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

While many assume Pikachu or Bulbasaur held that honor, the first Pokémon ever created was actually Rhydon.

A Fact About Spoink

Spoink's adorable spring-like legs have a surprising consequence: every jump increases its heartbeat. 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.

Popularity

Pokémon games are global phenomenons. Pokémon Omega Ruby/Alpha Sapphire (2014) sold 10.5 million copies, while Pokémon X/Y (2012) reached 13.9 million.

A Pokémon That Changes Gender

Azurill has a unique ability: 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's believed to use these absorbed emotions for its own purposes. Originating as a discarded doll, it seeks revenge on its former owner.

Pink Delicacy

In early games, Slowpoke tails were a valuable and highly sought-after delicacy.

No Deaths

Battles in the Pokémon world result in unconsciousness or trainer surrender, never death.

Capumon

"Capumon" (Capsule Monsters) was the original name for Pokémon before the name was changed.

A Fact About Drifloon

Drifloon, a Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, is formed from numerous souls. It seeks children for companionship, sometimes abducting those who mistake it for a regular balloon.

A Fact About Cubone

Cubone's mask is actually its deceased mother's skull. It howls under the full moon, mourning its loss.

A Fact About Yamask

Yamask is a Ghost-type Pokémon that was once human. When it wears its mask, its past life personality takes over.

A Bit About Satoshi Tajiri

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

Pokémon Are Intelligent Beings

Many Pokémon understand human speech and communicate with each other. Gastly and Team Rocket's Meowth are notable exceptions, capable of speaking human languages.

Society and Rituals

Pokémon often live in societies with complex rituals, such as Clefairy's moon worship or Quagsire's full-moon games.

The Oldest Sport

Pokémon trainer battles have a long history, possibly dating back hundreds, or even thousands of years.

Arcanine and Its Legendary Status

Arcanine was initially intended to be a key Pokémon, but this plan was ultimately abandoned.

The Rarest Type

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

Pokémon GO

The popularity of Pokémon GO led to businesses using in-game locations as marketing tools.

A Fact About Phantump

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

These 20 facts offer a glimpse into the surprising and sometimes poignant world of Pokémon.