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 were the first Pokémon created, 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 fascinating secret. Each jump accelerates its heartbeat due to the impact. If it stops jumping, its heart stops.

Anime or Game?

Contrary to popular belief, the Pokémon anime followed the game's release. The anime debuted in 1997, a year after the first game launched. The anime's Pokémon designs influenced subsequent game iterations.

Popularity

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

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 stores these emotions for later use, driven by its vengeful past as a discarded doll.

Pink Delicacy

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

No Deaths

Surprisingly, no one dies in the Pokémon universe. Battles end with unconsciousness or trainer surrender, never resulting in fatalities.

Capumon

"Capumon," short for "Capsule Monsters," was the original name for Pokémon before the name change.

A Fact About Drifloon

Drifloon, a Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, is formed from collected souls. Its body expands with each new soul, exploding with a screech upon bursting. It targets children for companionship, preferring lighter children.

A Fact About Cubone

Cubone's mask is its mother's skull. Legend says it howls under the full moon, mourning its mother. Its cries cause the skull to vibrate, producing a sorrowful sound.

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, whose passion for video games later led to the creation of the Pokémon franchise.

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

The Oldest Sport

Pokémon trainer tournaments have a history spanning hundreds of years, 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 later abandoned.

The Rarest Type

Despite later additions, the Ice type remains the rarest Pokémon type.

Pokémon GO

The popularity of Pokémon GO led to businesses using in-game locations for marketing purposes.

A Fact About Phantump

Phantump is the spirit of a lost child inhabiting a tree stump. It uses a human-like voice to lure adults into the forest.

These 20 facts offer a glimpse into the intriguing and sometimes somber aspects of the Pokémon universe.