The universe of Pocket Monsters is vast, filled with hidden secrets and intriguing facts that many might not be aware of. In this article, we delve into 20 fascinating Pokémon facts that might surprise and captivate 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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Contrary to popular belief, neither Pikachu nor Bulbasaur was the first Pokémon created. The honor goes to Rhydon, as revealed by the creators themselves.

A fact about Spoink

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Spoink, with its unique spring-like legs, is more than just an adorable Pokémon. Its heart beats faster with each jump, and if it stops, Spoink's heart could cease to beat as well.

Anime or game?

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While many might have first encountered Pokémon through the anime, the games actually came first. Released in 1996, the games preceded the anime by a year, which debuted in 1997 and was based on the game's universe.

Popularity

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Pokémon games are incredibly popular worldwide. For instance, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire, released for the Nintendo 3DS in 2014, sold over 10.5 million copies, while Pokémon X and Y, released in 2012, sold nearly 14 million copies. These games often come in pairs, each featuring different 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 emotions like anger and jealousy. Originally a discarded soft toy, it seeks revenge on the person who abandoned it, fueled by these emotions.

Pink delicacy

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While many think of Pokémon solely as battle companions, some are also considered delicacies. In the early games, Slowpoke tails were highly valued and seen as a gourmet treat.

No deaths

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In the Pokémon universe, battles end when a Pokémon faints or a trainer surrenders, ensuring that no Pokémon ever dies in battle.

Capumon

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Before they were known as Pokémon, these creatures were initially called Capumon, derived from "Capsule Monsters." The name was later changed to Pokémon, which stands for "Pocket Monsters."

A fact about Drifloon

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Drifloon, a Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, is composed of numerous souls. It seeks children for company, sometimes leading them astray by mimicking an ordinary balloon. However, it avoids heavy children due to its lightweight nature.

A fact about Cubone

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Cubone's backstory is haunting; it wears the skull of its deceased mother as a mask. During a full moon, Cubone howls in sorrow, reminiscing about its mother, and the skull vibrates, creating a mournful sound.

A fact about Yamask

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Yamask, another Ghost-type, was once human and retains memories of its past life. When it wears its mask, its former personality takes over, and it sometimes cries while looking at it, longing for ancient times.

A bit about Satoshi Tajiri

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Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon, was a young naturalist fascinated by bugs. His passion later shifted to video games in Tokyo, leading to the creation of Pokémon, creatures that people can catch, befriend, and train for battles.

Pokémon are intelligent beings

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

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 has a complex society with a secret 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, suggesting that these competitions might have inspired real-world events like the Olympics.

Arcanine and its legendary status

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Arcanine was initially considered for a legendary status in the Pokémon series, but the idea was later dropped, and it remains a non-legendary Pokémon.

The rarest type

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Despite later introductions like Steel and Dark, the rarest Pokémon type is actually Ice, which has been part of the series since its inception.

Pokémon GO

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The popularity of Pokémon GO led some businesses to capitalize on it by placing signs that restricted Pokémon catching to paying customers only.

A fact about Phantump

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Phantump is the spirit of a lost child reborn into a stump, using its human-like voice to lure adults into the forest, where they may become lost.

These 20 fascinating facts about Pokémon showcase the depth and complexity of this beloved universe, revealing stories that are both intriguing and sometimes somber.