Irina "Zemlia" Sukhanova
The universe of Pocket Monsters is vast, concealing many secrets and interesting things that many might not be aware of. However, we decided to rectify this and present in our article 20 Pokémon facts that may seem quite intriguing.
The first Pokémon wasn’t Pikachu
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Many likely assumed that Pikachu or even Bulbasaur was the first created, but we’re here to surprise you. The creators shared that the first character ever created was Rhydon.
A fact about Spoink
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Now, I’ll share something interesting about the seemingly cute hero, Spoink. The creature looks genuinely adorable, albeit a bit strange, as it has a spring instead of legs. This is exactly what we’ll discuss.
The thing is, when this Pokémon jumps, its heart beats faster due to the force of the impact. If the hero stops jumping, its heart will stop.
Anime or game?
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Many mistakenly believe that the anime about these wonderful creatures came first. Well, this is quite justified, as many likely saw the cartoon first.
The anime was released in 1997, a year after the first game. So, the cartoon was based on the title, not the other way around. The Pokémon in the anime looked slightly different, and the creators had to adjust the appearance of the creatures in the next game.
Popularity
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Pokémon games are among the most popular games in the world. For comparison: Pokémon Omega Ruby/Pokémon Alpha Sapphire for Nintendo 3DS, released in 2014, sold 10.5 million copies worldwide. The previous game, Pokémon X/Y, released in 2012, sold 13.9 million. Yes, Pocket Monster titles are released in pairs, with different sets of creatures.
A Pokémon that changes gender
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Yes, in this universe, there is a creature capable of changing its gender. I think this is a truly unique ability. The name of this character is Azurill. Depending on its value, a female Azurill has a 33% chance of evolving into a male.
An interesting fact about Banette
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A Ghost-type Pokémon. It absorbs emotions such as anger, jealousy, and resentment, which is why some people are grateful for its presence.
It might seem like a useful Pokémon for humans, but things aren’t so rosy, as the character likely accumulates these absorbed emotions to use them later.
Banette is a soft toy that was discarded and became obsessed, constantly seeking the one who threw it away to take revenge.
Pink delicacy
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Many believe that Pokémon are only created for battles with other fighters. However, the truth is that these creatures are also food. On one hand, this is an obvious fact, but on the other, it doesn’t even cross one’s mind! In the earliest versions of the game, Slowpoke tails were worth a lot of money and were considered a true delicacy.
No deaths
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Another surprising fact that likely didn’t seem so obvious to many. In the Pokémon universe, no one dies. Battles continue until one of the fighters falls unconscious or its trainer surrenders—fights never result in death.
Capumon
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This isn’t just a set of letters. It’s the original name of our beloved heroes. It originated from Capsule Monsters. But later, the creators decided to go with Pocket, ultimately resulting in Pokémon.
A fact about Drifloon
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A Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, perhaps the best type for this theme. They are made from many souls gathered together, and their round bodies continue to expand as they collect more. When the body explodes, the soul emits a screeching sound.
Drifloon seeks children because it needs company. It’s known to steal those who mistake it for an ordinary balloon. However, the Pokémon doesn’t like to steal heavy children.
Drifloon is quite light and quickly runs away when children play too roughly with the so-called balloon.
- Also read: The 15 Ugliest Pokémon
A fact about Cubone
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Sometimes the family history of some Pokémon can be very eerie, and Cubone is a great example. No one has ever seen the character’s face due to its mask (a foreign skull atop the monster’s head).
You might have thought this helmet is a war trophy, the head of a defeated victim? No, it’s the skull of the hero’s mother. Legend has it that during a full moon, Cubone howls in sorrow because the moon reminds it of its mother.
By the way, when this Pokémon cries, the skull it wears on its head vibrates and emits a “mournful and sorrowful sound.”
A fact about Yamask
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Remember, we’ve already mentioned that this world has very dark and eerie creatures? Yamask is another example. It’s a Ghost-type Pokémon and sometimes wears a mask.
Long ago, this character was a human, and it even remembers something from its past life. When the monster puts on the mask, its deceased personality takes control.
Sometimes it looks at its own mask and cries for the times of ancient civilizations.
A bit about Satoshi Tajiri
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The father of Pokémon, Satoshi Tajiri, was a young naturalist in his childhood. His room was bursting at the seams with collections of various bugs, and a jar of fireflies stood opposite his bed.
In the 70s, he went to Tokyo, where he fully devoted himself to a new passion—video games.
The main feature was fictional creatures called Pokémon, which people could catch, befriend, and use as helpers in real life or train them to battle each other.
Pokémon are intelligent beings
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Yes, for many, this is obvious, but not for everyone. The world is full of monsters of all kinds, and almost every one of them possesses enough intelligence to understand human speech and communicate with each other. In one episode featuring a giant robot Pikachu and other wonders, we even get a translation of the dialogue between Ash’s Pokémon and Team R’s Pokémon, who were left without trainers.
However, such tricks aren’t always necessary. There are at least two Pokémon that speak human language. The first is Gastly. It loves bringing ancient legends to life using its unique abilities. Meanwhile, all other Gastly in the series don’t speak to humans. This hero is unique even among its kind.
The second is Meowth from Team R. This is the only Meowth capable of speaking human language. Despite Jessie and James not giving it much thought, this is an amazing ability that astonishes many, especially scientists who encounter this Pokémon.
Society and rituals
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Many of these creatures not only live in societies, which is common among ordinary animals, but are also known for their inclination toward rituals filled with almost religious significance.
For example, Clefairy, who worship the moon and the Moon Stone, which they use for evolution.
Quagsire’s custom is also related to the moon. During a full moon, they compete to toss a round object as close to it as possible. This ritual has even influenced the residents of nearby settlements, who developed their own beliefs based on it.
Bulbasaur has its own complex society, where even a hierarchy can be traced. Their secret evolution ceremony, during which a “Mystery Garden” forms in a random location, is considered a legend among humans.
The oldest sport
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Human civilization developed in a world filled with Pokémon, which had a significant influence on it. In various episodes, we’re told about the history of these unusual creatures. Sometimes we observe a mural with legendary Pocket Monsters, other times we encounter prehistoric heroes considered extinct, or we stumble upon an ancient temple with archaeologists, discovering items once used as precursors to Poké Balls.
In episode 15 of season 2, we learn that tournaments between Pokémon trainers have been held for hundreds of years. This is understood from an unusual artifact displayed in a museum—the Winner’s Cup, whose last owner perished long ago in a shipwreck.
The similarity between modern competitions and the real-life Olympic Games likely didn’t arise out of nowhere. Perhaps they’ve existed not for hundreds, but even thousands of years, though I can’t say for sure. In different regions, this tradition might have emerged and taken root at different times.
Arcanine and its legendary status
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Initially, the game’s creators planned for Arcanine to be the key Pokémon of the entire series. They even tested this idea in one animated episode. However, in the game, Arcanine never became a legendary Pokémon. The authors likely abandoned this idea.
The rarest type
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You might think the rarest Pokémon type would be one introduced later, such as Steel or Dark. But in fact, it’s the one that’s been around since the beginning—the Ice type.
Pokémon GO
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Because the title gained popularity very quickly at the time, many businessmen decided to place certain signs on their properties. For example, some restaurants and chains in the U.S. put up signs stating that catching a Pocket Monster in their establishment was only for customers, i.e., those who paid for food and/or drinks.
A fact about Phantump
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After a lost child died in the forest, the child’s spirit possessed a stump, leading to the spirit’s rebirth as this Pokémon. With a human-like voice, it screams, luring adults deeper into the forest, causing them to get lost among the trees.
These were 20 interesting facts about Pokémon. Some of them truly boggle the mind. Some are quite sad, as not all creatures in this universe have a happy fate.
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