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

Many assume Pikachu or Bulbasaur was the first Pokémon created, but surprisingly, the creators revealed that Rhydon was the very first character designed.

A Fact About Spoink

Spoink's adorable, yet unusual, spring-like legs hold a secret. Every jump increases its heart rate due to the impact. If it stops jumping, its heart stops.

Anime or Game?

Contrary to popular belief, the Pokémon video game predates the anime. The game launched in 1996, with the anime following in 1997. The anime's Pokémon designs slightly differed, influencing subsequent game iterations.

Popularity

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 worldwide.

A Pokémon That Changes Gender

Azurill possesses the unique ability to change gender. A female Azurill has a 33% chance of evolving into a male.

An Interesting Fact About Banette

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

Pink Delicacy

Beyond battling, Pokémon serve as food sources. In early games, Slowpoke tails were a highly valued and expensive delicacy.

No Deaths

Surprisingly, no Pokémon die in battles. Fights end when a Pokémon faints or its trainer surrenders.

Capumon

"Pokémon" wasn't the original name; it was initially "Capumon," short for "Capsule Monsters."

A Fact About Drifloon

Drifloon, a Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, is formed from accumulated souls. Its body expands as it gathers more, exploding with a screech upon bursting. It targets children for companionship, preferring lighter ones.

A Fact About Cubone

Cubone's mask is its mother's skull, a poignant detail. Legend says it howls under the full moon, mourning its mother.

A Fact About Yamask

Yamask, a Ghost-type Pokémon, was once human and retains memories of its past life. Wearing its mask allows its deceased personality to take control.

A Bit About Satoshi Tajiri

Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri was a child naturalist, inspiring the concept of collectible creatures for his video game.

Pokémon Are Intelligent Beings

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

Pokémon exhibit complex societies and rituals. Clefairy worships the moon, while Quagsire engages in moon-related games. Bulbasaur has a hierarchical society with a legendary evolution ceremony.

The Oldest Sport

Pokémon trainer battles have a centuries-long history, as evidenced by ancient artifacts like the Winner's Cup.

Arcanine and Its Legendary Status

Arcanine was initially planned as a key Pokémon, but this idea was ultimately abandoned.

The Rarest Type

Despite newer types, Ice remains the rarest Pokémon type.

Pokémon GO

The game's popularity led to businesses using Pokémon GO as a marketing tool, offering incentives for catching Pokémon on their premises.

A Fact About Phantump

Phantump is the spirit of a lost child inhabiting a tree stump, luring adults into the forest with its human-like cries.

These 20 facts offer a glimpse into the surprising depths and sometimes somber realities of the Pokémon universe.