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 the truth is surprising. 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 heartbeat 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 design influenced 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. It stores these emotions, potentially using them later for revenge. It's a discarded toy obsessed with finding its former owner.

Pink Delicacy

Beyond battling, Pokémon are also a food source. In early games, Slowpoke tails were a valuable and prized delicacy.

No Deaths

Surprisingly, no one dies in the Pokémon universe. Battles end with unconsciousness or trainer surrender, not fatalities.

Capumon

"Pokémon" wasn't the original name; it was "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 collects more, exploding with a screech upon bursting. It seeks children for companionship, sometimes abducting those who mistake it for a regular balloon. It avoids heavier children and flees if handled roughly.

A Fact About Cubone

Cubone's mask is its mother's skull, a poignant detail of its backstory. 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 unleashes its deceased personality.

A Bit About Satoshi Tajiri

Pokémon creator Satoshi Tajiri was a childhood naturalist, inspiring the core concept of collectible creatures.

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 social structures and rituals. Clefairy worships the moon and Moon Stone, while Quagsire's full moon rituals influence nearby human settlements. Bulbasaur has a hierarchical society with a legendary evolution ceremony.

The Oldest Sport

Pokémon trainer battles are centuries-old, possibly millennia, as suggested by ancient artifacts.

Arcanine and Its Legendary Status

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

The Rarest Type

Despite newer types, Ice-type Pokémon remain the rarest.

Pokémon GO

The game's popularity led to businesses using in-game locations for promotions.

A Fact About Phantump

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

These 20 facts offer a glimpse into the captivating and sometimes somber world of Pokémon.