“Despite being based on a mushroom, Foongus and its evolution can learn and use SolarBeam and Synthesis.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Foongus_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29
November 2011
48 posts
“Ash was able to pick up Larvitar despite it weighing more than 150 lbs (70 kg), according to game data. Someone of similar stature in the real world would be prone to serious (if not irreparable) head, back, and/or neck injuries.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Anime_physics
“Pichu is the only Pokémon with a base stat total of 205 that is not based on a cocoon.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Pichu_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29
“Ho-Oh’s English name is a palindrome; it shares this distinction with Eevee, Girafarig and Alomomola.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Ho-Oh_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29
“Porygon2 is the only Pokémon with a numeral in its name.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Porygon2_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29
“Although Jynx has been seen to possess feet in the anime, she does not have a footprint.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Jynx
“Mr. Mime was the first species with a space in its name, as well as the first one with a period and the first one whose name was more than one word; the space in its name was only reflected in the handheld games starting with Generation III, however.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Mr._mime
“The Dubious Disc’s name implies that Porygon-Z, unlike its pre-evolution, was not authorized by Silph Co.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Porygon-z
“Muk’s evolutionary family, along with Gulpin’s, Koffing’s, and Trubbish’s families are the only Pokémon to learn Sludge by leveling up.
- Coincidentally, they are all pure Poison-type Pokémon introduced in odd numbered generations.” —Muk (Pokémon)
- Coincidentally, they are all pure Poison-type Pokémon introduced in odd numbered generations.” —Muk (Pokémon)
October 2011
2 posts
“Although Skarmory is part Steel-type and has a tail and claws, it cannot learn Iron Tail or Metal Claw.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Skarmory
“Previously, due to the censor that prevents Pokémon with offensive nicknames being traded on the GTS, an English language Cofagrigus could not be traded without a nickname. However, the filter has since been altered to allow Cofagrigus to be traded without a nickname.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Cofagrigus
September 2011
8 posts
“Despite what its Pokédex entries would imply, Exeggutor have been seen with more than three heads on multiple occasions.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Exeggutor_(Pok%C3%A9mon)
“Dodrio’s National Dex number is the whole number portion of its weight in kilograms. As of Generation V, this is a unique characteristic. However, Slowpoke and Scyther share the distinction when considering their respective weights in pounds.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Dodrio_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29
“In Pokémon Red and Blue, Raticate was classified as a Rat Pokémon. However, in from Generation III onward, it is classified as a mouse.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Raticate_(Pok%C3%A9mon)#Trivia
“Vanillish is based on an ice cream cone made of snow and ice.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Vanillish_(Pok%C3%A9mon)#Origin
“Swanna is based on a swan.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Swanna
“In the Pokémon Red and Blue beta, Slowpoke was originally known as “Slowmo”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Slowpoke#Trivia
“Espeon is the only Eeveelution not to have a type advantage against another.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Espeon_(Pok%C3%A9mon)#Trivia
“As of Generation V, Flaaffy is the only pink Electric-type Pokémon.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Flaafy#Trivia
July 2011
4 posts
“Rayquaza is the tallest legendary Pokémon.”
—http://bulbapedia.bulbagarden.net/wiki/Rayquaza_%28Pok%C3%A9mon%29
