Pokemon Trivia!

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thread starter lvlaplex Aug 21 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Does anyone know any cool pokemon trivia? Please share cause im interested. all i know is that Articuno, Zapdos, and Moltres are caught in that order, cause its Artic UNO, Zap DOS, and Mol TRES which means 1, 2 ,3 Ekans is Snake backwards and Arbok is Cobra backwards .. Share :D!

Cyrus0 08/21/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

tiganior1 : Girafarig spelled backwards I know right :D Uhm, this thing is always fun to know about: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MissingNo.

user243 Aug 21 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Hitmon chan - Jackie Chan Hitmon lee - Bruce lee (below)

Eclipse 08/21/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

@above bruce lee?

Transdecent 08/21/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

"HO-OH" can be read backwards and forwards, flipped horizontally or vertically or rotated 180 degrees without changing. No real five-lettered word in the English language is this flexible. In Red and Blue, Lickitung couldn't learn Lick. Nidorina and Nidoqueen can't breed, but Nidoran female can. (Is it just me, or is that kind of disturbing? o_O;;) There is no such item as "Paralyz Heal". It's called "Parlyz Heal", with only one a in "Parlyz". Well, at least I didn't notice this for six years of playing the Pok�mon games (and yes, this is the way it has always been and still is - I checked both Yellow and Diamond). As if that weren't strange enough, the shadows of Jumpluff's cotton puffs are square-shaped in Pok�mon Colosseum.

rockk 08/21/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Caterpie- (caterpillar) Caterpie is a caterpillar. Woo-hoo. Clamperl- (clam-pearl) Aside from the fact that it is usually oysters which bear pearls, there is really nothing mysterious about the name of this little clam, whose face appears to be on its own pearl. You can also find "clamp" in Clamperl's name. Drowzee- (drowzy) There wasn't much going on when they named this tapir-like Pokemon. It was probably because he was one of the firsts to use "Hypnosis," so it was felt that his name had to work with that. Flygon- (flying-dragon) It seems odd that while most dragon-types are also flying, the one with "fly" in its name is not (Flygon is dragon/ground). It does have "Levitate" though. "Flygon" could also be a mutation of "dragonfly," which Vibrava does look like. Goldeen- (goldfish) Goldeen is a goldfish Pokemon, plain and simple. "Een" doesn't seem to mean anything (it could be "queen," you know: Queen and seaKING). Grimer- (grime) Not much to figure out here. Grimer is a little dirty sludge ball which could easily be compared to grime, except that the stuff in your bathtub isn't purple, I hope. Grumpig- (grumpy-pig) Grumpig doesn't seem like an especially grumpy pig, but that's the only explanation. Hoothoot- (hoot-hoot) Hoothoot is probably the only Pokemon that says what its real-life counterpart would actually say. For this reason, I guess "Hoothoot" makes more sense than naming it "Owly," (hey, it could happen). Horsea- (horse-sea, seahorse) Can't get much lower than this. Someone with no former knowledge of Pokemon could probably draw a pretty accurate picture of Horsea based solely on its name, which is saying something. Huntail- (hunt-tail) This gulper eel Pokemon gets its simple name from the fact that it hunts for prey using its fish-shaped tail as a lure. Hypno- (hypnosis) Like Drowzee, Hypno also gets his name from the fact that hypnosis is his trademark, and because he carries a pendulum used to hypnotize. Kakuna- (cocoon) Kakuna fits the definition of a cocoon just right. Koffing- (coughing) Hey, that's the way I used to spell coughing when I was in kindergarten! Anyway, Koffing is known for its many poisonous-gas attacks, including smokescreen, smog, and poison gas, which would tend to make someone cough. Krabby- (crab, possibly crabby) Whether Krabby the crab's name was meant to portray him as a grumpy fellow is unknown, but don't most crabs seem just a bit crabby? Lanturn- (lantern) Lanturn does indeed produce light from its bulbous head appendages. Isn't it funny how a soft e or u can be pronounced the exact same way? Ledian/Ledyba- (ladybug) Ledyba and Ledian are ladybugs. That's it. Lickitung- (lick-tongue) Wow. If I didn't know any better, I'd say that this guy would lick things, with his tongue. What's really weird is that he didn't even learn "lick" until the Yellow Version. Loudred- (loud-dread) Loudred is clearly a loud guy, (as seen everywhere; they really like showing him on the anime) and I suppose that he might be s

lvlaplex 08/21/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Transdecent : "HO-OH" can be read backwards and forwards, flipped horizontally or vertically or rotated 180 degrees without changing. No real five-lettered word in the English language is this flexible. In Red and Blue, Lickitung couldn't learn Lick. Nidorina and Nidoqueen can't breed, but Nidoran female can. (Is it just me, or is that kind of disturbing? o_O;;) There is no such item as "Paralyz Heal". It's called "Parlyz Heal", with only one a in "Parlyz". Well, at least I didn't notice this for six years of playing the Pok�mon games (and yes, this is the way it has always been and still is - I checked both Yellow and Diamond). As if that weren't strange enough, the shadows of Jumpluff's cotton puffs are square-shaped in Pok�mon Colosseum. Dang o_o someone knows their pokemon stuff! and funny how a lickitung can't learn lick XD

rockk 08/21/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Shellder- (shell) Shellder is clearly supposed to be a clam-like creature, with the traditional "shell." I doubt that "shelter" is also hidden in this name, though it very well could be. Steelix- (steel-onix) They didn't put much effort into naming one of the first steel Pokemon by just putting "steel" in front of the unevolved Onix's suffix. Tentacool- (tentacle) There doesn't appear to be anything really "cool" about the jellyfish Pokemon, so I assume they just needed to tweak "tentacle" a bit. Trapinch- (trap-pinch) Ooh, ooh, I can make a sentence out of this one! "Trapinch will 'trap' its prey in its sand-'trap' and 'pinch' them with its large jaws." Pretty simple. Unown- (unknown) The Unown are a source of great mystery in the anime, third Pokemon movie, and Gold/Silver/Crystal games (that is until you come along and "solve" the mysteries), so removing some letters from the word "unknown" works just fine as a name. Wartortle- (war-turtle) Nothing exciting here. Okay, we get it, it's a turtle, who fights. Moving on. ("Tortle" could be a cross between turtle and tortoise). Weezing- (wheezing) Wheezing could be considered a more advanced cough, so it makes sense that Weezing is an evolved Koffing. Simple enough. Wingull- (wing-gull) Don't all gulls have wings? This little seagull is very well portrayed by its simple name. Wurmple- (worm) Wurmple is an elongated insect that is really more like a caterpillar than a worm. Besides, worms aren't even insects.

Goldjet300 08/21/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

tkoh : memorize the pokeRap . do it Been there, done that...

rockk 08/21/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Bagon- (baby/bash-dragon) Bagon is the lowest evolution in the Salamence line, and is said to bash its head against rocks and the bottom of cliffs out of frustration over its inability to fly. Baltoy- (balance-toy) Baltoy is a little clay doll, which would have a hard time "balancing" on its single, pointy foot, if not for its psychic abilities. Beautifly- (beautiful-butterfly) This cute bug Pokemon is the more attractive of Wurmple's evolutions, and the Ruby/Sapphire equivalent of Butterfree. Beedrill- (bee-drill) Beedrill is a bee, with two drill-shaped (not really?) appendages on its front legs. Bellsprout- (bell-sprout) This little plant has a bulbous head appendage shaped like a bell. Blaziken- (blaze-chicken) The much loved/hated Blaziken continues the chicken theme of its line, and has fire which "blazes" from its wrists. Blissey- (bliss) Chansey will only evolve when its happiness can't go any higher, and it is said to bring eggs of happiness to sad people. Bonsley- (bonsai) Sudowoodo's pre-evolution looks very much like a miniature tree of the bonsai variation, popular in Japan. Nothing else to it. Butterfree- (butterfly-free) The butterfly Pokemon doesn't seem especially free, but whatever. Cacnea- (cactus-needle) I never liked to think that this was as simple as "needle," but there doesn't seem to be anything else it could be. Cacnea, is, of course, a cactus Pokemon. Camerupt- (camel-erupt) This camel-like creature appears to have 2 volcanoes, instead of humps, and learns its (and Groudon's) trademark move, Eruption, at level 45. Cascoon- (cask/casing-cocoon) Like its "cousin" Silcoon, Cascoon is a cocoon. The "cas" could mean a number of things, but it probably is just there to show that Cascoon is encased, or closed-in. Castform- (forecast-form) Castform is all about the weather, so involving "forecast" in its name works well. In addition, it changes "form" when the weather changes. Chansey- (chance[chancy]) Chansey is rare in all versions, so the "chance" of finding and catching one easily is pretty "chancy." Charizard- (char-lizard) Everyone's favorite fire-flyer finishes up the Charmander line, using the sensible "lizard" ending. Charmander- (char-salamander) Charmander's name makes perfect sense. He's a little lizard who breathes fire. Charmeleon- (char-chameleon) The second of the fire lizards actually has nothing to do with the traits commonly associated with a Chameleon, so I guess they just needed another reptile suffix to use. Chimecho- (chime-echo) A member of the "wind chime" species, Chimecho is described as "echoing" its cries inside its body. Seeing as how the second part is "echo," I guess that Chimecho should really be pronounced "Chime-co," but don't spell it that way, or risk being flamed. Claydol- (clay-doll/idol) A very simple name, Claydol tells you that this Pokemon is a doll, made out of clay and brought to life (as described in the Pokedex). Because it was originally just a lifeless statue, it could also have

zure4 08/21/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Cyrus0 : I know right :D Uhm, this thing is always fun to know about: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/MissingNo. thats a classic! i remeber that clearly. but still that doesnt explains the lvl 128+ lvl pokemons you can get there before capturing missingno

rockk 08/21/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Lunatone- (luna-stone) The counterpart of Solrock, Lunatone is a crescent-moon shaped rock/psychic Pokemon. Luna clearly means "moon," and "tone" is a part of "stone". Machamp/Machoke/Machop- (macho-champion/choke/chop) The Machop line is known for being big and burly, like a "macho man." Concerning their respective suffixes, Machamp is the "champion" of all fighters, and chokes and chops are different fighting/martial arts moves. Magby- (magma-baby) Makes sense for the name of the only baby, egg-hatched, fire Pokemon. Magikarp- (magic-carp) There really isn't anything all that magical about this fish, unless you count the fact that evolves into the infinitely better Gyarados. Also, carps are considered good luck in Asia. Magnemite- (magnet-mite) This guy is a floating ball with an eye and two magnets that it uses to float above the ground with. The "mite," just means "a small creature." Or the whole name could just be a play on "magnetite." Manectric- (mane-electric) It would seem that many electric Pokemon actually have an indicator of their type somewhere in their name. The "mane" comes from the Pokedex entry about Manectric's mane becoming charged with electricity, or something like that. Marshtomp- (marsh-stomp) The Mudkip line is known for living in marshes (or swamps) so its not surprising to imagine this guy stomping around a marsh, which brings about the question, shouldn't it learn "stomp"? Meditite- (meditate) This guy's trademark move is meditate, and he is in the meditating position. The "ite" suffix doesn't mean anything. Metagross- (metal-gross) Ewww, he's so gross! Not really... Metagross is of course a steel-type, hence the metal, and the gross just means, "large, big, or bulky." Metapod- (metamorphosis-pod) The traditional example of metamorphosis from a caterpillar to cocoon (or pod) to butterfly validates this name as being quite fitting. Mightyena- (mighty-hyena) Being the evolved form of Poochyena, this mighty dog retains the "hyena" suffix of its pre-evolution. Miltank- (milk-tank) The female cow counterpart of the male Tauros, Miltank is famous for its "Moo-moo Milk" and "tank" just means "a large container for holding a liquid (milk)." Minun/Plusle- (minus/plus) These two go together, and so do their names. Plus and minus, of course, refer to positive and negative charges commonly associated with electricity, and electric Pokemon. Nosepass- (nose-compass) With its nose being a prominent feature, its no surprise that Nosepass' nose serves a purpose. That is, it always points North, just like a magnetic compass. Pelipper- (pelican-flipper) Although Pelipper is indeed a Pelican, the "lipper" part confused mean for a bit. I assume that it means "flipper" because a sea-bird would use its feet as flippers. Phanpy- (elephant) Phanpy is indeed an elephant. I don't think that "py" means anything significant. Piloswine- (pile-of-swine/pillow) The big-pig of Pokemon does sort of look like a big old "pile" of warthog (or a pillow, wh

Transdecent 08/21/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

There is yet to be a dark-type Pokemon gym. Each Pokemon that ends in the letters 'don' is a ground-type except for Shieldon and Bastiodon. (That one took a LLLLOOOONNNNGGGG time to firgure out.) There are more water-types than any other Pokemon.

rockk 08/21/09 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Aerodactyl- (aero-dactylous) This Pokemon which must be resurected from a fossil has a name with parts meaning "air," and "having fingers," which both describe the flying, clawed, and dinosaur-like Aerodactyl. Dactyl could also refer to the suffix used with flying dinosaurs such as "Pterodactyl." Aggron- (aggressive-iron) Aggron the steel-type (get it, iron/steel) is said to be very aggressive, claiming a whole mountain as its territory. Aipom- (ape-palm) I would be inclined to say that Aipom is in fact a monkey, and not an ape, seeing as how it has a long tail, which coincidentally, is the source for the other part of its name. The tail is shaped like a hand that is used to grab things. Altaria- (altitude/alto-aria) Said to have a beautiful voice, Altaria sings its heart out among the clouds, and has singing-associated words in its name. (Alto is a range of singers between soprano and tenor, and an aria is "an air or melody"). "Alt" could also mean "altitude," because Altaria lives very high up, in the clouds. Arcanine- (arcane/arson-canine) The big dog Pokemon apparently has a rather arcane(mysterious and secret) legacy, as seen in one of the early episodes in the anime when it is seen in a rock carving with the legendary birds. Canine, of course, refers to the dog aspect. Also, it's a fire dog, hence- arson. Armaldo- (armor-armadillo) Wasn't Armordillo a Beast War's Transformer? Anyway, Armaldo doesn't really look like an armadillo, but it is heavily armored, so we get the point. Aron- (armor-iron) The first of the popular steel/rock line is definitely associated with iron, and it just so happens to be covered in iron "armor." Azumarill/Azurill/Marill- (azure-marine-rill) These guys are all in a line of blue, aqua rabbits, and all the parts of their names portray them as such. Azure is a shade of blue, marine means, "of the water," and a rill is "a small river or brook." Banette- (bane-marionette) In the Pokedex, Banette is described as doll that was thrown away, and that evil forces (banes of humanity possibly) have been sealed in its mouth. The evil inside now uses the doll as puppet (in the "higher power controlling the pawn" sense). Bayleef- (bayleaf) A bayleaf is defined as "the dried leaf of the laurel plant, used in seasoning," going well with the whole "soothing and sweet aroma" that this grass Pokemon emits. Beldum- (dumb-bell) Beldum is a heavy piece of metal, just like a dumb-bell. Bellossom- (bella/bell-blossom) Bellossom is a beautiful (bella is Italian for beautiful) flower Pokemon with two pretty red blossoms on its head. It also has a "bell" shaped skirt. Blastoise- (blast-tortoise) What makes Blastoise more of a tortoise than a turtle, like its pre-evolutions? I don't know. Anyway, Blastoise's signature thing is its hydro cannons (which appear to be very mechanical) from which it "blasts" strong jets of water. Breloom- (umbrella-mushroom) Breloom's mushroom cap does form a bit of an umbrella over its head. I'm surprised that t

Etokapa Aug 21 2009 + PM | QUOTE | PERMALINK | REPORT

Kanto cities: colors. Johto cities: plants. (Psst. Ash was in a coma!)