Weird Pokemon facts
What Pokemon has the ability to change gender while evolving ?
Azurill
For Magikarp what move is a mis-translation ?
The move 'Splash'.
(It was originally supposed to be called 'hop' translated from Japanese)
What Pokemon is most likely a failed attempt at cloning a Mew?
Ditto.
I mean seriously look at it's base stats and weight.
Also color palette in shiny forms.
How can you tell the gender of a Pikachu?
By looking at the tail.
Male Pikachu's have a long flat tail.
Female Pikachu have a heart shaped tail.
Pokemon that is a painter.
Smeargle.
What is the only Pokemon that can devolve?
Slowbro
What Pokemon was originally supposed to be a legendary but isn't?
Arcanine
What type of Pokemon always has a unique pattern of spots?
(Like Snowflakes in Winter!)
Spindas
What animal is Poliwag based on?
A tadpole.
This school will allow you to get a scholarship based on how well you can play Pokemon.
(I'm dead serious this is a real thing)
Royal College of Art in London, United Kingdom.
If you play Pokemon well enough and win the tournament then it is possible.
Which two Pokemon are named after Famous fighters?
Hitmonchan and Hitmonlee
Based on Jackie Chan and Bruce Lee.
What move was Tangela originally NOT supposed to have?
Vine whip.
In episode 26 in the original Pokemon anime stated that it was a Pokemon wrapped in Vines and hiding. Implying that the vines weren't apart of it anatomy.
One's one weird thing you're able to do in Pokemon Red and Blue?
You can fish in the gyms.
(I'm not sure why they added this....)
How many patterns can the face of a Spinda have?
4 BILLION
What two Pokemon games were originally supposed to be the last?
Gold and Silver.
But, of course CEO's wanted to see if more games could continue to be successful. And turns out they were right.
Which two Pokemon are total opposites? (and no I am not talking about Plusle and Minun or as Hugo has deemed them to be : a rip off of Pikachu)
Pikachu and Meowth
(because Pikachu is 25 in Pokedex and Meowth is 52 they're like a cat and mouse parody like Tom and Jerry.)
What two Pokemon were made to make fun of these two largest US cities.
Koffing and Weezing
They are meant to jab at LA and NY due to high pollution.
Pokemon uses a decoy body?
Wobbuffet.
The black tail thing is the real body / brain. This explain why it doesn't directly attack other that 'struggle'.
Which Pokemon title(s) shows the player's father?
Ruby and Sapphire.
(Pokemon is also the only game to ever accomplish this .)
TIME magazine
What's the weird thing that Pikachu can do in
Pokemon Stadium?
He can TALK and Surf....
But mostly HE CAN TALK OMG
What other Pokemon was in the running to be the face of the Pokemon franchise?
Clefairy
Pikchu got it because of it's popularity.
Psychic type weaknesses are based on...
Common fears
What is the other dark secret of Lavender town of what it holds?
(No, I am not talking about the high pitched sound. But something else as to why this town is so morbid)
It's where they bury deceased Pokemon.
What was the original name of Vulpix supposed to be?
Foxfire.
But due to the popular web browser Firefox they decided to change the name. To avoid lawsuits and copyright infringement.