Did You Know? Today we are checking out some Facts About Pokemon’s Gen 1 Starters (And Their Evolutions). From being banned to some retcons, some of these Pokemon have some crazy facts you might never know.
The Banned Bulbasaur
It was impossible to trade Bulbasaur Online in Pokemon Black and White. Due to the censor that prevents Pokémon with offensive nicknames from being traded on the GTS. This is because it includes “Sau” in the name, something that has an offensive meaning in Germany. So the only way to trade it online was to give it a nickname. Sau means female pig in German but in an insulting way.
ivysaur is The Only One Of it’s Type To Do This
Ivysaur is the only second-stage form of a dual-type Grass/Poison Pokémon that does not need an Evolution stone to reach its final form.
A Pain To Draw
The creator of many iconic Pokémons, Ken Sugimori, has stated that one of his favorite Pokémon is Venusaur. However, it is also his least favorite Pokémon to draw due to its complex design.
A Change in Design
In Charmanders original design, he had this spike on his back. While it’s gone now, you can still see it in its Gen 1 artwork and in the sprites of Pokemon Red and Green in Japan.
An Exact Copy
Charmeleon and Quilava have exactly the same total base stats in the same distribution, but this is not just for these 2, it’s for their whole evolution line.
He Couldn’t Fly?!?
Charizard was unable to learn the move fly in the 1st generation Pokemon games, which is weird because it’s a dragon with wings and even was a flying type.
From Anime Icons to Game Appearances
The Squirtle Squad from the anime actually appeared in the games twice. In Pokémon Channel, a member of the Squirtle Squad hosts a shop channel. But a member of the squad also shows up in Pokemon Yellow when Officer Jenny gifts you a Squirtle.
A Last Minute Change
Wartortle’s ears are like his tails a bit wave-like, but originally, the ears were the same color as the rest of his face.
Everyone Is Here
Blastoise was originally supposed to be added to Super Smash Bros. with Charizard and Ivysaur, but to make it more balanced, they ended up adding Squirtle instead to represent every state of evolution
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