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20 Fascinating Pokémon Facts Revealed

Author : Max Apr 16,2025

The universe of Pokémon is vast and filled with secrets and fascinating details that many fans might not know. In this article, we dive into 20 intriguing facts about Pokémon that are sure to surprise and delight enthusiasts of all ages.

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

RhydonImage: youtube.com

Contrary to popular belief, Pikachu or Bulbasaur were not the first Pokémon created. The honor goes to Rhydon, the first character ever designed by the creators.

A fact about Spoink

SpoinkImage: shacknews.com

Spoink, the adorable Pokémon with a spring instead of legs, has a unique quirk. Its heart beats faster with each jump due to the impact force. If Spoink stops jumping, its heart will stop beating.

Anime or game?

PokemonImage: garagemca.org

Many fans think the Pokémon anime came first, but it actually debuted in 1997, a year after the first game. The anime was inspired by the game, leading to slight design adjustments in subsequent games.

Popularity

PokemonImage: netflix.com

Pokémon games are incredibly popular worldwide. For instance, Pokémon Omega Ruby and Alpha Sapphire for the Nintendo 3DS sold 10.5 million copies in 2014, while Pokémon X and Y sold 13.9 million in 2012. These titles are often released in pairs, each with different sets of creatures.

A Pokémon that changes gender

20 interesting facts about PokémonImage: pokemon.fandom.com

Azurill is unique in the Pokémon world for its ability to change gender. A female Azurill has a 33% chance of evolving into a male.

An interesting fact about Banette

20 interesting facts about PokémonImage: ohmyfacts.com

Banette, a Ghost-type Pokémon, absorbs emotions like anger and jealousy. It's a discarded soft toy that becomes obsessed with seeking revenge on the person who threw it away.

Pink delicacy

SlowpokeImage: last.fm

While many think Pokémon are just for battling, they can also be considered food. In the early games, Slowpoke tails were a valuable and delicious delicacy.

No deaths

pokemonImage: youtube.com

In the Pokémon universe, battles never result in death. Pokémon fights end when one combatant faints or a trainer forfeits.

Capumon

CapumonImage: youtube.com

Originally, Pokémon were called Capsule Monsters, or Capumon. The name was later changed to Pokémon, derived from "Pocket Monsters."

A fact about Drifloon

DrifloonImage: trakt.tv

Drifloon, a Ghost-type balloon Pokémon, is made from gathered souls. It seeks children for company, often mistaken for an ordinary balloon, but it avoids heavy children and flees when played with roughly.

A fact about Cubone

CuboneImage: youtube.com

Cubone's backstory is haunting; it wears the skull of its deceased mother as a mask. During full moons, Cubone howls in sorrow, reminded of its mother, and the skull vibrates, emitting a mournful sound when it cries.

A fact about Yamask

YamaskImage: imgur.com

Yamask, another Ghost-type, was once human and retains memories of its past life. When it wears its mask, its deceased personality takes control, and it often cries for the times of ancient civilizations.

A bit about Satoshi Tajiri

Satoshi TajiriImage: vk.com

Satoshi Tajiri, the creator of Pokémon, was a young naturalist fascinated by bugs. In the 70s, he moved to Tokyo and became engrossed in video games, eventually creating Pokémon—creatures that people could catch, befriend, and train for battles.

Pokémon are intelligent beings

MeowthImage: youtube.com

Pokémon are intelligent, capable of understanding human speech and communicating with each other. Gastly and Meowth from Team Rocket are unique in that they can speak human languages, showcasing their remarkable intelligence.

Society and rituals

ClefairyImage: hotellano.es

Many Pokémon live in societies with rituals that hold almost religious significance. Clefairy worship the moon and the Moon Stone for evolution, while Quagsire and Bulbasaur have their own unique ceremonies and societal structures.

The oldest sport

PokémonImage: youtube.com

Pokémon battles have been a sport for centuries, as evidenced by ancient artifacts like the Winner's Cup, suggesting that these competitions may have influenced even the Olympic Games.

Arcanine and its legendary status

ArcanineImage: youtube.com

Arcanine was initially planned to be the key Pokémon of the series, tested in an animated episode. However, it never achieved legendary status in the games, as the creators eventually abandoned this idea.

The rarest type

Ice typeImage: pokemonfanon.fandom.com

Contrary to what one might think, the rarest Pokémon type is Ice, which has been present since the series' inception.

Pokémon GO

Pokémon GOImage: youtube.com

The rapid rise of Pokémon GO led some businesses, especially in the U.S., to place signs restricting Pokémon catching to paying customers only.

A fact about Phantump

PhantumpImage: hartbaby.org

Phantump originates from the spirit of a lost child in the forest, possessing a stump. It uses its human-like voice to lure adults deeper into the woods, causing them to get lost.

These 20 facts about Pokémon highlight the depth and richness of this beloved universe, revealing surprising and sometimes somber elements of its lore.

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