The world of Pocket Monsters is brimming with secrets and fascinating details that many fans might not be aware of. In this article, we dive into 20 intriguing Pokémon facts that are sure to capture your interest.

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 and Bulbasaur weren't the first Pokémon created. The honor goes to Rhydon, the very first character designed by the creators.

A fact about Spoink

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Spoink, the adorable Pokémon with a spring instead of 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 assume the Pokémon anime came first, but the game actually preceded it. The anime debuted in 1997, a year after the first game was released. The designs in the anime influenced the subsequent games.

Popularity

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Pokémon games are incredibly popular worldwide. For instance, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire for Nintendo 3DS, released in 2014, sold 10.5 million copies, while Pokémon X and Y, released in 2012, sold 13.9 million. These titles often come in pairs, each featuring unique sets of Pokémon.

A Pokémon that changes gender

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Azurill is unique in the Pokémon world for its 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. Originally a discarded soft toy, it seeks revenge on the one who threw it away, using the accumulated emotions as a weapon.

Pink delicacy

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While many see Pokémon as battle companions, they can also be considered food. In the earliest games, Slowpoke tails were a prized delicacy and fetched high prices.

No deaths

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In the Pokémon universe, battles don't result in death. They end when a Pokémon faints or a trainer surrenders, ensuring no fatalities.

Capumon

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Before settling on "Pokémon," the creators considered "Capumon," derived from "Capsule Monsters." This early name reflects the original concept of the series.

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 mistakenly taken as an ordinary balloon. It avoids heavy children and flees if played with too roughly.

A fact about Cubone

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Cubone's eerie backstory involves wearing its mother's skull as a mask, which it never removes. During a full moon, Cubone howls in sorrow, reminiscing about its mother.

A fact about Yamask

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Yamask, another Ghost-type, was once human and retains memories of its past life. When wearing its mask, its deceased personality takes over, and it mourns 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 immersed himself in video games, eventually developing the concept of Pokémon as creatures that people could catch, befriend, and train.

Pokémon are intelligent beings

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Pokémon are intelligent, capable of understanding human speech and communicating with each other. Notable examples include Gastly, who can speak human language and bring legends to life, and Meowth from Team Rocket, the only one of its kind to speak fluently.

Society and rituals

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Pokémon often live in societies with unique rituals. Clefairy worship the moon and use Moon Stones for evolution, while Quagsire engage in moon-related competitions. Bulbasaur have a complex societal structure with a legendary evolution ceremony.

The oldest sport

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Pokémon tournaments have been around for centuries, as evidenced by an ancient artifact known as the Winner's Cup, displayed in a museum. These competitions may have inspired modern sports like the Olympic Games.

Arcanine and its legendary status

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Arcanine was initially intended to be a legendary Pokémon, but this idea was never implemented in the games. It was tested in an animated episode, but the concept was ultimately dropped.

The rarest type

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Contrary to expectations, the rarest Pokémon type is Ice, which has been part of the series since the beginning.

Pokémon GO

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The rapid popularity of Pokémon GO led some businesses to capitalize on it. For instance, certain U.S. restaurants and chains posted signs allowing only paying customers to catch Pokémon within their premises.

A fact about Phantump

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Phantump is born when a lost child's spirit possesses a stump. With a human-like voice, it lures adults deeper into the forest, causing them to become lost.

These 20 intriguing facts about Pokémon highlight the depth and complexity of this beloved universe. From surprising origins to eerie backstories, the world of Pokémon is full of wonders and mysteries.