as evidenced by ancient artifacts like the Winner's Cup, mentioned in episode 15 of season 2. This tradition may have influenced the modern Olympic Games.

Arcanine and its legendary status

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Arcanine was initially planned to be a legendary Pokémon, and this idea was tested in an animated episode. However, it never became legendary in the games.

The rarest type

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Contrary to what one might expect, the rarest Pokémon type is Ice, which has been present since the series' inception.

Pokémon GO

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The popularity of Pokémon GO led some businesses to capitalize on it. For example, some U.S. restaurants displayed signs allowing only paying customers to catch Pokémon on their premises.

A fact about Phantump

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Phantump is born when a lost child's spirit possesses a stump in the forest. It uses its human-like voice to lure adults deeper into the woods, causing them to get lost.

These 20 fascinating facts about Pokémon reveal the depth and complexity of this beloved universe. From the surprising origins of the first Pokémon to the eerie tales of some creatures, the world of Pokémon continues to captivate and intrigue fans worldwide.